Re: Katrina continued

Bonnie,

I'm glad they're safe, but can't imagine what it's like not to know whether
you have a home or a job.
I see on the news now that another levy has broken. :-(

d

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bonnie Holmes" <holmesbm@usit.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 6:13 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Katrina continued


> There are some lines in our areas.  Small convenience stores are running
> out of gas because their distributors have none.  Keep your vehicles full
> no matter what the cost.
>
> One of my brothers lives in Charles County, LA, west of NO.  He found out
> that the county suffered less damage so he thinks he may have a house but
> can't find out if he and his wife still have jobs and the kids, three in
> their senior year, schools.
>
> Bonnie ETN Zone 7
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Daryl <pulis@mindspring.com>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Date: 8/31/2005 5:57:07 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Katrina continued
> >
> > Pam,
> >
> > I'm glad you're able to help out. I think every one of us will need to
be
> > involved.
> >
> > FWIW, if anyone wants to contribute to flood relief, or other causes,
one
> > of the charities I give to is "Americares" www.americares.org  as it
> spends
> > so little on advertising. 1% as opposed to 3% for the Red Cross, and
> > astronomical amounts for some other organizations.
> > Charity Navigator http://www.charitynavigator.org/  and www.give.org
have
> > lists and comparison charts.
> >
> > Do you have long gas lines in your area? I was surprised to see people
> > lining up at the gas stations when I went to run errands this afternoon.
> > Since 9/11 I've been trying to drive on the top half tank of gas. I'm
glad
> > now. I remember what it was like in the 70's.
> >
> > d

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