Saying Thank You!

[Moda]

The person that damaged my bike while it was locked to a lamp post has paid for its repair in full so the LBS has ordered the parts.

Had it not been for a very kind bystander who noted the registration and took photos of the van I would have had no idea who the culprit was but worse would have been left with a £1000+ repair bill.

I have the witness's phone number and email address. How would people suggest I show my immense gratitude that he didn't just walk on by.

 

[Shaun]

If he's been kind enough to tell you the van registration mark then he's likely a civic minded person who will be satisfied with a simple "Thank you!" - and knowing his actions have helped you out.

As to a treat - just explain that he's saved you an absolute fortune in repairs and tell him you'd like to treat him to some gift vouchers or a cash reward to put towards his own hobbies or interests. I'll take bets on him politely refusing though ...

Actions like this restore your faith in humanity though don't they ...

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

If he's been kind enough to tell you the van registration mark then he's likely a civic minded person who will be satisfied with a simple "Thank you!" - and knowing his actions have helped you out.

As to a treat - just explain that he's saved you an absolute fortune in repairs and tell him you'd like to treat him to some gift vouchers or a cash reward to put towards his own hobbies or interests. I'll take bets on him politely refusing though ...

Actions like this restore your faith in humanity though don't they ...

Or simply send the vouchers with a thank you letter that explains you don't deal with returns - if he doesn't want them, he can donate them to his favourite cause.

 

[Shaun]

Or simply send the vouchers with a thank you letter that explains you don't deal with returns - if he doesn't want them, he can donate them to his favourite cause.

That sounds like a plan ...

 

[michaelcycle]

Hookers and blow. No wait...

Vouchers are good.

 

[2Loose]

Box of Thorntons and a bottle of JD - cover most angles! Bless 'em.

 

[themosquitoking]

Bottle of bubbly

 

[Keith Oates]

I would think that a well written and genuine thank you letter would be all that's needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Born2die]

Amazon vouchers can get what he likes then

or in my case a crate of finest single malt

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Fair play to the good citizen, nice to hear of such things.
Equally I applaud you for wanting to show your appreciation and say thank you.

If the world was full of people like these two, wouldn't life be so much easier?

 

[tadpole]

Vouchers and a thank you note, and a promise to pass on the good will, ie next time you see something happen, you do the same, help someone, a stranger. "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days"

 

[Andrew_Culture]

"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days"

Wouldn't a bread bin make more sense? The only 'expanse' of water I have at home is the water butt.

 

[Cyclopathic]

Vouchers and a thank you note, and a promise to pass on the good will, ie next time you see something happen, you do the same, help someone, a stranger. "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days"

Who wants soggy bread?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Who wants soggy bread?

Well exactly. There's some fairly nutty advice in the good book.

 

[tadpole]

Wouldn't a bread bin make more sense? The only 'expanse' of water I have at home is the water butt.

If you have a water butt you need a tap on the knee.