A few years ago, my wife and I moved to Vernon from Alberta in order to be closer to our family, and we have been very happy that we made that decision.
The seniors’ complex we live in has many activities to keep us entertained, the climate is an improvement over the one we left behind, and we were fortunate to find a very caring family doctor to take us on as patients.
On top of that, we get to see our granddaughter quite regularly.
As part of our routine, we usually do our grocery shopping on Tuesdays and then treat ourselves to a meal at various restaurants.
About a month ago, we chose to eat at an Asian food buffet.
Since my wife has back problems and I have knee problems, we asked to be seated at a table rather than a booth. The table we were given was in very close proximity to one occupied by four gentlemen wearing the Stutters insignia on their jackets. It was obvious, from their conversation and laughter, that these men enjoy their work and working with each other. They kept us completely entertained as they recounted their experiences to each other.
As they were leaving, they apologized for forcing us to listen to their problems. When we assured them that we were not at all inconvenienced and that we enjoyed the eavesdropping, they then jokingly asked us if we would like to pay their bill. When we politely declined, they then said, “OK, then we will pay yours.”
And to our surprise, that is exactly what they did.
We were so stunned, we did not get a chance to properly thank them before they left.
A couple of weeks later, as we were arriving to the same restaurant, a couple of the same men were leaving and as they recognized us, they jokingly informed us that they got tired of waiting for us.
Courtesy and kindness are alive and well in Vernon.
Frank Gurak
Verrnon
