For Laelth and his daughter,

[cilla4progress]

if you've been following his plight in Texas, dealing with temps, broken pipes.

I know I felt desperate to help. Someone here, who we know, in our beloved community.

A gofundme:


https://gofund.me/8c38c3da

[NJCher]

1. done

I didn't see his thread today, but caught up at the GFM.

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on edit:
oh and I was going to donate to Texans anyway but it's nice knowing I'm sending $$ to Democrats, not republicans who supported this idiot state gov't.

[Laelth]

10. We very much appreciate the donation. Thank you.

But, one day, I swear, the Daughter and I are going to drop by and see what the RG has prepared for dinner. Nine times out of ten, he beats all of DU. We are looking forward to it.



-Laelth

[Nanuke]

24. I have always wondered

What RG stands for.

[NJCher]

33. RG stands for

The Resident Gourmand.

He works in the gourmet food field. He imports pasta from Italy.

He lived in Italy and France for 20 years and attended the great cooking schools in those countries.

[LuckyLib]

61. No wonder your "What's for dinner" posts are alway

so amazing — gourmet cooks at your house!

[Laelth]

2. Thank you, so much.

We hate to beg, but we are in fairly desperate straits.



-Laelth

[bottomofthehill]

21. It's letting your friends help.

[monkeyman1]

36. your not begging . good people help good people . Vietnam veteran here.

[cayugafalls]

40. Shush, that talk!

We're your friends.

So glad we can help!

[monkeyman1]

55. oop's - you rite - my bad !

[cayugafalls]

57. My apologies.

I was not responding to anything you said and you said nothing wrong!

[monkeyman1]

60. thank,s -just nervous in this day & age.

[cayugafalls]

62. No worries.

We all good...no need to be nervous with me, I'm an old hippy dude.

[hwmnbn]

65. You too???....

We ain't done yet!

[cayugafalls]

69. You got that right.

I've been protesting fascist thugs since the 60's and I'm still going strong.

Peace

[AllyCat]

3. Done

[efhmc]

4. Can I do paypal?

[cilla4progress]

5. Not sure -

check it out. I would think so?

[Laelth]

7. Yes. But PLEASE only donate if you can comfortably afford to do so.

We’re embarrassed enough, as is, asking for charity, but it would seriously hurt us to know that people who can’t afford to give are giving us money at this time.

If you can, and if it’s comfortable, here’s the PayPal link:

http://paypal.me/LyssaTaylor

That’s the Daughter. Thank you so much!



-Laelth

[efhmc]

9. It is not charity. It is sharing. Like taking a neighbor a casserole.

Hope it helps.

[Laelth]

13. I always take spaghetti to my neighbors when I make it.

For some of us, the “sharing” instinct is hard-wired, I suppose. Thank you. Thank you very much.



-Laelth

[Nanuke]

15. Yes I can ...

Afford to donate Laelth. I am Minnesota hardy and can’t imagine what the cold weather has done to you. Ufdah! You betcha we are thinking of you. Just doubled my donation so there you go.
Yah you bet!

[efhmc]

18. I grew up in a Lutheran church in Dallas. We had scads of folks from your area of the

country. They were THE nicest people. I did so love to hear them talk. Not a one of them here in this central Texas town but still have fond memories.

[Laelth]

26. You are too, too kind.

Thank you.



-Laelth

[HUAJIAO]

31. DONE !

By PAYPAL to your daughter.
Oh, that felt so good....

Wishing you the best of luck......

[cayugafalls]

42. We really do love you and care.

Please do not be embarrassed. I wish I could do more. This is not charity...this is what people do.

Dang, this is so hard for all who are in this right now.

Love and hugs!

[Frustratedlady]

56. Thanks for the link. Done!

I was going to donate to Texas, but much better to know it is going to a Democrat.

Do you also have a house that was flooded? What a mess to contend with. I can't imagine how you can find all the leaks without tearing things apart. Good luck on getting back to normal...some day.

[Nanuke]

6. First time donating

I do not know Laelth but have seen postings and concern. I was happy to donate and hope it helps. I love DU. I am shy but getting better.

[Laelth]

8. Thank you very much! n/t

-Laelth

[MLAA]

12. Glad you've joined DU, welcome!

[MLAA]

11. Glad to pitch in! 💕

[Laelth]

16. Thank you so much! n/t

-Laelth

[LeftInTX]

14. Done, unfortunately only a small amt

I hope you can get this mess fixed soon.

Someone temporarly patched a household leak with radiator hose and clamps. ( saw it on fb)

[HUAJIAO]

34. I saw that, also. Small world.. LOL

[brer cat]

17. Glad to help.

We are very lucky not to be in TX!

[bottomofthehill]

19. Thanks for letting me chip in.

I wish I was there to help, cleaning up messes is my forte. My dad often commented on my strong back and weak mind. My contribution is because I can not be there to help you or your neighbors.

I lived in a Presidentially declared disaster zone after a hurricane, I was lucky in that a 10 mile drive and there was no impact. They were difficult times, and I can only imagine the stress there as the entire state was impacted, you can’t just drive down the street for help.

Keep the faith

[Sinistrous]

20. I wish I could do much more.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

22. K&R!

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

23. K&R!

[Laelth]

29. Hey, Guy! How you doing?

I still haven’t gotten my Bernie shirt yet. Have you gotten yours? I suspect there’s a huge back-order on them. Whoopie got hers, but neither of us is Whoopie, are we?

Peace, brother.



-Laelth

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

30. Nothing yet. I've been meaning to ask you. I guess I have my answer. Anyway,

thank you for asking. I can't complain. I'm sure you've heard it all before but my heart (as well as some $) goes out to you and yours, as you try to deal with this mess.

I'll check into the sweatshirt status. Seems like they got slammed. Much more than expected.

[Laelth]

64. Thanks for the kindness.

No hurry on the shirt, obviously. I didn’t mean to pester you about it, but I note that Whoopi Goldberg got her Bernie shirt before we did. She was wearing it a few days ago on a morning talk show.

Of course, she’s Whoopi, so ...



-Laelth

[Greybnk48]

25. Sent some via PayPal to your daughter.

I can afford what I sent so don't fret. It's not much and I can probably come up with more. If you and your daughter need more, just speak up, ok? DUers will help you.

BTW you had me worried sick several days ago. I'm so happy you two are alive and well. For some reason I thought you were a woman. No idea why. Good luck!

[Laelth]

27. You are awesome. Thank you.

If we need more help, we will let you know. We’re gonna survive, but it’s going to take a good deal of money to get our trailer functional again.

Bless you, and thank you.



-Laelth

[Greybnk48]

59. You're both welcome. Stay safe! n/t

[birdographer]

35. I also thought he was a woman

Isn't that weird, no idea why. I hope all goes well for you in TX. Terrible times.

[PutGramaOnThePhone]

48. Me too - somehow the username took my thinking there

[efhmc]

66. Me too. Another oft and long time posting Texan said he always thought I was a man.

Now that to me was strange.

[spanone]

28. K&R

[Tommymac]

32. Gladly sent a donation your way.

However my interest charge is steep:

Please simply pay it forward someday when you can - no rush, no hurry, and doesn't have to be $$ - a hug for someone in need will work.

Good Luck & Peace

[TheBlackAdder]

37. Laelth -- Sending Positive Energy ⚡️ and a Donation Both Your Way and Her's!

[ancianita]

38. Done.

[KatK]

39. Appreciate the opportunity to contribute. You are not alone! Be well! n/t

[KatK]

58. We'd better keep leaving comments else this will disappear from home page and not be seen

[Totally Tunsie]

41. Happy to see this GFM for Laelth and his daughter.

I've been following their plight, and can't imagine the misery.

Hopefully all who can help will do so, and they can get on their feet and recover soon.

[cayugafalls]

43. Glad I saw the PayPal link.

Sent what I could.

If you need supplies let me know. I might have some stuff I can send to you to help repair the trailer. Send me a message with a list of what you need. I have lots of stuff in the shed, cpvc, pvc, etc...I can even send tools.

[Rhiannon12866]

44. K&R for Laelth and Laelth's daughter, both DUers

We're all family!

[dianaredwing]

45. Donated

Grew up poor in north eastern PA, the snow belt, and I know what it feels like to be cold. My best friends for years (three of them, deceased now) were Texans and I know that you are really the salt of the earth for the most part. Texas is kind of (big) microcosm of the whole country right now. We can't let these damn repugs get the best of us. Hang in there and know that we're all in this together. I am thankful that I found DU before I did something desperate.

Blessed be. There but for fortune.

[FlyingPiggy]

46. Glad to help out. I have been reading horror stories and it breaks my heart.

[BunnyMcGee]

47. Positive energy to you and your daughter Lyssa

[BobTheSubgenius]

49. For all the wonderful sentiment shown on this thread.

I well remember Letterman's first show after 911. VERY subdued, as was proper, and often hovering on the edge of tears.

He talked of this tiny town in Montana that was badly hit by a poor local economy, but they felt like they NEEDED to help NYC. They held bake sales and whatnot, and raised something north of $300, which they sent. A drop in the bucket, compared to the needs of a metropolis, but they had VERY limited means.

Letterman pointed out their circumstances and how little they had, but what they did anyway. What he said has stuck with me for 20 years.

"If that doesn't tell you everything you need to know about (town name), then I can't help you."

So...like that. Love DU.

[mountain grammy]

50. Thank you so much for posting this.

[Tree Lady]

51. Donated

My daughter is in San Antonio, they were cold for a few days but luckily no damage except worried about power bills.

[Olafjoy]

52. So very happy to help you❤️

I hope and pray things start getting better. If you ask Democrats to help with anything, help will always be given willingly and with love. It is who we are.

[momta]

53. Thanks for setting this up.

I grew up near where Laelth and his daughter are now, so they feel like family to me. (Also, you know, DU. )

[KY_EnviroGuy]

54. To Laelth......

Best wishes to you and your daughter, Laelth. Hoping your health is holding up and the damage is minimal to your trailer. Wish I was there to help!

Sent some your way to help with repairs and groceries. We were fortunate here and avoided storm damage but never lost power.

Best of luck with your recovery......

[Mister Ed]

63. K&R n/t

[planetc]

67. Since I, too, live in a trailer, I feel your pain, and am sending positive thoughts too.

My positive thought is: the temperature is rising in Texas. This will not fix your pipes, but it will give you hope, and improve your outlook on what's possible. Politically, you already know what to do, but you may have many more voters on your side after all the ice melts.

[speak easy]

68. K&R

[tavernier]

70. Just consider it an early birthday present.

I never know what to get you anyway.

[Beaverhausen]

71. Donated