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Post by just ol ed on Sept 20, 2018 21:59:15 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2018 22:11:26 GMT -5
My thoughts and Prayers to those that still have no power on the coast of NC. Plus the river has not completely peaked, which will happen this Saturday....the Neuse River is at 24 feet above level and expected to peak at 26 feet. My Prayers to the 31 people that lost their life due to hurricane Florence and to ALL the family members.
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE RESTAURANTS WHO ARE FEEDING THE HUNGRY FOR FREE👍👍👍👍👍.
Many GOOD people in the State of NC!!!
Please donate what ever amount you can afford to The Salvation Army.
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Post by puffy on Sept 20, 2018 22:25:04 GMT -5
There's more to the flooding than just water..Tons of coal ash from a power plant washed into the water.Hundreds of thousands of dead poultry,and pigs in the water.Snakes,and fire ants..All of this crap making the water very hazardous to a persons health.On top of the damage the water causes.It's possible that all of this could flow into the ocean and wash up on beaches.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2018 22:37:03 GMT -5
Over 3.4 Million chickens and 5,500 hogs have been killed from hurricane Florence. Just devastating!
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Post by kxg on Sept 20, 2018 22:41:56 GMT -5
It is always heartening that our better angels seem to come out when everyone is going through devastating times, at least for the most part.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 21, 2018 1:38:44 GMT -5
It's funny how, when the new cameras switch off, it's so easy to forget about what's still happening, because the media are on to something else.
The cleanup will take a long time.
I hope things don't get worse. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 21, 2018 3:23:28 GMT -5
I am sorry for all the devastation and loss of life.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2018 5:24:36 GMT -5
Remember folks do not donate to the Red Cross they did not do anything for Houston no hot meals passed out snack crackers. Instead look for better option. If you are close enough fresh milk is the hardest thing to get and the kids need it. A pickup load of milk and fresh water goes a long way in a flooded area and a mothers tears are all the reward you need to justify it.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 21, 2018 7:09:21 GMT -5
Remember folks do not donate to the Red Cross they did not do anything for Houston no hot meals passed out snack crackers. Instead look for better option. If you are close enough fresh milk is the hardest thing to get and the kids need it. A pickup load of milk and fresh water goes a long way in a flooded area and a mothers tears are all the reward you need to justify it. So true. Even the little bit you think won't make a difference...it does. Every bit makes a difference...it could be you! Think about it. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Sept 21, 2018 8:08:44 GMT -5
 Salvation Army is the best, personal experience, Military and Civilian.
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Post by rmb on Sept 21, 2018 8:13:14 GMT -5
Heading to Wilmington on Monday for some environmental sampling involving flooding at some places down there. I'll give a report of what I come across. Hoping that Davis and Son tobacconists (40 years in Wilmington, they blend their own stuff) have made it through this unscathed. If they are open I intend to spent some money, one of their blends is a particular favorite of mine.
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Post by xjking on Sept 21, 2018 8:13:20 GMT -5
Remember folks do not donate to the Red Cross they did not do anything for Houston no hot meals passed out snack crackers. Instead look for better option. If you are close enough fresh milk is the hardest thing to get and the kids need it. A pickup load of milk and fresh water goes a long way in a flooded area and a mothers tears are all the reward you need to justify it. Its also my understanding that 90% of donations to the Red Cross go toward "administrative" costs. I will never use them as a monetary donation liaison. I do however donate blood regularly to the Red Cross though they charge outrageous amounts for it when in need, but if you need blood, you need it. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2018 9:12:57 GMT -5
Salvation Army is the best, personal experience, Military and Civilian. Youbetcha.......that’s why I donate clothes and some cash to the Salvation Army. They have been setting up soup kitchens and handing out any type of clothes you can think of to those affected by hurricane Florence. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2018 12:21:28 GMT -5
The real unsung hero's will be the power company crews that come from all over to restore the grid. They often sleep under there trucks at night after putting in 16 hour days.
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Post by rmb on Sept 24, 2018 17:46:55 GMT -5
Still major flooding around the Cape Fear river in Wilmington. Went out on the river, it's hard to tell where it ends. Most everything is quiet here now, people are starting to return.
Davis and Son is fine, picked up some of one of my favorite blends. Intend to smoke it tomorrow if not tonight.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 25, 2018 2:15:40 GMT -5
It'll be a while before things get back to normal, if that's even possible for some.
In our news it's like it never happened, or at least it's like the flood has subsided and people's lives have returned to normal.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 25, 2018 9:02:03 GMT -5
The real unsung hero's will be the power company crews that come from all over to restore the grid. They often sleep under there trucks at night after putting in 16 hour days. Linemen are a special breed. It is enough to know they are usually handling live wires with enough power to kill them many times over. Working in the rain, snow, and wind. When they show up at my house at 0335 during an outage and wake me up telling stupid jokes, then I know they are truly unique. God Bless Them All! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 25, 2018 9:11:51 GMT -5
Remember folks do not donate to the Red Cross they did not do anything for Houston no hot meals passed out snack crackers. Instead look for better option. If you are close enough fresh milk is the hardest thing to get and the kids need it. A pickup load of milk and fresh water goes a long way in a flooded area and a mothers tears are all the reward you need to justify it. Agreed. In Houston it was actually JJ Watt that did the most to help people recover. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 25, 2018 9:18:19 GMT -5
Remember folks do not donate to the Red Cross they did not do anything for Houston no hot meals passed out snack crackers. Instead look for better option. If you are close enough fresh milk is the hardest thing to get and the kids need it. A pickup load of milk and fresh water goes a long way in a flooded area and a mothers tears are all the reward you need to justify it. Agreed. In Houston it was actually JJ Watt that did the most to help people recover. Am I wrong in recalling JJ Watt is from Oklahoma? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 25, 2018 9:37:13 GMT -5
Agreed. In Houston it was actually JJ Watt that did the most to help people recover. Am I wrong in recalling JJ Watt is from Oklahoma? He's from Wisconsin. Good people in Wisconsin. |
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Post by kxg on Sept 25, 2018 9:56:37 GMT -5
Remember folks do not donate to the Red Cross they did not do anything for Houston no hot meals passed out snack crackers. Instead look for better option. If you are close enough fresh milk is the hardest thing to get and the kids need it. A pickup load of milk and fresh water goes a long way in a flooded area and a mothers tears are all the reward you need to justify it. Its also my understanding that 90% of donations to the Red Cross go toward "administrative" costs. I will never use them as a monetary donation liaison. I do however donate blood regularly to the Red Cross though they charge outrageous amounts for it when in need, but if you need blood, you need it. Xjking, you might want to check your source, I believe your numbers are in error. According to Charity Navigator ( www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=3277 ) the American Red Cross donations go 89.3% to program cost (delivering services) and 4.2% to admin. cost. My first hand experience in a disaster area with the Red Cross is they do a good job of what they do. They are not perfect, but no NGO is. Functioning in a disaster area is chaotic at best, they don’t call them disasters for nothing. . |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2018 10:07:09 GMT -5
Remember folks do not donate to the Red Cross they did not do anything for Houston no hot meals passed out snack crackers. Instead look for better option. If you are close enough fresh milk is the hardest thing to get and the kids need it. A pickup load of milk and fresh water goes a long way in a flooded area and a mothers tears are all the reward you need to justify it. Its also my understanding that 90% of donations to the Red Cross go toward "administrative" costs. I will never use them as a monetary donation liaison. I do however donate blood regularly to the Red Cross though they charge outrageous amounts for it when in need, but if you need blood, you need it. As Kelly has stated above, that is absolutely not true. Almost 90% of donations go to program expenses, meaning The percent of total expenses spent on the programs amd services they deliver. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2018 10:11:24 GMT -5
Agreed. In Houston it was actually JJ Watt that did the most to help people recover. Am I wrong in recalling JJ Watt is from Oklahoma? JC Watts was a Sooner football player and later member of the US House of Representatives. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 25, 2018 12:14:49 GMT -5
Am I wrong in recalling JJ Watt is from Oklahoma? JC Watts was a Sooner football player and later member of the US House of Representatives. That is who I was thinking of. Wrong Watt. Thanks. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Sept 25, 2018 13:18:48 GMT -5
My personal experience for Hurricane Audrey, houses with 6 to 8 ft of mud, no cleaning supplies, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and selling the shoes from a Gymnasium full of donated shoes, those of you what quote the Red Cross line, shame on you. In the Muilitary , Mom had cancer and Red Cross wanted to loan me money for a Bus ticket, hitchhiked, People would pick you up if you were in uniform that day and age. Hurricane Andrew, no Red Cross at Cypremort Point, good old Salvation Army serving hot meals. It’s easy to look up the internet and parrot the company line, but believe me when I say No Red Cross for TBrad.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 26, 2018 4:24:41 GMT -5
My personal experience for Hurricane Audrey, houses with 6 to 8 ft of mud, no cleaning supplies, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and selling the shoes from a Gymnasium full of donated shoes, those of you what quote the Red Cross line, shame on you. In the Muilitary , Mom had cancer and Red Cross wanted to loan me money for a Bus ticket, hitchhiked, People would pick you up if you were in uniform that day and age. Hurricane Andrew, no Red Cross at Cypremort Point, good old Salvation Army serving hot meals. It’s easy to look up the internet and parrot the company line, but believe me when I say No Red Cross for TBrad. I have a friend who is a retired USN Officer. She was assigned to the RC following Hugo and was shocked by what she saw. Never went into details but the experience left her with a negative impression of them. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 26, 2018 5:42:43 GMT -5
Things have changed including them...sad.
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Salvation Army is the best, personal experience, Military and Civilian.
