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BRANTFORD, ONT

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I had an experience last Thursday that I would like to share while travelling to Timmins for a family reunion.  We were staying at a camp ground so I was towing my camper and loaded to the gunnels.  We decided to get a motel in North Bay and take our time to see some sights.  When I pulled in the motel parking lot, I could smell a strong sulfur type odor.  Thought it was the air in the area.  Went in to register and then went to move my truck and all I heard was "click".  OMG, here we are in North Bay at 4:30 on a Thursday afternoon before a long weekend.  Now try and get some service. I called CAA to give me a boost, which they did (now getting past 5:00). Who would be open????  Managed to find a small garage called Allmakes Auto Service and told them of my dilemma.  Man, I could not believe the service they provided.  Brad Martin (the owner) informed me that he would have a look, gave me a courtesy car so I could get back to my motel, and he would call me when he found out what was wrong.  

About an hour later, my cell rang and it was Brad informing me that my truck was ready.  When I showed up, The mechanic informed me that my battery was fried. (the sulfur odor)  They checked out my charging system; everything was ok, and they only replaced my battery.  For this they only charged me $20.00 and the cost of the battery.  This could have been a stressful situation.  

I take my hat off to Brad and the guys at Allmakes for looking after a stranger in trouble after hours, providing a courtesy car and not hosing me for the repair.

Here is my plug:

Allmakes Auto Service

A-770 Lakeshore Drive

North Bay, ON

705-494-9455



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BRAMPTON, ONT

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Right on, wish their were more guys like this.

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NORTH BAY, ONT

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Interesting posting BAJ,,, a lot here probably think i,m bull sh**ing, but that is common the farther north you go, sure there are exceptions, but in general folks get treated quite well.

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Cool story...BAJ, just so you know for next time, there is a nice little campground in North Bay, at the west part of Lakeshore on Premiere Dr....Champlain Campground.....Nice place and $33/night

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sasquatch wrote:

Interesting posting BAJ,,, a lot here probably think i,m bull sh**ing, but that is common the farther north you go, sure there are exceptions, but in general folks get treated quite well.


 Very true Ray. I think because we are  for the most part smaller community/resources......we tend to go the extra mile. And hope that good karma follows.biggrin

 

Janice



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good for you for the plug.

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BARRIE, ONTARIO

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Thread Hi Jack , just this evening stopped to help a dude with a stuck choke linkage nice red stang , maybe a 68 to 69 model . It was right down at the corner of my street ..77.

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Too often we hear negative stories...good to hear positive ones.
Last month when I was on my Cape Breton and Moncton trip in the 58, I boosted a Harley while waiting for a boat to pass at the Canso Causeway, then a day later I helped a fellow gearhead with a coolant leak while waiting to get parked at the downtown Moncton event. Hopefully all this good-will makes its way 'round.

Nice post BAJ.

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LONDON, ONTARIO

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Right on Brian.......good turns are always great to hear about....it brings "good Karma".

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What goes around, comes around !

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It's stories like these that make me proud to be part of the hot rodding community. Keep up the good work. Lets keep our image a positive one. 



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a coupe of years ago i came upon a fellow in a 69 camero with a wheel that had almost come off his car, a case of loose nuts i assume.  he had cragars on the car.  wouldnt you know i had some of those shank style nuts in my truck, who knows why i had them and i cant even recall where they came from but i handed him them and saved his day.  even odder is the fact i was going down a road i never happen to often travel so i dont know if its fate or karma, perhaps it will be returned to me someday.  i see no problem with being a pack rat



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I performed the Hiemlick on a beautiful, tall, top heavy blond, choking on a cracker at work back in July. Got a nice write up from the Director of Maintenance too.
It was my pleasure.......wink

Yes, I believe in Karma so I try to create my own.



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Hiemlick or "Hind Lick",,, Lol

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Can't wate to hear Janices reply to that one Atom. Ed

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flatblack55delivery wrote:

Can't wate to hear Janices reply to that one Atom. Ed


She's probably eating crackers while driving to Newcastle as we speak.  



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thanks for the report     we need more good news     The service they gave  should be "normal"    



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hemi43 wrote:
flatblack55delivery wrote:

Can't wate to hear Janices reply to that one Atom. Ed


She's probably eating crackers while driving to Newcastle as we speak.  


 silly bugger I prefer chips.

 

Janice



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That's OK Janice, I don't descriminate!


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pmpl

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a month ago I was driving down a street and said to the wife "look a wallet, oh a cop wallet" which I spotted from 200'

I stopped, dodged destiny's attempt at death while grabbing flying credit cards, a wallet and a passport.

got to the car inspected cards looking for a name or address and dropped the wallet.
it flopped open and theres was the badge. CBSA ..... I promptly picked it up held it to my wife and said "excuse me could lift your top, official business" :D

I drove to the local Canada customs, and turned it in. The cute girl took my name and number. The guys on duty almost pissed themselves when I recounted the "liftyour top" story and the cutie gave me the stink eye.

Still waiting for a phone call.............

OH well I know I did good......

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My neighbors husband left her high and dry in February    I go over every day and give her a hug..    its the right thing to do  



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Heard a good one today:

Guy here is just opening a flea market on a well travelled road.

Guy from Toronto stops in, car is leaking oil, driver has no money flat busted, no job, trying to get to toronto to a job.

Guy here gives him 3 liters of oil he had, wished him luck, and said if you get back up this way drop in, hope the job goes ok for you.

Northern hospitality again.

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