Acts of Kindness

This morning, I started thinking about all the ACTS OF KINDNESS that I have experienced on Isle Royale over the years. I will share JUST SOME of the MANY times where I have been the beneficiary of people's kindness. I am guessing that you will have others to add from your own experiences.

-- The numerous people who have shared shelters and tent sites with me--especially when the weather was bad and/or when overcrowding was a big problem.

-- People (especially --but not only-- boaters) who had extra food and beverages that they shared--simply because they wanted other people to "enjoy". I have enjoyed some great cooked fish many times, eaten a full --multi-course--breakfast in the middle of nowhere, shared many pizzas, been given hot homemade soup on a cold day, had some very nice Italian-style meals, popcorn, freshly grilled burgers, corn on the cob, ice cold drinks on a hot day, ice cream (one time, somebody MADE hand-cranked homemade ice cream and shared it).

--Boaters who asked if I had any trash that I wanted to get rid of (and they would take it to the mainland for me--so I wouldn't have to keep carrying it). This was much appreciated on approximately day # 8 of a two week backpacking trip.

-- People who have said things like: "We already have our filter out. Go grab your water bottles and we'll filter a couple of quarts for you."

--Tours of the interiors of some very nice boats.

--People who have shared heath and personal care supplies (medications, bandages, ointments, different types of tape, shared their ideas regarding other ways to deal with things like blisters and "hot spots". (Most of the time, I have had the supplies that I needed--but someone else perhaps had something different that they thought might be better--so they said "Here, try this.").

--Everyone who has ever shared information regarding trail conditions, campground conditions, latest weather reports, blue-green algae bloom and wildfire updates, and/or answered the common question "How far is it to _______?"

--People who have started and helped maintain camp fires (and helped put them out).

-- People who have shared their vocal and instrumental music abilities.

This is just a very partial list--because my list could go on and on.

What acts of kindness have YOU experienced on Isle Royale?