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09-22-2007, 12:12 PM
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Honorificabilitudinitatibus
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 13,093
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Originally Posted by sjh
Yesterday a distant relative lost an entire wood house up in the campo over here too. Electrical cable started the fire, burnt the house to the ground and a light truck parked in the garage. Really devastating for the family.
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That's the problem with wood houses.
It takes so little to get a fire going, and even if you lived two blocks from the fire station, there's not much chance of saving one of those houses once the fire starts, so the good folks lose everything.
Nothing is salvageable.
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09-22-2007, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,917
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Originally Posted by Rocky
One of the neighbours told me she would go see the local mayor and our governor, to ask for help, building materials, etc.
These people may be poor, but they are rich in character and warm of the heart.
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Could she also enlist the help of mayor and governor in negotiating with company Maria bought the cooker and fridge from, to see if it was possible to reduce the amount they had to pay back?
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09-22-2007, 02:41 PM
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Honorificabilitudinitatibus
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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Originally Posted by Lambada
Could she also enlist the help of mayor and governor in negotiating with company Maria bought the cooker and fridge from, to see if it was possible to reduce the amount they had to pay back?
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I've been wondering about how flexible those people might be.
I really don't know who should approach them for the best results, but I will pass on the suggestion.
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09-22-2007, 04:05 PM
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On Vaction for a few weeks!
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 5,216
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Dios mio!!.
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Originally Posted by Rocky
and the three kids were left with the clothes on their backs.
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"TheRock", you, of all people, knows my stance when it comes to kids!!.
You know you CAN count on me on ANYTHING related to kids' hardships.
Send me a PM and let me know in how many ways I can help!.
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09-23-2007, 07:50 AM
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Honorificabilitudinitatibus
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 13,093
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Originally Posted by miguel
"TheRock", you, of all people, knows my stance when it comes to kids!!.
You know you CAN count on me on ANYTHING related to kids' hardships.
Send me a PM and let me know in how many ways I can help!.
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First, a great big thanks to the folks who are & will be helping Marie & her family.
There's no way I can avoid doing the collecting here in the DR, but I'm hoping that snoozer will handle anything from abroad.
You all know who you are, so I'm thanking you on Marie's behalf.
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09-23-2007, 09:26 AM
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Honorificabilitudinitatibus
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 13,093
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Originally Posted by drloca
Would you know the ages of the kids by chance? May be able to bring some clothes/supplies for them.
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Hey Loca.
The children are as follows.
13 year old girl
10 year old girl.
7 year old boy.
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09-23-2007, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,100
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Originally Posted by Rocky
Hey Loca.
The children are as follows.
13 year old girl
10 year old girl.
7 year old boy.
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Thanks Rocky! Luggage permitting, I will pick up some supplies for them...alternately cash will be the option. If I am able to bring some clothes etc down, would you be able to please point me in the direction as to how I can get them to this family.
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09-23-2007, 09:40 AM
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Honorificabilitudinitatibus
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 13,093
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drloca
Thanks Rocky! Luggage permitting, I will pick up some supplies for them...alternately cash will be the option. If I am able to bring some clothes etc down, would you be able to please point me in the direction as to how I can get them to this family.
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I'd be honoured to take you out there.
It's not far. 10 minutes by car.
And it really touches people in a special way, when a complete stranger shows up bearing gifts, no matter how big or small they are.
Thanks, Loca.
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09-23-2007, 09:47 AM
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Honorificabilitudinitatibus
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 13,093
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lambada
Could she also enlist the help of mayor and governor in negotiating with company Maria bought the cooker and fridge from, to see if it was possible to reduce the amount they had to pay back?
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I have the accurate info now.
It was a stove and a dining set, not a fridge.
They have already spoken to the folks at the store, and they have accepted to forgive the loan on the stove.
That leaves the dining set loan, and I've convinced Marie that it would be best to clear that up right now while she has the cash, so as to not be burdened with the bi-monthly payments, that would have her paying double the amount, anyhow.
She still has a sad look on her face, but there's a tiny bit more spark in her voice, just a tiny bit.
She is eternally grateful to all those who contributed.
I took her pic this AM so you would know who she is, but I decided to not post it.
She looks so friggin depressed, that, well... Let's just say that it isn't her best pic, and she would probably be horrified to have that pic on the internet.
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09-23-2007, 10:17 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,100
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Originally Posted by Rocky
I'd be honoured to take you out there.
It's not far. 10 minutes by car.
And it really touches people in a special way, when a complete stranger shows up bearing gifts, no matter how big or small they are.
Thanks, Loca.
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That would be great, thanks for the offer. I will be in contact closer to the time and in the meantime, I will do my part on this end.
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