A family in need.

[gophergunner]

Boar-every bit of that will be going to a good cause.  Thank you sir.  Did you get my PM?

[Rebel SS]

Spell out PM for him.   

[Boar]

yup that postmenstral right??

[HD]

Gopher.... you pick this up tomorrow.....me and the boy are going to fleet farm tonight, I'll see what we can find for art supplies stuff for the girl...

[gophergunner]

Thanks HD.  I'll see you at 10.

[HD]

We're in town looking for art supplies...dang...way out of my eliminate....

[gophergunner]

I looked at work today briefly. (Wal-Mart)  They've got some nice kits with colored pencils, paint, brushes and stencils.  They didn't have a price on them, but I'll check later today-working a split shift.  Headed out in a few minutes here.

[HD]

 

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[HD]

We got the art studio thing.... Mama is looking at her jackets, but don't think she has anything that big....

[Boar]

What size it the girl? a wemons lrge or smaller

[gophergunner]

Aw man, she's gonna love that!

[Rebel SS]

     

[gophergunner]

What size it the girl? a wemons lrge or smaller

Sam' an XL

[Boar]

ok cool might have some thing

[gophergunner]

I'm going to shamelessly ask for more contributions from more members here guys.  I really want to help these guys out.  Cash isn't necessary although it will definitely help them out.   They are in need of lots of stuff, including food.  Do you have any canned goods you can donate?  Maybe go through the cabinets, see what you can spare?

I'll be going through my SHTF supplies in the basement.  Canned goods, cleaning supplies, paper products-it's all good.

I'm buying them the fixings for a holiday meal.  I'm hoping they run a sale on turkeys right after Thanksgiving to reduce their inventories.  Hope I can get a good deal on one. 

They need our help guys, and it doesn't take much if we all pitch in.  If you can't get the stuff to me, I can come get it in the Twin Cities metro area.  Let me know if you've got  anything to give. 

Shamelessly reminding all that this is the season of giving.

Thanks to all who've stepped up, and those considering doing so.

[Boar]

maybe some of the cash donated can buy some food, hard to ship heavy canned goods and such

[gophergunner]

maybe some of the cash donated can buy some food, hard to ship heavy canned goods and such

Boar-I agree, but only if that's okay with those donating cash.  I don't want anyone to think I'm taking advantage of this at all, or that I used their hard earned money on something they weren't aware of.

[Boar]

what ever cahs i send  can be used for a xmas dinner.

[mike89]

Hey Gopher, use the cash I sent as you see fit....   if another check is in order tell me and I send it to ya...

[Rebel SS]

Do Mom and Dad work anywhere?

[gophergunner]

what ever cahs i send  can be used for a xmas dinner.

Thanks Boar.  That's going to help a lot.

[gophergunner]

Hey Gopher, use the cash I sent as you see fit....   if another check is in order tell me and I send it to ya...

Thanks Mike.  I'll make sure to post what everyone's money goes towards.

[gophergunner]

Do Mom and Dad work anywhere?

I've avoided asking that question directly.  I think the car situation caused so displacement with the employment.  I will politely inquire though.

[Rebel SS]

Was wondering because maybe someone at their work could get a bug put in THEIR ear...maybe they don't even realize how bad the situation is....the more that can help, the better....I don't quit easy. 

[Gunner55]

I feel the same way Boar, mike, & already told(PM) gg that

[gophergunner]

Was wondering because maybe someone at their work could get a bug put in THEIR ear...maybe they don't even realize how bad the situation is....the more that can help, the better....I don't quit easy. 

I asked, and we'll see what response we get.  Hopefully they are working, or will at least let us know what kind of work they do so we can maybe put out some feelers for them. 

[gophergunner]

I stopped home quick on my lunch break.  Got a package in today.  I don't even know who it's from-I didn't have time to open it.  More details to follow.  I'm off at 8:00.  The life of working retail!  I'm an optician/Vision Center Manager for Wal-Mart.

[gophergunner]

Was wondering because maybe someone at their work could get a bug put in THEIR ear...maybe they don't even realize how bad the situation is....the more that can help, the better....I don't quit easy. 

I asked, and we'll see what response we get.  Hopefully they are working, or will at least let us know what kind of work they do so we can maybe put out some feelers for them.

They both work at the casino.

[gophergunner]

Well, this is moving along guy.  I met up with HD yesterday and he made a very nice contribution to this effort.  I also rec'd another box in the mail yesterday.  I want to inventory what we have accumulated so far and post it here for everyone to see.  Work's been a grind, so I'm behind on this.  I hope I haven't missed responding to anyone.  I worked the closing shift (11 a.m. to 8 p.m) two days in a row, and I'm really dragging.  I'm a heart failure survivor, so it doesn't take much of a modification to my routine to make me very tired. 

I just got a contact from Shane with a picture his very gifted daughter drew of a firefighter in full gear with a respirator tank and mask on. She's definitely got talent.  This is a long shot, but if anyone's got an easel she could work on, I'm sure she'd put it to good use.  Unless someone might have one, I think I'm going to buy her one. 

I also learned that thankfully, they have a temporary fix to their transportaion.  They borrowed a truck from their fire chief?  Leads me to believe Shane must be a volunteer fire fighter.

I'm 9-6 today and tomorrow.  I'm hoping to lay the gear out tonight, take a pictue, and let everyoneknow where we're at with this. 

My deepest thanks to all who've chosen to participate here.  We are making a differnce in this family's lives guys.   

My best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving to all our families. 

Thanks again guys,

Jeff

[gophergunner]

Update:  I have received three batches of gear and art supplies now guys.  I also rec'd a check today from XXXXXX in Charles City Ia.  It would be nice if you guys would stick a note in our envelopes with your MNOUTDOORSMAN handle on it, so I know who to thank.  I need to start putting this list together.  I'm really impressed with the support guys.  Thank you very much.  I'm going to try to lay everything out and take a picture of what we have.  I have learned that Shane is a 5 year member of his Volunteer Fire Dept., and I will be getting a good batch of cookies for him to take to his next meeting.  I asked if there was a church or charity I could make a small donation to, and he suggested his local food shelf, so I will be doing that too-out of my own money, not anything generated here. Thanks again guys, and rest assured, your generous donations will be put to good use.   Best Regards,  Jeff