It’s often been said that RVers are some of the greatest people around. Many FMCA members can vouch for that, including those below who recounted their stories in response to this month’s topic:
Describe an act of kindness shown to you by a fellow RVer.
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As a first-time attendee at FMCA’s recent Family Reunion in Perry, Georgia, we experienced many acts of kindness, but one really stands out. After one evening performance, the trams were super busy, and I decided to walk back to our RV. Not a good idea. The walk was long, the evening was chilly, and it was rather dark. Suddenly, a golf cart approached. We exchanged a wave and both went on our way. Then the golf cart reappeared. A friendly couple named Brad and Diane insisted on taking me to our RV. When we approached the RV and I said thank-you and good night, Brad handed me his business card. He said, “If I can ever help, just call.” The card read, “Bradford Koshland, Executive Director, FMCA.” This first-time attendee had received a very special act of kindness!
Jay & Evelyn Hartz, F412130
Ocala, Florida
In October 2009 my husband and I were in Indiana with our motorhome. The first morning there, my husband had chest pains and we went to the emergency room of the nearest hospital. He was diagnosed with a 99 percent blockage in his main coronary artery and had an emergency procedure. On my return to the motorhome alone that evening, I approached the people parked next to us, complete strangers, to let them know the situation. They immediately gave me their cell number and told me that whatever I needed, just call. When my husband was released from the hospital, they came over and offered to help us in any way that they could. We were amazed by these wonderful people.
Jerry & Barb Baumgart, F413855
Clarkston, Michigan
In 2005 we became motorhomers. We were cruising up the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey, enjoying our brand-new Georgie Boy Cruise Master. As we approached a toll plaza in Toms River, a car pulled in front of us and the driver signaled us to pull over. We were scared as we stopped and opened the door. I looked down to see the entry stairs extended. Wow! Another 1/2-mile and we would have ripped them off going through the toll booth, doing unimaginable damage to the motorhome. We tried to open/close the door, but the stairs would not retract. The man who stopped us, a local RVer, deduced that the magnet switch was defective. He suggested a temporary solution and pointed us to the nearest Camping World store where we could replace the magnetic switch. We thanked him over and over and he simply said, “Pay it forward,” which we did a few months later with another stranded camper.
Jeanne & Chuck Fingerman, F345878
Emery, South Dakota
One act of kindness happened in the Kelowna area of British Columbia, Canada. We were fairly new to the motorhome lifestyle and happily went off sightseeing without giving any thought to our awning or the weather. It became quite windy while we were out, and we began to wonder what would happen to our awning. Imagine our delight when we returned to the motorhome and saw that the awning was fine, thanks to some kind Canadians who had closed it for us when the wind started. Canada and Canadians have been favorites ever since.
Lang Secrest, F187589
Cincinnati, Ohio
Future questions:
1. If you travel by motorhome with children or grandchildren, what fun activities do you enjoy together?
2. How have you personalized your coach?
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