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I parked in downtown Grand Rapids just a few minutes ago. While I was feeding the meter, I noticed that the meter for the car parked in front of me was flashing expired. Just down the street, I had already seen the parking enforcement officer coming, ticket book in hand just itching to hit someone with a $20 ticket. Since I had a handful of quarters already, after I fed my meter I fed every one that was expired or close to it for the rest of the block... and it felt AMAZING, lol!

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Wow haha and how can you say your bit amazing MJ wow
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You're awesome!!
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Mine is lame compared to the others, but it is my most recent random act of kindness. And it DID feel amazing.
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Thanks, kekesmiff!
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Lol!! Put your ticket book away!!! People actually get arrested for feeding meters here. (if they're expired) a 87 year old woman got arrested for it a few years ago. So dumb! I would've done the same thing. Good for you:)
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I know... we're not supposed to do it here either, which I think is insane. If I want to put money in a meter, by golly I'm gonna. Lock me up. They'll only be showing how pathetic this city really is. Your husband's RAK was amazing, sadiesmomma!
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I will too And thank you:). He's unlike most men I'm a very lucky woman and am
Thankful for him. Thanks again.
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good stuff MJ!!!
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I did that once in downtown Mt Clemens in front of the court house (filled several meters) and someone told me I could get a ticket for doing that!?!?
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Nice!! : )))
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Thanks, SG and Bubblious!

Mona, they were absolutely right. I would love to know exactly what statute you would be breaking, but I have seen it in the papers before.
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smh
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candybar
When I lived in Boston we were all stuck for hours in the highway. I pulled in to get gas. The guy in front of me, they would't take his credit card. So I filled his tank
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Now, THAT is a really good thing. You're amazing candybar!
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At the risk of all y'all thinking I've entered the hive, here is a link on the whole crime-of-feeding-someone-else's meter subject:

http://www.mrtraffic.com/parking.htm

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just because it's the law doesn't mean it isn't a STOOPID law lol;)
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Our lawmakers at their finest. And just because it's a law doesn't mean that I won't break it every time the mood strikes me.
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I'm with you gf!!
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My friend was going to listen to 1D, so I broke her iPod. I felt pretty good.

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You are a saint!
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Yep. You did a really good thing!
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That's beyond a good deed!! You're a hero!!
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haha. please ladies and gentlemen...put your flowers and trophies for me against that wall over there ;)
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In the jewish community, this is known as a mitzvah. Plain and simple.
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joshuabagel
You are such a good person
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Your awesome
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My husband seen a homeless couple and they had a dog with them. It was real hot out and their poor dog was so hot!! He went in and bought them a loaf of bread, lunch meat and some water. He also gave them a bag of ice for their dog and some dog food and treats:). The dog gobbled the ice and food. My husband is a very manly guy. But watching them all gobble down the food actually brought a tear to his eye. It's sad. It feels good if you help a person just for a moment.

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Wow I was wrong you have the perfect hubby haha
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Yes, he is a good guy:). I'm glad I wasn't there because I would've cried my eyes out. The dog was pitiful he said and the people were very hungry. He gave them money too. Just wish there was more he could've done
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That's awesome and I'm sure you helped those people a lot with what y'all did :) that's awesome
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Im sure you're correct. I love my dog, she's my baby. But truly, I know I could never do that to her. I would find a good home for her. I wouldn't make her suffer like me. But I would do my best never to get in the situation either. I don't know their story, I try my hardest not to judge. But I couldn't do that to my Sadie girl, I just know this
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indeed SM.. good on ya.. :) K
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Thanks sports guy
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Good stuff
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GodzChild

I haven't had anything lately because my house burned in a fire last Friday, but i know a lot of people who are being kind to me.

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I'm so sorry, GodzChild. I will be praying for you and your family. I wish I could do more!
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and that allows for a double blessing.. you WILL see.. hang in
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Thank you so much! I appreciate the support, it does get really tough.
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Sorry : (
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GodzChild
It's alright. I'm fine now. Thanks.
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I was going into Wal mart and there was an Arabian woman with her daughter sitting in a stroller.the woman held a sign asking for help and food. I immediately went into the store and bought her food and water.Mind you I'm in my first pregnancy and I was shopping for food for my baby and I , but I just couldn't let her leave the store without any food. Afterward I didn't feel much different until I was offered a job an hour later

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And people don't believe in what comes around, goes around! Really nice!
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Right ? Only reason I didnt take the job is because I'm 7 months pregnant
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It's always nice to be offered a job out of the blue, though! Makes you feel valued!
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It did!! Thanks :)
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I LET GO.. it felt depressing But knew it was for the better. I loved and knew it couldn't go on any further and that it is wrong to let it drag on like how I used to. LETTING GO is one of the hardest parts of any relationship. Be it in family and friends. So? I consider it an ACT OF KINDNESS to let go for THE BOTH OF US to find better things and be happy on our way out.

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goodness!
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haha why?:-)
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took 180 kids to mexico for several years.. built houses.. went into prisons.. oversaw dental work.. worked with the locals (the whole teach em how to fish thing). met a young local gal whose dream was to speak english.. she was told she could hang out with my bi-linguist IF she finished the help of the digging of the trenchs for the foundation for one of the houses with my team (this was a job that was to take 3-4 days of the week). i watched the interaction and by the look in her eyes.. she seemed to give up on the fantasy/dream in that moment. that night i got two friends to help me dig the trenches until dawn. she hung out with my interpreter. she is now a teacher of language and an interpreter herself. i hear she is now an integral part of a similar project these days. proud of her.

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Way cool! : )
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thanks bubs.. still sticks with me tday.. just needed a chance
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joshuabagel

I can't walk well and always park in a regular spot, instead of using a handicapped spot, you'd be surprised how many people actually need them

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LOVE this.. that touched me..
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Gzzz... What a great thing !!!
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That's really really sweet
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During a conversation with an elderly lady in my church, she commented on another woman's cane and remarked how much safer the "four-footed" cane is than her single cane, but she couldn't afford the better one. I knew where there was one stored after a family member had passed away, so I found it and slipped it into church at the bench where she usually sat, but just to be sure she knew it was for her, I tied a pink ribbon on it with her name. She uses it all the time now and still keeps the ribbon on. I'm delighted every time I see her with it.

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Oh Mona! : ))
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RAK are often the most simple and inexpensive things to do, and yet it's the giver who benefits the most. All we need to do is listen heart to heart.
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love it Mona.. love it
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<3
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there's some amazingly beautiful people on ask.com.
tell me will the tears rolling down my face ruin my keyboard ?
`sigh`

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I know! Unbelievable !
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