A family in need.

[mike89]

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hey gunner good job!!!

[gophergunner]

Thanks Mike-was that check from you?  I just want to thank the sender.

[glenn57]

If it was from Iowa it came  gunner 55!

[gophergunner]

Gunner 55-Glen says the check I rec'd was from you.  Thank you very much sir.  It will be put to good use.

[mike89]

Thanks Mike-was that check from you?  I just want to thank the sender.

yup I sent ya one....

[LPS]

My check is from Baudette....   

[gophergunner]

Thanks guys.  I just got home from work.  Walmart's doorbusters were starting at 6 p.m, which is right when I got off.  Glad to get the heck out of Dodge. People lose their minds on this doorbuster stuff.  My Vision Center was closed today, so I got to work out on the floor.  Yippee Skippee.

[Rebel SS]

They broke put all the doors and you were on the floor? Didja call the cops?

[gophergunner]

As I was leaving, the associates were blowing horns and stuff to signal the start of the 6 p.m. extravaganza.  There was a 55" Sharp T.V. that seemed to be very popular.

[gophergunner]

Well guys, Christmas is rapidly approaching.  I will need to put a deadline on contributions for the family in need so I can get all this stuff organized and ready for the ride north.  I talked to Shane and it looks like I'll be going up to deliver everything on Sunday, December 17th.  I'd like to have rec'd everything by Friday the 15th.  If anyone plans on sending checks, please get them in the mail as soon as possible so I can get this all converted to cash. If I receive checks too late to get included in the trip, I will post here to thank the contributors, and mail them up to the family immediately upon cashing.  If anyone needs my contact info, and I haven't gotten it to you yet, message me here and I'll get it to you immediately.  One thing we haven't gotten that could be put to good use is some sz. large long johns.   Thannks for your suport of this family, guys. 

[Rebel SS]

A pic of all the stuff would be nice.....

[gophergunner]

I've got to get my daughter to give me a hand posting pictures, as I have no ideo how to do it.

[gophergunner]

I received a check from Osakis, Mn. today.  Thank you very much to the person from Osakis!

[Rebel SS]

I received the finger from a rude driver today! Thank you very much!

[mike89]

I received a check from Osakis, Mn. today.  Thank you very much to the person from Osakis!

there are several folks up this way that Osakis home.... 

who ever it's from, keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!

no more info needed....

[glenn57]

I received the finger from a rude driver today! Thank you very much!

driving a Ford I'd expect to that!! 

[gophergunner]

I received the finger from a rude driver today! Thank you very much!

driving a Ford I'd expect to that!! 

That's funny....people are always telling me I'm number one when I'm driving, and come to think of it, they're all driving Fords too!

[mike89]

 

[Rebel SS]

HEY!! FORD THIS! 

[gophergunner]

Boyyyyyyy!  Tough crowd in here today!

[Gunner55]

Thanks mike, you too. Yeah GG, I'm about the only 1 this far south that can put up with these guys everyday. Especially those guys from up Cold Spring & Rochester way.

[mike89]

Thanks mike, you too. Yeah GG, I'm about the only 1 this far south that can put up with these guys everyday. Especially those guys from up Cold Springs & Rochester way.

 

[Rebel SS]

Ya, ya, ya.  Yer just jealous. After all, you live in IOWA.   

[Gunner55]

Guess I asked for that

[Rebel SS]

Darned tootin'. 

[gophergunner]

Well, I had hoped to get a list of the donations put together to post here tonight, but it's been a busy day, so sorry guys, but it's gonna have to wait till tomorrow.  I've been asked how I met this family and that's a good question to ask of me.  I actually met Shane on line on a Facebook page called Minnesota Hunting Club.  I'd talked to him a few times casually on there, and came to find out his family was having some severe struggles.  They and bought a vehicle off a friend and it died after just a couple weeks.  They both just started new jobs.  Shane has borrowed a vehicle off the fire chief of his VFD, of which he is a 5 year member.  They also have had to deal with a tragic death in their immediate family recently, and are putting that to rest.  They've had a very tough year, and Shane have very real concerns that they would not be able to provide Christmas for their kids.  That's where I stepped in.  I look for a family to help every year, as that's what the Christmas spirit means to me.  I am so appreciative of everyone's contributions  here.  You guys are going to make a positive difference in this family's lives.  Shane's wife has been brought to tears by what we are doing here. 

We have a pretty good set of gifts put together.  Art supplies have come in for Sam, the daughter, and lots of hunting gear for the son. There's only two things I can think of that we could really use and haven't gotten yet.  A set of long johns, sz. large, and a universal gun cleaning kit for shotguns and rifles.  I thought I had one down in the man cave, but can't find one.  I am raiding my canned goods and putting together some food, paper goods, and bottled water for the family.  I will also be buying them all the fixings for a complete holiday dinner.  They prefer ham, so I'm looking for a good price on a decent ham, and everything that would go with it. 

I was wondering if anyone was interested in riding with me to their house on Sunday December 17th to drop this stuff off with the family?  I would be coming up 35 from Prior Lake and could stop anywhere along 35 to match up with someone.  I' always worried about scams with this kind of stuff, and I don't want anyone to doubt my intentions, so if anyone wants to tag along, that would be great.  Sunday the 17th is the last Sunday before Christmas, so I'm sure everyone's gonna be busy, but if anyone wants to go, you're welcome to join me. 

Shane doesn't have a shotgun, so I will be giving him a Hi Standard 12 gauge semi-auto I bought for such a purpose.  I'll also be giving him a box of shells, a box of clay pigeons, and a hand thrower so he can take his boy out shooting.   

Thanks again for everyone's contributions here guys.  We can always use more, and it will be put to good use.

Best Regards,

Jeff

[mike89]

on the ham side if you can find a whole bone ham they have been running 99cents a pound up here..  great for bean soup later......  I'd go but to far away....  let me know if you need a check.....

[gophergunner]

Mike-didn't you all ready send me one?

[Rebel SS]

If people are handing out checks, I sure will take one.

[gophergunner]

on the ham side if you can find a whole bone ham they have been running 99cents a pound up here..  great for bean soup later......  I'd go but to far away....  let me know if you need a check.....

Yeah, that's what I've been seeing them around here for too.