Monday, November 3, 2014

Chase

Chase works at my favorite Starbucks in Naples.  On Halloween he was there to show
his girls to his co-workers.  While there, he paid the bill for everyone standing
 in line, including me.  I told him I would accept only if
 I could take a photo of the girls and him.


Chase's generosity prompted me to give $20 to the barista to cover the guests when
Chase's money ran out.  Plus a $5 tip for the barista.
Pay it forward.

20 comments:

Stefan Jansson said...

Great minds and all that. I also shot a portrait outside my favorite cafe yesterday! Chase is a generous guy.

Kate said...

Beautiful children with a proud and loving father. So glad that you, too stepped up. I wonder how on earth Chase makes it in this economy?!

Michelle said...

I have to agree with Kate's comment. Wondering how Chase makes it trying to raise these beautiful girls. Kudos to you for stepping up and paying it forward.

RedPat said...

Good for you & Chase! You hear of that kind of thing and it certainly makes you feel better about humanity.

Luis Gomez said...

Lovely shot and very kind of you! ;)

VP said...

What a wonderful family!

Mersad said...

He looks like a really nice guy. Lovely photo and gesture of you!

Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography

Sylvia K said...

That's wonderful, Jack! And what a great thing for you and Chase to do!! And what a beautiful family he has!! Such a great way to start off my week!! Thank you!!

Taken For Granted said...

Nothing like getting a great portrait and coffee.

William Kendall said...

Cute kids!

Halcyon said...

A generous guy!

jennyfreckles said...

What a great story. They look a lovely family, those kids are fortunate to have a dad like that.

SRQ said...

Good guy...that Chase. Pay it forward, Jack!

Randy said...

Excellent post.

Unknown said...

Two wonderful gestures and a great photo of Chase and his sweet girls. Love the chubby little cheeks!

Lois said...

He has a beautiful family and a big heart! What a great picture.

Karl said...

What a nice and happy family !

CaT said...

all cute! the story, the girls....

Kay said...

I join the chorus: how does he do it in today's economy? I'm guessing that the Naples cost of living isn't any easier than elsewhere.
...And now you're "paying" models?! You're setting a new standard...

Unknown said...

Chase has a beautiful hard working wife so I'm going with that's how he makes it!!! Miss y'all, I'm sure your gonna hate missing out on another fabulous winter up here! ;)