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Instant Karma
I went out today to do a bit of shopping but realised i was a bit low on fuel so pulled onto our local garage forcourt and sat in line ready to move into the next vacant space.
One became vacant and i was just about to move forward into it when the car behind me raced in front of me and cut me up to get there first.
Ok i have all day untouched and he may be in a hurry but he then gave me the finger and laughed at me. I moved into the next space and re fueled my little car and then joined the queue to pay . The "gentleman" who had cut me up was in front of me. He paid and then started to cuss out loud. as he realised that in his hurry he had filled his diesel car with petrol.
Oh dear.I said to him with a smile, what a shame. that was perhaps a case of more haste less speed. I paid my bill and walked out with a huge grin on my face. No I didn't give him the finger back. but satisfaction had been given in full.
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Should only happen to a prefect gentleman, I hope the rest of his day goes as well.Beat your smile was pretty!
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Oh my, every once in a while we get to see "justice" in action. I'm smiling just reading this
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it hit him hard in his wallet thats for sure, He had to pay for the fuel and then pay to get it all taken out again.
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great story.. I sometimes think, .. as long as you wait enough .. bad behaviour will catch them in action. He, he , I'm smiling now.
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And I didn't even have to wait long
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lovetoostitch
17 Feb 2015
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That's what I call rough justice! For the other guy that is.
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yep rough on his wallet thats for sure. wonder how his finger feels
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snowbird42
17 Feb 2015
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What do they say "Good things come to those who wait" i be you ad a smile on your face all day....soozie
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that waas one queu i was glad i waited in
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That must have given you such a good feeling!!! Serves him right!
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yep it sure did
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dragonflyer
17 Feb 2015
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.....sounds like it couldn't have happened to a "nicer" guy!!!
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Thats exactly what i thought
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Wow what an idiot... Serves him right for being nasty... Suzanne
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well he thought he was being smart, just goes to show he was so wrong
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Karma!!! You just have to LOVE her!! lol
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just so wonderfull when things all fall into place
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brittanycooper
17 Feb 2015
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Good for you! Karma is with you. And I believe God was, too.
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yep he was and he sure has a great sense of humour
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Serves him right. I love it when people get what they deserve!!!!
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so do I
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What a jerk! Even if he had a legitimate need for speed, there is never an excuse for boorish behavior. Glad you got the last laugh and thanks for sharing it with us.
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it was a please to share so we could all have a laugh at his expence.
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designgirl
17 Feb 2015
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He deserved that. I wouldn't want his repair bill. Maybe he has learned his lesson, not to butt in line. I think it looks good on him, what a JERK. I bet you were smiling for miles, I know I would be.
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yep still going to get miles of smiles from that shopping expedition
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mranderson
17 Feb 2015
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Got what he deserved. It couldn't have happened to a nicer person. I would have given a little giggle as I walked away.
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i did have a giggle as did the cashier who had seen what he had done
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hightechgrammy
17 Feb 2015
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Oh! Thanks for the chuckles your story gave me! And good for you for maintaining your own dignity throughout this little ordeal!
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well i had no dignity left when i told my daughter as we both sat and laughed at the episode
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irenewayne
17 Feb 2015
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I'll bet that made your day!!!!! They say revenge is sweet but oh...what satisfaction you must have felt!!! LOL
Irene
Irene
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It was that sweet it was like a huge box of assorted chocolates
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graceandham
18 Feb 2015
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God has a great sense of humor. See, you didn't even have to lift" a finger.
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aussiequilter
18 Feb 2015
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Im very proud of you staying calm ,I feel sorry for the offender ,he must be so unhappy
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yes he must be it sure breaks my heart
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I am glad you didn't do like Kathy Bates, on Fried Green Tomatoes, when those girls thought they were smart, taking her place she had been waiting for. Although, I can understand perfectly how she felt!
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That's one of my favorite movies. I picture myself doing what Kathy did but I'd hate to mess up my car...lol
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but the thought did cross my mind but thankfully it moved on
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Proverbs 14:29 "Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."
How true and I think he got what he deserved! Well done to you Annie. Love Chris
How true and I think he got what he deserved! Well done to you Annie. Love Chris
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his bad manners certainly did him no good
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Well that just made my day too!!! It's nice to know that Karma is still working. Some days I have my doubts. But this was good!
Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!
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a pleasure my friend
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crafter2243
18 Feb 2015
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Ha, ha. Best of all you had nothing to do with it. I wish I could have seen the big grin on your face.
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it was a big bright one
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Hope he had fun draining the tank. Showed he wasn't so smart after all.
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had to pay for a specialist to do it and he must have wasted half his day waiting around
Good. Shows that pushing in before others doesn't pay. He received his just desserts.
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You behaved like a lady....with a grin! Good gal!
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and what a grin
yes but I am no lady but i sure am all woman
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It served him right after being so rude. Think he learned anything?
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yea he who laughs last laughs longest
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yeah gotta laugh at that one, serves him right huh...I wonder if he will be quick to jump in front of another car.....I very much doubt it...
So nice you held your cool all the way through....such a better way to life.
So nice you held your cool all the way through....such a better way to life.
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bet he will remember that day for a long time and if he was married sure hope his wife gives him a bad time
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Wonderful, There is justice, Jo
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yes there is
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Way to go calm and collected.. he may think twice next time..
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You think so? he's a man so i doubt it
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Don't you just love "KARMA"
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adore. it especially when you can see it taking place in front of your eyes
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yep that is instant! Unfortunately it will not stop him from doing similar actions again, It sounds like a way of life.
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just hope i am there to see it again if he does
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As ye sow, so shall ye reap! (did I spell sew right?) Jo
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yep its spelt correctly and you are so right
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Yes, Karma is wonderful. Especially when you can witness it. Keep smiling'
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that i will especially when i can tell others about it
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I believe what goes around, comes around!
Have a great day.
Have a great day.
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it did that day and How
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Ha, ha, ha! Too funny. Get 'em with a smile! When someone wants to flip their finger to me, I smile broadly and wave and wave like a lunatic! Just before reading this I receive an email back from a very well known embroidery design company that I purchase from regularly. I have gone out of my way to applaud their beautiful designs. I simply asked if their newest design was offered in a smaller hoop without the flourishes/embellishments. Well, what a rude response I received. I replied asking what in the world had I done to offend. Of course, no further response from them. Karma...yep, glad that you brought that up today...now, I can smile knowing the good or the bad you exhibit towards others WILL come back to you ;-) I am glad you witnessed Karma in action, I can just imagine your huge grin!
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Well i sure hope you get the karma you deserve for your tolerance of this rude and thoughtless company . Word of mouth is the best advertising and they could loose customeers by their actions. Have you thought of investing in sewwhat pro. you can use the free to download thirty day trial to not only reduce the design to fit your hoop but also to remove the part you do not want.Or add parts from another design. I use it all the time for that purpose
Thank you for your kind embroidery software program suggestion! I will be sure to look at sewwhat pro when I get the opportunity to buy software. It sounds like it would do the things that I am most interested in, or have need for, at this time. Sadly, oftentimes when small companies become better known, and their customer base much larger, they become ruder to the people who helped build their business. I agree word of mouth can be the best advertising.
Hugs & a flower to you NancyBT10. Hope you receive a better response from that company one day. But don't hold your breath. Some companies are great and make a smaller hoop design available without side flourishes from a large hoop design or for a few hoopings. Sometimes the design doesn't look so good without the flourishes, but if they thought that removing them for you would spoil the look they were after, they could have said so nicely.
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grandmamek
19 Feb 2015
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I had to laugh at the end of your story. It sounds as though he got his pay back quickly. Now I bet he will be dishing out $$$$ for a repair bill. Serves him right.
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yep if the smile didn't get him the bank balance will
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Thanks for the laugh i needed it!!!!Hugs Carolyn
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we all need a good laugh and that was a real good one
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I love it when Instant Karma works!
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every time
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Serves him right. It is very strange that he was even able to do that. We certainly cannot mix up the two fuels here in S.A. The nozzles on the fuel pipes are different sizes.
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Well its the same here but you can put the smaller nozzle into the larger hole and that is what he did as he just didn't think to check what he was doing.perhaps he should get some glasses next pay day
And maybe some manners
Oh Sarah would be wonderful if some people could buy good manners ;o)
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Oh too funny! I hope you don't mind but this is one story I need to share.
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please feel free to share it just may make someone smile
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Vengeance is mine saith the Lord, I think he got paid back in full and you received a blessing for not rubbing it in/Lillian
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yes i did and it was such a nice feeling too
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O and all the other comments and observations!!!!!!!
It just makes me think----BEFORE I decide to give the finger: I MUST remember your experience and SMILE & WAVE & NOT extend the finger!!! You really got my attention and made me think. GOD bless you and keep you safe and continue your sense of humor.
It just makes me think----BEFORE I decide to give the finger: I MUST remember your experience and SMILE & WAVE & NOT extend the finger!!! You really got my attention and made me think. GOD bless you and keep you safe and continue your sense of humor.
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by just waving and smiling you can get up there noses so much more because they cannot do anything back or complain about you so you get the gold star every time
what you are saying under your breath is another thing completely.
what you are saying under your breath is another thing completely.
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amen!!!
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yes alls well that ends well
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Love It.........xx
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makes your day when this happens to you
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Indeed, instant Karma. My smiles for the day
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my smile for over a week . Now when things look dark i will remember that day and smile again
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This gives me a big smile on my face. Hate rude people with bad manners...
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Just wait a while he gets around to them all but we may never know about it. But sometimes he does a rush job for us to see.
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Patricia109
27 Feb 2015
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Satisfaction is such a warm feeling.
Hope he has, at least, learnt to check the nozzle before filling in future..
Hope he has, at least, learnt to check the nozzle before filling in future..