The FamGurp Fire Fund

hey all ~ first of all, thank you to Sirenita, always there for us, much love, my dear, dear friend.

Second, I was hesitant to post in here, as I have a hard time asking for help and much prefer being on the giving end. However, I've never had to deal with anything this heartbreaking, and the entire situation is compounded by the fact that we are over 1000 miles away.

We are blessed to have good friends in Asuncion, that have kept us as up to date as possible about the whole thing, and we will continue to do what we can, as we can. Unfortunately, we aren't in a position to rush back to BA and start from scratch. We just don't have the resources. It took us nearly four years to accumulate what we did have, and now all of it is gone. It's one thing to hear over the phone that your beloved home is gone, but to see pictures, it was absolutely devastating. I'm not looking forward to seeing her in person, I know that will crush me.

She was a good, strong home, a precious part of our lives and forever sealed in our memories. Many of you here even shared a beer or two from her frosty fridge, in her cool shade.




Thank you to Shari, for documenting her demise. As painful as it is, she received her Viking Burial.



If anyone is able to help us out, even with just a buck or two, please take Sirenita up on her Scentsy offer, or as Diana posted, we have a GoFund page.
http://www.gofundme.com/6c8m50

With a little help from our friends, we will Rise From the Ashes....and begin our Baja dream again.

It's Michelle, actually
and I guess what I meant is that I don't think whoever did it was all, "I hate this family!!". I think it was stupid and careless, maybe even accidental. I'll probably never know, but I can't dwell on thinking that someone in our town, where we have been welcomed with open arms and hearts, and where we give all we can, hates us. That's all.

That is the plan, though it may take longer than we hoped. We'd like to get another just like Matilda, but she's a rare breed. Not many 73 Superiors out there

In the meantime, we keep going back and forth in the stages of grief. Tuesday was a good day full of hope, yesterday, another crushing blow, and today...well, I feel like I'm drowning.

Thanks again for everyone's well wishes....

It's an experiment. I've seen many tee shirt quilts made (and there are even some places you can send the shirts and they make the quilt for you) and I know it may prove difficult, but that's okay We are in this for the togetherness and healing. We aren't planning to enter any shows!

Here's a cool web site that breaks it down step-by-step, and it looks pretty simple (haha!!) ~ http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Quilt-from-Tee-Shirts

She received her first package today from Doc Rey! Thanks so much, sir!! She was tickled.

After I posted I clicked on your link and saw a sample - yes, very cool! Maybe I'm just projecting my own difficulties working with knits! Best of luck to you all!

Well, there is some humor in people seeking charity to finance their vacation home

Internet begging I divide into a few categories. JMHO, -- I have no problem with the first three. The fourth one, well...........

1. Those who really are asking for some heartfelt help when in need. The help thy neighbor types. And yes, there is ALWAYS someone worse off.

2. Those asking for help for people and causes in their community; worthy causes or activities.

3. Those who request that someone help them out by delivering something from the states and immediately, if not before, pay for the item or items requested.

4. Those who request many things from everyone coming their way and know that they will probably not have to pay for their personal items. They take advantage of the good and generous nature of other people. They like to brag about how they scored.

Not sure the label of begging should be applied to the first three. I see those as requests for help.

[Edited on 3-19-2014 by DianaT]

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Originally posted by DianaT Internet begging I divide into a few categories. JMHO, -- I have no problem with the first three. The fourth one, well........... 1. Those who really are asking for some heartfelt help when in need. The help thy neighbor types. And yes, there is ALWAYS someone worse off. 2. Those asking for help for people and causes in their community; worthy causes or activities. 3. Those who request that someone help them out by delivering something from the states and immediately, if not before, pay for the item or items requested. 4. Those who request many things from everyone coming their way and know that they will probably not have to pay for their personal items. They take advantage of the good and generous nature of other people. They like to brag about how they scored. Not sure the label of begging should be applied to the first three. I see those as requests for help. [Edited on 3-19-2014 by DianaT]

I tend to agree with your assessment.

I do find it objectionable when one claims to be needy yet has money for beer, sodas, smokes or whatever the case. But that holds true for either side of the border. One other objection is when one must show boat their donations. People should give for the sake of giving.

But those are only my opinions which don't really matter in the big picture I suppose.

very well put Diana, me gusta.

anyways, below is a pic of what I set aside for the family - just odds and ends that somehow ended up in my lap and I am happy to pass along. I guess my take is:

I believe vacations are important and healthy for families. I was a single mom with 2 kids and we only took one vacation together, the 3 of us, when a kind soul who was not even a close friend lent us his trailer in Rosarito. Boy did we have fun and I remember enjoying every second of it with my boys.

So, in order to help this family have their dream back, I can give a little.

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Originally posted by Bajaboy ... But those are only my opinions which don't really matter in the big picture I suppose.

Opinions simply stand alone.

"Charity" - the practice of benevolent giving and caring. Just my take on it.

Michelle, you don't need to explain; not at all IMHO.

I think of you as fitting into the number one category.

1. Those who really are asking for some heartfelt help when in need. The help thy neighbor types. And yes, there is ALWAYS someone worse off.

Plain and simple.

Bajaboy posted:
I tend to agree with your assessment.

" I do find it objectionable when one claims to be needy yet has money for beer, sodas, smokes or whatever the case. But that holds true for either side of the border. "

..and I'll add, especially cell phones!
I can't even afford one and yet I see people with their hand out asking for money while they are talking on their phone

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Originally posted by durrelllrobert Bajaboy posted: I tend to agree with your assessment. " I do find it objectionable when one claims to be needy yet has money for beer, sodas, smokes or whatever the case. But that holds true for either side of the border. " ..and I'll add, especially cell phones! I can't even afford one and yet I see people with their hand out asking for money while they are talking on their phone

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Originally posted by mtgoat666 Quote: Originally posted by durrelllrobert Bajaboy posted: I tend to agree with your assessment. " I do find it objectionable when one claims to be needy yet has money for beer, sodas, smokes or whatever the case. But that holds true for either side of the border. " ..and I'll add, especially cell phones! I can't even afford one and yet I see people with their hand out asking for money while they are talking on their phone Why shouldn't a poor person buy a phone? Should the poor be prohibited from communication? I consider a phone a basic necessity. You can help the poor or not. You should not expect to micromanage every decision for the poor.

Begging

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Originally posted by DianaT Internet begging I divide into a few categories. JMHO, -- I have no problem with the first three. The fourth one, well........... 1. Those who really are asking for some heartfelt help when in need. The help thy neighbor types. And yes, there is ALWAYS someone worse off. 2. Those asking for help for people and causes in their community; worthy causes or activities. 3. Those who request that someone help them out by delivering something from the states and immediately, if not before, pay for the item or items requested. 4. Those who request many things from everyone coming their way and know that they will probably not have to pay for their personal items. They take advantage of the good and generous nature of other people. They like to brag about how they scored. Not sure the label of begging should be applied to the first three. I see those as requests for help.

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Originally posted by norte Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 Quote: Originally posted by durrelllrobert Bajaboy posted: I tend to agree with your assessment. " I do find it objectionable when one claims to be needy yet has money for beer, sodas, smokes or whatever the case. But that holds true for either side of the border. " ..and I'll add, especially cell phones! I can't even afford one and yet I see people with their hand out asking for money while they are talking on their phone Why shouldn't a poor person buy a phone? Should the poor be prohibited from communication? I consider a phone a basic necessity. You can help the poor or not. You should not expect to micromanage every decision for the poor. And just what makes you think these people are poor?

[Edited on 8-17-2014 by durrelllrobert]

What you have done luv2fish is to open up a painful wound and distort what Michelle does with her home business, I'm just glad you didn't say these hurtful things in front of my children, we are still not over it. Neither I nor my children have even asked you for a glass of water but this to you is some kind of joke ? Thanks.
I hope you never know the finality of fire and what it leaves in its wake.
IT NEVER GOES AWAY.......... You just learn to live with it

[Edited on 8-17-2014 by BajaRat]

Well I was going to "donate" then I noticed your avatar and decided not too
Good luck though..

Please help the word police

"We'll all had our losses..."

I judge that quite a number of us have lost at least the value of a vintage motorhome to the whims of Baja. I think of Sharks Baja and the brutal beating he took in Mulege. He asked only that he not be reminded of his loss. (if you're lurking Brother I'm sorry.)

In my Bodega, awaiting a wall of water generated by TS Julio, I had 15 year's accumulation of the tools and hardware Baja proven to keep my casita and my boat and motor, generator, and water system going. The water moved the slab 20 feet from where I poured it. The loss was as devastating as a fire...except the fire wouldn't knock down 650 feet of good hog fence on concrete posts.



Even though I was just a guy working for wages, I understood that I was acting like a rich American with a vacation home in a foreign country. I already had some place to live. Although emotionally stunning and still very painful, we didn't have more invested than we could afford to lose. I guess, Lionel, that I find your position difficult to support because it never occurred to me that my losses were anyone's but mine. This was my personal luxury. A vacation place in the palms. If I had had enough money I might still be there. I didn't, I'm not. Does that make sense?