Panhandler story

That's always been my theory. If you're hungry, I'll give food, but not money. Don't try an BS me. As the saying goes, I may have been born at night, but it wasn't last night.

 

I used to work the office life in downtown Chicago. Talk about panhandler heaven. I could share thousands of stories about panhandlers.

One in particular said he was stranded and needed to take the train home. i was right by the elevated station and the fare was only $1.50. So I said what the heck, I started reaching for $1.50. Before I even reached, he began stating that he lives in Indiana and the train ride costs $10.75 or some outrageous number. But of course, he asked for my address and said, "I promise I'll mail it to you". I put my wallet away and walked.

Another good one? Walking to the train station again (they love targeting commuters), a regular panhandler is outside the station. I walk by him and he flat out states, "man, I ain't going to lie to you, I'm going to buy booze with the money". I gave him $3 because of honesty.

Nowadays I don't even say a word to them. I just give them the look, shake my head "NO", and they walk. Maybe if they pull a funny zinger like the one guy does I give him a bonus for humor. That's about it.

 

I was at Elkton Wednesday, same lady, same story ! lol. One thing I thought was odd was she asked for $40 right off the bat. I guess I just missed you because I then went and picked up a load at North East and sat at North East Flying J til noon yesterday waiting for permit.

 

I do not understand how we have extra money for the one that is honest and wants to go by a beer but not for the sob story?
I beleive I have more panhandlers come to my door the most because of my large sleeper. Anytime I try to park in a truck stop at night, I get a panhandler.
Last night the story was, he was an owner operator with LandStar and out of money because his truck was in the shop for an inframe. After talking to him a little bit, he states he just wants to get something to eat. That's what I usually wait for . Then I gave him half the full Pizza we just purchased from Flying J.
And yes I usually give something. I know 2 out of 3 is a scam. But I hate to not help the third one that really needs help.
Now let me hear it.

 

i had one come up to me n say....i need a beer thats all, ok heres 5 bucks good luck in life

 

had a panhandler ask me for some money to get a cold drink and sandwich. i reached in my fridge and got a cold bottle of water and a meatloaf sandwich i had made the day before. he gave me a look like i was stupid. then he said he was wanting a pepsi instead of water. and he doesnt like meatloaf. he would rather have the few bucks. said im sorry but wont have cash until tommorow, as i ate the sandwich and drank the water.

 

flightline, i have bought more meals than i can remember. heck the other day at tallulah , i spent 146.00 paying for snacks a group of soldiers were buying.

when i got to the head of the line, i told the lady to add up what the rest of the soldiers in line had, and i would pay. they asked for nothing, but have given plenty of themselves.

my son and daughter are military and they all reminded me of them.

 

I can't speak for anyone else, but I personally have no problem, giving them exactly what they ask for. If they're trying to get "$5 For gas to get home", I'll gladly walk inside and prepay $10 on whatever pump they desire, but when I distinctly see someone hobble out of the hood with half a gas can that fell off a pickup with 3 teeth and the shakes so bad that it makes Micheal J. Fox's parkinsons look minor, I've got no sympathy. Heck, when I had my own truck, I even gave a guy a ride to a motel, gave him cash to get the room and helped him get checked in. I'm okay with helping, I just hate being lied to by anyone, but especially someone who wants me to give or go out of my way to do something on their behalf.

 

if i remember correctly, when i got my android phone, I HAD to sign up for a gmail (google)account as part of the phone activation...that was a strong indication of her lying...