Date:         Sun, 13 Feb 2005 12:10:57 -0500
Reply-To:     Chuck Baird <westyman71@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chuck Baird <westyman71@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Hitch-hikers and karma

There is nothing more frustrating that losing keys.  I have a large key
ring that must have at least 50 keys on it that have been from previous
vehicles owned, locks long gone, etc.. that I would never throw away
simply because one key on there might be a usable one, should I lose a key
(I've done it in the past)

I too will occasionally pick up hitch-hikers and also consider it a karma
thing, along with helping stranded motorists (especially if they are
driving a VW, particularly a bus).

But like all things in life....be careful about who you pick up.  If it
seems funny, trust your sixth sense!!

A customer of mine about 2 weeks ago took his vehicle to a repair shop for
some front end work.  He made an appointment and as he was leaving, some
guy asked him for a ride north to a nearby city.

Being the nice guy he is, he agreed.  After driving about 4 miles, he
noticed a large group of police cars behind him, with the emergency lights
flashing.  As he pulled to the curb to let them pass, the passenger
suddenly bolted out the door and ran away.

Next thing he knew, he was dragged out of the vehicle, prone on the ground
and handcuffed.

Turned out, his passenger had robbed a bank near the repair shop.

After 6 hours of questioning, he was released.

How does it go...."No good deed goes unpunished"

My customer stated.."I dont care if my best friend needs a ride, from now
on they can walk"