Prayers for my friend, my family & I, SAD update, new pics toward bottom of page 3

[cyber-sibes]

Hi Sue, I just sent you a pm. Can you send me an address to send things to?

[lv4dogs]

Hi Sue, I just sent you a pm. Can you send me an address to send things to?

I didn't get it but I sent you one.

The cost to box and SHIP those kinds of items is going to be about
the same as BUYING them brand new at a local store!

Rather than spending money at UPS and the Post Office -
buy a GIFT CARD at Wal*Mart or Target - and
let the FAMILY buy the right size and color - and eliminate all the duplicates,
don't fits, and other problems.

/s/ Phred

Yeah, Phred I figured that. It's just that some people were asking me to post some actual items that they will be needing so I did.
I did state that I am willing to purchanse actual items for them and show pictures of the item as well as the receipt so they know I am truthful. It would eliminate shipping that way.

[lv4dogs]

Just a vent about rude people.

I posted a "wanted" add on Craigslist the other day for furniture for Crystal & her kids. I stated that I am looking for cheap or free items as my family had lost a home to a fire.
I am lucky as I have gotten a few replies (none were free, but thats ok, my dad is buying the couch & beds lol). But one reply threw me for a loop, a big loop.

A woman replied stating she has 2 end tables that I can have for probably nothing and the pics of them were attached to the email. They were virus free so I opened them (to see if it would be worth the drive). What I saw put me into tears, not one, not two but THREE pictues all of firemen fighting house fires. They were pretty graphic. I couldn't believe it. I was in total shock.

I politely emailed her back, thinking maybe just maybe she was looking for pics of Crystals house fire (even though these pics were NOT of her house) and accidently attached them by mistake. She replied back to, exact quote "what else were you expecting, after all you were asking for free items".

How low can one get? I can not believe the nerve of some people.

Does anyone know if craigslist has any rules against spam or whatever else this would be considered? Can I report her to them?

[sparks19]

i don't know what Craigslist is but I am sure there is some rule about that. I would email them with the details.

[Roxyluvsme13]

Just a vent about rude people.

I posted a "wanted" add on Craigslist the other day for furniture for Crystal & her kids. I stated that I am looking for cheap or free items as my family had lost a home to a fire.
I am lucky as I have gotten a few replies (none were free, but thats ok, my dad is buying the couch & beds lol). But one reply threw me for a loop, a big loop.

A woman replied stating she has 2 end tables that I can have for probably nothing and the pics of them were attached to the email. They were virus free so I opened them (to see if it would be worth the drive). What I saw put me into tears, not one, not two but THREE pictues all of firemen fighting house fires. They were pretty graphic. I couldn't believe it. I was in total shock.

I politely emailed her back, thinking maybe just maybe she was looking for pics of Crystals house fire (even though these pics were NOT of her house) and accidently attached them by mistake. She replied back to, exact quote "what else were you expecting, after all you were asking for free items".

How low can one get? I can not believe the nerve of some people.

Does anyone know if craigslist has any rules against spam or whatever else this would be considered? Can I report her to them?

How extremely rude! I think you should report her, even though I know nothing about Craigslist.

I've been following this thread, just haven't replied since I don't really have anything to give.

[JenBKR]

WHAT?? You have GOT to be kidding - that was pretty sick of her to do. I don't understand why she would do that at all WOW that's really low.......

[Karen]

Sue, look into http://freecycle.com. It is a great place where people are just giving stuff away, and there's furniture and clothes and all sorts of things - you'd be surprised what people just want someone to take them away! It's free to register and organized by locality, so things are all within driving distance.

That woman was rude, but it's not spam, technically. Just stupid.

[lv4dogs]

Sue, look into http://freecycle.com. It is a great place where people are just giving stuff away, and there's furniture and clothes and all sorts of things - you'd be surprised what people just want someone to take them away! It's free to register and organized by locality, so things are all within driving distance.

That woman was rude, but it's not spam, technically. Just stupid.

Thanks Karen. I've been a member of freecycle for years. lol Thats how I've de-cluttered & cluttered back up my house before. lol I've already posted and have been checking the site frequently for Crystal & her kids.

I knew it wasn't really spam, but possibly a form of abuse or the like??????

[cyber-sibes]

Sue, sent you a pm re: package

[lv4dogs]

If anyone can keep Crystal in their thoughts we would apprecite it. She's going to look at a few 3 or more bedroom apartments this afternoon.

[cyber-sibes]

That's great. Once school starts, the kids will probably feel better. Glad things are going better. A friend told me she got her mattress & boxspring really cheap at Goodwill - I looked when I was there, and the ones they had were all brand-new and quite inexpensive. (by law, they're not allowed to sell used mattresses)

[lv4dogs]

I am sorry that this update is copied (x-posted) but I am really strapped for time at the moment and I wanted to post an update as some people have been asking how things are going.



My might as well be SIL & her kids are all settled in their apartment. They have almost everything they need besides one bed (for the adults), one dresser, a few (very few) odds & ends & some knick-knacks to make it look more like home. The kids are still in need of some school supplies but most everything else that is needed is for Crystal. It's really looking nice and they seem to be doing great considering all they have been through and how busy they have been. They send their thanks (major thanks) to each & every one of yous.

The ferrets are all settled into their new home with my niece & nephew..... except Spurr. I still have him. (does a BIG happy dance) He developed some excess gook in his ear and one of his eyes Friday night so I am keeping him until he's all healed. Took him to the vet this morning, got some antibiotics for him & some eye cream (already had all the ear stuff). $125 later we should be all set, I hope. I was and still am so worried that he will become depressed without his buddies. In that event I am prepared to drive all the way back up there to re-unite him with his pals at any given moment. But so far so good (knock on wood). He's been getting lots of extra attention at home to help make up for it. IF he does good by himself I may just keep him forever, as a single ferret. Oh and that is IF I can also talk my niece into letting me. IF that happens I think I'll be needing a bigger cage. I have my 1.5 story martins hospital cage but thats not big enough for my tastes. Don't get me wrong, he's got enough room to be healthy in that cage but it only fits one hammock, and in my mind thats too small for a permanent home.
Edited to add that the kids are so very happy to have some critters to love on & give some love in return. Everyone could see an instant improvement with the kids attitude & their attitudes continue to shine more & more each & every day.

Thank you all who have and who are helping us out. The ferrets, the kids, Crystla & I appreciate it way more than words can say!

[cyber-sibes]

Yeah! (sending a pm)

[lv4dogs]

I've got some good news & bad news.

Good news:

Crystal, Brad & Michaela are all settled in their new home. They have everything they need now except a bed for Crystal. Granted some of it is in my possesion but I'll be bringing that stuff up to them the weekend after this. They are doing great including the ferrets.
They & I thank yous from the bottom of our hearts. They wouldn't be where they are now if it wasn't for your help & prayers.

My friend & her daughter are moving out this weekend! Thats half good news half bad. It's good because they are finally able to move to Arizona to be with her husband who was relocated there a few months ago. It's also good because we will have more space! It's bad because I could REALLY use the $200/month they give me for rent/bills.

Missy is still living at my house. She started her job on 8/7, first paycheck of hers will be in next week. Hopefully she can save most of it so she can move out as soon as possible.


Bad news:
This is just me, I've had so much bad luck lately that it isn't funny & I just need to vent. You can skip this if you don't feel like reading it.

Within the last 2.5 weeks my car has broken down 3 times and in between those break downs I also had to replace the tires. One break down (which was last night) left me stranded as my car required a tow (AAA just expired). My car is also in need of both front & rear brakes & front rotors. My van has a brake line leak. (was going to put it up for sale but now that my car is dead I can't besides I have to fix the brake line first, whos going to buy it as is?) My freezer died. I have tendonitis in my hip again. My grandmother is not doing well at all. There's a few more problems/issues going on but I'll spare you the details.