I was born in England, live in Canada and post stuff on U.S. websites.

What the heck are ya supposed to do?

"I went down the path/sidewalk today eh, and was looking at the amazing fall/autumn colors/colours when this lorry/truck was passing by my neighbors/neighbours flat/apartment and he ran out of petrol/gas eh.
I said 'excuse me young man/eh hoser/yo dude, would you like some assistance?/how's it goin eh?/howdy. He said no thanks, so I said cheerio/no problem eh/yo no prob, catch ya later'