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Moomin8
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I thought I'd share my good deed with you - it made me smile 😊and made another person's day a lot easier:

I went to the Co-op this morning, and while I was there, the store assistant was struggling to put together a Valentine's Day card stand. I said that I used to design that sort of thing. I went to walk out and felt I needed to help the poor woman 🀣15 minutes later, it was up! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚I had it laid out on the floor, getting in everyone's way while she was serving 🀭 I came away feeling useful, warm inside and with a big smile on my face. ☺️

Have you done any good deeds lately?

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sunnyweek profile image
sunnyweek

What a lovely thing to do, bet she was grateful, you were the expert and enjoyed helping, its true helping others is often a win/win. I hope you are still feeling the glow. Well done, I couldn't have done that, only supervised, as I couldn't have got on the floor!

The only good deed I can think of just now as I'm mostly inside last few weeks, is yesterday I gave my brother my best Manuka honey (not cheap) and my lemons to help his chesty cold, and he's wearing my best snowman scarf too. And ordered a birthday cake, so giving some business to a small local business.

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8β€’ in reply tosunnyweek

Ah, that was a lovely thing to do πŸ₯°I hope he feels better soon x

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nomoreheels

How satisfying. I'm sure she was very grateful for your knowledge & help.

My most recent good deed was helping an elderly lady who was in front of me at the tills in Aldi. You know how quick they can be scanning things & it was a new one I’d not seen before. Usually you can chat a bit & they slow down a little but not this one. She was just pushing her groceries further towards the edge they were seconds from falling to the floor or into her trolley so I managed to step in to place them in her trolley. Once my lot was paid for I joined the lady at the packing shelf & asked if I could help her fill her bags. She was very grateful & when done offered me her hazlenut choc bar, which I politely refused. I found it in one of my shopping bags when putting my stuff away, bless her.

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8β€’ in reply tonomoreheels

That's such a sweet story ❀️'scuse the pun 😁

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Pat9442β€’ in reply toMoomin8

I a,ways explain that however fast they may scan my hands do not work properly and so it will be not matter how quick they may be

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MadBunnyβ€’ in reply tonomoreheels

that is such a lovely story πŸ€—

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Deeb1764

I used to love putting together archive boxes I was a whizz at them it’s a silly but satisfying thing to do and probably made her day 😍

MadBunny profile image
MadBunny

Good for you πŸ‘A couple of weeks ago I helped a blind man find his way through Liverpool St Station. Although my train was due, I never gave it a second thought, my instinct was to help.

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8β€’ in reply toMadBunny

That's amazing! Well done you πŸ‘πŸ»

MadBunny profile image
MadBunnyβ€’ in reply toMoomin8

It was amusing- his guide dog kept trying to take him into Boots 😁

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8β€’ in reply toMadBunny

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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wishbone

Street cleaning is practically non-existant with my local authority...most locals don't give a damn if the streets are litter strewn anyway. Every so often, the last time just happens to have been yesterday, I take a large bag and my grabbing stick and have a good litter pick around the block and a small green opposite my house. Does it hurt my joints...yes, but it's tolerable and litter is a pet hate of mine as you can probably tell!

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MadBunnyβ€’ in reply towishbone

I do the same, along with another neighbour. I live in a small close. We often get non residents parking there, and customers of the pub opposite. We often get people emptying out the rubbish from their cars πŸ™„

Gnarli profile image
Gnarliβ€’ in reply toMadBunny

Grrrrrr

Rachmaninov2 profile image
Rachmaninov2β€’ in reply towishbone

I saw someone in our close litter picking the other day. Just a little neglect can result in neighbourhoods going downhill. Thanks to you wishbone, MadBunny and unknown woman for taking pride in your environment.

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MadBunnyβ€’ in reply toRachmaninov2

Unfortunately because its out of the way, off the road from the station, we often get youngsters drinking there and leaving their empty cans.Sadly none of the other neighbours make any effort to help,: some of them don't even bother to keep their own front gardens tidy.Yes it could go downhill very quickly.

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Rachmaninov2β€’ in reply toMadBunny

It’s often the way, these things are left to the few. I’ve been watching β€œBritain in Bloom” on TV, it’s great to see the β€œcommunity” getting together and tidying and planting to make their area attractive. Schemes like this have many added benefits.

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MadBunnyβ€’ in reply toRachmaninov2

We bought the house over 30 yrs ago and for many years there was a wonderful community feel amongst the residents. Sadly, things have changed. I know very few of my immediate neighbours. It doesn't help that the front gardens are open plan,. It used to be a nice feature when everyone kept their bit tidy. I even saw someone trampling across my flower bed today because he couldn't be bothered to walk round to his house when he got out if the car. Now I know why the tulips aren't coming up this year! I just wish I was physically able to do more. I must stop moaning as its going off topic and spoiling the positive post. Apologies moomin8πŸ€—

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Rachmaninov2β€’ in reply toMadBunny

I can understand your frustration, I’d feel the same. We need a scheme like β€œBritain in Bloom” in our areas, best not hold our breaths. πŸ‘πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ

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MadBunnyβ€’ in reply toRachmaninov2

Definitely πŸ€—

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Rachmaninov2β€’ in reply toMadBunny

πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

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medway-lady

I've agreed to cook cakes for the village Coronation Children's Party in the village hall. So many traybake to bake and then a la Mary Berry strawberry jam and cream sandwich together etc. A local strawberry farmer will supply strawberries and these are the ones that go to M&S so its very kind of him. I've made a load of pastry now in freezer for sausage rolls and cheese straws. So together with a couple of other local bakers the kids will be well fed. At least I don't have to do sandwiches , wash-up ! or serve as thats too much for me these days. And I've found a new home for the old Magimix too so it'll continue to be useful. It does take the mind off feeling a bit under par. x

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Moomin8β€’ in reply tomedway-lady

Wow! 🍰 How thoughtful of you πŸ’•

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medway-ladyβ€’ in reply toMoomin8

Not really I like baking and can do in my own time at home. And its quite easy with a mixer and Mary Berry's cricket tea recipes work a treat. I made over 8 dozen mince pies at Christmas for sale and all the mincemeat in them for the church. We can't sell alcohol but can sell a mince pie with a glass of mulled wine. It's a team effort and all for a good cause. The village hall needs a new roof fund !

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8β€’ in reply tomedway-lady

Hope it raises the roof! πŸ₯°

MadBunny profile image
MadBunnyβ€’ in reply tomedway-lady

Sounds wonderful!πŸ€—

Pippy25 profile image
Pippy25

I recently found some spare balls of wool and as I had not knitted for a while gave it a go again, so many rows each day which soon mounted up and I was able with bigger needles to make some hats which I took alongside some packs of socks, toiletries and food to a soup kitchen nearby. I hope somehow my small effort will keep someone a bit warmer and it gave me pleasure to do my best to produce something which hopefully was useful.

sunnyweek profile image
sunnyweekβ€’ in reply toPippy25

That's so good Pippy and would definitely be useful. Well done especially with the knitting. A friend belongs to a knit and natter and sometimes gets requests. At times I ask her what they are doing and if it's in my capabilities I join in from home especially if the project isn't too big as I can't knit many rows before needing to stop. I bought some bamboo needles and find them easier than the metal and plastic ones. Bet your hats were lovely.

Pippy25 profile image
Pippy25β€’ in reply tosunnyweek

Thank you sunnyweek, it's good to know about bamboo needles and will look into getting some to see if they make a difference. Good to hear you are participating in knitting via the knit and natter group and like myself are doing so many rows before stopping. It's a nice feeling when you manage to create and achieve something.

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8β€’ in reply toPippy25

🧢 Knitting, that reminded me how my mum used to knitπŸ₯°As a small child, all I would hear was the clickety-click of the needles, and miraculously, an aaron jumper would appear! Well done you for persevering πŸ˜‡

Pippy25 profile image
Pippy25β€’ in reply toMoomin8

Thanks it had been a while since I had picked up the needles and thought i would give it a go. Sounds like your mum made some lovely things and to knit an Aaron jumper I take my hat off to your mum as that takes some skill. I can imagine you must of had some lovely home knits as a child.

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8β€’ in reply toPippy25

Thank you for your kind words 😊 I had 5 brothers and 2 sisters - we had very little money, so didn't have much growing up. Mum's jumpers and cardigans were much appreciated πŸ₯°But I will always remember turning up to a school disco in my aaron jumper and feeling so embarrassed, because everyone else had fancy party clothes on 😟 - funny what we remember πŸ€”

Pippy25 profile image
Pippy25β€’ in reply toMoomin8

It is so true about what we remember and you've just reminded me of when I used to hold my arms out for my nana as she unravelled wool around my hands from an old knitted item ready to knit up something new from it, then taking it from my hands and making up balls of wool to put in her knitting bag.

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8β€’ in reply toPippy25

That's a lovely memory 😊 I used to get achy arms doing that for my mum πŸ˜„

sunnyweek profile image
sunnyweekβ€’ in reply toPippy25

In earlier days I think wool could be bought by the skein and I can remember it being put round my arms by my Grandmother and holding my arms out until she'd wound it into a ball.

sylvi profile image
sylvi

Well done to you it is nice to be helpful to others .xx

Gnarli profile image
Gnarli

I do my best. Donating to charity appeals and our local food and clothing banks, knitting for premature babies etc. I keep reminding myself of how lucky I am to be able to help and how very much worse off some people are.

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8β€’ in reply toGnarli

It's a lovely feeling, isn't it? Well done you! πŸ‘πŸ» 😊

sunnyweek profile image
sunnyweekβ€’ in reply toGnarli

That reminds me I've got a charity bag to fill for Tuesday and leave on the doorstep. Its so nice not to have to drag the bag(s) to town sometimes.

Caza profile image
Caza

I have & it made me feel really good.

I was on a park & ride bus when this very young woman with three young, close in age children, with a pram struggled to get on. Two were crying one was trying to run off. The poor young mum looked like she was going to cry. She went to pay the bus driver, he said he didn’t have any change & unless she had the correct amount or a card she’d have to get off the bus & hope the next driver would have some change. REALLY. I got up & paid the driver myself. The relief & smile on her face paid me back way more than I’d spent.

MadBunny profile image
MadBunnyβ€’ in reply toCaza

You are a starπŸ€—

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Moomin8β€’ in reply toCaza

What a lovely thing to have done πŸ₯° What a horrible, cruel driver! I would have reported him to the bus company 😑 The young mum will share her story with her children, when they're older, and the kindness will continue - well done you πŸ˜‡

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rabbits65β€’ in reply toCaza

that is so kind of you, what a mean bus driver though, I think he should be reported really.

Sheila_G profile image
Sheila_G

That's a lovely story. I try to do a good deed for someone every day. One of the latest is helping someone who has to move to Scotland and can't take her cat with her so we are taking him and giving him a new home. My new friend is very relieved and happy he is coming to us. We are looking forward to having him in march but I am upset for his owner who loves him to bits. I will send her updates and photos to show her how he is getting on.

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Moomin8β€’ in reply toSheila_G

Bless 😻She must think a lot of you too, to be comfortable to leave her beloved pet with you πŸ₯°

Sheila_G profile image
Sheila_Gβ€’ in reply toMoomin8

Thank you but we didn't know each other when we agreed to take him (long story) but we have become good friends now.

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Rachmaninov2β€’ in reply toSheila_G

I think that’s a wonderful good deed. Hoping he settles in well and you have many happy years with him. He’s fortunate to have a caring new owner.

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Sheila_Gβ€’ in reply toRachmaninov2

Thank you. I hope so too.

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StormySeas_2_0

So thoughtful and kind. You blessed her day. I enjoy doing good deeds. A couple days ago i helped a senior who had difficulties parking her car close enough to the gas pump for the nozzle to reach her gas tank. Asking if I could help, you could see the relief. I pumped her gas, having to hold the hose to reach the gas tank. We chatted during the fill up and I’m glad I was able to help, especially after learning the difficult week she was having. She reminded me of my mother. It was a pleasure to help and I hope if my mom were in that position , she had someone close to offer her help. It’s a great, contagious feeling .

Sheila_G profile image
Sheila_Gβ€’ in reply toStormySeas_2_0

That is lovely. Well done. You made her day and she will never forget it.

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8

That certainly was a kind deed πŸ₯° Well done you πŸ‘πŸ» It is contagious, you are right; kindness is a lovely feeling to share 😊

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Evie3

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pusillanimous

Yes - I think it was a good deed - I bought a little car for a friend to use because hers was beyond repair and she could not afford a new one. It's registered in my name, but with my friend nominated as the driver for insurance purposes. She just has to pay the premium and annual registration fee!

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Moomin8β€’ in reply topusillanimous

That was an incredible act of kindness! Your friend is a lucky lady to have you πŸ₯°

ageddancer profile image
ageddancer

We are, in general, a caring society and try to help each other which is satisfying in these troubled times. I have just helped a friend tidy her front garden and cleaned out her old large planters and replanted them with some lovely snowdrops (in bloom) and primroses and she was so pleased as with her heart trouble she has difficulty. Today I have given a large joint to another friend and she is cooking it for Sunday lunch and we will take a plate in to her 95 year old neighbour.....so all of us can benefit and remain social. Hugs to you all.

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8β€’ in reply toageddancer

Such loveliness πŸ₯°

Sheila_G profile image
Sheila_Gβ€’ in reply toageddancer

Brilliant. If everyone in the world did someone a good turn each day it would be a much better world.

StormySeas_2_0 profile image
StormySeas_2_0β€’ in reply toageddancer

I really enjoy the sense of community your act of kindness brings. We should all be blessed to enjoy neighborhoods such as this. Thank you for sharing.

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wilbertjellyfish

That's really kind.

Here's my story

A few weeks ago I was following a bus and noticed an awful burning rubber smell. Rather than take the turn I intended I followed until the next stop. I wasn't sure if I should say anything, didn't want to offend the bus driver, but I went up to the door and said "I'm sure you know, but you have got a flat tyre" he didn't realize and I think appreciated me saying.... although it probably messed up his day.

Sheila_G profile image
Sheila_Gβ€’ in reply towilbertjellyfish

Well done. That was very considerate and you could have prevented a serious accident

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8

That was very kind and brave of you πŸ˜‡ If you hadn't done that, there may have been an awful accident, later in his day - so well done you! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

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greynot

That's a lovely thing to do. And isn't it lovely to get that glow of feeling useful and helpful xxxx

nomoreheels profile image
nomoreheels

All these lovely stories just reinforces what we knew, that we're a proper good bunch. In the words of a certain recent 4 x Brit award winner we Treat People with Kindness. All without considering our own daily troubles too, I that's really lovely.

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rabbits65

Very well done you !!!!

HappykindaGal profile image
HappykindaGal

I bet that made her day ❀️❀️

I’m hopeless at making stuff so no knitting or anything for me. I do buy a food shop monthly for anyone that needs it on a local Facebook group β€˜Given in kindness’.

I also run a weekly β€˜Chatty Cafe’ table in central Norwich for anyone that fancies having a chat with other people. They can just drop in for five minutes if that’s what they want to do. As a business, we also do some of the charity’s admin as a gift.

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Moomin8β€’ in reply toHappykindaGal

Well done you! πŸ˜‡ Chatty CafΓ© sounds like a great idea β˜•οΈπŸ’•My daughter went to uni in Norwich - a lovely city.

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HappykindaGalβ€’ in reply toMoomin8

it’s gorgeous. And I’m fortunate to live by the cathedral and river 😊

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Gnarliβ€’ in reply toHappykindaGal

You're amazing. As NMH has said already, it goes to prove what a caring, thoughtful and generous society we have. We can all make a difference

Happy5 profile image
Happy5

Yes always feels good when able to help out, well done.

Funnily enough I did on the weekend I made a meal for a friend in hospital. Took it to them on Saturday my friend was home so the whole family enjoyed it.

Their messages & calls expressed much appreciation which was lovely for a simple task.

It's good when we can do summat for others eh?

Moomin8 profile image
Moomin8

Well done you πŸ‘πŸ» πŸ₯°

Green230461 profile image
Green230461

My husband was shouted at by a random woman today he was buying me daffodils my favourite and she called him a stingy b****rd for Valentine’s Day! He could not believe it🌺

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Moomin8

Wat?? That is terrible! Good on your husband πŸ’•

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Hollyhock123 profile image
Hollyhock123

Wow, lots of amazing things! I’ve not done anything so random recently but I do regularly volunteer which is my commitment to giving back to the community. I volunteer as a reading helper in a local primary school, supporting the same 3 children each week to develop their enjoyment for reading and I’m a Cub Scout leader (having never before been involved in scouting in my life!)

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Moomin8β€’ in reply toHollyhock123

Well done you πŸ‘πŸ» They are lovely things to do πŸ’•Working in a Primary school, as I do, I fully understand what a massive difference your time with those children makes. πŸ˜‡

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