The Spirit Of Giving, Part IV - Time Change! 6:30!

Thank you for clearing that up, Blues. Also, it appears all different people won these contests.

Hey Hey! Yeah, there are 7 separate people that will receive 7 separate items. Although I opened the final giveaway to everyone (countermanding my previous stipulation), and no requirement that you not already own one, 7 items, 7 different recipients. I really want someone to receive something they don't have, that's the best part. As for me, it's stuff that I have extra. Sure, it has value - I could sell it and have more money, but the spirit of giving is a wonderful thing.

Many years ago, my wife and I went to dinner at our local Denny's as we did quite often. This one day happened to be Valentines Day. In the booth across from us was an elderly couple having dinner. I noticed at one point she had pulled a bunch of coupons from her purse and they were going through them as they had coffee after the meal. It kinda touched me, as it was like watching your grandparents, or GREAT grandparents. The waitress came by and asked if there was anything else we'd like and I said "No, just the check. And would you do me a favor please and bring me their check too?" She did, we went up to pay and I paid both. As we were walking out the waitress stopped me and said "They want to know who paid their check!" I said "Just tell them it was someone sharing the love on Valentines Day." She said "That's really nice of you!". I said thank you, and we left.

Point of the story is, the feeling it gave me was worth MUCH more than the cost of their dinner. MY wife asked me "Why did you do that?". I told her "Because I felt like it!"

Let me tell you something folks, there is something that many people do not know, many do not think about, and many have forgotten. There is always so much talk about "the meaning of life". "What is the meaning of life?" and so on. Stories of climbing mountains in Tibet to ask the wise old man who lives at the top. There is no answer to that question. The meaning of your life, that has an answer. But it's the meaning of your life, and your life only. Everyone's answer is different.

The IS, however, an answer to this question. A very definitive answer.

What is the nature of life?

Giving and Receiving.

That's it. That's all there is.

AND, they are BOTH of equal importance.

Enjoy the day my friends.

Steve

You own a great soul Mr whytlash.
If more people were like you this world would not be the way it is.
I have never bought a meal for strangers, but I do try to connect and make them smile.
A little kindness goes a long way.

You're welcome Buddy, and Thank You for being a part of it. I'll tell you a little secret; I had two extra '05 sets, and I looked at both and sent the better looking one!

Steve

Awesome! Glad you like it! And thanks for being a part of The Spirit Of Giving!

Steve

Whytlash, I received my 1964 Proof today. It looks great in my 7070 type set.
I won it on your other giveaway but thought I would post here since this one is most recent. Thanks again.

Thanks Buddy. That's the truth too. Same for the '68 Proof Set. I had two spare sets and when I opened the first to check it out I suddenly remembered 'Oh yeah, this is the one with the corrosion on the Kennedy'. I got it years ago with some other stuff, and the only thing wrong with it is a huge hunk of corrosion of Kennedy's cheek (came to me that way). The other set was fine, so I sent that one.

Cool, Lil Silver! Thanks for hangin' in there and participating!

Steve