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m j b · 8 June 2016, 01:31 AM

Great story.

Funny that I should read this now, because just last night I was thinking about a friend that I helped out a few years ago... he wasn't a close friend, but a buddy, we'd see each other at the racetrack and every-so-often meet for lunch. He was getting divorced, and long story short, I leant him a couple of thousand, of which he paid back about $300 and then dropped off the face of the earth. I spoke to him a few times after that, and he promised to pay me back when he could, but he never did. I have written off the loan as lost money, now years later I still haven't heard from him (he's moved, I'm not sure where, so I don't have his phone number and he doesn't answer emails) and I'm so bitter over it that I'll never make that mistake again.

I'm just happy to read this thread and know that not all people are like that.

ag986 · 8 June 2016, 05:09 AM

Congratulations to both of you, you both have great friends!

shay2nak · 13 June 2016, 03:26 PM

Thanks for sharing! Just awesome!

Chrisminus 6 · 14 June 2016, 06:09 AM

Nice story :thumbs:

jrs146 · 14 June 2016, 06:21 AM

Truly an amazing example of giving is better than receiving!

W44NEG · 14 June 2016, 06:36 AM

Amazing! Thanks for the story and many congrats to both of you!

KBM · 14 June 2016, 06:42 AM

True friends are priceless. Great story and awesome ending. Congrats to you both!

tylerad1 · 14 June 2016, 07:31 AM

My mom has always said that good karma will find its way back to you. As a kid, I always blew her off, but now that I'm older and wiser, I believe everything that she told me growing up.

You're a world class gentleman.

forgedblades · 14 June 2016, 07:41 AM

Paul,
Just to let you know I am here if you need to talk....lol...Just kidding but that's a really stand up move on your part for sure

Robs · 9 August 2016, 12:35 PM

Thats great Paul, awesome story and great gesture, youve got my total respect!

KeepTicking · 9 August 2016, 03:23 PM

Wow. I did not see this thread when it was active, but I just read it and am really in awe. Paul, you are a class act, it's great to hear that there are people in this world that are so good to their friends and repay generosity with generosity. My hat is off to you

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sinncollector · 9 August 2016, 10:14 PM

wow thanks for bumping it up. i'm glad i got to read this heart warming *sniff* story

axjimenez · 9 August 2016, 10:30 PM

This was an amazing story! Thank you for sharing it from start to finish. You sir are a class act and others can learn much from you.

Number3 · 10 August 2016, 01:17 AM

Words are cheap but actions define the man. Yours speak for themselves Paul and I think your friend is a lucky guy in more ways than one.

zlin08033 · 10 August 2016, 01:49 AM

Man, what a story!

TxHarleyGuy · 10 August 2016, 01:52 AM

You, sir, are a ROCK STAR!!!

Davey Boy · 10 August 2016, 01:57 AM

Outstanding Sir !

fishingbear · 10 August 2016, 02:26 AM

I always have cherished true friendship. Very well done Paul.

hnshnsonon · 10 August 2016, 03:32 AM

No THAT is a class move! Way to go Paul. Please post a pic of your buddy with the new C and a big smile!

Jaycnyp · 10 August 2016, 08:00 AM

Paul, such a great story! Congratulations to both of you! Real friends like that are rare in this day and age... It just makes you keep the true ones closer and closer!

Chiboy · 10 August 2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by m j b

Great story.

Funny that I should read this now, because just last night I was thinking about a friend that I helped out a few years ago... he wasn't a close friend, but a buddy, we'd see each other at the racetrack and every-so-often meet for lunch. He was getting divorced, and long story short, I leant him a couple of thousand, of which he paid back about $300 and then dropped off the face of the earth. I spoke to him a few times after that, and he promised to pay me back when he could, but he never did. I have written off the loan as lost money, now years later I still haven't heard from him (he's moved, I'm not sure where, so I don't have his phone number and he doesn't answer emails) and I'm so bitter over it that I'll never make that mistake again.

I'm just happy to read this thread and know that not all people are like that.

A certain common friend of ours suggested this site to look at watches, and here I am. And here you are. Small world....

Jareddad · 10 August 2016, 10:15 AM

Wow, I just saw this thread. What a great story! Congrats to both of you.

8 June 2016, 01:31 AM	#301
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,120	Great story. Funny that I should read this now, because just last night I was thinking about a friend that I helped out a few years ago... he wasn't a close friend, but a buddy, we'd see each other at the racetrack and every-so-often meet for lunch. He was getting divorced, and long story short, I leant him a couple of thousand, of which he paid back about $300 and then dropped off the face of the earth. I spoke to him a few times after that, and he promised to pay me back when he could, but he never did. I have written off the loan as lost money, now years later I still haven't heard from him (he's moved, I'm not sure where, so I don't have his phone number and he doesn't answer emails) and I'm so bitter over it that I'll never make that mistake again. I'm just happy to read this thread and know that not all people are like that. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

14 June 2016, 06:21 AM	#305
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	Truly an amazing example of giving is better than receiving! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

9 August 2016, 12:35 PM	#310
Robs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Roberto Location: Jupiter / Cozumel Watch: Sub Bluesy Posts: 1,407	Thats great Paul, awesome story and great gesture, youve got my total respect! __________________ Do good. And good will come to you

9 August 2016, 10:30 PM	#313
axjimenez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Arlington, Va Watch: ALL OF THEM Posts: 1,705	This was an amazing story! Thank you for sharing it from start to finish. You sir are a class act and others can learn much from you. __________________ “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Rolex 114060 Omega SMP 2531.80 Vintage Omega - no idea but dad's watch

8 June 2016, 05:09 AM	#302
ag986 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Sam Location: VRB/SUS Watch: 16233, First Rolex Posts: 1,648	Congratulations to both of you, you both have great friends!

13 June 2016, 03:26 PM	#303
shay2nak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Calipornia Watch: 116610LN & 311.006 Posts: 586	Thanks for sharing! Just awesome!

14 June 2016, 06:09 AM	#304
Chrisminus 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Global Watch: Rolex and others Posts: 40	Nice story :thumbs:

14 June 2016, 06:36 AM	#306
W44NEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NW England, UK Posts: 109	Amazing! Thanks for the story and many congrats to both of you!

14 June 2016, 06:42 AM	#307
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,402	True friends are priceless. Great story and awesome ending. Congrats to you both!

14 June 2016, 07:31 AM	#308
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	My mom has always said that good karma will find its way back to you. As a kid, I always blew her off, but now that I'm older and wiser, I believe everything that she told me growing up. You're a world class gentleman.

14 June 2016, 07:41 AM	#309
forgedblades "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Memphis Watch: 16610LV/CokeGMT II Posts: 396	Paul, Just to let you know I am here if you need to talk....lol...Just kidding but that's a really stand up move on your part for sure

9 August 2016, 03:23 PM	#311
KeepTicking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NY Watch: DJ2, BLNR, PO, Nav Posts: 606	Wow. I did not see this thread when it was active, but I just read it and am really in awe. Paul, you are a class act, it's great to hear that there are people in this world that are so good to their friends and repay generosity with generosity. My hat is off to you .

9 August 2016, 10:14 PM	#312
sinncollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Singapore Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 33	wow thanks for bumping it up. i'm glad i got to read this heart warming sniff story

10 August 2016, 01:17 AM	#314
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,834	Words are cheap but actions define the man. Yours speak for themselves Paul and I think your friend is a lucky guy in more ways than one.

10 August 2016, 01:49 AM	#315
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,033	Man, what a story!

10 August 2016, 01:52 AM	#316
TxHarleyGuy Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 96	You, sir, are a ROCK STAR!!!

10 August 2016, 01:57 AM	#317
Davey Boy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Alabama Watch: 2006 Submariner LV Posts: 669	Outstanding Sir !

10 August 2016, 02:26 AM	#318
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,431	I always have cherished true friendship. Very well done Paul.

10 August 2016, 03:32 AM	#319
hnshnsonon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: uk Posts: 3	No THAT is a class move! Way to go Paul. Please post a pic of your buddy with the new C and a big smile!

10 August 2016, 08:00 AM	#320
Jaycnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: Classified Watch: Addict Posts: 1,122	Paul, such a great story! Congratulations to both of you! Real friends like that are rare in this day and age... It just makes you keep the true ones closer and closer!

10 August 2016, 10:15 AM	#322
Jareddad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 326	Wow, I just saw this thread. What a great story! Congrats to both of you.

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