Do I, don't I....

[guppie01 0]

So, there is this homeless man that I see wandering around our parking lot each day. I often see him perched on the step directly behind our office seeking shelter from the cold.

We have left over BBQ/sides from an office meeting, and I'd like to offer the food to the homeless guy....

Should I????

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"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?"
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[guppie01 0]

Glad to see you all are on the same page as me - my co-workers seem to think I'm crazy for wanting to help the homeless man. Guess it doesn't help that last month a lady was robbed in our parking lot by a different homeless guy who was asking for quarters.

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"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?"
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OMG, is she okay?

[CSpenceFLY 1]

I would say yes but I would add, have someone with you. You just never know and I don't have time for a trip out west for an ash dive.

[waltappel 1]

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So, there is this homeless man that I see wandering around our parking lot each day. I often see him perched on the step directly behind our office seeking shelter from the cold.

We have left over BBQ/sides from an office meeting, and I'd like to offer the food to the homeless guy....

Should I????

g

Yep.

Walt

[NtheSeaOrSky 0]

non-homeless people rob people too

Regardless, it is a person with a soul...someone's child, possibly someone's parent or sibling - what would you want someone else to do in your position if it were your family member
I say good on you for sharing

Life is not fair and there are no guarantees...

[guppie01 0]

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non-homeless people rob people too

Regardless, it is a person with a soul...someone's child, possibly someone's parent or sibling - what would you want someone else to do in your position if it were your family member
I say good on you for sharing

LOL, it's like you were here in the office - I told them almost the exact same thing.

One guys response, "I went to college, I stay away from drugs, I would never let myself be in that position."

I tried to argue it further, but it went nowhere so I gave up and came here.....

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"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?"
Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU
OMG, is she okay?

[ladydyver 0]

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So, there is this homeless man that I see wandering around our parking lot each day. I often see him perched on the step directly behind our office seeking shelter from the cold.

We have left over BBQ/sides from an office meeting, and I'd like to offer the food to the homeless guy....

Should I????

I would expect nothing less from you

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"I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~
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[aprilcat 0]

Everyone gets hungry regardless of education, drug use, mental state.

I'd rather give the homeless guy food than him ask for change, you never know what need he'll feed with the money. You KNOW he's got to eat.

Whenever you have extra food thats going to be tossed and there are homeless people about (I'm in NYC there's always someone hungry around) you should give it to them rather than toss it. Holidays or everyday
So, did you give it to him? (Your co-worker doesn't seem to see past his own nose)~~April

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[guppie01 0]

Yeah!

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(I'm in NYC there's always someone hungry around)

I used to travel to NYC on business... my first visit I was so shocked at all the homeless people out in the freezing cold weather. I hit up a McDonalds for bkfst, ordered 2 extra breakfast meals and laid them next to a few guys buried under cardboard on my way to the office.

I will buy extra food at a rest. if I see someone who I feel is in need and give it to them when I leave. I've even gone home, and returned with coats and blankets.

One of my moms lifelong childhood friends was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s - during the early stages she refused to be put into a home b/c she was afraid they'd treat her badly.... she ended up living in a dug out at a baseball field. It sort of wakes you when it hits close to home.

You never know what the persons situation is....

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"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?"
Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU
OMG, is she okay?

[akarunway 1]

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So, there is this homeless man that I see wandering around our parking lot each day. I often see him perched on the step directly behind our office seeking shelter from the cold.

We have left over BBQ/sides from an office meeting, and I'd like to offer the food to the homeless guy....

Should I????

g

Yep.

Walt

I agree. Never know why he is down and out. Do be carefull tho. Edit to add. I'll give them food or a smoke but no cash.

I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.

[Squeak 17]

so you obviously weren't seeking opinions

but to answer you question, No not if you are only doing it because "it's the holidays".
If you have noticed him for some time why have you not done anything previous, why do the holidays all of a sudden elicit altruism.

but if you are looking for ways to make youself feel better why not

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[turtlespeed 226]

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So, there is this homeless man that I see wandering around our parking lot each day. I often see him perched on the step directly behind our office seeking shelter from the cold.

We have left over BBQ/sides from an office meeting, and I'd like to offer the food to the homeless guy....

Should I????

g

Reminds me of the chick that THRASHED the mail man in bed then paid him 4 quarters - and only because her husband said "Fuck 'm give 'em a dollar!"

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
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[guppie01 0]

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so you obviously weren't seeking opinions

but to answer you question, No not if you are only doing it because "it's the holidays".
If you have noticed him for some time why have you not done anything previous, why do the holidays all of a sudden elicit altruism.

but if you are looking for ways to make youself feel better why not

And you wonder why I don't like you.....

g

"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?"
Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU
OMG, is she okay?

[Squeak 17]

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And you wonder why I don't like you.....

gNo i dont


But i do wonder why being a compassionate human being seems to require a season for many many people

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
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How's yours doing?

[stitch 0]

Where's the "Do me" option??

"No cookies for you"- GFD
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[guppie01 0]

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Where's the "Do me" option??

ewwwww Stitch, I'm your MOTHER

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"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?"
Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU
OMG, is she okay?

[Bolas 5]

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Where's the "Do me" option??

ewwwww Stitch, I'm your MOTHER

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He musta been adopted or you have the most recessive genes ever.

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If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.

[stitch 0]

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Where's the "Do me" option??

ewwwww Stitch, I'm your MOTHER

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I didn't mean me.

You coulda had turtle, but he "Jumped the fence" recently.

"No cookies for you"- GFD
"I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65
Don't be a "Racer Hater"

[chaoskitty 0]

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But i do wonder why being a compassionate human being seems to require a season for many many people

Anyone who knows Gia knows that she is a compassionate person year round. For a lot of people, the holidays are rough and a little extra compassion is a nice thing.

Gia, I would absoloutey give him a plate. But first I would ask him, "hey are you hungry? Do you like BBQ?" Might make him feel a little more human.

[Snowwhite 0]

We have a guy who rides his bike past here everyday in a really beat up red coat. All torn and dirty. I was never so proud of my son as I was the day that I asked him what the coat was that was laying in his car. "I'm waiting for that guy to ride by, so that I can give him a new coat, he looks cold"

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[ACMESkydiver 0]

Giving out food is the best way to do it, IMHO. Money, well you never know where that's going...but usually the people I give food to I see them start eating right away. Obviously pretty hungry and in need...

I have given the homeless guy here in our town fruit (oranges, apples, bananas) and extra hamburgers from Mc D's and such. I give him fruit so he'll get some vitamins...would be a shame if soemone in this day and age were to come down with...what is it? Rickets or scurvy? Which one is from a simple vitamin C deficiency?

Anyhoo, maybe I'm odd but I worry about homeless people with vitamin C deficiencies...

That sounds like a great thing to do, giving him that extra food from your office. I'd agree with some others though and hope you take someone with you.

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[airtwardo 7]

So, there is this homeless man that I see wandering around our parking lot each day.

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Ummm...That's Gonzo!

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[chaoskitty 0]

Its Scurvey. My grandad used to tell us (when we were kids) "eat your broccoli so you dont die of the scurvey". We weren't sure if he was serious but my brothers and I still joke about it.

[mlofty 0]

Absolutely DO, and NOT because it's the holidays. It's just being a good human being.

I am a die hard Atheist and Xmas has no value in my life except to remind me I am still part of the human race.

Years ago I was running a fairly successful electronics store in Scottsdale Arizona. I was like 22 years old and received an unexpected bonus, like $10 grand! of course this was still the late 80's when 10 grand was worth something.

I was aware of two homeless individuals Man & woman) that used to come in every day and use our public restrooms. Some of the employees had mentioned it over the previous couple of weeks but I told them that as long as they are not harassing customers or causing a problem...let em use the freakin toilet it's not hurting biz or anything else.

Anyway, Upon leaving one December evening, these two people were just exiting the store and I had a grip of money in my pocket (and I think a good after work buzz going) so I gave them , from what I remember $300-maybe $400 bucks. I said "Why don't you two go across the street and have a good meal and some great drinks on me enjoy the rest..."

The lady very appreciatively took the money and said "are you kidding we don't drink. This will get us a motel room and food for a month and I can buy my grandson a Xmas present"

To make a long story short these people came back three days later and wanted to work off the money I had given them. I told them they could clean the restrooms (they had been using) for the next month or two the lady pulled up her shirt sleeve and showed me that the reason they were using the restrooms every day was because they had to clean the spider bites they were receiving from sleeping out doors.

Over the next few months I had a number of conversations with these two. Both were college educated and grandparents... They were well read and up on current political issues. They continued the routine until I left the company about a year later.

I'll never forget them. Good, smart, people, just on a down run. Might have been the best few hundred I ever spent....

Oh except for that night in Rio....Remember I'm an atheist...No sins..

Lofty

“Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.”

Famous Irish saying...

[Squeak 17]

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But i do wonder why being a compassionate human being seems to require a season for many many people

Anyone who knows Gia knows that she is a compassionate person year round. For a lot of people, the holidays are rough and a little extra compassion is a nice thing.

Gia, I would absoloutey give him a plate. But first I would ask him, "hey are you hungry? Do you like BBQ?" Might make him feel a little more human.

I wasn't actually suggesting Gia isn't a compassuionate person but with poll options like
"Yes, it's the Holidays "
It annoys me that people use the "Holiday" reference to validate being compassionate to others.

If her Text had stood on it's own (without the poll) I would have not seen any issue at all with it.
As it stands i have no issue with Gia at all. Merely with the "BE NICE IT THE HOLIDAYS" thing

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?