I think that's a great idea.

Tom
Quoting Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>:

> For what it's worth, I sent mine to the Alabama Red Cross, and
> specified for tornado victim assistance.  I'm expect that Unca Joel
> would be pleased with anything that comes to those who need down
> that way, whether in Tuscaloosa or one of the other hard hit
> communities.
>
> mcneely
>
> ---- Andrew Martin <ramblinvan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> I'm no expert on Unca Joel but it seems to me that a good way to help our
>> Uncl would be to help his community.
>>
>> The basics?
>>
>> http://www.westalabamafoodbank.org/
>>
>>
>> http://www.ci.tuscaloosa.al.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=900
>>
>>
>> Andrew
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>> James Felder
>> Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 2:37 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Unca Joel: one more thing
>>
>> I agree. It's not the kind of attention that UJ likes. He'd rather see you
>> give it to soon else.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On May 1, 2011, at 1:57 PM, Larry Chase <roadguy@roadhaus.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Folks,
>> >
>> > We are back from a few days camping and very sorry to hear about Joel's
>> situation.
>> >
>> > Unfortunately Mag & I are unable to coordinate this Piff activity.
>> >
>> > So please do not send donations to us.
>> >
>> > However, we very much would like to make a contribution if a Piff project
>> does get formed for this.
>> >
>> > Also a word of caution ... whoever takes the lead on this, please contact
>> Joel first and see if he is OK with being the recipient of a PiFF Project.
>> >
>> > We have talked with Joel in the past about this possibility and although
>> he was very moved by the offer, he preferred that things not move in that
>> direction.
>> >
>> > Mag & I will post more at a later date on future Piff projects and our
>> thoughts about how Piff should evolve.
>> >
>> >
>> > larry & maggie
>> > roadhaus.com
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Apr 30, 2011, at 4:06 PM, Al Knoll wrote:
>> >
>> >> how about a PIF for UncaJoel.  I'll pony up 20 frawgskins.
>> >>
>> >> Lars, you listenin'?
>> >>
>> >> Pensionerd.
>> >>
>> >> On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 11:17 AM, James Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >> He didn't ask me to tell you this, but I just have to say it. When I
>> checked in with unca Joel I fond him in good spirits, having had logos or no
>> damage to his home or property other than a few downed limbs and trees.
>> However, a tornado through Tuscaloosa the week before cost him his garage
>> and put a hole on his roof the size of a pickup. But he wasn't thinking
>> about that. He was going on rounds through the neighborhood, taking needed
>> supplies to his neighbors. He was concerned about keeping the schedule of
>> delivering gas to keep a generator running for a person in critical need of
>> oxygen.
>> >>
>> >> Jim
>> >>
>> >
>
> --
> David McNeely
>

Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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