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Random Acts of Charity or Planned Release of Goods
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***DESIRED ALMSDEED to gladly receive: 1-WAY TRIP TO ISRAEL***
***ARE THERE ANY JEWS (Messianic-Christian) left IN THE WORLD?***
***ATTENTION: EXILE ALL CHRISTIANS TO "Biblical Cosmology-oriented" ISRAEL (away from Heliocentric America) NOW!***
***DEMAND the declaration that ISRAEL IS THE OFFICIAL PLACE OF REFUGE FOR CHRISTIANITY, JUDAISM, AND THE ORDER OF MELCHISEDEC!***
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*JANUARY-FEBRUARY*
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*MARCH-MAY*
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*JUNE-JULY*
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*AUGUST*
In August, the locals of Orem, and Lindon offered me food, liquid refreshment (water, beverage, alcoholic beverage, etc.), monies, gift card(s), bus fare (tokens), discount(s), groceries, face mask(s), newspaper(s), lodging, ride(s), help, job offer(s), and encouragement. *End result: food, more laundry detergent, [fabric softener] dryer sheets, USB adapters, more head wraps, more bandages, more mesh washing bags [NOTE: Now a cheap Dollar Store replacement cycle has begun, because the older--few months old--washing bags didn't even last a year, before the zippers started to pop off.], more tape, and another luggage cart
-OREM, UT-
*Center Street near Rancherito's Mexican Food [Mexican Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Local [in a vehicle] offered bottled water, and monies (to pay for food from Rancherito's)...I was approached, while I walked along the street
*Outside of Rancherito's Mexican Food [Mexican Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Local offered monies...while I stood (and waited for the aforementioned Local [who offered me bottled water]) next to an Outdoor Dining table
*State Street/US-89 (U.S. Highway 89) near Chevron/Extra Mile [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen [Deli] towards Canyon Parkway/800 North/SR-52 (Utah State Route 52): 2 Kona Ice [Hawaiian-Style Shaved Ice Chain] Owners [in a vehicle] offered bottled water, 'to pay for food & beverage' (from Gandolfo's), 'to pay for groceries' (from Chevron/Extra Mile), and additional help (if needed), before requesting my Facebook, Blogger and GoFundMe.com page links, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I walked towards the intersection at Canyon Pkwy
*Outside of Chevron/Extra Mile [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen [Deli]: 1 Customer [w/ a pickup truck] offered monies...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad alongside the building; 1 Customer [who wore a face mask] [w/ a van that displayed an Arizona license plate] offered food (cheese sticks); 1 Customer [in a vehicle w/ a companion, and dog (Canine)] [on another day] offered help (if needed), after asking if I was OK...while I stood alongside the building; 1 [in a pickup truck w/ a group] offered monies, after saying, "[I hope] this [money] can be some help for you!"; 1 [who wore a Cowboy hat] [on another day] offered a FREE bus token...while I sat (w/ a cold beverage) (on a sidewalk curb) on one side of the building; 1 Local [in a ???pickup truck???], encountered before, offered a ride (if needed), before asking if I needed anything...after I finished off a fruit (w/ a cup of ice water); 1 Gandolfo's "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a pickup truck] [on another day] offered monies (to pay for food at Gandolfo's), after asking if I wanted anything to eat...soon after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 Customer [on another day] offered a candy bar (Milky Way candy bar [w/ GMO-genetically modified ingredients... :(:<:( ])...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I finished off a cold beverage (w/ a drink cup) (purchased earlier); 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (between the Firewood Rack and Icebox); 1 Customer [w/ a van that displayed an Idaho license plate] offered monies; 1 Homeless Person (who grew up in Utah, is a member of LDS, and was an LDS Missionary) [w/ a bicycle], encountered before, offered 'to pay for food/beverage,' before "commenting about my hiking gear" and "mentioning that they've seen me sitting outside the building before," also asked about my travel situation; 1 Gandolfo's Customer (who is a "Door-to-Door" Salesperson) [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered a sandwich (from Gandolfo's), also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I sat (w/ cold beverage [in a drink cup]); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by asking, "Do you need this (money)?"...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad (after I exited the building w/ a sandwich and cup of ice water); 1 Customer [w/ a pickup truck] offered monies...while I sat (w/ a cup of ice water); 1 Manager [in a vehicle], encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a face mask (cloth face mask), by saying, "Hey chica!"...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies; 1 Local [in a van w/ a Child] [on another day] offered food (from the groceries in their trunk), and monies, after saying that they thought I was homeless...while I sat (w/ a bottle of tea, and cup of ice water) (on a sidewalk curb) on one side of the building; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered money...soon after I placed down my hiking gear alongside the building; 1 Customer (who grew up homeless, now lives in their car, practices Yoga, is an Atheist yet not Humanist, but focuses on the animals/nature) [w/ a vehicle], encountered before, offered monies, after mentioning that they've seen me before, before requesting my GoFundMe.com page link, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I sat (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer (w/ a group) [w/ a van] offered monies...while I stood (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle that displayed an Oregon license plate], encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for a beverage' (if wanted)...while I sat (w/ a beverage); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (Grandma's Peanut Butter Cookies [that sadly contained COTTONSEED and HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP]); 1 Local Worker [in a work top] offered monies, after asking about "my travel situation & story"...while I prayed over food (purchased earlier); 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered monies...while I ate a snack; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...after I placed down my hiking gear; 1 Customer [w/ a ???pickup truck???] offered a beverage (bottle of Coca-Cola)...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle that displayed a Missouri license plate] offered groceries; 1 Gandolfo's Worker offered FREE food (veggie sandwich)...while I sat alongside the building; 1 Customer offered a beverage (bottle of Gatorade)...while I ate some food; 1 Customer [w/ a pickup truck] offered bottled water (gallon jug of water), and money...while I sat alongside the building; 1 Local Worker [in a FedEx uniform] [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food' (from Gandolfo's)...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer offered monies...while I walked towards the entry doors (to pick up an order that the aforementioned Local Worker offered 'to pay for'); 1 Homeless Person (who used to have a lot of money) [w/ a bicycle, and many bags] offered 'to pay for a beverage' (bottle of tea), also commented about that state of being homeless...while I sat (and dozed off) (on a sidewalk curb) on one side of the building; 1 Customer offered 'food & beverage'...while I sat (next to the Icebox) alongside the building; 1 [in a vehicle w/ a dog (Canine)] [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (and dozed off) (on a sidewalk curb) on one side of the building; 1 Homeless Person [on a bicycle], encountered before, offered a beverage (i.e., a swig from their bottle of soda); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...while I sat (w/ a beverage [in a cup]) (next to the Firewood Rack) alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...while I ate a snack (purchased earlier) (next to the Icebox); 1 Homeless Person, encountered before, offered a beer (can of beer [if wanted])...while I sat (next to the Icebox); 1 Customer offered monies; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered food (i.e., fruit [if wanted], and granola bars)...after I stood up to walk away from the building
*State Street/US-89 near Wendy's [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Wendy's "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered food (fries from Wendy's)...while I walked to the Wendy's
*Outside of Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Local Worker [who wore a Supersonic Car Wash work uniform] [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for a beverage,' after asking about my travel situation (e.g., where I stayed)...while I sat alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered 'food & water' (including bottled water)...while I sipped a cold beverage (in a drink cup); 1 offered food (bag of chips); 1 Customer (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered monies (to pay for a water/beverage); 1 Local Worker [in work clothing] (w/ a companion) [w/ a ???pickup truck???] offered 'to pay for a beverage,' before retelling a story about the Pioneer Settlers of Utah, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I stood (and recharged my tablet PC w/ an outdoor power outlet) alongside the building; 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered monies; 1 Worker (who used to be a High School Track & Field Runner too, and is from Michigan, yet lived in California), encountered before, [on another day] offered help (if needed), after inquiring about "my travel situation & story"...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a group in a pickup truck] offered bottled water...while I ate a snack (next to the Propane Tank Locker); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered bottled water...while I sat (next to the Propane Tank Locker); 1 Worker (who used to be a High School Track & Field Runner too, and is from Michigan, yet lived in California) (w/ a group), encountered many times before, offered FREE food (from the hot case/warmer) (before they tossed away the old food); 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies, by saying, "To help you along your way."...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle that displayed a Car Dealer license plate] offered a beverage (bottle of Gatorade); 1 Customer (who is married to the aforementioned Local Worker who works for Supersonic Car Wash) (w/ a Child) [on a scooter (later that afternoon)] offered money (to pay for food [later that afternoon]), 'to pay for a beverage,' after mentioning that their Spouse (the aforementioned Local Worker) told them about me, also asked about "my travel situation & story" (later that afternoon)...while I jotted down some notes w/ my writing pad; 1 Local Worker [who wore a Supersonic Car Wash cap] (who is the Spouse of the aforementioned Customer) [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered coins ('spare change')...while I spoke w/ the aforementioned Customer; 1 (who toured Israel w/ their Church in the past) [in a vehicle that displayed a Car Dealer license plate] [on another day] offered coins ('spare change'), also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb) alongside the building; 1 Cubby's Chicago Beef [Sandwich Chain] Owner [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered monies, also asked about the status of my travel situation...while I ate a snack; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, after asking if I needed anything...while I finished off a cold beverage (w/ a drink cup) alongside the building; 1 [in a vehicle (that displayed a Car Dealer license plate) w/ Child] offered monies, after asking, "Do you want these dollars? I don't have too many [dollars], but you can have them. (Then, they handed me money.) Goodbye!"...while I finished off a Slurpee (on a sidewalk curb); 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies, after mentioning that they remembered me from a recent encounter (when they offered me charity), before explaining that whenever they have enough money to spare, they might as well give the money to me
*Corner of State Street/US-89 & 400 North: 1 Local [in a pickup truck] offered a ride (if needed)...while I crossed the street at a traffic light
*Parking Lot Entryway of Ogden's Flooring & Design [Flooring Store] on State Street: 1 Local (the aforementioned) offered a job offer (if wanted), also briefly asked about my travel situation...while I walked along the street
*Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Customer) offered monies, and 'to pay for my beverage'...then a Worker informed me of the charitable donation, after I placed down "my prepared beverage" on the front counter; 1 Local Worker [who wore a Supersonic Car Wash cap], encountered many times before, [on another day] offered money...while I stood behind the Local Worker in a line towards the front counter
*Outside of Maceys [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 ???Homeless Person??? [on a bicycle] offered 'to pay for a soda' (from a Vending Machine)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet alongside the Grocery Store; 1 ???Redbox Customer??? [w/ a van] offered monies, after asking if I needed help; 1 [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered money, by saying, "I know that's not much..."...after I stashed away groceries (purchased earlier)
*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store] on Canyon Parkway/800 North/SR-52: 1 Customer [in a vehicle] offered bottled water, after asking if I needed anything...while I sat (and recharged my tablet PC w/ an outdoor power outlet) (between the Propane Tank Locker and Icebox) alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a pickup truck] offered 'food & water' (i.e., Volpi meat and cheese snacks [in a plastic sandwich bag], and bottled water), after asking if I wanted an ice cold water...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a ride (if needed), and encouragement (???on whatever I'm trying to do???)...while I sat (w/ a beverage [in a cup]); 2 Customers (each) (who are Christians) [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (from the 1st Customer), and encouragement (to have good luck [from the 2nd Customer]), after the 1st Customer asked, "Are you on drugs? (Then, they pulled out money.) [Here,] this is for you. (Then, they handed me money.)" before asking about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a van] [on another day] offered monies, by saying, "Here you go! (Then, they handed me money.) Hopefully it'll help you out a little bit. Hopefully it'll help you with somethin'."...while I sat (between the Propane Tank Locker and Icebox) alongside the building; 1 Customer offered 'food & beverage'; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered fruit (peaches), before saying, "That'll sweetin' you up a little bit."...while I sat (and recharged my tablet PC w/ an outdoor power outlet); 1 Customer [w/ a group in a van] offered a beverage (bottle of Gatorade); 1 Customer [w/ a pickup truck] offered bottled water; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food'; 1 ???Homeless Person??? (who held a grocery bag) offered food (popsicles)...while I finished off a Slurpee alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (between the Propane Tank Locker and Icebox); 1 Customer [w/ a van] offered water/beverage (including bottled water)
*Outside of Grinders Coffee House adjacent to Marco's Pizza [Pizza Restaurant Chain] that shares a Strip Mall Property with Valvoline Instant Oil Change ["Oil Change & Automotive Services" Chain]: 1 Local, encountered many times before, offered monies, after asking if I had anything to eat and drink that night...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [w/ a van that displayed a Minnesota license plate] [on another day] offered monies, by saying, "Stay positive! (Then, they placed down the money on the Outdoor Dining table.)"...while I sat (w/ a beverage [purchased earlier]) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Gardener [who used a water hose to water the plants] (who has Family in Lansing, Michigan) [on another day] offered help (if needed), after asking if I was OK, also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I sat at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [w/ a van] offered monies, and encouragement (???to have good luck on my travels???)...while I stood at an Outdoor Dining table (after finishing off a cup of tea latte [purchased earlier]); 1 [an International Coffeehouse Chain] Barista (who was off-duty [in a work uniform]) [w/ a companion in a pickup truck] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food/beverage' (from the Marco's Pizza next door), after mentioning that they've seen me sitting outside of [an International Coffeehouse Chain] before...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, after asking if I was OK, before saying, "I see that you have a lot of stuff!"...while I sat (and dozed off) at an Outdoor Dining table
*Outside of Wendy's [Fast-Food Chain] on Center Street: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I sat (and recharged my tablet PCs w/ an outdoor power outlet) in the Outdoor Dining Area
*7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store] on Canyon Parkway/800 North/SR-52: 2 Workers [on separate occasions] offered a discount; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered FREE 'food & water' ('my ordered slices of pizza and prepared cup of ice water')
*Parking Lot of a Vacant Property (a former location of Craftsman Upholstery & Interiors [Upholstery Shop]): 1 Property Manager/Owner (who desires to travel to Israel too) [w/ a pickup truck], encountered before, offered monies, and encouragement (to be blessed by God), before repeatedly lauding that the Jewish People were "good people," also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I packed away my tent behind the vacant property (after camping overnight); 1 ???Contractor???, encountered before, [on another day] offered lodging (at their place of residence), and encouragement (to hope that I'll get to Israel), also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I packed out of my pitched tent (after camping overnight); 1 Contractor (who is from California) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'food & water' (including bottled water), and more food (w/ a beverage from the Wendy's across the street [later that afternoon]), after inquiring about "my travel situation & story"...after I packed away my tent (after camping overnight)
*Clean Spot Laundry [Laundromat]: 1 Customer (who is a Gymnastics Coach) offered coins ('spare change'), and encouragement, after inquiring about "my travel situation & story"...while I packed away clothing (after doing laundry)
*State Street/US-89 near a Bus Stop past Center Street: 1 ???Homeless Person???, encountered before, offered food (i.e., a chocolate muffin from their container of muffins), after saying, "You're still rollin' [around that luggage cart]."...soon after I exited a bus
*Outside of Corner Bakery Cafe [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ a group) offered 'to pay for a meal,' also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [on another day] offered money, after asking if I needed anything (such as food, cigarettes, etc.)
*Zaxby's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE beverage ('my ordered beverage' [drink cup])
*Chevron/Extra Mile [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen [Deli]: $$$1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered a newspaper (end-of-day newspaper)...after I asked if I could have one of the leftover newspapers in a plastic bag on the ground just outside of the building$$$
*Grinders Coffee House: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered a FREE muffin (vegan)...after I asked about the muffins in the display case; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee (before they dumped the old coffee), and more coffee (end-of-day coffee, in the future [if wanted]); $$$1 Worker (the aforementioned), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a FREE coffee ...after I requested a cup of coffee, before the old (end-of-day) coffee was dumped$$$
*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Space adjacent to Planet Fitness [Gym]: 1 Local Worker [in a pickup truck] offered monies, by saying, "This is for you!"...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet just outside of the vacant space; 1 [in a pickup truck (w/ attached flatbed trailer) w/ a companion] [on another day] offered help (if needed)...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb)
*Outside of Valvoline Instant Oil Change ["Oil Change & Automotive Services" Chain] near 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Local, encountered many times before, offered 'food & water' (including bottled water [in a grocery bag from 7-Eleven]), and monies (in a grocery bag from 7-Eleven)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my new Android tablet (plugged into an outdoor power outlet) alongside the Shop; 1 Local (the aforementioned) [on another day] offered monies, after asking if I needed anything
*Outside of Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper (w/ a group) offered food (meat sandwich from the in-store Cafe), and monies (to pay for something to drink)...while I sat (and dozed off) alongside the Store; 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) offered groceries (including bottled water); 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) [w/ a shopping cart] offered a fruit (that 1 of their Children passed to me), after asking, "I don't have any change, but do you want a banana?"...while I sat alongside the Store; 1 Shopper offered monies; 2 Shoppers [on separate occasions] offered help (if needed), by asking if I was OK; 1 Shopper (w/ a companion) offered a ride (if needed); 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) offered monies; 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, and encouragement, before saying, "God bless you!"; 1 Shopper offered 'food & water' (i.e., beef jerky [if wanted], and bottled water); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered pizza (slice of pepperoni pizza [if wanted])...while I sat (and dozed off) alongside the Store; 1 Shopper offered monies, by saying, "Hey, something tells me [that] you need this (money) more than I do."...while I sat alongside the Store; 1 Shopper offered money; 1 Shopper offered monies, by saying, "I would give you more, but this is all the cash I have."; 1 Shopper (who lived in Jerusalem, Israel during their teenage years, and went camping w/ their Family [Wife and Children] in the past) [on another day] offered monies, a ride (if needed), and encouragement (to be blessed by God), after explaining that they were waiting for their Wife (who was inside the Store at the time), also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...after I stashed away groceries (purchased earlier); 1 Shopper [w/ a vehicle] offered a face mask (cloth face mask); 1 Local Police Sergeant [in casual clothing] (w/ a few Co-workers ???from the Police Department???) offered help (if needed), after requesting my GoFundMe.com page link, before handing me a business card, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I stood alongside the Store; 1 Shopper offered food (in a "To-Go" bag from Zaxby's), and monies (in the "To-Go" bag from Zaxby's)...while I sat (w/ a snack); 1 Shopper offered food (meat sandwich... :( )...while I sat alongside the Store; 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered food (granola bars); 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) offered groceries (including bottled water); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered food (fruits); 1 Shopper offered a beverage (bottle of Gatorade); 1 Shopper offered food/beverage (glass bottle of [an International Coffeehouse Chain] Frappuccino); 1 Panhandler [w/ a bicycle] offered food (bag of snacks [that they were offered while Panhandling on a corner nearby]); 1 offered monies; 1 Shopper offered food (bag of fruit); 1 Shopper offered 'food & water' (including bottled water); 1 Shopper (w/ a companion) offered help (if needed); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (w/ a snack [purchased earlier])
*Outside of Arby's [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered monies, and help (if needed)...soon after I placed down my hiking gear (on a sidewalk curb) on one side of the Restaurant (before placing an order at the "Drive-Thru" window); 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered food (chicken slider), and encouragement, before saying, "Have a wonderful day!"...after I finished off some food (purchased earlier) (on a sidewalk curb) on one side of the Restaurant
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*Outside of a Vacant Property on State Street/US-89: Over 3 Local Police Officers requested me to "take down the tent and leave" (and pointed out the posted "Private Property No Trespassing" signs), before "offering help (w/ directions to the Police Department, if needed)" and "suggesting that I handle the old arrest warrants on my record," also 1 of the Police Officers [who remembered me from a past encounter] inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I packed out of my pitched tent alongside the vacant property (after camping overnight)
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*Outside of a Vacant Property on State Street/US-89: 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Local) [w/ a vehicle] offered food (breakfast meat sandwich from Carl's Jr. [Hardee's affiliated Fast-Food Chain])...then 1 of the aforementioned Police Officers informed me of the charitable donation, while another Police Officer asked me questions alongside the vacant property (as I stood just inside my pitched tent door)
*Del Taco [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (who is a member of LDS) offered monies (to pay for my lunch), after asking about my hiking gear outside, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"
*State Street/US-89 towards Chick-fil-A [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Local [on a bicycle] offered monies, after mentioning that they've seen me around before
*Parking Lot of Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 Customer offered monies (to pay for food)...while I walked away from the Restaurant (after noticing that the Restaurant was too crowded on the inside)
*[an International Coffeehouse Chain]/Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Store Associate, encountered many times before, offered 'to pay the difference' (i.e., the remaining unpaid cents on my order)
*Parking Lot Lane of Orem Plaza [Shopping Center] behind The Liquidation Team (LT) [Discount Store]: 1 [in a vehicle (that displayed a Missouri license plate) w/ a companion] offered monies (to pay for something to eat), by asking, "Are you hungry? (Then, they handed me money.) Go pay for something to eat!"...while I walked across the parking lot
*Dollar Tree [Discount Retail Store Chain]: 1 Shopper (who stood behind me in a checkout line) offered monies
*State Street/US-89 near L9-Level Nine Sports [Outdoor Sports Store]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I walked along the St
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*Corner Bakery Cafe [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Manager, encountered before, requested me to "leave the Ladies restroom and never return" (in response to complaints from Workers/Customers)...while I used a toilet in the Ladies restroom
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*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store] on Center Street: 1 Itinerant, encountered many times before, offered monies, after asking, "Hey, do you want any money?"...while I walked away from the building (w/ groceries [purchased earlier])
-LINDON, UT-
*Bus Stop on State Street/US-89 near Supersonic Car Wash: 1 Utahn (who is a member of LDS) [in a vehicle] offered monies, a gift card (from Target), a ride (to a Walmart in another town), and encouragement, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I waited for a bus
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*SEPTEMBER*
In September, the locals of Orem, Provo, Salem, and Spanish Fork offered me food, liquid refreshment, tobacco (cigarette[s]), monies, gift card(s), coupons, groceries, face mask(s), lodging, ride(s), help, companionship, Religious/Spiritual information/suggestions, job opportunities, camping suggestions, and encouragement. *End result: food, more bandages, more trash bags, more tape, a new pair of shoes (boots), another pair of pants, more laundry detergent, and a new pop-up tent (from Amazon.com)
-OREM, UT-
*Outside of Maceys [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered coins ('spare change')...I was approached, while I sat (and recharged my tablet PCs w/ an outdoor power outlet) alongside the Grocery Store; 1 [in a vehicle] offered food (grapes [if wanted])...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet
*Cafe/Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Store Associate offered a FREE pizza (w/ my order of pretzel bites)...after I asked about pricing for the pizzas
*Outside of Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 [in a vehicle] offered coins ('spare change')...while I sat alongside the Store (after finishing off some "food and beverage" [purchased earlier]); 1 Shopper (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered monies, by asking, "Can I offer you $$$ dollars?"...while I ate a snack alongside the Store; 1 Shopper [w/ a shopping cart] offered 'to pay for food & water' (including bottled water)...before asking about my travel situation...while I sat (and dozed off); 1 Shopper [w/ a shopping cart] offered candies...while I stood alongside the Store; 1 Shopper offered monies, after asking about my travel situation...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Shopper (w/ a group) offered a beverage (Coconut Water [in a can])...while I stood alongside the Store; 1 ???Deli Worker??? [who wore an apron] [on another day] offered monies, by placing the money on the ground nearby and pointing towards the money; 1 Local (who is a member of LDS, is a Mormon Prophet, and has a Wife from Panama) [on another day] offered food (at their home), monies, lodging (at their home), Religious/Spiritual information/suggestions (about the past leaders of LDS, the "Book of Mormon," and an Israel-focused Facebook group [One For Israel]), and encouragement (???to know that Utah is a better place for Non-Jewish Christians than Israel???), before handing me their contact information, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Shopper offered a gift card (from Wendy's); 1 Shopper offered monies, after asking if I had anything to eat that night...while I stood alongside the Store; 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) [on another day] offered monies; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered monies, by asking, "Do you need a little [money] to help you out?"...while I ate a snack (on an outdoor bench); 1 Shopper [w/ a vehicle] offered bottled water; 1 Shopper offered monies, by saying, "Donation!"...while I stood near an outdoor bench; 1 Shopper (w/ a Child) offered food (chicken nuggets from [an international Fast-Food Chain] [if wanted])...after I placed down my hiking gear at an outdoor bench; 1 Shopper [on another day] offered money, by saying, "I know [that] you're not asking, but here's a dollar!"...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet
*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Store of Orem Plaza [Shopping Center]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered coins ('spare change')...then I found the coins (on the sidewalk) just outside of my tent, before I packed out of my pitched tent
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*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Store of Orem Plaza [Shopping Center]: 1 Security Guard requested me to "take down the tent"...while I rested inside my pitched tent on one side of the vacant Store (after camping overnight)
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*Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered monies...while I stood (w/ "food and water" from Taco Bell) in an exitway; 1 Shopper (w/ a group) [on another day] offered 'to pay for my groceries'...after I scanned my groceries at a Self-Checkout machine; 1 Panhandler (who panhandles on a corner in the parking lot) (w/ an Elderly companion) [who pushed the wheelchair of their Elderly companion] [on another day] offered 'food & beverage' (snacks [if wanted] from their stash outside [on a corner in the parking lot]), a cigarette (if wanted), and companionship (to talk/chitchat later w/ them outside)...while I used the Ladies restroom
*Outside of Marco's Pizza [Pizza Restaurant Chain] adjacent to Grinders Coffee House: 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered pizza (few slices of pizza [on a plate])...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table
*Outside of Taco Bell [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker offered monies...while I sat (and dozed off) on one side of the Restaurant; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle (that displayed an Arizona license plate) w/ a companion] offered money, by asking, "Excuse me, do you need this [money]?"...while I stood on one side of the Restaurant; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies...while I finished off some food; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a group] [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "Do you have food?"...while I stood on one side of the Restaurant
*[an International Coffeehouse Chain]/Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 2 Store Associates [on separate occasions] offered 'to pay the difference' (i.e., the remaining unpaid cents on my order); 1 Shopper [on another day] offered 'to pay for my food & beverage,' and a gift card (from [an international Fast-Food Chain]), after asking about my travel situation
*Outside of Maverik [Gas Station/Convenience Store]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by saying, "I just want to give this (money) to you!"...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb) alongside the building; 1 Customer offered monies; 1 Local Worker [who wore a Supersonic Car Wash cap] [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered a job opportunity (at Supersonic Car Wash), after mentioning that they hadn't seen me for a while, also asked about my travel situation
*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Space (a closed location of Tiger Lily [Clothing Store]) adjacent to Little Caesars [Pizza Shop Chain]: 1 Little Caesars Customer offered pizza (pizza pie from Little Caesars)...after I finished off a bag of "Crazy Bread" (purchased earlier) alongside the vacant space
*Outside of Chevron/Extra Mile [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen [Deli]: 1 Gandolfo's Worker offered FREE 'food & water' (i.e., a veggie sandwich, and bottled water)...while I sat (w/ a cup of Frazil [Flavored Ice Crystals Drink]) alongside the building; 1 [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies, after asking if I was hiking, also inquired about my travel situation...while I finished off a snack
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*Behind ShopKo [Retail Store Chain] (a closed location): 1 Local Police Officer (w/ backup) issued me a verbal trespass from the ShopKo, after mentioning that they remembered me from a past encounter...while I prepared to pack out of my pitched tent (after camping overnight)
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*Outside of Arby's [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for my order)...while I pulled out money at the "Drive-Thru" window
*Zaxby's [Fast Casual Dining Chain]: 1 Worker offered a FREE beverage ('my ordered beverage' [drink cup])
*Center Street near Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 [w/ a companion in a pickup truck] offered food (fish sandwich from Burger King)...while I walked (w/ a beverage from Zaxby's) along the street
*Outside of 7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store] on Center Street: 1 Youth [in a vehicle w/ a group] offered chewing gum...while I ate some cookies (w/ a bottled beverage) on one side of the building; 1 Customer [in a pickup truck] [on another day] offered money, by asking, "Hey, do you need a dollar?"...while I read the Bible (on a sidewalk curb); 2 Customers (who spoke heavy Spanish) (w/ a companion) [w/ a ???van???] [on another day] offered 'to pay for water/beverage' (including bottled water), and monies (i.e., the change from the transaction)...while I stood on one side of the building
*7-Eleven [Gas Station/Convenience Store] on Center Street: 1 Customer [who wore a Martial Arts promotional top] (w/ a group) [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for my groceries,' and lodging (at their home), also asked about my travel situation
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*Outside of a Vacant Strip Mall Retail Space adjacent to Last Course Dessert Studio [Dessert Shop] (a closed location): 1 Local Police Officer (w/ backup) requested me to "take down the tent," before suggesting that I visit a Shelter, also inquired about my travel situation...while I sat inside my pitched tent alongside the vacant space (after I pitched my tent to camp overnight)
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*Outside of Cafe Rio [Mexican Grill Restaurant]: 1 Itinerant [on a bicycle], encountered many times before, offered monies, after asking if I needed any money...while I walked away from the building (w/ groceries [purchased earlier])...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet alongside the Restaurant
*Outside of Smith's [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered coupons...while I stood alongside the Grocery Store
*Wendy's [Fast-Food Chain] on Center Street: 2 Customers (w/ a companion) offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' after 1 of the 2 Customers asked if I was hungry...while I used a washcloth at the sink in the Ladies restroom
-PROVO, UT-
*Bus Stop at Provo Central Station: 1 Rider offered help (e.g., "to move my luggage cart onto a bus," and "w/ directions to certain areas in Southern Utah"), and camping suggestions, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I moved my hiking gear onto a bus
-SALEM, UT-
*Outside of Chevron/Extra Mile [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Burger King [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Burger King Worker [w/ a vehicle] offered a ride...while I stood alongside the building
-SPANISH FORK, UT-
*Outside of Chevron [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen [Deli]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered a ride...while I sat on one side of the building; 1 Customer offered a beverage (bottle of Gatorade)...while I stood on one side of the building; 1 Customer offered monies...while I ate a snack; 1 Customer offered monies...while I stood (w/ a cup of Frazil [Flavored Ice Crystals Drink], and can of flavored sparkling water); 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies...while I ate a snack (w/ a cup of tea)
*700 East near Check City [Loan Agency] towards US-6 (U.S. Highway 6): 1 Teenager [w/ a companion in a van] offered a beverage (bottle of flavored sparkling water), and ride (if needed), after asking about my travel situation
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*Parking Lot of Lowe's [Home Improvement Store]: 1 Store Associate (w/ over 3 Co-workers as backup) requested me to "take down the tent and leave a parking lot shed"...while I rested in my pitched tent, inside a storage shed (after camping overnight); 2 Store Associates (each) [on another day] relayed a request to "take down the tent and leave a parking lot shed" (from the Management)...while I sat in my pitched tent, inside a storage shed (after camping overnight) (to get shelter from the strong 'wind & rain'-storm that swept through the area overnight)
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*Walmart [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper (w/ a group) offered 'to pay for my groceries'...after I scanned my groceries at a Self-Checkout machine
*Outside of Walmart: 1 Shopper [w/ a bicycle] offered food (bag of chips), after asking how I was doing on food...after I stashed away groceries alongside the Store; 1 RVer [w/ a pickup truck and attached travel trailer (5th wheel)] offered monies, and encouragement, after inquiring about "my travel situation & story"
*Outside of Burger King [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer (w/ another Customer) offered monies...while I prepared to leave the Restaurant (after finishing off some breakfast food [purchased earlier]); 1 Customer [on another day] offered food (chicken fries [if wanted])...soon after I stood up to leave the Restaurant area (after finishing off some breakfast food [purchased earlier])
*Outside of Maceys [Grocery Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered monies, before mentioning that they thought I needed some help (monetary)...while I finished off a fruit (purchased earlier) just outside of the Grocery Store
*Outside of [an International Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer offered a beverage...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 [w/ a group in a van] offered monies, by saying, "I hope that helps!"; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a companion] [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (and dozed off) at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Barista [on another day] offered water (in a cup)...while I repaired areas of my hiking gear (w/ tape and scissors); 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered 'to pay for an iced coffee'...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet; 1 Barista, encountered before, offered food (coffee cake)...while I stood (and waited for an order of iced coffee) just outside the Coffeehouse; 1 [w/ a pickup truck] offered monies...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [w/ a van that displayed a California license plate] offered 'food & water' (i.e., protein bars, and the remaining water in a cup)...while I plugged my Android tablet PC into an outdoor power outlet alongside the Coffeehouse; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a ???van??? w/ a group] [on another day] offered monies...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my Android tablet at an Outdoor Dining table; 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered money
*Parking Lot of Canyon Creek [Shopping Area]: 1 Local Worker (who works at a nearby Restaurant) (w/ a companion) [w/ a vehicle] offered food (from a nearby Restaurant)...while I prepared to pitch my tent (to camp overnight) inside a new trash dumpster enclosure (w/ at least one missing dumpster)
*Outside of Kneaders Bakery & Cafe [Restaurant]: 1 [w/ a pickup truck] offered monies, after asking about my travel situation...while I stood in the Outdoor Dining Area (in the shade away from the sunlight and heat); 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered food (loaf of pumpkin bread)...while I walked away from the Restaurant; 1 Worker offered FREE food ('my order of sandwich')...while I looked at the "special hours" notice (that indicated that they were closed early) on the main entry door
*Parking Lot Lane of Canyon Creek [Shopping Area] towards 1000 North: 1 [who wore an MHC-style scrubs uniform] [in a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for something to eat)...while I walked away from Culver's
*Corner of US-6 & Canyon Creek Parkway: 1 [in a vehicle] offered food (snacks [in a grocery bag from Walmart])...while I crossed the street at a traffic light
*Outside of Cafe Zupas [Gourmet "Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches" Restaurant]: 1 Customer (w/ a group [including a few who were visiting from Canada]) offered 'to pay for food & water' (including bottled water), and face masks, after asking if I wanted anything...while I looked at the "no cash accepted (only credit cards)" notice on the main entry door; 1 Worker, encountered earlier, offered FREE food ('my choice of dessert'), and additional help (if needed)...while I stood next to an Outdoor Dining table (after finishing off "food and water"); 1 Customer offered monies, before commenting about the seasonal weather changes...while I finished off a dessert at an Outdoor Dining table
*[an International Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Barista offered a FREE beverage ('my ordered iced beverage')
*Outside of Roxberry Juice Co. [Smoothie Shop]: 1 offered monies, after asking about "my travel situation & story"...while I sipped an iced beverage (from [an International Coffeehouse Chain]) (on a sidewalk curb) on one side of the Smoothie Shop (in the shade away from the sunlight and heat)
*Kneaders Bakery & Cafe [Restaurant]: 1 Customer (w/ a companion), encountered earlier, offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I looked towards the menu at the order counter
*Parking Lot of Chevron [Gas Station/Convenience Store]/Gandolfo's New York Delicatessen [Deli]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] (Customer) offered monies (to pay for a snack and beverage)...then a Worker (encountered earlier) informed me of the charitable donation, while I walked across the parking lot
*Behind an UNDER CONSTRUCTION Strip Mall Retail Space of Canyon Creek [Shopping Area]: 1 Contractor, encountered earlier, offered monies, by saying, "God cares about you!"...while I packed away my tent behind the recently developed Strip Mall Property (after camping overnight)
*T.J. Maxx [Department Store Chain]: 1 Shopper offered monies, by asking, "Can this [money] help?"...while I used a washcloth at a sink in the Ladies restroom
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*ALMSDEEDS*
MORE DONATIONS:
+ I donated a face mask, and gift card to a Utah Charity via a drop box in a Strip Mall parking lot in Orem.
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*$$$...$$$: 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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