I'm a heartless bastard I know....

Trev · 10-31-2005

Wouldn't it be better to just flat out say "hey we're skint" and hope that friends offer a leg back up

MorganGrayson · 10-31-2005

In fairness, the recipients of the intended donations didn't start the thread...as it is stated, that is. Someone else did.

However, if this person has a history of "collecting," it does raise questions.

I'll let everybody else tangle with the other issues that can be raised.

I'm used to California disastors where there is little or no advance warning. Living in a state of readiness is still highly suggested. Even for earthquakes, which just show up, no warning whatsoever, it is strongly suggested that every family have a metal trash can with a tight lid that contains sufficient water, food, medication, pet supplies, blankets, first aid kit, etc., etc., to last for all family members for three days. (And no, I don't have one. It's been on my "mean to" list for 17 years. In my small defense, I live on top of a hill in East San Diego county, and our earthquakes are more of the "huh, we just had an earthquake...." category.)

Our other big one is fire. Keep the "irreplaceables" in one place; have enough pet carriers, and get the hell out when it's first suggested. We were more than ready for that during the "Fire Storm" of a couple of years ago. With cash, as my husband hit the ATM the minute we could smell the smoke.

ReighlynnRaine · 10-31-2005

Ya know I keep meaning to set up one of those kits too. But thankfully we live farther away from where the fire danger was.

10-31-2005	#1
Trev Cunty Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,150	Re: I'm a heartless bastard I know.... Wouldn't it be better to just flat out say "hey we're skint" and hope that friends offer a leg back up __________________ Sucks to be you.

10-31-2005	#2
MorganGrayson None $100 for every ImLive sign-up Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,321	Re: I'm a heartless bastard I know.... In fairness, the recipients of the intended donations didn't start the thread...as it is stated, that is. Someone else did. However, if this person has a history of "collecting," it does raise questions. I'll let everybody else tangle with the other issues that can be raised. I'm used to California disastors where there is little or no advance warning. Living in a state of readiness is still highly suggested. Even for earthquakes, which just show up, no warning whatsoever, it is strongly suggested that every family have a metal trash can with a tight lid that contains sufficient water, food, medication, pet supplies, blankets, first aid kit, etc., etc., to last for all family members for three days. (And no, I don't have one. It's been on my "mean to" list for 17 years. In my small defense, I live on top of a hill in East San Diego county, and our earthquakes are more of the "huh, we just had an earthquake...." category.) Our other big one is fire. Keep the "irreplaceables" in one place; have enough pet carriers, and get the hell out when it's first suggested. We were more than ready for that during the "Fire Storm" of a couple of years ago. With cash, as my husband hit the ATM the minute we could smell the smoke.

10-31-2005	#3
ReighlynnRaine Punk Rock Porn Queen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Posts: 548	Re: I'm a heartless bastard I know.... Ya know I keep meaning to set up one of those kits too. But thankfully we live farther away from where the fire danger was. __________________ Pretend I said something interesting and quote me. - ME

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