Posted by Ugg on Friday, September 02, 2005 at 8:55PM :
In Reply to: Convoy! posted by Ugg on Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 5:10PM :
Hi:
Thanks to all that responded, but the plain ugly truth is that we're not wanted. They feel that unless your part of a bona fide Search & Rescue unit, or part of the government, that you'd just get in the way. They're probably right. They really don't need more people down there.
By now, the fed has gotten it's butt into gear, and it's getting the help and supplies to the area, finally (kinda). The politicians are going to play the blame game (excuse me, they already ARE playing it).
The people at the Salvation Army were real firm, but nice in their poo pooing the convoy idea. I only got machines from the Red Cross, and they all (machines) said to "SEND MONEY!" The Salvation Army God Blessed me/us all over the place. They did say that we could help at our local level, but you have to fill out a volunteer form at their web site. http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf .
Let's all hope and pray that those poor people down there get a good break. They deserve it for the most part. There are some however that need to be taken out and shot.
Thanks
Ugg
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