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rejoycefree
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Jul 30, 2013

WARNING-Danger! Good Sam's stranded Disabled Elderly Couple!

Returning from Mayo Clinic in JAX FL, where my husband was evaluated for a liver transplant, our camper truck broke down 10 miles outside Ardmore OK, at 1pm. Good Sam would not come rescue us, even though we told them we were both disabled and elderly - especially my husband in bad shape. Good Sam said "tomorrow morning" they'd tow us. We were stranded & terrified in hot sun on hwy until 6pm. I was about to call 911, when a stanger drove up & pulled us with his heavy chain, to Ardmore near a motel where we could put my seriously ill husband in bed to elevate his extremely swollen legs. We called Good Sam's informing them of our relocation & to come get us! My husband was unable to walk and was gasping for air. He suffers from varices, ascites, edemas & more symptoms from liver cirrhosis caused by Hepatitis from tattoos when 13 yrs old. NEXT-Good Sam's forgot about us the next morning! We called them again, whereby they towed our truck to a nearby auto repair service who tried to steal our truck! When we mercifully got back home to NM, my husband was in severe condition & was TWICE admitted to ER. My husband suffered severely and the emotional stress and physical strain has set my own health back seriously. A true Good Samaritan RICK JONES, saved our lives! BEWARE Good Sam Roadside Assistance because your lives may depend upon my sound ADVICE! Pam, the Good Sam Rep, said she'd report the incident to headquarters & asked that she not be held to blame - but she didn't report anything to anybody apparently. THX
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39 Replies

  • westernrvparkow's avatar
    westernrvparkow
    Explorer
    Aug 02, 2013
    TinyoneRV wrote:
    Both of these threads need to be closed. Flaming and accusations do no one any good. Close the threads and let Good Sam take care of this one on a personal basis. If the OP truly wants to prevent this in the future she will work with GS as invited.
    NO NO NO NO!!!!!! These forums for me are 95% entertainment and 5% info and advice. And these two threads are dang good entertainment. The OP put it out there for the public to feed on, so let us eat!
  • TinyoneRV's avatar
    TinyoneRV
    Explorer
    Aug 02, 2013
    Both of these threads need to be closed. Flaming and accusations do no one any good. Close the threads and let Good Sam take care of this one on a personal basis. If the OP truly wants to prevent this in the future she will work with GS as invited.
  • wbwood's avatar
    wbwood
    Explorer
    Aug 02, 2013
    ploiselle wrote:
    bigdogger wrote:
    ploiselle wrote:
    bigdogger wrote:
    I'd be more upset with tattoo parlor and the parents that let a 13 year old get a tattoo. Don't exactly remember that being commonplace 50 years ago.
    Not a week goes by in the Boston (summer)or Fort Myers (winter) TV market where there isn't a story about an elderly person being scammed or robbed etc. Maybe it doesn't happen in New Mexico or Texas where you are from.

    FBI Fraud Target: Senior Citizens

    google "Telephone scams targeting the elderly"

    Sorry about being off topic.
    Paul
    What does scamming the elderly have to do with a 13 year old getting a Tattoo? Are you saying Good Sam ERS is a scam that targets the elderly? To me, it sounds like the supposed elderly in this thread are trying to scam us into believing Good Sam basically told them to go to heck, and then directed them to a chop shop to have their vehicle stolen. I would walk out on a movie that had this plot line, it is too unbelievable.
    This post has to do with me recommending in an earlier post that an administrator remove the OP's telephone number from the first post for their safety. Why an analogy was made to a 13 year old, I have no idea.
    Paul


    The 13 yr old part was part of her initial posting that her husband got hepatitis when he got a tattoo at 13.


    Just like the other post. This needs to be closed as well. The people at GS have reached out.
  • Nomad-1's avatar
    Nomad-1
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2013
    I will not in good conscience doubt thee basic elements of Joyce's story. Isn't it obvious that these folks are/were in a very stressful situation? Who is to judge if they were making what others may think are proper decisions. Our own reactions might not be that far from theirs. Isn't it wrong that in this case family isn't there to help? thank God for a good samaritan. So.. easy to criticise, to judge, so hard to support or look for ways to improve.
    If you are stuck on the side of the highway, you need assistance right away, not in a few hours or in the morning.
    Life gets complicated when one grows older, especially with sickness. Growing in the country you learn to survive, BUT humans are not islands upon themselves.
    Can't we not be more constructive here?
    Jusst maybe, CW Road Assist. can evaluate and improve the type of response, after establishing that it it not a health emergency (or maybe it is)
    I extend a hand rather than judge presently.
  • ploiselle's avatar
    ploiselle
    Explorer
    Aug 01, 2013
    bigdogger wrote:
    ploiselle wrote:
    bigdogger wrote:
    I'd be more upset with tattoo parlor and the parents that let a 13 year old get a tattoo. Don't exactly remember that being commonplace 50 years ago.
    Not a week goes by in the Boston (summer)or Fort Myers (winter) TV market where there isn't a story about an elderly person being scammed or robbed etc. Maybe it doesn't happen in New Mexico or Texas where you are from.

    FBI Fraud Target: Senior Citizens

    google "Telephone scams targeting the elderly"

    Sorry about being off topic.
    Paul
    What does scamming the elderly have to do with a 13 year old getting a Tattoo? Are you saying Good Sam ERS is a scam that targets the elderly? To me, it sounds like the supposed elderly in this thread are trying to scam us into believing Good Sam basically told them to go to heck, and then directed them to a chop shop to have their vehicle stolen. I would walk out on a movie that had this plot line, it is too unbelievable.
    This post has to do with me recommending in an earlier post that an administrator remove the OP's telephone number from the first post for their safety. Why an analogy was made to a 13 year old, I have no idea.
    Paul
  • bigdogger's avatar
    bigdogger
    Explorer II
    Aug 01, 2013
    ploiselle wrote:
    bigdogger wrote:
    I'd be more upset with tattoo parlor and the parents that let a 13 year old get a tattoo. Don't exactly remember that being commonplace 50 years ago.
    Not a week goes by in the Boston (summer)or Fort Myers (winter) TV market where there isn't a story about an elderly person being scammed or robbed etc. Maybe it doesn't happen in New Mexico or Texas where you are from.

    FBI Fraud Target: Senior Citizens

    google "Telephone scams targeting the elderly"

    Sorry about being off topic.
    Paul
    What does scamming the elderly have to do with a 13 year old getting a Tattoo? Are you saying Good Sam ERS is a scam that targets the elderly? To me, it sounds like the supposed elderly in this thread are trying to scam us into believing Good Sam basically told them to go to heck, and then directed them to a chop shop to have their vehicle stolen. I would walk out on a movie that had this plot line, it is too unbelievable.
  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer II
    Aug 01, 2013
    jetboater454 wrote:
    I would think if that ill,stuck on the side of the road,my second call would be 911 for an ambulance.


    I don't even think they would have had to call anyone...a MH on the side of any highway for 6 hours.....a cop WOULD have been there.
    our camper truck broke down 10 miles outside Ardmore OK, at 1pm.... We were stranded & terrified in hot sun on hwy until 6pm.

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