drivemewilder Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 A very famous NFL player happens to be a friend of mine since we were kids. Although we only speak once a month and do some fishing about 3 times a summer these days. He was in town yesterday and stayed the night with us before heading out this morning. This was the first time he saw the impact that my Christmas lights has on the community. The only other time he saw it, we stayed inside and on the back porch and was kinda blind to what was going on out front. Last night, he just watched and enjoyed for a few minutes....BUT, there were about 5 cars during those few minutes that pulled up and he could hear the kids and the adults oooing and awwwing, mostly at the virtual Santa. 1 lady had her mom on facetime in another city to show her. We stayed hidden in the dark street and I occasionally spoke to someone if they had their windows down. (Sorry, I won't say who he is. He once bought the entire top row of jewelry when I was looking for a necklace for my wife. Asked me to take to work and give it all away but to not tell anyone that it was from him. He makes generous contributions often and does not seek attention. Most people know that it's from him, like my co-workers that know I'm friends with him.) He was impressed with the show, but doesn't show it much. However...he LOVED hearing the happy voices and excitement from everyone that came by. He said "dude this makes me feel like I did when we were kids and we always wanted to go by that house on 5th street. I thought that was just a (hometown name) thing, but your house is giving people that same feeling I had as a kid." We eventually went to bed, but when I got up this morning and he was heading out he tossed me my football that he signed years ago and was on display in my mancave. Using a rubberband, he left a check for $25,000 on it. He said he wanted to contribute to the joy of Christmas and asked me to use it for something special and that he trusts my judgement!! Of course, I told him that he has a net worth of $50 million and he's just being a cheap ass...he laughed, shook hands and he drove off. I'm kinda giddy this morning, it helps being a Friday! But I think some shopping is in order this weekend!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Thread closed. Replies removed. It's Christmas. Let's not take something positive and turn it into an argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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