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Still some good people in the world !
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 13 9:49 pm
by Mossy68
Had to post this.
Following an operation in July 2011 to remove a spinal chord tumour my son Bradley has to have 6 monthly MRI scans in case of any re growth.
Our appointment this evening was at 6 pm so as usual we took the train then hopped in a cab to Gt Ormand street hospital.
The cabby was quiet ( makes a change for a black cab !)only telling us he was going to take a different route as traffic was bad ahead and would knock some money off the fare.
"No problem" I replied and on we went. Brad was nervous as they have to inject a contrast half way through scan and was asking the " what if ........"questions.
So. We arrive at hospital jump out and I lean in to pay cabby.
" no charge mate " was said as I leaned in.
"Sorry.." I replied in disbelief !
I tried explaining that things were looking good and it was a great gesture but it was his living and he should be paid.
He said. " look mate. I've been doing this job for 20 years and never charged anyone whose kid I've dropped here. Tell you what. Do me a favour and put the fare in the donation box "
So that's what we did and a bit more.
See. Still some good people left
Re: Still some good people in the world !
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 13 9:53 pm
by Cannonball
Mossy68 wrote:Had to post this.
Following an operation in July 2011 to remove a spinal chord tumour my son Bradley has to have 6 monthly MRI scans in case of any re growth.
Our appointment this evening was at 6 pm so as usual we took the train then hopped in a cab to Gt Ormand street hospital.
The cabby was quiet ( makes a change for a black cab !)only telling us he was going to take a different route as traffic was bad ahead and would knock some money off the fare.
"No problem" I replied and on we went. Brad was nervous as they have to inject a contrast half way through scan and was asking the " what if ........"questions.
So. We arrive at hospital jump out and I lean in to pay cabby.
" no charge mate " was said as I leaned in.
"Sorry.." I replied in disbelief !
I tried explaining that things were looking good and it was a great gesture but it was his living and he should be paid.
He said. " look mate. I've been doing this job for 20 years and never charged anyone whose kid I've dropped here. Tell you what. Do me a favour and put the fare in the donation box "
So that's what we did and a bit more.
See. Still some good people left
thats brilliant of him, if i lived nr you it would be a bentley chaufer drive every time your lad needed to go free of course, so glad he is on the mend, nothing worse than a poorly child,
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 13 9:58 pm
by Mossy68
Cheers Dunc.
Sure he wouldn't mind a blast in a super sport on day ( he's seen a pic of the twins and asks if we pass a GT. " is that a super sport ?" It's been a " no " so far !!!)
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 13 10:02 pm
by Cannonball
Mossy68 wrote:Cheers Dunc.
Sure he wouldn't mind a blast in a super sport on day ( he's seen a pic of the twins and asks if we pass a GT. " is that a super sport ?" It's been a " no " so far !!!)
great stuff if ever i am down there or you up here he will be more than welcome for a blast out........... good luck,
Posted: Wed Sep 18, 13 10:08 pm
by Mossy68
Cannonball wrote:Mossy68 wrote:Cheers Dunc.
Sure he wouldn't mind a blast in a super sport on day ( he's seen a pic of the twins and asks if we pass a GT. " is that a super sport ?" It's been a " no " so far !!!)
great stuff if ever i am down there or you up here he will be more than welcome for a blast out........... good luck,
Thanks Dunc.
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 13 1:23 am
by Bryan S
Restores your faith in human nature nice one
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 13 7:04 am
by cadboy
We need more people like that taxi driver in this world.
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 13 8:10 am
by Pete
Heartwarming story!
Makes a change from the doom & Gloom..
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 13 8:48 am
by Dave999
feeling slightly fragile thismorning and thats brought a tear to my eye
the good guys rarely get a mention
Dave
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 13 9:15 am
by Don
Fantastic Gary, what a lovely story, best wishes for Brad
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 13 11:23 am
by TW71
Great stuff!
All the very best for your son Bradley
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 13 12:05 pm
by mad machs
It's these small gestures that mean the most, what a great bloke.
& Best regards to Brad.
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 13 12:48 pm
by Dave81
Decent human being...........a rare occurrence in modern day society!
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 13 3:57 pm
by Derek
Dave999 wrote:feeling slightly fragile thismorning and thats brought a tear to my eye
the good guys rarely get a mention
Dave
I'm with Dave on this one.
Posted: Thu Sep 19, 13 4:32 pm
by jerry
Nice to hear about something like this, Glad your lads on the mend now
Gary