blackmaggie 3,375 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 I went to town earlier with the mrs and as I walked a passed a ginnel between two pubs i heard my name shouted out he's my old mate who I grew up with last time I spoke with him a couple of years ago he had a nice house and a successful business he told me how his life and business had gone since losing a couple of contracts he's turned to drink and his wife's left him we have paid for him for 3nights in a bb while my nephew who's in property sorts him a flat am I flogging a dead horse in your lads experience because he has said he does want help but its so hard to get it there's even a job for him if he stays clean 7 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 You think he's worth a go so you did the right thing. Just don't let him take advantage of you. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dinosaurs 2,008 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Good gesture bud hope he returns your goodwill & trust. Atb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Everyone need's at least one chance,fair play to you. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gav 1,708 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Only time will tell. Nice gesture though, hope it works out for the guy, everyone needs a break! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh_red 4,312 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 It's worth the effort 100%. If you didn't you'd think about it for the rest of your life and who knows , it might just be the show of faith the guy needs to get him back on his feet and in 5 years when he's back on his feet you'll be so so glad you took the time to help. And if it all turns to shit it's only a bit of money and you making a few calls you've lost . 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackmaggie 3,375 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 I hope so welsh he did me a good turn a few years ago he didn't need to but he did I haven't forgot it I just hope he can beat his demons I will try and help any way I can but I don't want him to try and make a mug out of me for sentiment reasons either 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,973 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Sounds like a good strategy BM. Good on ya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,369 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, blackmaggie said: I went to town earlier with the mrs and as I walked a passed a ginnel between two pubs i heard my name shouted out he's my old mate who I grew up with last time I spoke with him a couple of years ago he had a nice house and a successful business he told me how his life and business had gone since losing a couple of contracts he's turned to drink and his wife's left him we have paid for him for 3nights in a bb while my nephew who's in property sorts him a flat am I flogging a dead horse in your lads experience because he has said he does want help but its so hard to get it there's even a job for him if he stays clean I dont think you can look at in terms of “flogging a dead horse”........you will be the person you are and do what you do, what the person you have thrown a chance to then chooses to do is totally out of your control. If it’s in your nature to help folk then that’s what you do, sounds like you are the type of bloke who is happier to know you did what you could even if it leads nowhere because you wouldn’t feel right if you did nothing. Few more like that required in the world mate. Edited March 4, 2018 by WILF 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,091 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Very powerfull thing is addiction.... hope it works out for him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,689 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 This happened with my mate pete... he never changed and now dances for petty change. Anyway hope he sorts it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,369 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Remember, an act of kindness is not an investment you get long term return on.....it’s a thing in itself and in knowing there’s a tiny bit more good in the world than there was 5 minutes ago. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,369 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Just now, lurcherman 887 said: This happened with my mate pete... he never changed and now dances for petty change. Anyway hope he sorts it Is he any good ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 12,689 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Is he f**k. Its some form of irish dancing with a gay twist , but the public feel sorry for him .. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 44,369 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, lurcherman 887 said: Is he f**k. Its some form of irish dancing with a gay twist , but the public feel sorry for him .. I always wondered what happened to Micheal Flatly ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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