Feel grateful,Some of us have too endure this.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:25 pm

A few days ago i bought a tailpiece on ebay.the seller wrote me this.I told him not to worry about the tailpiece,to be careful and God bless!

Really makes you think,hes talking of loosing everything.God Bless Them All!!Now is a good time too pray for these peaple!

Hello.
The order to evacuate came this morning, the city is closed down, people are fleeing for their lives, its crazy out there.

In a scene right out of 'Independance Day' (you know, the one where Jeff Goldblum is driving his father into Washington while everyone else is trying to get out) I tried to get the item sent to you, but the post office was shutting down (along with the rest of the city, which was already shuttered up) and the post master said I could mail it, but it wouldn't go anywhere because the trucks aren't moving so it would be best to hold on to it and mail it after the hurricane passes, at least I can keep track of it, because out of the meager things we are taking (mostly the clothes on our backs) your item will be coming with me, and will be mailed at first chance.
The only reason I am still here is because it is too dangerous to move my elderly parents in the crazyness on the highways right now, its unbeleivable. Will have to wait till more people clear out I guess, and hope we don't wait too long.

Anyway, I tried, sorry for the inconvenience, really I am, but it cannot be helped, hope you understand.But rest assured you WILL get your item!
I will probably lose everything, as I'm not able to take anything in my car, just some clothes, food and my moms wheelchair, and of course, your item, all boxed and ready to ship.
*sigh*
Take care Ken.

Sincerely,
Sir Grey a.k.a
Gary

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:29 pm

This guy is one of the many HERO'S out there,this is real life!

winston · Post by **winston** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:32 pm

What a great guy that seller is. I sure hope he and his family get through this storm without experiencing any serious problems.

He has a lot of integrity. That is a rare commodity these days.

Thanks for sharing that story with us Ken. Let us know when you hear from him again.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:43 pm

This is no joke! he lives right in back of Galviston,TX in Silsbee,TX...

edski · Post by **edski** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:00 pm

Fortunately this storm is weakening, but it's moving a little more to the east of where it was "expected". There is really no good place for this one, as New Orleans is already having flooding problems.

I know the feeling of the storm just missing. Last August we were prepared for a direct hit from Charley here in the Tampa Bay area...a few hours before we expected it it suddenly veered east, and slammed into Charlotte Harbor (about 80 miles south) instead. Charley also rapidly intensified to a Cat 4.

If that had hit in the mouth of Tampa Bay I would probably not be sitting here at my house. I am about 50 feet above sea level, but only about 2 1/2 miles from the Gulf.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:09 pm

Ed ,I hear you my moms got a house in FT Myers beach with a canal in the back that leads to the Gulf,right in back of the inlet,it was supposed to make landfall right there.

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:38 pm

if he loses everything and you actually hear from him again, make sure to get some contact info.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 4:55 pm

Sean,I gave him my phone # and told him if you need anything at all call me.

winston · Post by **winston** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:08 pm

Ken, you have a heart of gold.

Let us know if you hear from him.

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:12 pm

Brian,thats very kind of you ,thank you.

tvking · Post by **tvking** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:32 am

Count me in on any clothing donations-I also have some barely worn clothes that will fit a 7-8 year old girl. My daughter hardly wore them. Please post this gentleman's contact info and we'll see about getting some things to him.

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 3:35 am

"My daughter hardly wore them"

What, did your daughter run around naked?

tvking · Post by **tvking** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 3:44 am

No, but my wife does on regular occasions-that's how my daughter got here in the first place. Temptations of the flesh and all.......

ken_swearingen · Post by **ken_swearingen** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 8:26 am

I finally heard from Gary he left a message on my sell phone saying he made it to the shelter OK,but hes in the hospital and losing a lot of blood,and they cant figure out where its going????I will call the hospital and find out if hes OK.He sounded delirious.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 8:38 am

"No, but my wife does on regular occasions-that's how my daughter got here in the first place. Temptations of the flesh and all......."

classic!.....lol!!

Thanks for the chuckle...