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intheflow

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10. My guess is this was a local worker's private initiative.

Fri Nov 9, 2012, 12:39 PM

Nov 2012

Paid out of their own pockets. The government doesn't hand out peanut butter and jelly sandwiches because of public health issues. That's why the Red Cross gets government money (strict food handling guidelines) and Food Not Bombs gets driven out of public parks for trying to feed the homeless. I think this was neighbors helping neighbors - perhaps an even sweeter story.

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I received a peanutbutter and jelly sandwich and a bottle of water from a van yesterday afternoon [View all] tk2kewl Nov 2012 OP

Wish we all lived closer so we could help you with the labor. Skidmore Nov 2012 #1

+1000! SammyWinstonJack Nov 2012 #2

thanks... could be worse tk2kewl Nov 2012 #3

I sure hope no one was in those homes when the sea went through there. Skidmore Nov 2012 #39

Wow, I thought those were toys at first glance. In case anyone wonders, as I did, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #50

Amen. TahitiNut Nov 2012 #36

My dad's a lawyer tk2kewl Nov 2012 #38

+1! uponit7771 Nov 2012 #70

"...Collectivists" CanSocDem Nov 2012 #4

I don't think I've femrap Nov 2012 #60

I know you didn't address this to me, but,I'm a socialist and I live in a communal living situation tavalon Nov 2012 #64

All decisions femrap Nov 2012 #72

Hey, and the rest f us don't mind paying for this nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #5

LOL. Uh, huh, uh, huh tavalon Nov 2012 #65

Yes, as opposed to their philosophy of borrow and spend. japple Nov 2012 #68

From the collectivist horde, 'You'e Welcome.' Wish I was there to offer you some help. freshwest Nov 2012 #6

that is why we have a government tk2kewl Nov 2012 #17

That's what I tell people. Taxes pay for those we don't know. It's a good thing. Stay safe! freshwest Nov 2012 #22

Lots of us do care meeshrox Nov 2012 #7

where is your mom's cuosin? tk2kewl Nov 2012 #16

Long Beach, NY 10 blocks from the beach meeshrox Nov 2012 #29

very fortunate not to have gotten hurt or killed tk2kewl Nov 2012 #32

That's terrible beyond words! meeshrox Nov 2012 #33

Damn it all. tavalon Nov 2012 #67

Our friends in Long Beach tried to stay, too. Lost their 3 cars. aquart Nov 2012 #37

Yep, my mom's cousin lost her car, furniture, etc. meeshrox Nov 2012 #40

My geology professor told a story about a colleague, a fellow geologist aquart Nov 2012 #41

I shudder to think what the insurance was for that meeshrox Nov 2012 #42

I am so glad my taxes paid for you sandwich and water. Wouldn't have it any other way. Booster Nov 2012 #8

Been thinking about all of you affected by Sandy. hamsterjill Nov 2012 #9

fortunately I now have a generator hooked up and my gas is on tk2kewl Nov 2012 #11

You sound scary self-sufficient. I really like that. nt DCKit Nov 2012 #23

I hope you and your wife enjoy dinner! JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #49

My guess is this was a local worker's private initiative. intheflow Nov 2012 #10

could be... tk2kewl Nov 2012 #13

MREs add another dimension to the story. intheflow Nov 2012 #63

Been there, done that. You should have taken all you needed when they offered sarah FAILIN Nov 2012 #12

i have family in unaffected areas tk2kewl Nov 2012 #14

K/R (nt) NYC_SKP Nov 2012 #15

That's just too cool. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #18

tk2kewl, where are you at? I'm a fellow Tri-State DUer. DinahMoeHum Nov 2012 #19

I'm in Westchester too -- had the opposite. We lucked out tremendously on my block, Chorophyll Nov 2012 #31

You must be one of the people who wants "free stuff" AlbertCat Nov 2012 #20

You had to go there.... someone did. DCKit Nov 2012 #24

I am truly SICK of this new round of the... AlbertCat Nov 2012 #25

You think they're that smart? Dream on. nt DCKit Nov 2012 #28

I'm about 1/2 mile from the FEMA/Red Cross tent city at Monmouth Park Racetrack bklyncowgirl Nov 2012 #21

Geez, I had no idea. We were in western VA for the storm and didn't see any damage. DCKit Nov 2012 #26

Good luck with your home. Liberal_in_LA Nov 2012 #27

K&R and I hope your recovery efforts go smoothly from here on in. Chorophyll Nov 2012 #30

thanks tk2kewl Nov 2012 #35

"Peanut Butter and Jelly for Everyone" rosesaylavee Nov 2012 #34

Good luck to you and thanks for sharing flygal Nov 2012 #43

... reminds me of quote in movie SEABISCUT from time of Depression, LA Kings Fan Nov 2012 #44

nice quote tk2kewl Nov 2012 #46

Thnx LA Kings Fan Nov 2012 #52

I'm so sorry to hear of all the upheaval that Sandy caused. ailsagirl Nov 2012 #45

Best wishes ProSense Nov 2012 #47

THIS IS WHY I PAY TAXES!!! Maine-i-acs Nov 2012 #48

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Nov 2012 #51

I'm glad you got what you needed. We're all in this together. Aristus Nov 2012 #53

Hell. Yes. Good government at work. DirkGently Nov 2012 #54

I know how that feels, tk2kewl! Hurricane Iniki on Kaua'i in '92.. 20 years ago but Cha Nov 2012 #55

Where are you? Beacool Nov 2012 #56

you mean.. a FREE LUNCH?!?! RedCappedBandit Nov 2012 #57

kicking argiel1234 Nov 2012 #58

Bless you Buddy, you're a nice fella/lady.... fadedrose Nov 2012 #59

Good on you dude! lonestarnot Nov 2012 #61

. myrna minx Nov 2012 #62

tk2kewl, I wish I could buy you prime rib. I hug you from Alaska. I wish you all well. roguevalley Nov 2012 #66

got a fire going in the fireplace tonight tk2kewl Nov 2012 #73

damn. I may come over to your house for dinner. :D I hug you both. roguevalley Nov 2012 #74

Another socialist freeloading 47%er gets addicted to the government teat. Buzz Clik Nov 2012 #69

I'm glad that you got a little bit of help. I'm happy to help pay for that. yardwork Nov 2012 #71