Out of gas in Murray KY on way to AZ

I give every time heart says to.
I gave an elderly Gentleman the last two dollars in my billfold for gas once. he was well groomed, clean new sneakers and so on. I don't remember his story but he was convincing. A month later, fifty miles away, I saw him again asking for money for gas. I figured this is how he fills his car, since that is what he was asking for. I just ignored him. he realized he had hit me once before and he took off.
In Ky a young guy approached us as I was fueling Mh, on the way to funeral or something. I filled his tank with a card, for him. his Wife or Girlfriend was really humiliated, so I guess the gift was justified. I felt sorry for her embarasement.
Getting ready for vacation, I stopped a market for something for wife.
Two guys sitting on a curve looking dehydrated and exhausted. I bought them meals and drinks, from the deli.
They were embarrassed to take it. I started to go to the bank and get some change for them, but got sidetracked. Came back and they were gone.
Some times we can be a blessing to others. Sometimes we get taken.
We hear and see many professional beggars or panhandlers. The prop of using dogs started, around her about five years ago. See the same fellow with two dogs for some time. I know their feet are sore from the hot pavement.
I think he camps some where and walks a few miles to set up shop.
He's not going to get rich around here, except on weekends and holidays when the tourist flock in.
A Hindu family, judging by the red spot on woman's forehead, was at the Wal Mart parking lot with kids and husband. Asking for money for food. I bought them a meal big enough to feed double the four, of them and drinks.
They haven't been back here anyway.
During summers we see one or two instances of families,or group, asking for money to get home, especially Hippies, when Boneroo is on, however the Hippies spell it.
They have money for dope and beer but not enough to get home or where ever they are headed.
People do travel by begging that you would not think would.
I don't understand that.

There is no good way to know in these cases. There were no family or dogs. He said they had immigrated from Europe 3 years and really spoke Spanish well so making money was hard. He stated his wife and 2 kids were in Phoenix. He had AZ tags.

While I was inviewing the RV owner one guy returned with the guy's gas container full of gas and gave him $5. A woman stopped and gave him $25 Walmart gift card.

While pumping 55 gallons of gas I asked if he had food in the MH. He said no but he was going back to WM and use the gift card for food and sleep there tonight. I came back just after dark about an hour later and it was parked the way you or I would have parked to if we were going to park at WM.

I only know my heart in this matter and am glad he has the means to travel half of the 1600 miles. If he is a con then he will have to answer for that. After talking with him for 30 minutes if he is a con he is a good one. :)

Didn't read every post so if somebody already said this sorry for repeating it.
How many times have you seen the beggar standing on the middle divider of the lanes with the sign """"" and somebody roles their window down all the way, their purse /wallet open and handing the beggar a few dollars?
All that person has to do is reach in grab your purse/wallet and take off running opposite direction.
Now your stuck in traffic no way of getting the person,,, what are you going to do abandon your vehicle in the middle of the lane ??

I watched one time at a corner a lady rolled her window down and handed a beggar (guy) a McDonald's bag (McDonald's right at the corner) and he appeared to be thanking her , as she drove off , he just tossed the bag on the ground . He wanted cash so he could go get his fix !

There are a lot of churches and soup kitchens and shelters around this area at least for them NOT to be out begging , they just want the money to get their drugs/beer/etc.

If the RV guy is a begger at least Walmart will be back open before he runs out of gas and cash. :)

Think about the meth, crack, heroin etc habit you are feeding next time you are letting your heart open your wallet. I'd bet that is 99% of where your money goes. Reality is a tough pill but these people are generally outsmarting those who think they are generous.

I give money to those who obviously need it and aren't asking for it. As a service plumber, I often carry a lot of cash, so I have no problem handing somebody needy a twenty or fifty dollar bill -- I will make up for it during the day and my wallet will be no lighter. I think most of us can tell who really needs it more than we can those who might need it.

Bruce

As a pedestrian, I've been asked for money for a meal. I don't want anybody to go hungry, so I offer to buy them a meal in a nearby restaurant. I can't print on here some of the responses, but I'm pretty sure some of their responses are impossible to do. :)

He must also be in Myrtle Beach SC.. this past Saturday at WalMart... older class C.

clamed his wallet was stolen sitting next to the baby's dirty diaper.

I keep my wallet in my pocket.

I once was approached by a "gentleman" in an auto parts parking lot who needed money for a fan belt. I told him I would walk him into the store and charge the fan belt for him. He didn't say another word. He just turned around and walked off.

I had my answer.

I just tell them to get outa here, I'm working this side of the street.