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Bob McKelvy

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DOG HOUSE CAFE ! :-)
Jul 28^th, 2006 at 9:23pm

Was not to sure where to post this. Guess this would be the best spot.
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Back in my early days in the U.S. Air Force as an enlisted man and trying to earn extra money for college, I worked as a night manager of a very small restaurant in a rough neighborhood called The Dog House Cafe. Saw a lot of rough people pass through there and enjoyed a ring side seat to a slice of life that a lot of people would never see.

The cops rode close herd on me because the area was rough. In exchange, the food & drinks was always free for them to maintain thier presence. Was almost robbed at gun point while working there. Posted that experience last year. Will repost if if you want.

Also saw a lot of people down on thier luck. Gave them a free cup of coffee or hamburger now and than, paid out of my own pocket.

There was one customer that really stands out. Had a 17 or 18 year old man come in looking very worried. Asked me if I could help him because he was in a bad bind. Saw his girl friend sitting out in the car waiting for him. He said that his girl friend wanted a large cup of coffee. 75 cents for a large cup. The poor kid only had 25 cents to his name. Asked me if I could help him out. Felt very sorry for him, and on the same token admired his courage to walk up to a complete stranger to ask for help.
I was flattered by this. Well, he just happened to ask the right "stranger" for help this time.

Gave him the coffee, no charge, and by the way, I had a customer who ordered two hamburgers with fries and left without paying for them. Their yours for free if you want them. ( Actually, I had them fixed for the two cops who were going to pick them up on the next shift change) . Fixed them some fresh ones later.

Saw the immense look of relief on his face.

While I'm at it. You will need this, pulled out my wallet, gave him a ten dollar bill, told him that it takes a lot of courage to do what you just did !!

The look on his face was pure happiness and relief. Tried to thank me, I said forget it. Take good care of your girl friend. He said mister, I will always remember this !! Helping people out is one thing especially if they really needed it. The feeling of happiness within yourself for what you did will stay with you forever !!

Love Bob

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AH1976 Full Member Offline Afterlife Knowledge Member Posts: 188 Midlands, UK Gender:	Re: DOG HOUSE CAFE ! :-) Reply #1 - Jul 28^th, 2006 at 10:07pm Its nice to hear stories like that in this modern world of ours, far too many people come across as mercenary in their daily encounters. There are not enough food samaritans in this world.
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Cathy_B Full Member Offline Afterlife Knowledge Member Posts: 212 South Australia Gender:	Re: DOG HOUSE CAFE ! :-) Reply #2 - Jul 28^th, 2006 at 10:30pm Hi Bob well done I am also in a fortunate position where I can give my services and waive fees for those in need. I is a wonderful sense of pleasure to be able to help and I usually ge many referrals from those people love to all Cathy
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LaffingRain Super Member Offline Choose this Day Posts: 5249 Arizona Gender:	Re: DOG HOUSE CA Reply #3 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 12:27am what a warm fuzzie Bob. thanks. love reading stuff like this. as kindness is never forgotten. I'll bet that kid thought it was christmas and he must have loved his girl very much.
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Number XII Junior Member Offline Afterlife Knowledge Member Posts: 96	Re: DOG HOUSE CA Reply #4 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 1:17am He used it to buy pot A/f/t/e/r/l/i/f/e... my anti-drug
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Reply #5 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 5:46am

Hi Alysia,
That poor guy must of loved that girl to take a big chance like that. That was what I liked and respected about him.

Bob Monroe described a similar experience when he started looking for two dollars he had hidden away for a date and eventually found. Bob was desperate for a solution. He finally found the two dollars, may have even manifested them. It was a similar situation with this young man.

Love Bob

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betson Super Member Offline Afterlife Knowledge Member Posts: 3445 SE USA Gender:	Re: DOG HOUSE CAFE ! :-) Reply #6 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 11:57am Are you sure the ten $ was in your pocket before you gave it to the fellow ? Maybe it materialized just in time for a good use. bets
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Touching Souls Super Member Offline LOVE IS ALL, SHINE YOUR LIGHT THAT OTHERS MAY SEE Posts: 1966 Metaline Falls, WA Gender:	Re: DOG HOUSE CAFE ! :-) Reply #7 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 2:19pm I love your story Bob. It is always such a good feeling to give without expecting anything in return. Thanks for this story. Love, Mairlyn
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Touching Souls Super Member Offline LOVE IS ALL, SHINE YOUR LIGHT THAT OTHERS MAY SEE Posts: 1966 Metaline Falls, WA Gender:	Re: DOG HOUSE CAFE ! :-) Reply #8 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 2:21pm Indilgo said: Quote: He used it to buy pot Why would you bring something negative into this beautiful story?
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Reply #9 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 2:47pm

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He used it to buy pot

Why would you bring something negative into this beautiful story?

I must admit that I got torn up last night. I mean, 17 year olds and friday nights, you know? Which might also explain the 'Baby Got Back' lyrics in the 'To You' thread. But it was only in jest, and I do believe that if you looked at that negatively, you have some spiritual maturing to do. Cheesy

Doesn't make sense not to live for fun. Wink

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Touching Souls Super Member Offline LOVE IS ALL, SHINE YOUR LIGHT THAT OTHERS MAY SEE Posts: 1966 Metaline Falls, WA Gender:	Re: DOG HOUSE CAFE ! :-) Reply #10 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 3:20pm Quote: But it was only in jest, and I do believe that if you looked at that negatively, you have some spiritual maturing to do. Was this also in jest? I believe that my posts speak for my spiritual maturity. Blessings, Mairlyn
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Reply #11 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 3:26pm

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But it was only in jest, and I do believe that if you looked at that negatively, you have some spiritual maturing to do.

Was this also in jest? I believe that my posts speak for my spiritual maturity.

Blessings,
Mairlyn

I thought the ' Cheesy

' spoke for itself, but yes. Why is everyone here so uptight? Would think solid beliefe in imortality would leave room for a joke here and there. Ugh.

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Reply #12 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 3:40pm

hi Indilgo..don't worry about flat jokes..happens to me all the time, then I found out I'm the only one who thinks I'm cute Grin

I later surmised that posting on a forum people can read you wrong because they can't see the twinkle in your eye or your hand gestures and the way I sometimes fall out of my chair at something someone said...they also can't hear your voice..full of nuances of expression. its too bad we can't all gather together physically, I'm sure it would be fun and relaxing.

I've been reading you and I also misunderstood your joke at first. then I read where you said afterlife=anti-drug. thought about that. thought you meant that you are so interested in the afterlife that taking drugs does not interest you. I kinda like that!
listen, hold on to your sense of humor, I think we are going to need it after we're dead too!

love, alysia

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Reply #13 - Jul 29^th, 2006 at 3:49pm

LaffingRain wrote on Jul 29^th, 2006 at 3:40pm:

hi Indilgo..don't worry about flat jokes..happens to me all the time, then I found out I'm the only one who thinks I'm cute Grin

I later surmised that posting on a forum people can read you wrong because they can't see the twinkle in your eye or your hand gestures and the way I sometimes fall out of my chair at something someone said...they also can't hear your voice..full of nuances of expression. its too bad we can't all gather together physically, I'm sure it would be fun and relaxing.

I've been reading you and I also misunderstood your joke at first. then I read where you said afterlife=anti-drug. thought about that. thought you meant that you are so interested in the afterlife that taking drugs does not interest you. I kinda like that!
listen, hold on to your sense of humor, I think we are going to need it after we're dead too!

love, alysia

The fact that the joke was flat doesn't bother me as much as the reaction. Doesn't matter, so serious, 'My posts speak for my spiritual maturity."

Cold as stone. Cheer up.

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Touching Souls Super Member Offline LOVE IS ALL, SHINE YOUR LIGHT THAT OTHERS MAY SEE Posts: 1966 Metaline Falls, WA Gender:	Re: DOG HOUSE CAFE ! :-) Reply #14 - Jul 30^th, 2006 at 4:12am Quote: I thought the spoke for itself, but yes. Why is everyone here so uptight? Would think solid beliefe in imortality would leave room for a joke here and there. Ugh. Would you be happier if we all lit a joint and had a toke?
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