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Originally Posted by familyof4

My uncle had a funny story about borrowing money from family.. I will probably screw it up and it is very entertaining to hear him tell it with expressions and all.

In the old days when he was young in the 40's and 50's and family all helped out, kids had part time jobs and times seemed to be simplier. He was 17 and he and his cousin Jimmy were going to head out on a Friday night cruising and seeing friends. His cousin was going to drive and did not have any gas money and very little spending cash on him. So Jimmy went to his grandfather and asked to borrow 10.00. His grandfather said it is up in the red tin can on top of the fridge, be sure to put it back when you have it. Jimmy said sure thing and out they went.

Well two weeks later, Jimmy needed to borrow a few more dollars and again went to his Grandfather to ask. His grandfather calmy said, without looking up from fixing his radio at the kitchen table, go ahead.. it is up in the red tin can on top of the fridge. So Jimmy reached up and opened the can only to find it empty. Shocked, he asked his grandfather where the money is. His Grandfather replied, it should be in there... you put it back.. right? Jimmy silently walked out of the kitchen.

I guess the point is fool me once, shame on you... fool me twice Shame on me.

I love this story.