You can always depend on the kindness of strangers
So the other day I was at a Tim Hortons talking to people for my story on the Moose being killed by police after it got too close to the airport.
When the day was done…or at least that part of my shift…I tried starting up the cruiser.
CLICK CLICK CLICK CLICK
Nothing.
The battery was shot (for the time being) and I couldn’t start the engine. I rolled my eyes and groaned. There’s nothing worse for a reporter who wants to finish his day than being stuck with a vehicle that just doesn’t work. I’m just lucky I was at a Tim Hortons and not in the middle of nowhere.
I only had to ask two people before I had ensured a boost. The first guy parked way too far and wasn’t ready to leave the Tim’s yet. The next one up had absolutely no problem with it. He pulled right up next to me and we gave the cruiser a jolt of electricity.
The problem is I can’t remember his name. I remember he worked for SMART Technologies but that’s it.
So whoever you are…thank you again.