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Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #1
My apologies that I seem to have offended you. Lyric Jun 2015 #3
Lyric, Skinner has said several times that pleas for help, financial and otherwise, are ok dixiegrrrrl Jun 2015 #87
Are you sure you've been in this persons shoes? JaneyVee Jun 2015 #5
Other people have been posting such requests. daredtowork Jun 2015 #11
What a repulsive and insensitive thing to say! BeanMusical Jun 2015 #14
You say handout rpannier Jun 2015 #18
Sure hope you never EVER need a hand UP. JHC that's what humanbeings are SUPPOSED nc4bo Jun 2015 #46
Somebody gave us five dollars! Lyric Jun 2015 #2
Yay! BeanMusical Jun 2015 #15
I feel cheap hfojvt Jun 2015 #4
I wouldn't want to deceive anyone. Lyric Jun 2015 #6
Up to $75 in ten minutes! Lyric Jun 2015 #7
good. Only 3 people though hfojvt Jun 2015 #9
I hope so too... Lyric Jun 2015 #10
sorry you had to endure that. nt DesertFlower Jun 2015 #27
suppose you didn't have a job? hfojvt Jun 2015 #29
My job is in the home, because I am disabled. Lyric Jun 2015 #33
K&R Katashi_itto Jun 2015 #8
I applaud your plan! missingthebigdog Jun 2015 #12
Thank you!! Lyric Jun 2015 #13
I think they deserve a bad rap hfojvt Jun 2015 #19
Thankfully we see very few natural disasters in WV Lyric Jun 2015 #24
"Mobile homes kind of get a bad rap." BeanMusical Jun 2015 #22
There are a lot of communities that won't allow mobile homes. intheflow Jun 2015 #134
just gave $20.00. DesertFlower Jun 2015 #16
Aww, thank you so much! Lyric Jun 2015 #28
glad to help. years ago when DesertFlower Jun 2015 #31
KnR for visibility. nt tblue37 Jun 2015 #17
All I can give is a k/r. progressoid Jun 2015 #20
K&R rpannier Jun 2015 #21
Getting paid next weekend so if you can wait I'll gladly kick in some cash enigmatic Jun 2015 #23
Awesome! You should let me know when you're here next. Lyric Jun 2015 #26
I am broke but wish you the best of luck! BeanMusical Jun 2015 #25
Totally been there. *hugs* Lyric Jun 2015 #30
Made a donation Sienna86 Jun 2015 #32
Slipped you a few bucks. Hope things work out for you! Elmer S. E. Dump Jun 2015 #34
I hope you got the note I sent through GFM... Lyric Jun 2015 #39
K&R. lunamagica Jun 2015 #35
I'm a bit short right now but when I figure out how to contribute using polly7 Jun 2015 #36
Oh, I'm blubbering like.an idiot here. Lyric Jun 2015 #37
It looks like your family here wants you to be safe and comfortable. polly7 Jun 2015 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author AtomicKitten Jun 2015 #40
nice JI7 Jun 2015 #41
You'd love it here. It's gorgeous, truly. Lyric Jun 2015 #42
I have to get the kidlet ready for bed and change laundry around. Lyric Jun 2015 #43
Best of luck, Lyric pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #44
Oh wow, can you imagine fitting all of GD into that mobile home? Lyric Jun 2015 #45
bookmarking for tomorrow OKNancy Jun 2015 #47
Lyric, I'm so happy for you and your kids passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #48
k/r for exposure. Luck!!!! 840high Jun 2015 #49
Just sent you a couple of bucks choie Jun 2015 #50
Just added $10. I wish you and your family the very best! PatrickforO Jun 2015 #51
I hope you get it. Kalidurga Jun 2015 #52
Current total: $755 pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #53
Kick! BeanMusical Jun 2015 #54
Currently at $870. Come on folks - COLGATE4 Jun 2015 #55
Lyric I donated TBF Jun 2015 #56
To the Mountaineers from a a Mountaineer, $20.00. In your mission to have a home you appalachiablue Jun 2015 #57
Just couldn't pas up the chance wellstone dem Jun 2015 #58
K R & donated! Trailrider1951 Jun 2015 #59
I was up late, so I just woke up--OMG. $1041! Lyric Jun 2015 #60
still quite a ways to go hfojvt Jun 2015 #70
Ok Lyric dear, I'm sorry I couldnt help more nc4bo Jun 2015 #61
My very first home with MrG was a mobile home, and my sweetest ScreamingMeemie Jun 2015 #62
*hugs you tight* Lyric Jun 2015 #63
I gave what I could. intheflow Jun 2015 #64
*hugs* That's all anyone could ask. Lyric Jun 2015 #65
$1,081 as of right now. Good luck. aikoaiko Jun 2015 #66
Thank you so much!! Lyric Jun 2015 #67
Small steps make for big miracles... Rhythm Jun 2015 #68
I'm not in the position to help Revanchist Jun 2015 #69
I just chipped in PasadenaTrudy Jun 2015 #71
Just sent a little bit your way. Fingers crossed! Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #72
Tried several times to follow the link Flying Squirrel Jun 2015 #73
I'm getting the same thing :( Dystopian Jun 2015 #74
Edit: The GoFundMe site is back up, link works fine now. nt pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #77
Thanks, and done. Flying Squirrel Jun 2015 #85
Your link took me to a page with only "bad gateway" on it. Is this a problem with my little Nook, o tblue37 Jun 2015 #75
The problem just started in the last hour or so pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #76
Looks like it's working again:) Lyric Jun 2015 #78
Great! pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #80
Seems to be fixed now 1morelib Jun 2015 #79
and a few minutes later you're at $1161 :-) magical thyme Jun 2015 #81
Definitely gonna do that! Lyric Jun 2015 #83
I trust you've verified the lot will still be there for you... magical thyme Jun 2015 #88
Nope--I'll get pre-approval for the lot before buying the trailer. Lyric Jun 2015 #94
You should get that rolling. You're going to get the help you need from mnhtnbb Jun 2015 #100
Definitely check on the lease on the lot before buying Matariki Jun 2015 #91
Hey Lyric stage left Jun 2015 #82
Good luck Lyric Matariki Jun 2015 #84
Well, I'm a crafty person. Lyric Jun 2015 #86
I know what you mean! Matariki Jun 2015 #90
Here's the conversation we had initially (through the seller's agent) Lyric Jun 2015 #93
DU rocks sometimes Matariki Jun 2015 #112
K&R me b zola Jun 2015 #89
K&R, and good luck! :) n/t OneGrassRoot Jun 2015 #92
Did what I could--best of luck to all of you! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2015 #95
Your generosity is amazing... Lyric Jun 2015 #96
I wish it could have been more.......... CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2015 #98
Added a little to the pot. Good luck! nt Mojorabbit Jun 2015 #97
I was happy.. sendero Jun 2015 #99
Hi Lyric! DonnaM Jun 2015 #101
You should come over when we move in! Lyric Jun 2015 #102
Awesome - would love to!! DonnaM Jun 2015 #104
LMAO. Heck yeah. Just gotta find some 'shine. Lyric Jun 2015 #105
Looking forward to it!! :) NT DonnaM Jun 2015 #106
Kickeroo! tosh Jun 2015 #103
$1,886 ! pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #107
You're getting closer! herding cats Jun 2015 #108
OMG, I know!!! Lyric Jun 2015 #109
It takes 5-7 days to get the money. herding cats Jun 2015 #110
I'm kind of stunned, I think. Lyric Jun 2015 #111
I would do the electronic transfer - it says 2-5 days TBF Jun 2015 #118
Keep us updated on how things go! Matariki Jun 2015 #113
FYI--you just hit $2000. Go pay the man for the trailer before he sells to someone else! nt tblue37 Jun 2015 #114
Also, since you can't actually get the money today, call the seller (or email, oe however you tblue37 Jun 2015 #116
Yep, I sent them an email!!! Lyric Jun 2015 #120
Giving it another kick - TBF Jun 2015 #115
Just contributed! Happy for you! yardwork Jun 2015 #117
Fiddy at 7:10PM TheBlackAdder Jun 2015 #119
Out of curiousity I just looked at that neighborhood on google street view Matariki Jun 2015 #121
Oh yes much nicer than where we are now. Lyric Jun 2015 #122
Needs a bit more to clear $2,000. Contrary1 Jun 2015 #123
CONGRATS!! DonnaM Jun 2015 #124
Donated. Only $400.00 to go! Luminous Animal Jun 2015 #125
Best of luck. Enjoy your new home. roody Jun 2015 #126
Once again, your GFM site shows only the "502 Bad Gateway" message! nt tblue37 Jun 2015 #127
I saw that earlier and then it worked. mnhtnbb Jun 2015 #128
It's back up already :) pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #130
Im so excited for you. Down payment in the bag. Good luck. aikoaiko Jun 2015 #129
That's wonderful! Loryn Jun 2015 #131
Getting close to 'scrounging-up boxes' time... Rhythm Jun 2015 #132
Congratulations! Dr. Strange Jun 2015 #138
Wow, so very close! wellstone dem Jun 2015 #133
I didn't know you were in Morgantown! a la izquierda Jun 2015 #135
OMG a neighbor! Yay! Lyric Jun 2015 #148
This is really awesome! I now plan on forming a nonprofit to help do things like this. Katashi_itto Jun 2015 #136
Congratulations!!!! lunamagica Jun 2015 #137
I hope you get the house drray23 Jun 2015 #139
Lyric stage left Jun 2015 #140
I left a little. ANOIS Jun 2015 #141
Only $330 more needed to finish this and put a bow on it for Lyric and family pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #142
k&r eShirl Jun 2015 #143
Your new home looks really nice. akbacchus_BC Jun 2015 #144
Total raised is now $2300; only $200 to go! pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #145
k&r aikoaiko Jun 2015 #146
Coming down to the homestretch... :-D :-D Rhythm Jun 2015 #147
One more morning kick wellstone dem Jun 2015 #149
. pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #150
I am very happy for you! Phentex Jun 2015 #151
Congratulations!!!!!!!! $2500.00 plus a little change. aikoaiko Jun 2015 #152
Yay! You did it, DU! mnhtnbb Jun 2015 #153
it's yours for the taking!!!!! magical thyme Jun 2015 #154
WE DID IT!! OMG!!! Lyric Jun 2015 #155
Congratulations!! Hopefully this will help you get off to a good start. B Calm Jun 2015 #156
Congratulations, Lyric! polly7 Jun 2015 #157
Congratulations! Matariki Jun 2015 #161
Congrats!! PasadenaTrudy Jun 2015 #162
Congratulations!!! Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #163
Congratulations!! DonnaM Jun 2015 #168
Don't forget that the GoFundMe site will take a couple of hundred out of the total in fees, tblue37 Jun 2015 #158
Good Point! B Calm Jun 2015 #159
I think Lyric said she'd taken that into account when she set the goal. intheflow Jun 2015 #169
Yes, Lyric knows, and explained upthread... pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #171
I think it's 5% Matariki Jun 2015 #160
Good luck! haele Jun 2015 #164
I am saving your post for ideas, lol. Lyric Jun 2015 #167
Ya done good DU!! Congrats Lyric! nt nc4bo Jun 2015 #165
Congrats on making your goal! I wish you all the happiness. Exilednight Jun 2015 #166
Really really happy for you! enigmatic Jun 2015 #170
I may not be able to get to your housewarming from CA pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #172
Saw your gfm update; fingers crossed! nt pinboy3niner Jun 2015 #173
How is the home buying situation going? nt tblue37 Jun 2015 #174
Were you able to buy a place? Matariki Jul 2015 #175
Did it work out? likesmountains 52 Jul 2015 #176
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