He built a dozen 2x12 benches under the trees in his yard. He put a livestock tank in front of his house where riders could dip their heads or their caps into refreshing, cool water. He filled picnic coolers with ice and bottled water. He stocked home freezers and refrigerators with more ice and water and stayed busy ferrying refills on his farm 4x4 to restock the coolers.
The price for this service? Zero, zilch, nada. No donations accpted. Larry said he did it because he likes to help people and enjoys giving a thirsty person a cold drink of water and a comfortable place to rest.
There are Larrys all over the world. The 12,000 or so riders who passed by this front yard oasis really appreciated finding this one.
As I finish writing this in a Cedar Rapids park a teenager walks up carrying a big tray and asks me if I want a slice of fresh pie. "Do you have rhubarb?" He doesn't but says he will be glad to go get me one. "Is your name Larry?", I ask. "No, Ben Geiger.", he replies. I guess that would have been way too over the top.
Ride on and do something nice for someone even if your name isn't Larry.
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