For John/Randi

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I wanted to start a new thread so as not to bog down the announcement thread.

I've just ordered a living plant to be delivered to Randi at her home address. The girl is working up the total and will let me know. I know some of you have expressed a desire to send something so what I was thinking is you could send me whatever you think is appropriate. I will keep track of everything received and, deduct for the cost of the plant and send the rest to where ever Randi wishes.

I know Phred was working on something too, so I hope I didn't step on any toes, but the girl said it might take up to 5 business days to be delivered - and possibly longer because as you can guess, they are swamped with Valentine's day orders. This is why I just went ahead and did it - didn't want to wait any longer.

So, I have no details as of yet except that I've given the girl the information.

If you are definitely in, PM me and I'll give you my address. You're going to have to trust me and send the check directly to me - in my name, or you can wait until we get the official announcement from Randi and then send it directly to wherever she chooses. However, I'm quite trustworthy - if I do say so myself. And unfortunately I can't accept credit cards, I'm not a bank, but I sure wish I was.

So, let the posts begin, let me know what you all think and we'll see if we can do this in the least painful way.

[slick]

Debbie: I don't have any money to spare until next payday, the 15th, so if it's OK with you, I get a post-dated cheque in the mail to you soon.

The last time I went to the bank to get a US money order, they dinged me an extra $6.00 for the privilege, so a cheque will have to do.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

No problem Slick, thanks. Now if I could just get ahold of Phred!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

The total came to $125.70 - $100.00 for plant/flower (did a live thing), $17.95 for shipping (pretty reasonable if you ask me) and $7.75 in tax.

Now, it has been brought up that some would like any "extra" to go to Randi herself to help "tide her over" until John's estate is settled, etc.

So I will do it both ways. If you want your donation to go to Randi herself, just specify. If you want it to go to a charity, just specify that. Either way, no matter what, I will only keep a small portion to help reimburse for the flower/plant and every penny beyond that will either go to Randi or to the charity.

Oh, and Sara was just telling me about an online community that just raised $13,000.00 for the widow of a man that was killed in the recent terrible train crash in LA. $13,000.00!!! For a woman they had never met and had only "met" her husband online!!! Ok, ok, so that's pushing it a little for our small PT community, but the story sure is inspiring.

[ramanth]

I'd love to help out Debbie.

Speaking of the other community, the prop and costuming communities that I belong too lost two people (on seperate occasions - one to illness, another to a car accident) and money was raised and put into a fund for their children.

It's amazing how these little places on the internet come together for each other.

I especially know it first hand.

*HUGS*

[lynnestankard]

Debbie - please count me in.

Lynne

[slick]

Debbie...I'm either really tired, or really blonde....I'm sending you an email.

[tatsxxx11]

I would be honored to contribute. Thank you so much Debbie and Phred for attending to this, especially considering the narrow time window.

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm in. Debbie I think Ihave your address for the Christmas card list...okay to just go by that?

[dukedogsmom]

I'll send you some money when I get home from vacation in a few days.

[anna_66]

Please count me in.

And thank you for being so sweet and just "doing it"

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

If you are definitely in,

PM me at Tubby & Peanut's Mom

and I'll give you my Name & Address.

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NOTE >>
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Don't forget to send Debbie the PM to receive her mailing info!

If you already KNOW her full name and snail-mail address...
you're all set!

THANKS for Helping!

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[delidog]

I Thank You,Debbie...and I would like to contribute...But I would also like to send Randi Something Seperately...She is My Friend....and I feel for her Loss Right now

I will PM you for your address..

Many Thanks,
Nicole

[krazyaboutkatz]

Debbie, you can count me in too. I just pm'd you about it.

[Karen]

Count us in!