Moral thought..

[Geepfreak]

I was getting gas in Orem yesterday(the station on 1600n and 1200w) and as I was filling, I noticed that there was a hundred dollar bill, in a promotion box atop of the gas pump.. was not a "My name is ________, I have cancer" type thing, just for that companies CC.. anyone could grab it, I did not, really did not even think about taking it,(even tho 100$ could go ALONG way for me right now) But just got me to wondering.....

Discuss................





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[ROOK1]

So?

[Geepfreak]

So?


What?

[ROOK1]

Is your wallet fatter now?

[Geepfreak]

Is your wallet fatter now?
As stated in my first post, I did NOT take it, my thought was even tho I am destitute, maybe someone more "broke" would come along and find it, you know to be able and buy formula thats needed, diapers, keep their home gas on a month or two longer..

Who, am I kidding, some crack whore found it and paid her pimp off...:anon:

[ROOK1]

But you didn't say if you sent Shelly back later. The tone souned as if there was something you needed to tell your Bishop.

[Geepfreak]

But you didn't say if you sent Shelly back later. The tone souned as if there was something you needed to tell your Bishop.

Who's my "bishop"?

[JEEPZZ]

I made a photo copy and threw it in there. :D

[Geepfreak]

I made a photo copy and threw it in there. :D


I think for the first time in my NAXJA history, I was saying something serious, and you guys make a joke out of it..

:D

[Captain Ron]

I think for the first time in my NAXJA history, I was saying something serious, and you guys make a joke out of it..

:D

That should teach you. Don't ever make this mistake again. :D

--ron

[Clint]

I think for the first time in my NAXJA history, I was saying something serious, and you guys make a joke out of it..

:D

LOL Jeremy. Obviously the owner wanted it in there because I've seen those boxes and it took some effort to put there. Now if I would take it or not depends on how many cars were at the station or not :)

[Israel]

I think for the first time in my NAXJA history, I was saying something serious, and you guys make a joke out of it..

:D

I'm a big believer in Karma or something of the sort. I don't steal and rarely do I have things stolen from me. I say well done, Jeremy!

[Brad M.]

I don't steal. I say well done, Jeremy!

X2, stealing sucks. It's low, cheap, petty, and the lazy man's way. That's why I would have gone the "Dumb and Dumber" route and left an I.O.U. in there. "That, my friend, is just as good as money!" :D

[Clint]

I'm a big believer in Karma or something of the sort. I don't steal and rarely do I have things stolen from me. I say well done, Jeremy!

Now stealing is a totally different subject. This bill he was talking about was out on the pump in the little thin they try and offer credit cards with, unless i read it wrong. Somone just didn't drop it on the ground, they had to of intentionally put it there.....

[Israel]

Now stealing is a totally different subject. This bill he was talking about was out on the pump in the little thin they try and offer credit cards with, unless i read it wrong. Somone just didn't drop it on the ground, they had to of intentionally put it there.....

Ooohhhh... I get it now. That is strange. I wonder if they put it there and forgot about it. If that were the case, you could always turn it in, although I'm sure the gas station would just drop it into the register.

[Clint]

Ooohhhh... I get it now. That is strange. I wonder if they put it there and forgot about it. If that were the case, you could always turn it in, although I'm sure the gas station would just drop it into the register.

Here's my thought though....Why put it there?? I dont go walking around stuffing $100 dollar bills into strange places and intend to come pick them up later...

[DrMoab]

Jeremy should change his name...





































To Earl :D

[IntrepidXJ]

well, if it was indeed out in the open like that, and real....i would have no problems taking it

[TRNDRVR]

I would've taken the hundred dollar bill and wouldn't have thought twice about the little crippled kid. :gag:

















Make him steal his own money. :D

[Geepfreak]

Now stealing is a totally different subject. This bill he was talking about was out on the pump in the little thin they try and offer credit cards with, unless i read it wrong. Somone just didn't drop it on the ground, they had to of intentionally put it there.....


Clint, it was in a little plastic 5 sided box with NO top, had little business size cards with the info about getting their credit card, you could put all you fingers in there. someone had placed it in there, I truly hope the person who took it(got it) really needed it. I told Shell about it this morning, and she freaked , asking me WHY I did not take it....

Now, if was just laying on the ground, thats a different story(losers weepers thing):D:D

[Clint]

Clint, it was in a little plastic 5 sided box with NO top, had little business size cards with the info about getting their credit card, you could put all you fingers in there. someone had placed it in there, I truly hope the person who took it(got it) really needed it. I told Shell about it this morning, and she freaked , asking me WHY I did not take it....

Now, if was just laying on the ground, thats a different story(losers weepers thing):D:D

Ive seen them. Though I've never seen one with a $100 bill in one. As to pick it up or not... I couldn't say. Because when you actually get out there..it's a tough choice..for me at least. I as well hope somone who picked it up needed it. Although somone driving a new bmw or something probaly picked it up.

[Geepfreak]

Although somone driving a new bmw or something probaly picked it up.

Thats my guess too..

Shell reminded me that I have this problem, a few months ago I went to wash the XJ off, and there was a stack(6 or 7) quarters left on the little slot/wash/rinse/spot free shelf, I left them there:dunno: I had the change I needed..

Pay it forward I guess....

[Rocketman]

I'd bet the person who put it there was thinking it was a 10er or even a single and not Mr Franklin!!:cry:

[Geepfreak]

I'd bet the person who put it there was thinking it was a 10er or even a single and not Mr Franklin!!:cry:


The thought is, it was not a "donation jar", just a simple box.......

I'll say it, If the person did leave it for a helping hand, or a thoughtful gesture of all he/she has, not that that person will ever read this, but thanks!..

I felt better just thinking of THAT type of gesture...

[JeeperG]

I found $6 rolling around a parking lot last week and I am $6 richer. :D

[Geepfreak]

I found $6 rolling around a parking lot last week and I am $6 richer. :D
Sorry Gifton, your input does not count.

although can I borrow 3.96$, I'm outta smokes...:D

[JeeperG]

Sorry Gifton, your input does not count.

although can I borrow 3.96$, I'm outta smokes...:D
No but I know where you can get some smoke money. ;)

[jmaxj]

Pay it forward I guess....
that would be my guess, unless someone was just an idiot and didn't realize they were dropping in a 100 dollor bill.

[XJSpencer]

I would have taken it in to the cashier. I do the same with gas caps, keys, and anything larger than a dollar. Some day that will be my "lost" money and I'll go back for it.

Good call Jeremy. At least you won't be on the video in someones behavioral science class or something.

[Geepfreak]

I thought about taking it to the cashier.....
Where it was placed, and how it was folded, it was left for someone(not a drug thing). I feel it was not left for me, and I hope the right person got it!

[XJSpencer]

I thought about taking it to the cashier.....
Where it was placed, and how it was folded, it was left for someone(not a drug thing). I feel it was not left for me, and I hope the right person got it!

mmm I see.

[Geepfreak]

mmm I see.

That did not, come out how I meant.....

Yes, could I use an extra 100, HELL YES, I think everyone could. What I tried to mean was a more, (damn you Israel) karma thing,, Did I NEED it, NO, could I use it YES


ok, you all know I am not a religious person, nor is that what I am intending for this thread.. You don't need to verbally answer, just a thought....

[Israel]

(damn you Israel) karma thing,,

You're welcome. :D

[ROOK1]

That did not, come out how I meant.....

Yes, could I use an extra 100, HELL YES, I think everyone could. What I tried to mean was a more, (damn you Israel) karma thing,, Did I NEED it, NO, could I use it YES


ok, you all know I am not a religious person, nor is that what I am intending for this thread.. You don't need to verbally answer, just a thought....
Why deny it Jeremy? You know God or maybe the microchip at the base of your neck told you to leave it for someone that really needed it.

[Geepfreak]

Why deny it Jeremy? You know God or maybe the microchip at the base of your neck told you to leave for someone that really needed it.

Chris, you and Dan go talk about god, not with me....:D:D

[XJBANKER]

I just helped a guy at the bank that had $230 in overdraft fees, he could have used the $100

[DrMoab]

I just helped a guy at the bank that had $230 in overdraft fees, he could have used the $100
Sounds like he could use some brains. Or...he could use another wife who would watch the checking account a little closer.

[Brad M.]

I just helped a guy at the bank that had $230 in overdraft fees, he could have used the $100

OR, he could go to a different bank... :D :D

[XJFreak]

karma is real. You did the right thing. What if it was a set-up? (I always ask myself if I do something, how will I feel if I was watching myself do it)

[XJBANKER]

ha ha ha, I have sympothy for people that make mistakes, and try to fix them but if you are not going to keep track of your money and expect someone else to take care of your habits for you, I have no problem charging them. If you never get hit, you will never know that you dont want it to happen again.

[goodburbon]

I just helped a guy at the bank that had $230 in overdraft fees, he could have used the $100

funny, thats what my first wife was kind enough to leave me when she died.

[best88xj]

I would have taken it in to the cashier. I do the same with gas caps, keys, and anything larger than a dollar. Some day that will be my "lost" money and I'll go back for it.

Good call Jeremy. At least you won't be on the video in someones behavioral science class or something.

This was my thought someone put it in there and was siting across the street video taping the whole thing to find out how fast some one would take it. just a thought.

[Mrs Moab]

I for one, Jeremy, am glad that you did not take it. I think it's hard to say what you would do unless you were in the same situation. I mean, who couldn't use $100 espically this time of year.

Good Job.

[goodburbon]

I for one, Jeremy, am glad that you did not take it. I think it's hard to say what you would do unless you were in the same situation. I mean, who couldn't use $100 espically this time of year.

Good Job.


yeah, imagine the haloween candy you could get with that.:D

[DrMoab]

I for one, Jeremy, am glad that you did not take it. I think it's hard to say what you would do unless you were in the same situation. I mean, who couldn't use $100 espically this time of year.

Good Job.
Whatever...you would have taken it. :D

God knows we could use it.

[DaveW]

Whatever...you would have taken it. :D

God knows we could use it.


Maybe it was put there for you. ;)

[MoabXJeeper]

[QUOTE=Geepfreak]I was getting gas in Orem yesterday(the station on 1600n and 1200w) and as I was filling, I noticed that there was a hundred dollar bill, in a promotion box atop of the gas pump.. was not a "My name is ________, I have cancer" type thing, just for that companies CC.. anyone could grab it, I did not, really did not even think about taking it,(even tho 100$ could go ALONG way for me right now) But just got me to wondering.....

My rule of thumb is: if I can return the money to whoever it belongs to I do it. Never turn found cash into the cops or the store, tell them you found some and who to contact if someone comes looking for it. This is a little different here and I think you did the right thing Jeremy. Not to say that the very next person to come along did not take it but that is on their conscience now. All of which reminds me that I found $80 or $100 at Fall Fling and just about got out of town with it before before I found the rightful owner...hehehe. I cant even remember who it belonged to but it was one of our own and I was glad to give it back to him!