A couple of years ago, when Cole’s flute broke, and we found out it wasn’t a high quality instrument that was worth repairing. Since it had been given to us by a kind neighbor, we weren’t out anything. So, I asked on freecycle if anyone had a flute they wanted to give away. Someone actually gave us a used flute, but it was also broken. And then someone said they would be happy to loan us a flute. Who does that? Who loans out a nice flute to a total stranger and lets them use it for a couple of years? Well, this guy in Payson does. He actually has called me a couple of times just to check in and make sure we still have it, but other than that, no contact. No signed agreement, no rental fee, nothing. Wow. Well, Cole has decided he doesn’t want to take band again this year, and we actually have another hand me down flute we can use if he changes his mind, so when he called me yesterday to ask if we were still using it, I figured it was time to give it back. So, I got his address and phone number down, and agreed to return it to him today.
But I’d like to do more than just return his flute. But how do you say thank you to a total stranger who lends you a musical instrument for two years?  Cookies? A thank you note? A gift card to a local restaurant (do they even have restaurants in Payson, I wonder)? What do you think?
Wow, I like the new look!
I think a nice thank you card, maybe even with some flute stories in it, and perhaps a gift card would be thoughtful. Payson isn’t that far from Provo which has a bunch of restaurants 🙂 !!