Gray Wolf

[mroliver77]

If you didn't know, Sams wife Julie is in the hospital from a stroke.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?212374-Prayer-request
These two barely get by monetarily and something like this is not in their budget. Sam does not have money to run to the hospital.
I sent a couple bucks to him. Least I could do for one of our veterans.
Anybody else care to throw in a couple bucks?
Jay

[starmac]

Where do we send it, I know a little about these sort of things.

[mroliver77]

Ya, good point. After posting this I thought mebbe I should clear it with Sam. I have their paypal info but do not feel free to post it. Suggestions on how to proceed?

[NWFLYJ]

PM me his info if it is ok with him. I want to help.

[starmac]

Mroliver If you have the info and it would make him or you feel any better, I would be glad to relay it through you, and try to get it done now. Just a thought.

[mroliver77]

OK, I don't have Sams blessing on this yet. If you want, my PP is heffy(at)bright.net
I can forward.
If you are more comfortable sending to his PP, pm me.

Hopefully Sam won't get mad at me.

If he does.......
Like I told another, I was married 22 years. I have 7 sisters and two daughters. I am accustomed to having somebody mad at me.;)
J

[Finster101]

I think Sam would appreciate the help. And if he doesn't he can be mad at several of us. Thanks for letting us know.

[Alvarez Kelly]

Thanks for the heads up.

[PB234]

I do not know Sam other than reading his occasional posts. I do realize that he has a very tight budget and his wife's illness will strain his finances and energy going forward even more. As he posts surprise over the price of a store bought loaf of bread I am going to suggest that if anyone knows him to ask if he has determined if he qualifies for government assistance for food purchases. Something like 15% of the United States population obtains this benefit with a monthly average of about $270 in benefits. Can anyone here help determine if Sam is eligible and help him apply?

The program is there to help people in need and clearly Sam is in need. If anyone knows the situation and an make a few calls to help figure out what the qualifications are for assistance and can make a few calls on his behalf it would reduce some of the pain he is experiencing.

[Bad Water Bill]

It was reported that Sam and Julie live in a 12 X 24 log cabin (see his avitar) that they rent.

It is on top of a mountain 18 miles away from the nearest groceries or laundromat.

Since I will not use pay pal I hope someone will tell me where to send some help.

[Wayne Smith]

As soon as Sam is on board with this (I'm sure he will be) I'm in. Just the transportation bill will be beyond them.

[theperfessor]

I'm in to help out Sam with a contribution. When I get off work tonight I will send a little through Paypal to Sam. I have his account info but won't share it w/o Sam's permission, sorry.

[Ramar]

I'm in but I'm like Bad Water Bill.
Ramar

[Recluse]

OK, winter is coming in north central Maine and when Julie gets home, she and Sam are going to have to stock up on some food and medicine and supplies to help ensure her continued health.

Coming home is the beginning of a medical ordeal rather than the end.

For those uncomfortable with using Paypal for whatever reasons and given Sam and Julie's location and situation, I'm going to propose the following solution:

Prepaid gift cards from Visa and Mastercard.

I would NOT recommend those "green dot" reloadable cards but instead the basic Visa or MC cards in which you can either set the amount to load on them or the ones that come in predetermined amounts ($25, $50, $100, etc).

Sam can use these at the gas pump, grocery stores, drug stores (prescriptions, etc) and restaurants. And, these can be mailed directly to Sam & Julie.

Yes, there is normally an activation fee and it's around $5. But anyone who put on our uniform and went overseas to get shot at is damned well worth the five bucks it might cost to help ensure their comfort throughout the winter.

We pulled together some years ago to help Sam & Julie through another exceedingly challenging situation. In doing so, it defined the core membership of this family and not just who we were as individuals, but what we are as a family.

We can do this again, folks.

I'm in.

:coffee:

[Olevern]

I'm in with a prepaid gift card if someone can pm me Sam and Julie's addy.
vern

[jcwit]

Excellent idea Recluse. Someone PM me an address, Thanks. jcwit

[Uncle Jim]

I am in if someone will PM me the address!

[mroliver77]

Still waiting to hear from Sam. He must have made it to the hospital.
J

[Calamity Jake]

I'm in PM there addy.

[Love Life]

Somebody please send me Sam's mailing address.

[PatMarlin]

...:Fire:

I've got a brand new standard size ROCKDock™system shipped to you, with lube heater plate and your choice of one press base plate in the name of Sam.

Send your payment to his PayPal account (or check payment), and let me know when it's done.

Price donation is $74.80 shipped.

...:Fire:

[Rattlesnake Charlie]

I'll send cash if I just know where.

[mroliver77]

I just heard from Sam. He gave his blessing on fundraiser. I should have his home address shortly. I will get things updated then.
J

[mroliver77]

I think I got everybody updated.If anybody needs information just PM me.
J

[mroliver77]

I just passed along $100 from 4 members! [smilie=p:
I am setting up an anonymous auction for .44 brass and boolits in Swapping and Selling.
J

[gray wolf]

The Page isn't long enough for for me to express all the love and appreciation I have for you folks. I think the word family should be describe in the dictionary with some simple words that say (** FAMILY** please see cast bullets )
I have mentioned to Julie about some help from the forum but she has no idea of the magnitude of the help she / we have been shown.
The prayers for her recovery and the financial help will go a long way to making her life here at camp a lot easier. I don't need her fretting about things at this time. Thank you all for this wonderful thing you are doing.
I am 71 years old and have never in my life ( never ) been associated with a finer group of people.

Sam

[km101]

I'm in for a donation. Medical expenses can mount up quickly, and the regular expenses of life go right on too. I'm kinda' house-bound right now so paypal is about my only option. I will send something if I can get a paypal address. Please PM or post something here. I'll be checking.

[PatMarlin]

Well when I get your age Sam, you can help me out... :mrgreen:

[Hamish]

This thread is *exactly* why I don't seem to spend much time anywhere else. PatM, you've got my business from now on sir.

Sam, speedy recovery for Julie and heartfelt prayers for as easy a time as possible dealing with this.

[PatMarlin]

the ROCKDock™ is sold to Hamish....!


Thanks a million Rich.

Pat... :drinks:

[Ajax]

Please send me Sam and Julies Pay Pal and i will get some out on friday.

Andy

[mroliver77]

I get mad a some of the folks here sometimes. The tension has been high lately (mine too) and there have been some nasty threads. I was getting sick of it. Now I remember why this is my home. :)

I have had a few write me and say they have little money but are selling something surplus to help out. What a great bunch of folks!
J

[Ajax]

I am also posting a 60 lb box of pure lead for Sam and Julie.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?212555-Gray-Wolf-benefit&p=2381960#post2381960

Andy

[km101]

Paypal & prayers sent! Thank you mroliver77 for all the updates and PM's. Seems like this is really coming together!

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I am making some PB Gas checks for Sam from a conversation we had about a week ago...When that package gets shipped there will be something extra ($$) in there.
Jon

[crappie-hunter]

I just heard from Sam. He gave his blessing on fundraiser. I should have his home address shortly. I will get things updated then.
J
I just sent Sam checkmaker and have his mailing address Should I post it here?

[Ajax]

No only by PM.

Andy

[flyer1]

OK, this is my first official post. I have been reading, learning and even traded some things here. This is by far the best forum with the finest people. I would like to help one of our vets. With this being my first post, would it be OK to get an address to mail a prepaid visa card? Thanks.

[mroliver77]

I have Sams Paypal and home address if anybody needs it.

PM to flyer1

[sparky45]

I would like to offer a couple of Benchrest Shooter/Reloader Blocks for Gray Wolf's benefit. I've made and sold these exclusively to Benchrest Shooters and I normally get $40 per Block, specific to the Caliber requested, and I will ship them at my cost. Since these are custom Blocks according to requested Caliber I will need a small amount of lead time to complete the project(s). I mostly have Wild Black Cherry or Black Walnut blanks with which to craft the Blocks. I will get together with the buyer(s) to discuss style and wood choices. Since this is for Sam, you could offer more than $40 each if you wish. BTW, these Blocks include a rubber backing to aid in staying where you put them and to prevent any marking of "nice" surfaces.

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/glynnm1945/lblocksd_zpscf42422f.jpg (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/glynnm1945/media/lblocksd_zpscf42422f.jpg.html)

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/glynnm1945/lblocksC_zpscb784c06.jpg (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/glynnm1945/media/lblocksC_zpscb784c06.jpg.html)

[mroliver77]

Very nice loading blocks!

From Sam;
" I am beside myself.
Have you seen what is taking place ?
I have never seen such a great group of people. I mean this is unheard of generosity.
I can get a new vacuum cleaner for the camp the one we have is old and you have to do everything 3 times. I will look for a light one and then I can do the work and Julie can supervise from her chair.
She always worries we don't have enough food put up so that will be next, she needs shoes and sneakers to.
Please convey for me if you please that I am so overwhelmed with the generosity being shown."

[aya]

Would you please send me Sam's PayPal adress?

[hardcase54]

Need a paypal addy, please. Thanks

[alrighty]

I have Sams Paypal and home address if anybody needs it.

PM to flyer1

Please send Sam's paypal address to me as well.

[shdwlkr]

Please Pm Sam's actual address please
thanks
In a tough spot myself but I can pull a prepaid card together and send it off to Sam and Julie as I am sure they can use it better than me.

[chboats]

This morning I talked to Sam. Julie is in the Lewiston Hosp. about 80 miles south of Rangeley. It is a 2 hour drive. Julie is recovering nicely in part because Sam was quick to recognize the problem and took action. As is uasual with a stroke the total damage will not be known for a while but they are hopeful that it is minimal. I dropped an envelope in the mail to Sam this afternoon.

Carl

[Love Life]

I would like to offer a couple of Benchrest Shooter/Reloader Blocks for Gray Wolf's benefit. I've made and sold these exclusively to Benchrest Shooters and I normally get $40 per Block, specific to the Caliber requested, and I will ship them at my cost. Since these are custom Blocks according to requested Caliber I will need a small amount of lead time to complete the project(s). I mostly have Wild Black Cherry or Black Walnut blanks with which to craft the Blocks. I will get together with the buyer(s) to discuss style and wood choices. Since this is for Sam, you could offer more than $40 each if you wish. BTW, these Blocks include a rubber backing to aid in staying where you put them and to prevent any marking of "nice" surfaces.

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/glynnm1945/lblocksd_zpscf42422f.jpg (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/glynnm1945/media/lblocksd_zpscf42422f.jpg.html)

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb351/glynnm1945/lblocksC_zpscb784c06.jpg (http://s1201.photobucket.com/user/glynnm1945/media/lblocksC_zpscb784c06.jpg.html)

Those are really nice.

[GLL]

I have ten pounds of 63/37 solder in ingot form for sale in the Swappin/Sellin area to benefit gray wolf !
Take a look if you need tin !

Jerry

[novalty]

Saw Julie in the hospital this morning, and dropped off the computer tower for her and Sam, and gave her $30 from 357 magnum brass fundraiser that I have in the Swap & Sell. She said she is going to be able to leave at noon today, and is doing much better.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Oh, that is good news !

[NWFLYJ]

Sweet!

[sparky45]

One sold to excess650.
Thanks to you on Sam's behalf.

Sparky45

[thebigmac]

:sad::sad: I can speak from experience to say what I think Sam is going to need.
About four years ago my wife had a stroke that left her with 'Alfasia'. That's
the ability to remember and to speak. She needs time to 'remember' what to say,
but the words come from her "own language". It will take time and a lot of love,
attention and understanding. There are plenty of "items" you can send, BUT
the idea of sending the Visa or Master Card in your amount can do the best for
both of them.

I respectfully request one of you to PM me Sam's address so that I can send one.
Thank you very much.
thebigmac

[chboats]

PM Sent to thebigmac

[MaryB]

2 laser engraved gun cleaning mats for auction for Sam in swap. I don't have much but I can swing shipping for the winner of the mats.

[PatMarlin]

Great news...!

[Wayne Smith]

She has some money in her paypal account.

[GLL]

VERY good news!

Jerry

[mroliver77]

I am so proud of everybody here! I answered literally hundreds of pms asking where to send help. I was astonished at the amount that some gave! Some would state that they are poor and can ONLY give $50. Wow! Once again I am so proud to be associated with this group of folks!!!
J

[Ajax]

That's why i call this place my home. I am honored to be a apart of this forum.

Andy

[theperfessor]

Contribution to their PP account sent as promised.

[mactool]

please pm me Sams pp, and mail adress?
Thanks

[Recluse]

I am so proud of everybody here! I answered literally hundreds of pms asking where to send help. I was astonished at the amount that some gave! Some would state that they are poor and can ONLY give $50. Wow! Once again I am so proud to be associated with this group of folks!!!
J


That's why i call this place my home. I am honored to be a apart of this forum.

Andy

Ditto. Big time.

:coffee:

[turmech]

I would like to contribute as well. I can't afford a lot, but I would love pitch in what I can. Could anyone who has the Paypal address for Sam PM me? Thanks, Bill

[mroliver77]

pm sent to turmech