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Plan9 · 12-12-2009, 09:41 AM

I'm that guy.

I stop for old people on the side of the road and help them with their flat tire, loose hose clamp, tow rope, etc. "I'm not a genius, but I'll give it a look."

I carry tools, extra fluids, first aid items, etc. in my car for my emergencies, but I get some altruistic satisfaction in helping others. I guess that's good given my career choice.

I've changed a few tires, helped a teenager figure out how to get his Subaru WRX STI out of the middle of an intersection, and witnessed a woman figure out the importance of the hood latch when driving at 55 MPH. Her windshield was totally smashed.

Having a basic knowledge of automotive repairs helps, but often common sense and physical ability to jack up a car and turn a lug wrench is all that is involved.

Most people today are kinda aloof at first... leery of Good Samaritans. Old people are really grateful, though. You'd swear that they'd given up on the younger generation by the kind of thanks that you get. They almost always try to give me money for it.

12-12-2009, 09:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	I'm that guy. I stop for old people on the side of the road and help them with their flat tire, loose hose clamp, tow rope, etc. "I'm not a genius, but I'll give it a look." I carry tools, extra fluids, first aid items, etc. in my car for my emergencies, but I get some altruistic satisfaction in helping others. I guess that's good given my career choice. I've changed a few tires, helped a teenager figure out how to get his Subaru WRX STI out of the middle of an intersection, and witnessed a woman figure out the importance of the hood latch when driving at 55 MPH. Her windshield was totally smashed. Having a basic knowledge of automotive repairs helps, but often common sense and physical ability to jack up a car and turn a lug wrench is all that is involved. Most people today are kinda aloof at first... leery of Good Samaritans. Old people are really grateful, though. You'd swear that they'd given up on the younger generation by the kind of thanks that you get. They almost always try to give me money for it. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake." Last edited by Plan9; 12-12-2009 at 09:46 AM..