Adventures with Panhandlers # 4
@teamfreak16 (43586)
Denver, Colorado
March 15, 2016 10:32pm CST
Earlier today, I had a weird experience with a Manitou panhandler while walking home from our local convenience store.
This was an old, grizzled fellow, a veteran of the panhandling circuit, and he was hanging out with the next generation of panhandlers.
First, he got my attention and then extended his hand for a handshake, so I shook his hand.
Then he asked for a hug.
So I hugged him.
After the hug, he finally asked if I had a cigarette, which I did not. So he gave me a fist bump and sent me on my way.
Nice guy. Hope he got a cigarette sooner than later. I also hope he got enough money for a meal and a beer or two.
Rock on, pops, rock on.
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@teamfreak16 (43586)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Mar 16
For all I know, he was trying to pick my pocket, but I don't keep my wallet back there.
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@JudyEv (382041)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Mar 16
@teamfreak16 Of course! That was the hug bit maybe. I am so gullible. I would have just thought he was being nice :)
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@teamfreak16 (43586)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Mar 16
I tend to give more to the street performers than panhandlers,.
