Monday, November 30, 2015

Benjamin Franklin and a Ferrari

Once upon a time, Kennedy and Kohen were out selling some fresh apple cider at their "Lemonade stand". Sales were slow so they decided they were going to make sure to smile and wave to cars driving by. As they prepare to wave at the next car coming towards them, they realize it is a Ferrari. A red, convertible Ferrari with a man and woman inside. As the kids smiled and waved, to their surprise, the Ferrari pulls up to the stand.
The man buys one cup of cider and pays for it with a crisp $100 dollar bill. Kennedy tries to tell him it's just too much but he insists, saying that you don't see enough kids out doing things like this now a days, and that it's awesome. He asked if he could take a picture of them at their stand, thanked them for the cider and drove away, leaving two kids -in complete and utter disbelief- in his dust.
They ran inside to tell Nathan about their first sale of the day, and their shock wore off into excitement. What a cool experience!
When I first heard this tale I admit I may have thought for a brief moment about how I encourage them to use the stand to earn some spending money so that they get a small idea about the time and energy it takes to make a few bucks, and this guy blew my "lesson" right out of the water. But the rarity of someone paying with a Benjamin doesn't seem to be lost on the kids, they get that it was likely a once in a life time event.
A very memorable day at the lemonade stand indeed!

2 comments:

The Crowley's said...

coolest thing ever!!!

Nicole said...

Such a cool memorable experience! What a great guy!!

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