As most of you know, dpr lost a child last week. Brian's memorial is scheduled for the 19th. We are much like a family here, and one of our family members is hurting terribly. Though we can't take away drp's pain (or the pain the rest of her family is feeling) I think sending a floral arrangement for Brian's memorial would allow us in some small way to be there for dpr and her husband and older children on that difficult day.
So, can someone with a paypal account please set up a fund for Brian's flowers? I have no clue how to do that. Once all donations are in, we can call a florist in the area to order an arrangement. If you're willing to set up a paypal account or make a donation, please speak up.
space opera
Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
I would have to upgrade my PayPal account to be able to receive payments, but I am willing to do that. If someone else is already set up for it, though, I will defer to them.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
We can do it through our account if no one else wants to take this on.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'll be at WenchCon through the 13th, but my Paypal account is already set up to recieve payments (since I just did Hobbes and Annie). I'm perfectly willing to channel money to someone, as long as no one minds not getting a response until Sunday or Monday.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Well, Boon, since you offered first it looks like it's you. If you'd like to put up your paypal info. that would be most excellent.
space opera
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Count me in. While I wasn't planning on taking money I do have Paypal. And, I have a 20% discount on flowers through Teleflora because I'm a USAA member. I'd also reccommend looking at Sam's Club and Costco, both of which will ship flower arrangments.
Flower arrangements in this day and age are getting pricey, and while it is the thought that counts, being economical always makes sense.
AJ
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Okay, send donations to me at boondocker at olp.net
How long will it take between ordering and delivery? We need a cutoff time/date for donations so we'll know how much we have and what to get, right?
Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :
How about Boon collect donations and then confer with OJ for the discount?
-Trevor
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
That's what I was thinking...and make sure you put in the optional message what the money's for...otherwise my husband won't be able to figure it out and it'll drive him nuts. Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
It is often cheaper to call a florist in the town directly. If they'll be doing other flowers for the service you can add on to that order and avoid some fees.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
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Too important to let this drift..
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
I sent her something already.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
This is a wonderful, thoughtful idea. I would donate if we had paypal. Sorry. Thanks to those of you who are able to do this.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
When's the deadline? 'Cause we can't do it right this second, but will be able to this weekend, but I'll be at WenchCon. But if there's a deadline, I can tell my husband, and he can do it.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I'm unofficially setting the deadline for midnight of the 17th. Then I can add things up and place an order on the 18th, to be delivered on or before the morning of the 19th. Sound right to everybody?
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Sounds good. I won't freak about this weekend, then.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
One last bump, before I go to bed tonight. I've been asked via email if snail mail donations are acceptable. Yes, they are, but they'd have to be here by the deadline. Send me an address request if you need it. Thanks!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Opera, thank you for suggesting this.
Boon, thanks for coordinating. And cool postcount! Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
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Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Thanks Boon
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
You're very welcome. I have the time. I just wish nobody needed to do this. Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Thanks, Boon - check's off and away.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I'll keep an eye out for it.
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Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
Thanks for taking on this responsibility.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
Is is ok if I send a couple of dollars cash through the mail? I can only afford to send a little bit. I know you are not supposed to send cash through the mail, but I do not have a checking account and it isn't such a tragic thing if a few dollars get "lost" in the mail.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Sure. I sent you my smail mail address to the email address in your profile.
Posted by Allegra (Member # 6773) on :
Awesome!
Posted by dread pirate romany (Member # 6869) on :
You people are wonderful. This is such a touching thing to do.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
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Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
We care about you.
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Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
It's away. Thanks Boon and Space Opera.
(((romany family)))
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Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
I plan to "sign" the card "From your Hatrack Family." Any objections? No? Good.
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Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
paypalling some money to you today as soon as I recover my password...
AJ
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Posted by JenniK (Member # 3939) on :
what a thoughtful idea, I now know why I like this place so much.
Posted by BotaLadyG (Member # 7053) on :
In the Mail!!
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Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
thanks, Boon, for the update -
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Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
I cannot send any money, so I send my condolences. I feel really bad that this happened.
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Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
Boon, I'm sending you money and the third attempt at a Christmas gift via FedEx tomorrow to arrive on Friday. I'd have sent it today except I discovered that I didn't have your address at work as I'd thought.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Thanks, Goody. (and nice post count! )
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Boon, mine will be coming in this afternoon/evening.
space opera
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Drat! I forgot to send it.
Boon, should I send it via credit card (instantaneous, but takes off a fee), or via bank (no fee, takes several days)?
Or did I miss the deadline altogether?
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Bank is fine, rivka.
And thanks, everyone. It looks like we can get a really nice arrangement or spray. Really, you guys are tops.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Danke.
Sending now.
Posted by BotaLadyG (Member # 7053) on :
I sent mine overnight, but the guy at the post office said that they "couldn't guarantee that it would get to OK. overnight, because it (OK) is just one of 'those' states where everything is kinda slow" <------ Some how I doubt it, but hey I want it to get to you... keep your eyes peeled...*hoping it gets there by Saturday morning*
Nicole
Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
quote:(and nice post count!
woohooo I rolled!!!! 7.5 months to get here... and no I'm not landmarking yet
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Oooh! Meant to send yesterday. Will do paypal before noon.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Allegra, got your envelope. Thanks.
Okay, folks, we're down to the wire. I'm placing the order soon, so if you sent snail mail let me know how much is in it so I can factor it in.
Thanks!
Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :
I've just sent some funds. I'm strapped this month, but I transferred what I could.
-Trevor
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Thanks.
AJ, check your email please.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Just sent an e-mail, Boon...
Posted by dread pirate romany (Member # 6869) on :
Awww, you guys...this means so much.
I'll be sure to take a picture of the arrangement.
I think we are all ready...last night Brian (my husband) spent all evening creating an insert with baby Brian's picture, hand and footprints, and birth/death date.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I hope all goes well and you are able to obtain some comfort and closure. (((hugs)))
Posted by TMedina (Member # 6649) on :
You know our thoughts are with you.
The flowers are tokens we offer to express our feelings for you and yours.
Good luck.
-Trevor
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Thinking of you, DPR.
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
(((romany family)))
Posted by Amka (Member # 690) on :
I haven't been here, sorry I've missed this, but I can paypal something right now.
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
5 minutes. Get on it! Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
Okay, folks. Thank you all for your contributions.
I placed the order just now and sent a *very* nice standing wreath in yellow and white. I hope everyone's happy with the selection.
I'd have waited, but I have to leave. And if I waited until tonight to place the order, it probably wouldn't be delivered in time.
If there is money left over, I will send it to romany's family. As it stands, not everyone's donation has made it here, so I added a fair amount to cover people who said they were sending something and my own contribution. I don't think there will be cash left over, but if there is...
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Boon - thanks so much for heading this effort up. That's a beautiful selection.
(((romany family))) May you all find peace and closure.
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
whoops sorry, I didn't get my e-mail til just now. Sounds like you did fine.
AJ
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Boon, thanks for taking care of this. The arrangement is beautiful. It makes me happy to know it will be there reminding dpr of how much we all care.
space opera
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
(Had to change password, but it's done -- sent a note with it. Thanks, Boon!)
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
BotaLadyG, I got your package today. Thanks for helping.
Rayann
Posted by dread pirate romany (Member # 6869) on :
quote: If there is money left over, I will send it to romany's family. I don't think there will be cash left over, but if there is...
If there is any, could I ask you to donate it to Lutheran World Releif in baby Brian's name?
Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :
If any more donations come in, I will certainly do that.
Posted by dread pirate romany (Member # 6869) on :
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If you'd like to put up your paypal info. that would be most excellent.![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Thanks....