As you know, I lost all my equipment, plus now 4 days dealing with it all, when my van was turned over.
I have a lovely lady I've worked for coming on 15 years now: she's in her late-80s, and I've seen her through her husband dying, and many other traumas. It makes no money: I cut the lawn every fortnight, but the cost of travelling there is more than the £20 I charge her. I make a bit more on the major hedge work etc., but still not worth the time if I'm honest.
I've always kept the work up, partly because I feel we should all do the odd job for the people who genuinely need it, and also because I've learned a lot from her incredible plant knowledge.
Today, my cheque for the usual £20 was folded in half, with the comment that "there's a bit extra towards your new mower". I was really choked up to get home and see it was for £250.....
I will bank it: she'd be offended if I didn't. I will sneak the costs down to refund it if I can, as I feel it's far too much. But, it's a great reminder that we work for real people, and sometimes that counts for more than constantly searching for the extra profits!
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Great thread Paul - I guess we all have those special customers such as your lady. That's why I do what I do and love every day, putting a smile on people's faces is a great feeling.
Ah that is a nice reminder that there really are real people with lovely hearts out there. (Sorry to hear about your equipment getting stolen)
Paul lovely story,perhaps no more than you deserve for all those years working for a loss but a good cause,nice to see something good after your recent misfortune
That's so nice to Read ... bless the old lady shows how much she appreciates your work and loyalty over the years
Certainly does bring a dampness to the eyes....bless her. Thanks for sharing it.
A heartwarming story Paul & demonstrates how important you are to your client. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely and reminds me of a few customers of mine - Sorry to hear on your tool loss and hope your up and running again asap.
I had a similar old lady I'd been doing for 17 years, when she died, she left me £500 in her will which was very touching also.
Acts like these do restore faith in human nature.
Great stories :-)
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