Fire at Chris' family property. Let's pull through, TW!!

Just make sure its clean first!

 

Ok folks! Just got back from up north!

First, I never thought I would say this, but, DO NOT send any more things to Jason and Michelle! Thats right! They have more clothes and supplies than they can store at this point! For that matter, I think they have more clothes than they had before the fire!

For this, I would like to thank ALL of the Tacoma World members, CEI Engineering, Quality Technology, and a few anonymous donators!

Seems some of my pics didnt make it to Live, but I expected that might happen, as phone service is sketchy at best.
The RV is set up, hooked up, and is much nicer than I expected being 24 years old! They will be just fine for the winter!

When we shoewed up, Michelle was the first to come into sight. She was wearing 3 shirts that were given to her by different locals, jeans that were about 4 sizes too large, boots that were about 4 sizes too large, and a sweater that couldnt have kept a cricket warm. She saw my Dad and I start unloading the truck, and she began shaking. My Mom told her to open up a box, and she tried opening up a small box that had a jacket in it. She was shaking too much, so I grabbed the knife, and opened it for her. It was a new jacket. When she saw it, she broke down in tears. She put the jacket on, and didnt take it off all day. Jason came out in a burned T-shirt, jacket, pants, and some shitty ass boots. He stood there in disbelief. He asked "How much of this can we keep?", to wich I said "Get your ass in the truck, and helps us unload YOUR new clothes!". He stood there for a couple seconds, then it hit him, and he jumped in the truck and helped unload the stuff. My Dad threw him a new jacket, and he put it on. We got all the stuff out, and put in storage containers, then hit walmart for more supplies. After that, lunch, and more work on the RV until it was finished. Michelle cried the whole time. She said that she kept expecting someone to wake her up, and to find that it was a dream.

Michelle wrote a note to you all and Im going to scan it, and post it. She was crying when she wrote it, so no bashing on hand writting quality....DREW AND OZ!!!!

Anyway, Jenny is giving me a list of all the names of the people who things have been received from. I will post only first names! Unless there is no name, or a screen name, and if there are no objections.

Once again, I cant thank you all enough!!!

For those that wanted to contribute, or donate, KEEP IT FOR NOW! Save it incase another member has to go thru an unfortunate situation. Right now, Jason and Michelle are set for the winter! The rebuilding process is going to be slow, but they now realize that it can be done! We have quite a few volunteers in the area, that have pledged to help with the cleaning, and rebuilding process. SO, PLEASE rest easy knowing that you all have done an amazing thing! I am in debt to all of you.....though I will still have to ban you if you get out of line, but its nothing personal .

 

Ya know somthin Man? Next time Im up there, I'll get that shit, and send it to ya!!

 

I know I have probably left out alot that has happened today, But Im pretty amped up right now! Seeing the destruction in person, and the total amount of things sent just really made today a moving experiance!

 

Sadly, No.

 

you sonofabitch.....actually....I think she mispelled one word.....But I'll let it slidfe.

 

The hospital wouldnt allow visitors today after 11am, so we missed the window. Freds bucket is a gonner, but we have 3 new buckets, and stuffed bear, and a metal bucket.....yes....metal. Evidently, he likes to bark into the metal ones, as it amplifies his bark....and.....I guess he likes that.

 

ALSO...For those that thought I would die in a snow environment, I ONLY WORE 1 JACKET! I atrubute that to the rush of energy given by 7 Starbucks Coffees (curtesy of Dillion Enterprizes), and the excitment of the situation.

 

Dude...Im gonna try to teach MY dogs to bark into buckets!!...In fact....I may start talking to Julie with them!

Than kyou Steve!!