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Random Acts of Charity or Planned Release of Goods
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#charity #altruism #alms #almsdeeds #tzedakah #messianicjews #christianjews #2024
***I STAND WITH ISRAEL***
***I PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM AND SALVATION OF ISRAEL***
***END THE PALESTINIAN SNARE! DEMAND THE 1-STATE SOLUTION for Biblically supported SOVEREIGN ISRAEL***
*JANUARY-MARCH*
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*APRIL*
In April, the locals of Lehi, American Fork, and Sandy offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, gift card(s), coupon card(s), coupon(s), ticket(s) (bus transfer), gloves, rock(s), Motel room(s), temporary shelter, ride(s), help, job suggestions, camping suggestions, and encouragement. *End result: food, a new car sunshade (to protect my hiking gear from the sun and heat), more laundry detergent pods, more "Super Glue" (for my hiking gear), new pair of shoes (boots), new luggage cart, more socks, more [shoe fume neutralizer] odor insoles, and more trash bags
-LEHI, UT-
*Carl's Jr. [Hardee's affiliated Fast-Food Chain]: 1 offered 'to pay for a breakfast meal,' after stating that I looked as if I was traveling, before asking about my "Cross of Christ" armband (if I was a Minister), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...I was approached, while I prepared to use my tablet PC at a Dining Room table; 1 Customer offered a coupon
*Outside of Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant] adjacent to JDawgs [Gourmet Hot Dog Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for a Kids meal'...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Local (who grew up in Mississippi, yet has lived in Utah since the late 80s, and has an Adult Son that works in IT/Web Development) offered job suggestions (about IT/Web Development jobs in Utah), after asking for my name, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I finished off food (w/ a beverage) at a Dining Room table; 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies (to pay for a bite to eat [that night])...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer (who held a Child) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food'...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer (who is a Programmer) (w/ a group [their Family]) offered 'to pay for food & water' (including bottled water), before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story"; 1 JDawgs Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food' (dessert); 1 Customer offered food...while I finished off a dessert at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [wearing a badge] (???Local Worker???) [w/ a pickup truck] [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I stood (and recharged my tablet PC [w/ an outdoor power outlet]) in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 offered monies...soon after I placed down my hiking gear alongside the Restaurant; 1 Worker [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered monies, after explaining that they had extra money (cash) that they really don't use; 1 Youth offered food (fries)...while I stood (as it started to rain); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage,' after mentioning that I looked like I was traveling; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'; 1 UPS Delivery Driver (who is a member of LDS, and went on an LDS Mission to Uganda, Africa) [w/ a delivery truck], encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for food/beverage,' after asking if I was winning (as usual ???in everyday life???), before mentioning that Israel was pulling out of Gaza; 1 Customer (who is a member of LDS, and works for a cleaning services company in Salt Lake City) [w/ a pickup truck] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' additional help (w/ a business card, if needed), and encouragement (to hope I get to Israel), before asking for my name, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) on one side of the Restaurant; 1 Customer (w/ a large group) offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer [who wore a "U of U" (University of Utah) Employee top] [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (on my hiking gear); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered monies, and 'to pay for food & beverage,' after asking if they could buy me lunch, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Customer (who used to work at another Chick-fil-A location) offered 'to pay for food'; 1 UPS Delivery Driver (who is a member of LDS, and went on an LDS Mission to Uganda, Africa) [w/ a delivery truck], encountered many times before, [on another day] offered food (protein bar), after asking where I get news about Israel
*Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (who stood behind me in the order line) offered 'to pay for my order'
*Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Worker) offered 'to pay for my order'...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation
*Smashburger [Gourmet Hamburger Restaurant] (Grand Opening after Temporary Winter Seasonal Closing): 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker) offered a FREE beverage (drink cup) (w/ my order)
*Melty Way [Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich Restaurant] (Grand Opening after RENOVATION): 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered FREE food (end-of-day soup)...while I sat (w/ a beverage from Cafe Zupas) at a Dining Room table (after finishing off a dessert [purchased earlier]); 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage,' after asking if I was homeless (or just a backpacker)...while I placed an order at the order counter; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered monies (to pay for food), after asking if I could use more food, also asked about my travel situation...while I ate food (purchased earlier) at a Dining Room table
*Outside of Firehouse Subs [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a group of Youths) [w/a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) alongside the Sandwich Shop; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal' (online order w/ their cellphone)...while I recharged my tablet PC (w/ an outdoor power outlet)
*Club House Drive near Firehouse Subs towards Ashton Boulevard: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies
*Outside of Chipotle Mexican Grill [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain] adjacent to Noodles & Company [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain] that shares a Strip Mall Property with Spitz [Mediterranean Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered monies, by asking, "Oh by the way, do you need some help?...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 2 Spitz Customers [on another day] offered 'food & water,' and a gift card (in a small envelope [w/ a written inspirational message]); 1 Noodles & Company Customer [w/ a pickup truck] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food' (from the Noodles & Company next door)
*Five Guys Burgers and Fries [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker) offered FREE food (fries)...while I exited the Ladies restroom
*Underneath Veterans Memorial Highway/I-15 (Interstate 15) [Bridge Overpass] Interchange on Timpanogos Highway/SR-92 (Utah State Route 92): 1 [on a bicycle] offered a beverage (can of Spylt Caffeinated Chocolate Milk), after mentioning that they've seen me many times before...after I packed away my tent on the Murdock Canal Trail (after camping overnight)
*7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered a FREE beverage ('my prepared Slurpee'); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for groceries'...while I sat in the 7-Eleven (after finishing off a Slurpee [purchased earlier])
*Outside of Jamba Juice ["Juice & Smoothie" Chain] near Panda Express [Asian Gourmet Restaurant Chain]: 1 Youth (w/ 2 Adults [Customers]) offered food (waffle)...while I stood alongside the Smoothie Shop; 1 Panda Express Customer [on another day] offered food (veggie spring rolls from Panda Express), after asking if I wanted food from Chipotle
*Outside of Noodles & Company [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain] adjacent to Chipotle Mexican Grill [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain]: 1 Chipotle Customer (who recently got back from a Backpacking Trip in South America) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food,' additional help (if needed), and encouragement (to hope I get back to Israel), by asking if I was waiting for a ride, before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I had Family in Utah)...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 Chipotle Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'
*Outside of Village Baker [Bakery Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered monies, by asking if I was hungry...while I stood on one side of the Restaurant; 1 Worker [w/ a companion in a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered "Time & Space" (temporary shelter) inside the Dining Room (to stay warm); 1 Customer [on another day] offered food (soup w/ bread); 2 Customers (???a Couple???) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water,' also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I ate a snack (purchased earlier) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer offered monies, and encouragement (???to be blessed by God???)...while I finished off food (w/ a cup of water); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered gloves (opened box of plastic gloves)...after I exited the Restaurant (w/ a bottle of soda [purchased earlier], and cup of ice)
*Village Baker [Bakery Restaurant]: 1 Customer (who has a Daughter that plays Girls Soccer) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food,' also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...while I stood in the Dining Room (to stay warm)
*UTA Bus Lehi Station: 1 Rider [w/ a scooter] offered coins ('spare change'), before asking about my day...after I asked if they had change for a dollar
*Jersey Mike's Subs [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Manager, encountered many times before, offered FREE dessert ('my ordered cookies'); 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Customer) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a sub sandwich meal'...then a Worker (encountered many times before) informed me of the charitable donation, after I exited the Ladies restroom; 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers) [on another day] offered a coupon card...after I picked up my order (that I redeemed w/ an old coupon card)
*Digital Drive near Blaze Pizza [Pizza Restaurant]: 1 Village Baker Customer (who I noticed earlier inside the Dining Room at the Village Baker) offered food ("To-Go" boxes of food [in a bag] from the nearby Village Baker), after asking if I was traveling, also asked about "my travel situation & story"
*Outside of Crumbl Cookies [Cookie Shop] that shares a Strip Mall with Bona Vita Italian Bistro [Italian Restaurant] and Bout Time Pub & Grill [Sport's Bar Chain] near Swig (a.k.a. Swig n' Sweets) [Soft Drink Shop Chain]: 1 offered cookies ([in a cup] from the nearby Swig)...while I ate a snack (on my hiking backpack) alongside the Cookie Shop; 1 Worker, encountered earlier, offered FREE cookies (warm cookies [in a box])...while I stood alongside the Cookie Shop; 1 Bona Vita Worker (???Manager???), encountered before, [on another day] offered FREE food ('my desired bowl of noodles'); 1 Worker offered FREE 'food & water' (cookie, and bottled water)...while I ate food (from the nearby Bona Vita) (on my hiking backpack); 1 Bout Time Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle that displayed a California license plate] offered monies, by asking if they could help me out...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Bona Vita Customer [on another day] offered food (leftover Fettuccine Alfredo [in a "To-Go" box] from Bona Vita); 1 Bout Time Customer [w/ a group in a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (remaining meat sandwich [in a "To-Go" box] from Bout Time) (if wanted); 1 offered 'to pay for food/beverage' (cookie), also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?); 1 Youth offered monies...while I finished off a cookie
*Outside of Summit Pizza Co. [Local Pizza Restaurant] adjacent to Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream [Ice Cream Shop Chain] near Capriotti's [Sandwich Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a Child) [w/ a vehicle] offered pizza (small pepperoni pizza [if wanted])...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack) at the outdoor bench; 1 Customer (who spoke w/ a British accent) offered a dessert...while I ate food (from Jersey Mike's Subs) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered food (salad from Dominos Pizza [Pizza Shop]), and 'to pay for a sub sandwich' (from the nearby Capriotti's)...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack) at the outdoor bench; 1 Sub Zero Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered a coupon card (from Jersey Mike's Subs); 1 Customer offered bottled water, and 'to pay for a pizza'...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 Sub Zero Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered food (doughnuts from another source)...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear) at the outdoor bench
*Outside of Melty Way [Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich Restaurant]: 2 Customers offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I sat just outside of the Sandwich Shop
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***************REVERSE ALTRUISM:***************
*Lehi Rail Trail near Timpanogos Highway/SR-92: 1 Bicyclist [on a bicycle] VANDALIZED/DAMAGED my tent (by ripping apart a folding pole joint coupling of one of the front tent poles)...while I prepared to pack out of my pitched tent under a Park Pergola (after camping overnight); 1 Bicyclist (???the aforementioned???) ATTACKED (AGGRAVATED ASSAULT STYLE ATTACKED) me w/ pepper spray...after I repaired damaged areas of my tent (w/ a sewing kit) on the Pedestrian Trail. [NOTE: After the pepper spray attack, I spent hours dousing the right side of my face (esp. my right eye) w/ water. Initially, I thought the pepper spray was acid, because it reddened the right side of my face (and right eye), and left a burning sensation that lasted for days. It also discoloured my right ear and left stains on my jacket. Nevertheless, hours later, I visited the nearby 7-Eleven, called the Police, and spoke w/ a Local Police Officer about the incident. The Local Police Officer filed a Police Report and handed me a case number.]
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*Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream [Ice Cream Shop Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a Child) offered monies...while I sat at a Dining Room table (after finishing off food from Cafe Rio)
*Crumbl Cookies [Cookie Shop]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & water' (cookies, and bottled water)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) in the Cookie Shop (to get temporary shelter from the rainy weather outside); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for a cookie,' by asking, "Did you get your cookie for the day?"; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered a FREE cookie (end-of-day cookie) (before closing)
*Outside of Slapfish [Seafood Restaurant] that shares a Strip Mall with Village Baker [Bakery Restaurant]: 1 Village Baker Customer [who had many arm tattoos] offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage' (including bottled water from Village Baker), and encouragement (to be blessed by God)...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Outside of Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream [Ice Cream Shop Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered money, and encouragement (to have a ???good/nice??? day)...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear) at the outdoor bench
*Outside of Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 2 Customers (each) (w/ a group) offered food (leftover bread rolls)...while I stood (and recharged my tablet PC [w/ an outdoor power outlet]) in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food,' after asking if I had anything to eat; 2 Customers (each) offered monies (from the 2nd Customer), and a gift card (from the 1st Customer), after the 1st Customer asked if I had anything to eat
*Jersey Mike's Subs [Sandwich Chain] near Main Street/SR-73: 1 Worker offered coupon cards (w/ an order [that I redeemed w/ an old coupon card])
*Outside of Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Customer [in a vehicle] offered monies, camping suggestions (to pitch my tent at a local Park), and encouragement (to have good luck), before asking if I needed anything, also asked about my travel situation...soon after I placed down my hiking gear about an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 [ANONYMOUS] (???"Drive-Thru" Customer???) offered a meal (Kids meal)...then I noticed the charitable donation on an Outdoor Picnic table (where I placed my hiking gear), after I exited the Restaurant (w/ an order of "food and water" [purchased earlier]); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal,' by asking if I had dinner, before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I grew up in Utah)...while I sat at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer (w/ a Child) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...while I stood (near my hiking gear); 1 Customer (who is from Australia), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered monies, 'to pay for a meal,' and additional help (w/ getting more hiking gear), before asking for my name; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food'; 1 Local (w/ a Son [who won a few Youth Tennis Matches that day]) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food,' a Motel room stay (at a Motel), and ride (to a local Motel), after asking if I remembered them from a past encounter (at a local Maverik Gas Station), before asking "for my name" and "about my 'Cross of Christ' armband," also inquired about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Worker [on another day] offered FREE dessert (custard)...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal,' after asking if I had anything to eat, before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? which ethnicity?)
*Outside of Sinclair/Fabulous Freddy's Car Wash [Gas Station/Car Wash/Convenience Store]/Valvoline Instant Oil Change ["Oil Change & Automotive Services" Chain]/Ike's Love & Sandwiches [Sandwich Shop]: 1 (who held a snack) offered Shelter information/suggestions (to call a local Bishop, and get a FREE room/bus ticket)...while I read my Bible (and recharged by tablet PC w/ an outdoor power outlet) in the Outdoor Dining Area
*Outside of Taco Bell [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (breakfast food, and a bottle of orange juice)...soon after I entered the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb) alongside the Restaurant; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies
*Parking Lot Lane of a Shopping Area near El Pollo Loco [Mexican Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, and encouragement (to hope that everything gets better for me)...while I walked across the parking lot
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*UTA Bus near IHOP Restaurant: 1 UTA Bus Driver [in a transit bus], encountered before, offered a transfer ticket, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (if I already traveled South to Arizona)...while I exited the bus
*Outside of Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered food (leftover bread rolls)...while I ate soup (w/ a bread roll) (purchased earlier) just outside of the Restaurant; 1 Worker (who pushed a trash can) [on another day] offered FREE 'food & water,' and money (including 'spare change')...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) alongside the Restaurant
*Outside of In-N-Out Burger [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (who grew up in Military areas, because their Father was in the Military) (w/ a Child, and group) offered 'to pay for a meal,' before asking for my name, also asked about my travel situation...while I sat at an Outdoor Picnic table
*Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers) offered a FREE dessert (cookie) (w/ my order of fries), and 'to pay the difference' (i.e., the remaining unpaid amount left on my transaction)
*Chom [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer offered monies, by asking if I needed some money...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (on a bench) in the entryway (after afternoon rainfall)
*IHOP Restaurant: 1 Customer (w/ a Child) offered monies, by asking if I could use a little money...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (on a couch) in the entryway (as it rained outside); 1 Waitress, encountered earlier, offered a FREE hot chocolate ('my ordered hot chocolate'); 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered monies...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear) in the entryway
*Cubby's Chicago Beef [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Customer (who held a Child) (w/ a companion, and Child) offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...soon after I entered the Restaurant; 1 Worker offered a gift card...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad near a Dining Room table; 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker) [on another day] offered 'to pay for my order of food'
*Outside of Froyo Frozen Yogurt [Frozen Yogurt Shop] near Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a Son [who they were taking to a Football game]) offered 'to pay for food' (from the nearby Chick-fil-A)...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear) at an outdoor bench
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Customer) offered a dessert (cookie)...then a Worker (encountered earlier) informed me of the charitable donation, after I exited the Restaurant (w/ my order of frosted coffee)
-SANDY, UT-
*Corner of Sego Lily Drive & Creek Run Way towards UTA TRAX [Light Rail Train] Sandy Civic Center Station: 1 Local (w/ a dog [Canine] [that had a missing leg]) offered help (if needed), and encouragement (to know that they really believe that Jesus [Christ] is coming back soon), before asking for my name...after I crossed the street; 1 Local (who is Native American, and used to be homeless in their teen years) offered help (if needed), by asking if I was homeless...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad
*UTA TRAX [Light Rail Train] Sandy Civic Center Station: 1 Local (the aforementioned), encountered earlier, offered a rock...while I waited for a train on the railway platform
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*MAY*
In May, the locals of Lehi, American Fork, and Sandy offered me food, liquid refreshment, tobacco (cigarette[s]), monies, gift card(s), coupon card(s), coupon(s), care package(s) (snacks, bottled water, toiletries, socks, Devotional New Testament Bible, etc.), eye exam(s), eyeglasses, bedding, pillow(s), feminine hygiene products, ride(s), help, Religious information/suggestions, job suggestions, and encouragement. *End result: food, more bandages, more tape, more laundry detergent, more toilet paper, a new exfoliating bath mitt, newspaper, more batteries, more trash bags, another pair of work gloves, and more shoe insoles
-LEHI, UT-
*Parking Lot of Lowe's [Home Improvement Store]: 1 ???Shopper??? offered monies (to pay for food), by asking if I had something to eat (that morning), after stating that I couldn't stay in a parking lot shed...I was approached, while I took down my tent, inside a storage shed (after camping overnight)
*Parking Lot of Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered monies (to pay for food), and encouragement (to have good luck on my quest), also asked about my travel situation...after I entered the parking lot
*Denny's Diner: 1 Waitress offered a meal (that a Customer failed to pick up)...while I sat (on a couch) in the entryway (on a rainy weather night)
*Parking Lot Lane of Shopping Area near Costco [Large Retail Wholesale Warehouse Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered a cigarette, and help (if needed), after stating that they "are good people"...while I walked across the parking lot
*Parking Lot Lane of The Meadows [Shopping Area] near Texas Roadhouse [Steak House Restaurant] past Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 2 Customers (who were noticed earlier at the nearby Culver's) [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I walked across the parking lot
*Outside of Sinclair/Fabulous Freddy's Car Wash [Gas Station/Car Wash/Convenience Store]/Valvoline Instant Oil Change ["Oil Change & Automotive Services" Chain]/Ike's Love & Sandwiches [Sandwich Shop]: 1 Local Worker (???Contractor???) offered a sub sandwich (w/ meat from the in-store Ike's Sandwich Shop) (if wanted)...after I placed down my hiking gear at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Ike's Customer (w/ a companion) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (veggie sandwich from the in-store Ike's Sandwich Shop), after asking if I was hungry...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) alongside the building; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a van w/ another Customer] [on another day] offered monies...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (plugged into an outdoor power outlet) at an Outdoor Dining table
*Outside of Culver's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered a ride (if needed), also asked about my travel situation...while I sat at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered 'to pay for food & water' (veggie burger, and bottled water), and encouragement (to have good luck), by asking if I was hungry (for a burger), before asking about the heaviness of my hiking backpack, also asked about my travel situation; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered monies...after I finished of food; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food' (fries)...while I sat at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer (w/ a Son, and other Customers) offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' before asking for my name; 1 Customer (w/ a Teenager, and another Adult) [w/ a pickup truck] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' also asked about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Worker, encountered earlier, offered a coupon card, by mentioning that they've seen me often...while I moved my hiking gear into the Restaurant (on a windy afternoon); 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies, by asking if the money could help...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for food'; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, after asking about how they could help me, before commenting about my "Cross of Christ" armband, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, after mentioning that they remembered me from a past encounter" and "that I had a GoFundMe.com page" (esp. that I had a GoFundMe.com page), before asking for my name...while I ate food (w/ a beverage) (purchased earlier); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered help (to get a burger, if needed)...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear); 1 Customer [w/ another Customer in a vehicle] [on another day] offered a meal (Kids meal)...while I sat at an Outdoor Picnic table; 2 Customers [on another day] offered a meal (Kids meal w/ a juice box)...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...while I sat (w/ a juice box); 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies, before asking for my name, also asked about my travel situation (if I was enjoying the weather? if I stayed nearby?)...while I sat at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water,' after asking if the dessert (custard [in a dish] that I was eating) was all that I had to eat...while I finished off a custard; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies (to pay for something to eat)...after I placed down my hiking gear about an Outdoor Picnic table; 2 Customers (a Couple) [the 2nd Customer had many tattoos] offered 'to pay for a meal,' after the 1st Customer asked if I had anything to eat, before the 2nd Customer asked about my "Cross of Christ" armband, also inquired about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...while I sat at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Customer offered a meal, and encouragement...while the aforementioned 2 Customers spoke w/ me
*Sinclair/Fabulous Freddy's Car Wash [Gas Station/Car Wash/Convenience Store]/Valvoline Instant Oil Change ["Oil Change & Automotive Services" Chain]/Ike's Love & Sandwiches [Sandwich Shop]: 1 Customer (who is a member of LDS, and attended an LDS Temple Service earlier that day) (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for food/water' (including bottled water), after asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC at a Dining Room table; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a sandwich (meat sandwich [if wanted])...while I sat (w/ a beverage)
*Costco [Large Retail Wholesale Warehouse Chain]: 1 Zapplz Owner (who is a member of LDS) [in a van], encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for an eye exam,' and 'to pay for new eyeglasses' (to pick up on a following day), before asking about my wearing of disposable plastic gloves, also asked about my travel situation. In response to the question about disposable gloves, I explained that my hands retain moisture and don't crack (after frequent hand washing) when I wear disposable plastic gloves; 1 Zapplz Owner (the aforementioned) [on another day] offered monies, coupon cards (from Chick-fil-A, and Cafe Rio), additional help (w/ getting new shoes), and encouragement, also inquired about "my travel situation & story" (e.g., "If I kept in contact w/ Family back in Michigan?," "If I get lonely [on the road]?," and "What was the status of my Religious convictions?")...after I picked up a new pair of eyeglasses from Costco Optical
-AMERICAN FORK, UT-
*Cubby's Chicago Beef [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker), encountered before, offered FREE food ('Mac & Cheese') (w/ my order of fries); 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after asking if I wanted more than a dessert, before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?)...while I prepared to eat a dessert (purchased earlier) at a Dining Room table; 1 Customer (who held a Baby) (w/ a Child) offered a gift card (to pay for dinner)...while I sat (w/ a beverage) (and used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC [plugged into an outdoor power outlet]); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered a gift card (to pay for dinner [that night]), by saying, "We wanted to pay for your dinner tonight, but the Manager said that somebody already [bought] you [food]. [So, instead] we got you a gift card."
*In-N-Out Burger [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker offered a care package (e.g., snacks, bottled water, toiletries, socks, a knit cap, and Devotional New Testament Bible)...while I used a stall in the Ladies restroom; 1 Customer [on another day] offered feminine hygiene products (maxi pads [if wanted])...while I cleaned a pair of panties w/ a sink
*Outside of Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 (w/ a group) offered bottled water...while I sat (on my hiking backpack) just outside of the Restaurant; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for a meal,' before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from?); 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food,' also asked about my travel situation; 1 Worker (who was off-duty [in casual clothing], and usually works at a Cafe Zupas in Lehi), encountered many times before, offered bedding (e.g., a pillow, and blanket) (if wanted)...while I ate food at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [on another day] offered a dessert ("Creme Brulee")...while I stood (wearing my hiking backpack) just outside of the Restaurant; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [w/ a vehicle that displayed an Idaho license plate] [on another day] 'to pay for food & water/beverage' (including bottled water), after asking if I wanted a sandwich...while I stood alongside the Restaurant; 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered a care package (e.g., a canned good, snacks, candy, toiletries, and hand sanitizer) (wrapped in a blanket)...while I sat (on my hiking backpack); 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered monies; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered food (e.g., a bread roll, and chocolate covered strawberry) (if wanted); 1 Customer offered monies, by asking if they could buy me some dinner; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered food (e.g., crackers, and a chocolate covered strawberry), 'to pay for food,' and job suggestions (to find work at Restaurants), also inquired about "my travel situation & story" (where from? any family?)...while I stood alongside the Restaurant
*Outside of Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC in the Outdoor Dining Area; 1 Local Worker (Customer) [who wore work attire for the Olive Garden) (who works for the local Olive Garden), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered monies (to pay for a meal), after asking if I remembered them from past encounters at the Olive Garden; 1 Worker [on another day] offered water; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered 'food & beverage'...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear); 1 Worker, encountered before, offered 'to pay for food' ('Mac & Cheese'); 1 Customer offered 'to pay for a meal'
*Outside of IHOP Restaurant: 1 Customer (w/ a Child [wearing a Youth Sports Team uniform]) offered monies, also asked about my travel situation...while I stood (w/ my hiking backpack) at the outdoor bench
*IHOP Restaurant: 1 Waiter, encountered earlier, offered a FREE water...while I sat (on a couch) in the entryway; 1 Customer (who is from New Zealand) (w/ a large group) offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (plugged into a power outlet); 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Customer) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage'...then a Waitress (w/ a Co-worker) informed me of the charitable donation, while I sat (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered food (leftover pancakes)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (plugged into a power outlet) (on an extremely windy night); 1 Customer (w/ a very large group) [on another day] offered food (leftover pancakes)...while I read my Bible (on a couch) in the entryway; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered monies, by saying, "Hey sis! (Then, they handed me money.) Have a good night!"...while I sat (on a couch)
*C-A-L Ranch Stores [Farm, Ranch & Outdoor Sports Chain]: 1 Shopper (who stood ahead of me in a checkout line) offered monies, and 'to pay for my grocery item' (glass bottled beverage)
*Outside of The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I stood near an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [on another day] offered 'to pay for a meal'...while I sat at an Outdoor Dining table
*Beans & Brews [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after holding open an entry door for me...soon after I entered the Coffeehouse (w/ an open umbrella in hand) (during rainfall)
*MOD Pizza [Fast Casual Pizza Restaurant Chain]: 1 Worker (w/ Co-workers) offered FREE food ('my order of cheesy garlic bread')
*Wallabys Smokehouse [Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered monies (to pay for my order)...while I placed an order at the order counter
*Parking Lot Lane of Alpine Valley Center [Shopping Area] near Dollar Tree [Discount Retail Store Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies...while I walked away from the Dollar Tree
*Outside of In-N-Out Burger [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 offered a pillow (cushion) (if wanted)...while I stood (near my hiking gear) at an Outdoor Dining table (after rainfall)
*Outside of Burlington [Discount Department Store Retailer]: 2 [in a vehicle] offered monies, by asking if they could give me some money...after I exited the Store
*Outside of Baskin-Robbins [Ice Cream Shop Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Adult, and Children) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for ice cream' ("Cappuccino Blast")...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC at an Outdoor Dining table on one side of the Ice Cream Shop; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...while I sat (w/ my Bible in hand); 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered monies, before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (where from? if I had a place to stay? if I was looking for work? if it was safe [to travel as I do]?)
*Outside of Froyo Frozen Yogurt [Frozen Yogurt Shop]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered monies (to pay for something warm to eat), before asking for my name, also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear) at an outdoor bench on one side of the Frozen Yogurt Shop
*Kohl's [Department Store Chain]: 1 Store Associate , encountered many times before, offered monies...while I used the Ladies restroom; 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Shopper) [on another day] offered a gift card (from Wendy's)...then I found the card in the front pouch of my weekender bag, while I stood in the entryway (during variable 'rain & hail' weather outside); 1 Shopper offered monies, also asked about my travel situation (where to?)...while I sat (and dozed off) (on a bench)
*Outside of Firehouse Subs [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Local (a Son of the Zapplz Owners), encountered many times before, offered monies, and encouragement (to stay hydrated w/ water), after asking if I remembered them, before suggesting that I stop by the Zapplz business and say hello...while I walked towards the entry doors
*Zapplz [Caramel Apples & Treats - Candy Store]: 1 Owner (who is a member of LDS), encountered many times before, offered bottled water, and coupon cards (from Chick-fil-A, Cafe Rio, and Roxberry); 1 Owner (the aforementioned) [on another day] offered 'food & water' (including bottled water), and help (to schedule an appointment for new eyeglasses w/ an eye exam)
*Roxberry Juice Co. [Smoothie Shop]: 1 Barista (w/ Co-workers) offered a smoothie (that was leftover in a blender [in an extra small cup]) (w/ my ordered muffin)
*Parking Lot Lane of C-A-L Ranch Stores [Farm, Ranch & Outdoor Sports Chain]: 1 Zapplz Owner (who is a member of LDS) [in a van], encountered many times before, offered help (e.g., "to get a new pair of glasses," and "to schedule an eye exam [for a following day]"), after asking if my eyeglasses were intentionally foggy or just old...while I walked across the parking lot
*State Street/US-89 (U.S. Highway 89) near Discount Tire Co. [Discount Tire & Wheel Retailer]: 1 Local [in a pickup truck w/ a Teenager] offered a ride (to more than 1 desired destination), after attempting to give me a handshake, before the Teenager (in parentheses) asked "about my 'Cross of Christ' armband" and "for my name," also asked about my travel situation...while I walked Westward along the bicycle lane
*Outside of Cubby's Chicago Beef [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker, encountered before, offered dessert (doughnuts from another source)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC (plugged into an outdoor power outlet) at an Outdoor Picnic table
*Corner of State Street/US-89 & Pacific Drive near Wallabys Smokehouse [Restaurant]: 1 Beat Bus Utah Bus Driver (who is a Beat Bus Utah [Party Bus] DJ) [in a mini school bus] offered bottled water, and a ride...while I waited to cross the street at a traffic light
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer [who wore an IFA cap] (who stood ahead of me in the order line) offered monies, and 'to pay for food & beverage,' by asking about what I wanted to order...while I waited at the order counter (to place an order); 1 Worker offered FREE 'food & beverage' ('my ordered taco,' and drink cup)
*Parking Lot Exit of Arby's [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered food (beef jerky [if wanted]), and Religious information/suggestions (w/ a promotional card for the Christian TV Show series movie "Chosen")
*Sidewalk of The Meadows [Shopping Area] near The Home Depot [Home Improvement Store]: 1 Customer (w/ a dog [Canine] on a leash) offered monies
*Outside of Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered monies...while I stood (w/ my hiking gear) at an Outdoor Picnic table; 1 Worker, encountered earlier, offered a dessert...after finishing off food
*Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker) offered FREE 'food & beverage' (Kids size quesadilla, and drink cup), and 'to pay for my order' (w/ a large size quesadilla [incorrect size])...after I explained to the Worker (at the register) that I ordered a Kids Quesadilla meal (not a large Quesadilla meal); 1 Worker (w/ a Co-worker), encountered before, [on another day] offered a FREE dessert (w/ my order [that I redeemed w/ a coupon card]), after asking if I wanted anything else (for FREE)
*Chom [Fast Casual Dining Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food' (fries)...while I sat (and dozed off) (on a bench) in the entryway (on a rainy weather day outside); 1 Customer (w/ another Adult, and Children) offered 'to pay for food & beverage'
*The Habit Burger Grill [Fast Casual Restaurant Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered a coupon (for a FREE burger), before asking for my name, also asked about my travel situation (where to?)...soon after I placed down my hiking gear about an Outdoor Dining table
*Corner of State Street/US-89 & Nicoles Lane near Sonic Drive-In [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered a ride (if needed)...while I walked along the bicycle lane
*Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'to pay for my ordered meal'...after I scanned a coupon card (for a FREE meal)
*Outside of a Vacant Property (a former location of Zaxby's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]) next to In-N-Out Burger [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 In-N-Out Customer (w/ a large group) [w/ a pickup truck (w/ an attached boat trailer)] offered food (fries [if wanted] from the In-N-Out next door), before asking about my day...while I stood alongside the vacant property
*Froyo Frozen Yogurt [Frozen Yogurt Shop]: 1 Manager, encountered many times before, offered a voucher (for a discount [written on a receipt]) (because the register failed to print my new receipt w/ a points code)
*Parking Lot Lane of a Shopping Area towards a Vacant Property (a former location of Zaxby's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]) near In-N-Out Burger [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, after asking if I ate dinner
-SANDY, UT-
*Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy [Hotel]: 1 Hotel Staff Member offered FREE cookies (from the coffee counter), after "asking if I was staying at the Hotel" and "explaining that I couldn't stay any longer"...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet PC at a Dining Room table in the Breakfast Room
*Potbelly [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE cookie ('my ordered cookie')...after I attempted to redeem a "FREE cookie" coupon w/ an old receipt
*Outside of Potbelly [Sandwich Chain]: 1 Customer offered 'food & water' (meaty sub sandwich [if wanted], and bottled water), and 'to pay for food' (soup [to replace the meaty sub sandwich, because I DON'T EAT MEAT!])...while I ate a cookie (on a sidewalk curb) on one side of the Sandwich Shop
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*JUNE*
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*KEY*
*$$$...$$$: Charity after Request [*PRICELESS EFFORT*]
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*#POLICESHUTTLE#: FREE Law Enforcement Transportation
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*#UNDISCLOSED#: Restricted Details about Location of Encounter
*[*FUNNY*]...[*FUNNY*]: Laughable Charitable Occurrence (such as favorable machine error happenstance)
*#CLEANSLATEUTAH#: Expunged/Cleared Criminal Record
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