Private Jet Needs Fuel!
I just loved this gentleman. He was beyond cool. My husband and I were taking a leisurely walk along the Mississippi river, deep in conversation, as we passed him. Honestly we’d been walking and I’d been photographing all day and now I was just in relaxation mode (I’m usually much more observant). Our conversation went like this:
Him: “Did you see his sign?”
Me: “No I didn’t.”
Him: “It was very funny. You should take a picture.”
Duh?
I doubled back, lifted my camera in a gesture to say…”do you mind?” He said “Nah go right ahead.” I gave him a little something to help fuel that private jet. He thanked me, asked where we were from (he likes Canadians 
), we knocked knuckles and I was on my way.
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made me smile… wonderful photograph. Thank you dear, love, nia
January 30, 2013 at 8:25 am
Thank you Nia.
January 30, 2013 at 11:39 pm
Lovely story, great well captured shot and these man wasn’t a that bad business man – he knew that advertising is important…
January 30, 2013 at 8:26 am
Yes…that he did. Thanks!
January 30, 2013 at 11:39 pm
Priceless
January 30, 2013 at 8:36 am
Thanks Cindy.
January 30, 2013 at 11:39 pm
There is a lot of humor and maybe selfironi in those eyes. Fantastic photo!
January 30, 2013 at 8:38 am
Thank you so much.
January 30, 2013 at 11:40 pm
Yeah I know that feeling when my plane is out of fuel.
January 30, 2013 at 8:39 am
LOL…yup know what you mean Mark.
January 30, 2013 at 11:40 pm
Thank you for posting this!
January 30, 2013 at 9:07 am
My pleasure. Thank you Shawn.
January 30, 2013 at 11:40 pm
great picture and great sign!
January 30, 2013 at 9:12 am
Thank you
January 30, 2013 at 11:41 pm
I love that creativity and sense of humor. To me it says he hasn’t lost hope. Great stuff, Edith!
January 30, 2013 at 9:15 am
Thanks so much Erin.
January 30, 2013 at 11:42 pm
That’s one very funny sign Edith. Nice catch (at least to your husband)!
January 30, 2013 at 9:41 am
Love the expression you captured on his face Edith.
January 30, 2013 at 10:09 am
Thanks Steven.
January 30, 2013 at 11:44 pm
LMAO! That is freaking awesome.
January 30, 2013 at 10:11 am
Thanks Aaron.
January 30, 2013 at 11:44 pm
I love it when homeless people get creative with their signs. It always makes me pitch in.
January 30, 2013 at 11:14 am
I agree. Thanks Chris.
January 30, 2013 at 11:48 pm
Nice find and very cool shot Edith!
January 30, 2013 at 11:20 am
Thanks so much Rich.
January 30, 2013 at 11:48 pm
I’m with Chris Nitz, creativity will get you a long with me! Excellent post and shot!
January 30, 2013 at 11:23 am
You can see from the look on the man’s face that there was a great sense of humor there, and the sign just backs this up. Great capture, Edith!
January 30, 2013 at 1:44 pm
Thank you very much Mark.
January 30, 2013 at 11:52 pm
Great story and photo to match!
January 30, 2013 at 1:58 pm
Thanks Jane.
January 30, 2013 at 11:55 pm
What a wonderful photo….a certain sweetness in his eyes (expression).
January 30, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Thank you so much Debby.
January 30, 2013 at 11:55 pm
Fabulous portrait Edith. You’ve really captured his humour despite his circumstances. Wonderful picture!
January 30, 2013 at 2:31 pm
Thank you. I really appreciate that.
January 30, 2013 at 11:56 pm
Now just how awesome is this image??? FANTASTIC!
January 30, 2013 at 3:39 pm
Thanks so much Susanne.
January 30, 2013 at 11:57 pm
Such a fresh idea! Great pic!
January 30, 2013 at 4:31 pm
Thank you Toni.
January 30, 2013 at 11:58 pm
That guy is really clever! You have to help an executive like that fuel his jet.
January 30, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Thanks Phil.
January 30, 2013 at 11:58 pm
That is creative
January 30, 2013 at 6:05 pm
Thank you Bashar.
January 30, 2013 at 11:59 pm
Oh my, the sign is wonderful, but the emotion on his face? Priceless!!!
January 30, 2013 at 6:21 pm
Thank you Tina.
January 31, 2013 at 12:01 am
I just love the expression on his face! And what an awesome sign! Glad your husband was paying attention
January 30, 2013 at 7:45 pm
Me too! Thank you.
January 31, 2013 at 12:04 am
What a treasure! This is a man who thinks outside the box, he is a person that would be a jackpot to shadow for an entire day. Glad you went back for the shot.
January 30, 2013 at 10:27 pm
Thanks so much.
January 31, 2013 at 12:11 am
A homeless guy with a sense of humor; you gotta love that!
January 30, 2013 at 11:36 pm
Thanks
January 31, 2013 at 12:11 am
Now that sounded like a great chance encounter, Edith. It’s one of those small memories that will last a long time. If you’re like me, you will always wonder about that gentleman when you see this wonderful photo.
January 31, 2013 at 7:13 am
Oh, I just love this Edith! Pure, honest… and funny!!
January 31, 2013 at 11:40 am
Thank you so much Toad.
January 31, 2013 at 2:11 pm
Very cool, Edith! This man has a great sense of humor. Must have been quite an experience, Edith.
January 31, 2013 at 12:23 pm
Thanks Gracie.
January 31, 2013 at 2:11 pm
A delightful photograph. Brought out the smile in me. A great capture.
January 31, 2013 at 7:48 pm
Thank you so much Otto.
February 1, 2013 at 8:11 am
I am smiling as I post this comment!
January 31, 2013 at 11:56 pm
Thanks!
February 1, 2013 at 8:12 am
What a great story and catch Edith, love the sign
February 1, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Thanks Mike.
February 3, 2013 at 12:14 am
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