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In reply to the discussion: I received a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich and a bottle of water from a van yesterday afternoon [View all]sarah FAILIN
(2,857 posts)12. Been there, done that. You should have taken all you needed when they offered
We were out of power 10 days when tornadoes hit Al and cut off from any help the first day. I refused to go to the feeding stations that had been set up because I felt like I should save that for someone worse off than myself that might not even have shelter. Food that I could buy in the stores once I could get there was very limited the first couple of days as was ice to keep my sandwich stuff cold but it got better. By the time we were able to get to work again and the power was back, I had spent quite a chunk restocking and I was sick to death of sandwiches. I wished I had taken the free hot meals that were offered, lol. Thinking about you guys every day and hoping for the best.
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I received a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich and a bottle of water from a van yesterday afternoon [View all]
tk2kewl
Nov 2012
OP
Wow, I thought those were toys at first glance. In case anyone wonders, as I did,
Dark n Stormy Knight
Nov 2012
#50
I know you didn't address this to me, but,I'm a socialist and I live in a communal living situation
tavalon
Nov 2012
#64
From the collectivist horde, 'You'e Welcome.' Wish I was there to offer you some help.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#6
That's what I tell people. Taxes pay for those we don't know. It's a good thing. Stay safe!
freshwest
Nov 2012
#22
I am so glad my taxes paid for you sandwich and water. Wouldn't have it any other way.
Booster
Nov 2012
#8
Been there, done that. You should have taken all you needed when they offered
sarah FAILIN
Nov 2012
#12
I'm in Westchester too -- had the opposite. We lucked out tremendously on my block,
Chorophyll
Nov 2012
#31
I'm about 1/2 mile from the FEMA/Red Cross tent city at Monmouth Park Racetrack
bklyncowgirl
Nov 2012
#21
Geez, I had no idea. We were in western VA for the storm and didn't see any damage.
DCKit
Nov 2012
#26
I know how that feels, tk2kewl! Hurricane Iniki on Kaua'i in '92.. 20 years ago but
Cha
Nov 2012
#55
tk2kewl, I wish I could buy you prime rib. I hug you from Alaska. I wish you all well.
roguevalley
Nov 2012
#66