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I've got mixed feelings on this one. Part of me says she shouldn't have had the rig out if she can't back it up. The other part of me says she most likely COULD if she had to. Either way you did the right thing by helping her out. I am sure karma will return the favor.
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2oldman
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vanman250 wrote:1. She said she didn't know how to do that ether (help you)
2. it wasn't to hard driving to the campground since she dove in the middle of the group.
3. The people with her were surprised to see the trailer parked since they planed on doing it. The group she was with did everything else for her.
4. I don't mind helping at all but felt she misrepresented herself and her situation. So many odd things here.
1. She actually didn't know how to help you not hit something with the trailer? That's nuts. Who can't tell when one object is going to hit another?
2. If she drove in the middle of the group, how did she manage to get you to do this without anybody in the group seeing it? Wouldn't others have come in before her? downtheroad said, you shouldn't be driving if you can't back up. I certainly wouldn't, but there are plenty who do. But she also said 'it wasn't too hard driving..'. Sounds like she isn't too experienced at going forward either.
3. They planned on doing it? Hmm.. she wasn't aware of this?
4. She did.
I guess I'm more cynical than most.. and the only poster who agrees with you. I have no problem with helping someone, but it just nags at me (and you) that you were deceived. It must have been obvious that your wife was not up to this, but she had you do it anyway. It's very odd.
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smkettner
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What was she supposed to do block up the access road until help arrived?
I would have helped and not thought twice no matter who showed up ten minutes later willing to help.
How would you feel if your DW asked for help and someone says I don't feel like it because your DH will be here in a few minutes. What happened to just helping people when needed? It is not like she asked you to pay her weekly camp fee. Sheesh.
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2oldman wrote:I guess I'm more cynical than most..
It's not that I lack cynicism. It's just that at this point you can either feel good or feel bitter. Why waste time feeling bitter? Life is too short. I might feel peeved at first, but I just wouldn't dwell on it.
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2oldman
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Naw.. not bitter, just confused.
It also sounds like this gal may not have been too well liked by this group. Nobody came to help her, they did 'everything else' for her, and if she's as incompetent as the OP's says, they probably thought she was nuts to be there in the first place.
I probably would have helped her too.
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Was she the first person in her group to enter the campground? (I know you said she was in the middle, so this doesn't seem likely).
Was she assigned a spot away from other members of her group, and they weren't there to help her while she blocked the road?
This might explain, but not really defend her actions.
Bottom line is you helped someone who needed help, no damage was done and the kids probably had a good time.
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ramzfam
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You did the right thing....whether she did or not.
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vanman250
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I would do the something if this happened again. I would never have said no. I'm glade I helped her, for whatever reason she felt she needed help from a stranger. I usually help people without question and never give it a thought. I was looking to see what others thought since for some reason I felt kind of taken advantage of. I was more upset with myself for feeling that way.
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AO_hitech
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My first thought was that you were taken advantage of. However, she must have had a reason to ask you, and I'm guessing that it really doesn't matter to you what that reason was. So, it's all good.
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spkncarl
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vanman250 wrote:she had it a bit balled up.
Sounds like she tired...
Maybe next time tell them to check with the office and see if they'll help.
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