I was unemployed; young and directionless.
Driving along in Exmouth one day, spotted an old lass on the pavement with her mobility scooter on it’s side.
Stopped to help her, her scooter was borked. Asked if she had anyone close to help, which she didn’t, so took her & her scooter to a place in Exeter to get it sorted. Great chaps there fixed up her scooter gratis and I dropped her back home; gave her my number in case she needed anything in future as I only lived close.
Got a call a week later from her son, saying he wanted to meet me to say thanks.
Met up with the guy at his Mum’s house for tea and biscuits.
Turns out her son, was head of UK operations for Compaq.
Simply said, he helped me on a path to where I am today. I’d probably just be older and directionless without that bit of luck.
EDIT: And who the **** thought a 3 wheeled mobility scooter was a good idea?!