Living life on the road you see a lot of things and not always scenic landscapes or vistas. Sometimes you observe just the struggles of life itself in the camping environment. One morning while staying in Lava Hot Springs, ID, we observed an older couple a few campsites away seeming to be trying to make an adjustment of some sort to the fender on their box trailer the towed behind their camper-truck.  The man had a cane and we could see them both struggling. The weather was rather warm and so that added to the issue.  Kevin and I are never ones to not lend a hand when people are in need. As we continued to watch, we decided that they needed our help. We gathered up our tool bags and walked over to their site. We introduced ourselves and told them that we saw them and wanted to lend our help.  They were very lovely people and they welcomed us with open arms. They explained that while traveling there through a construction area they clipped one of the large barrel cones in the road and it caught the fender and separated it from the trailer. While it was still somewhat attached, it was not secure enough for them to travel further with it.  Removing it completely would be a violation of the state law as it is against the law to not have a fender. The metal was very thick and razor sharp. We assessed the situation and got to work. After trying to manipulate it back in place to reuse the holes still there, we realized that that would not work. We needed to drill two new holes in 2 spots in order to get it secured. However, with the angles and the density of the metal this was not as easy as it sounds.  I grabbed hold of it on one end and used all my strength to pull and hold this monster while Kev quickly drilled into it and the body of the trailer.  Then….to get the screws into the fender hole and the trailer was a whole other challenge.  Since my hands are a bit smaller it was my job to get under and get it done.  After several attempts we managed to get the one secured.  Then to tackle the other one at the other end. Using all our body weight and strength to push it into place was a lot, but we did it.  Mission accomplished! Whew.   Sue and Lane were so appreciative. Matter a fact we did such a great job that he wouldn’t even need to get it redone once he got home.  That sucker was going nowhere. Afterwards, as we were packing up the tools, we learned that Lane was a veteran who shared with us some of his health issues. But despite all that they continue to travel, camp, and enjoy life to the fullest. You can’t but admire them especially in a world that at times seems to be fuller of complaints and resentment that optimism. We have always tried to live our lives differently.  Being the ones that try to give of ourselves and lend a hand when we can.  This has given us some of the most rewarding experiences and enabled us to meet some of the nicest people.   Always pay it forward!