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Awww how utterly kind of that man ~ wow...I like the humility and the 'service' ~ and I'm glad you got your card topped up --- and love the "TURK-LISH" it's ticklish to me LOL ~ You're precious!~ Write On!!~ Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on June 12, 2008 at 9:46 PM
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Apparently...
...Turkey isn't the disposable society that we are.
I remember, when I was a kid, there were still shoe repair shops in my neighborhood.
I can't remeber the last time I saw a shoe repair shop.
I guess they went the way of the dinosaurs.
posted by
metalrat
on June 10, 2008 at 3:31 PM
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What a charming story. I have run into a few experience like that as well. Great for you to be so well reminded. sam
posted by
sam444
on June 9, 2008 at 2:59 PM
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There really are kind people in this world although at times very hard to find. God bless him my friend and you as well. From my
to your
.
posted by
cmhnord
on June 9, 2008 at 1:17 PM
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Cobblers
The only cobblers I know have are baked with a struessel topping! To find a shoe-repair guy is impossible enough here, but one who serves TEA? And takes pride in his work? How amazing to hear that there are still people like that. Great post.
Mal
posted by
gapcohen
on June 9, 2008 at 1:08 PM
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Vogue
Lovely story. I don't have an idea where a shoe repair store is anymore. It is a shame , such wonderful work. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on June 9, 2008 at 1:03 PM
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Wonderful post and experience!
In India we call cobblers 'mochi' and I love them. And, I love to watch them work. I recentlyhad a pair of sandals repaired, and had a similar experience. No tea though. He was on the pavement and I had another errand to run. Next time....
posted by
Greenfields
on June 9, 2008 at 11:10 AM
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That kind of artisan is vanishing. These guys enjoy their work and enjoy helping people! I knew a few people like this!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on June 9, 2008 at 7:32 AM
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This is one of the quaint customs I love about this little island!
Not everyone is out for your skin! Thanks for sharing and God bless
posted by
mariaki
on June 9, 2008 at 5:48 AM
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vogue
Very nice. Unfortunately, in this part of the world it's now rare to find the independent artisan who takes pride in his work...
posted by
Nautikos
on June 9, 2008 at 5:36 AM
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Sounds like very nice people indeed.
I'll try to visit one day. I've never been in the Middle east and the only Muslim country I visited was Morocco. Tschüs. And good luck with your repaired-scandales, may they have a long life!
posted by
auslander
on June 9, 2008 at 2:35 AM
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