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| 98.1 | Semi-random act of kindness???? | MANTHN::EDD | We fish ewe a mare egrets moose | Fri Dec 20 1991 06:53 | 8 |
| Why not get a bunch of feliners together with some mops, sponges and
other implements of cleanliness?
Without knowing the specific damage to her apartment, I can't imagine
it would take a handfull of people more than 4 or 5 hours to make the
place inhabitable once again?
Edd
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| 98.2 | | COASTL::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Fri Dec 20 1991 07:32 | 26 |
| I just heard from Kim again. The fire was in a mattress and released
alot of toxic fumes. There's good news and bad news.
The good news is that her landlord has to pay to have the wall to
wall in her apartment professionally cleaned to get the toxic
fumes out.
The bad news is that any cleanning has to be done in 1/2 hr batches
because of the fumes and the furniture will have to be professionally
cleanned. The landlord will NOT cover the cost of the cleanning the
furniture.
Kim plans to go into the apartment this weekend to start cleaning.
If anyone is willing to help call me at DTN: 297-2313 or at
home at 617 849-9771 and I'll see what I can arrange. It would
certainly be better to have several people go in for 1/2 each than
to have one or two people spending several hours in a potentially
toxic situation.
Also - If anyone has a couple of twin mattresses that can sell
cheap, Kim needs them. I think she's planning to just chuck
the kids' mattresses and replace them.
Thanks for your help.
Nancy DC
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| 98.3 | | COASTL::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Fri Dec 20 1991 07:33 | 2 |
| BTW - Kim is in Nashua NH.
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| 98.4 | | DYMNDZ::JUDY | Levi's - the greatest creation | Fri Dec 20 1991 07:48 | 11 |
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Nancy,
Please give Kim my best wishes. I wish I had some spare
time to help out, but unfortunately I don't. I called my
mom cuz I thought they had a couple of mattresses out in
the barn but no such luck..... =(
JJ
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| 98.5 | We'll be there! | CIVIC::FAHEL | Amalthea Celebras/Silver Unicorn | Fri Dec 20 1991 08:09 | 3 |
| Count my husband and I in!
K.C.
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| 98.6 | Get off route 3 and then??? | MANTHN::EDD | We fish ewe a mare egrets moose | Fri Dec 20 1991 08:19 | 3 |
| Can someone send directions?
Edd (I can find my way to Nashua)
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| 98.7 | Directions..... | POWDML::DECTRAVELER | | Fri Dec 20 1991 08:25 | 16 |
| Thanks for the offers of help. You guys are great.
The directions to my home are: Take Route 3 North (from Ma) to Exit
5E. Just continue up the road. You'll see St. Joseph's hospital on
the right, then a cemetary on your left. About three quarters of the
way up the cemetary on the right side of the road is Kingsley Street
Pizza. Take that right it's Sawyer Street (no street sign). I'm
number 22, left hand side of the road about half way down the block.
Just look for the refridgerator by the sidewalk.
Please remember I don't know how toxic the fumes are going to be by
tomorrow. I know I got ill last night just being in the house for 15
minutes. I don't want anyone to get sick helping me out.
Thank you for the help. I was really at the end of my rope when I
talked to Nancy.
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| 98.8 | Mid-morning? | MANTHN::EDD | We fish ewe a mare egrets moose | Fri Dec 20 1991 08:28 | 6 |
| If I can shake the remainder of this flu I'll be there...
(Right now, just the *thought* of toxic fumes is setting off the
old gag reflex...)
Edd
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| 98.9 | | VORTEX::TPMARY::TAMIR | Feline Navidad | Fri Dec 20 1991 08:30 | 7 |
| Kim,
If I can help out in any way, please let me know. I've got a big truck that
is enclosed and can be used to transport things. PLEASE be careful with
all those toxic fumes!! And don't hesitate to call...
Mary
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| 98.10 | | COASTL::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Fri Dec 20 1991 08:37 | 7 |
|
If I can get up there I'll bring my ALPINE AIR PURIFIER. The Ozone
does react with formaldihyde which is one of the things that foam
gives off. That will help.
I just honestly don't know if I can get up to Nashua this weekend.
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| 98.11 | | COASTL::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Fri Dec 20 1991 08:40 | 3 |
| I strongly suggest that folks bring rubber gloves, Clothes that
they can peel off and throw in the washingmachine and masks if
you have any.
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| 98.12 | A FELINER NEEDS OUR HELP | TENAYA::KOLLING | Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca. | Fri Dec 20 1991 13:05 | 3 |
| It goes without saying that you guys are going to keep the windows wide
open when you're working, right/ Wish I could get there from Calif....
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| 98.13 | Mission accomplished! | CIVIC::FAHEL | Amalthea Celebras/Silver Unicorn | Mon Dec 23 1991 06:30 | 32 |
| Update...
My husband and I showed up at Kim's home at around 10-ish on Saturday.
We would have been there earlier, but the car wouldn't start (Sorry,
NDC).
My husband had talked to the fire marshall (as luck would have it, my
hub KNEW the FM!), and he told us that as long as the apartment was
well ventilated, there would be no problem - just be careful with
certain chemicals - for instance, NO CARPET CLEANER.
We took along a couple of fans to help with the air circulation, and
set to work. Whilst my hub ran errands, picking up this needed thing
and that needed thing, Kim and I thoroughly washed and wiped down
everything in the apartment...every stick of furniture, every
knicknack, every toy, every everything. Saturday we got the living
room, the Master bedroom, and one other bedroom done.
Sunday my hub took every stitch of clothing, bedding, etc. to the
laundromat, Kim and I cleaned the other bedroom and the kitchen...doing
all of the dishes, the floor, etc. After the laundry was done, I
watched Kim's daughter while she and my husband took care of some other
calls and errands.
The whole place is now spic and span, and smelling like Potpourri (Boy,
was that carpet freshener strong!!!) and the heat works. You'd never
know that there was ever anything amiss!
Both days the weather held (heck...it was downright BEAUTIFUL) and
although we all worked hard, had a wonderful time!
K.C.
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| 98.14 | :^) | MANTHN::EDD | We fish ewe a mare egrets moose | Mon Dec 23 1991 07:01 | 3 |
| Nice going, K.C. & hub...
Edd (still feelin' queasy)
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| 98.15 | Bowls of ammonia | MCIS5::CORMIER | | Mon Dec 23 1991 07:14 | 8 |
| Just in case some smell lingers, a firefighter friend offered this
suggestion:
Place small bowls of ammonia around the house. I will absorb the smoke
smell. Just make sure little paws/hands don't get into it. Of course,
you'll smell ammonia until you toss it out. He said a few hours should
do it, if the fire was confined to a couple of rooms. Maybe set them
out and take off for some last-minute christmas window-shopping?
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| 98.16 | how is everything now? | MCIS2::HUSSIAN | Peace on Earth... | Mon Dec 23 1991 08:03 | 7 |
| I'm so sorry to hear about this, Kim. I wish I had been in the file
last week. This is the first I've learned of this. Did you loose any
personal property? Christmas tree? Presents? Clothes?
It was so nice of the feliners in this file to come to your rescue!
Bonnie
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| 98.17 | exit | POWDML::DECTRAVELER | | Mon Dec 23 1991 10:34 | 15 |
| I was lucky the loss could have been worse. My daughter was at my
Nanny's instead of home like she usually is. So everything I've lost
was material.
I had to get rid of two twin mattresses, all the holiday baking I did,
and alot of spices. The coach (SP?) is going also. It's a sleeper and
I opened it up last night. Let's just say I closed it real fast. As
for clothes I won't know yet. I haven't finished washing everything.
My losses are estimated between $400-$500. My landlord has to deal
with about $4700.00. So I really did luck out.
Thanks again for all the support and to K.C. and Leigh, you guys were
great. Plus I got to met Rico and Alex. They are adorable!!!!!
Kim
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| 98.18 | | TENAYA::KOLLING | Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca. | Mon Dec 23 1991 10:37 | 4 |
| Way to go, guys! Baking soda is a good odor absorber also; I don't
know if it's dangerous around cats. I keep boxes of Arm and Hammer in
some cupboards the cats can't get into, and in the fridge.
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| 98.19 | | USDEV1::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Mon Dec 23 1991 10:40 | 11 |
| Yes - thanks to K.C. and Leigh. I just couldn't make it up from
Braintree, but I DID get some of Kim's Christmas shopping done for
her so she could clean. Also, Brian from Magestic Mattress in
Wareham is GIVING Kim two twin mattresses that they made up
3 inches too short - FREE! So Mary - we'll probably need
your truck to transport them.
Also - there were no kitties in the apartment either. They were all
safely at another Feliner's.
Nancy DC
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| 98.20 | Trucker Mary | VORTEX::DSSDEV::TAMIR | Feline Navidad | Mon Dec 23 1991 18:41 | 6 |
| Have truck, will travel!! And since I live in Nashua, it'll be a
breeze!! I'm home thru the hols, so just let me know when and where
and we'll be there!!! My truck, thru prior experience, holds twin
mattresses quite well.
Mary
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| 98.21 | | RIPPLE::KENNEDY_KA | Trust God | Mon Dec 23 1991 22:11 | 7 |
| The support and love coming through in this file is truly wonderful.
Kim, I'm sorry you went through this, but I'm glad you have had so many
people there to help you.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Karen
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| 98.22 | | DYMNDZ::JUDY | Levi's - the greatest creation | Tue Dec 24 1991 07:21 | 14 |
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Kim,
I'm glad to hear things are starting to fall back into
place. I'm just sorry I wasn't able to help out. I hope
that despite everything that's happened, you and your
family have a wonderful Christmas.
And a big hoorah for those who were/are able to help out!
JJ
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| 98.23 | Make a list..? | SOLVIT::IVES | | Tue Dec 24 1991 08:23 | 11 |
| Kim -
Is it possible for you to list the sizes in clothing that was lost
and how about sheets, pillow cases etc.
If you could post a I NEED/WANT list it would be very helpful.
I know you mentioned spices, what other food staples do you
need?
Barbara
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| 98.24 | Wish List | MODEL::CROSS | | Tue Dec 24 1991 08:27 | 18 |
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Yes Kim,
Do post a WISH list. I'm sorry I couldn't make it up over the
weekend (what kind of friend am I, right?) but if you post a
wish list, I can do a little shopping for you, o.k.?
And Kim, we'll talk offline, but wanted you to know that the
kittens have a home! Two went together, and the third went
to another FELINER who already has a 6-month old kitten she needed
a companion for! You'll have LOTS of pics.....took a roll and a half!
:-)
Have a good Christmas. I know things could be better, but DO
hang in there!
Nancy
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| 98.25 | | TENAYA::KOLLING | Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca. | Tue Dec 24 1991 10:40 | 4 |
| If Kim posts a wish list, folks should probably also post what they'll
get. That way she won't wind up with a zillion of one thing and zip of
another.
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| 98.26 | the List.... | POWDML::DECTRAVELER | | Tue Dec 24 1991 10:45 | 38 |
| I feel kinda funny doing this. I really appreciate all the support,
you guys have no idea how much help just knowing people care can do for
a person.
Spices:
Salt Pepper Onion Powder Garlic Powder
Nutmeg Ginger Cinnamon Anise Flavoring
Allspice Pumpkin Pie Oregeno Bay leaves
Italian Spice Marjoram (sp?)
Food Stables:
Flour Sugar Coffee Yeast
Bread Apples Confect. Sugar Red & Green sprinkles
Graham Crackers Jimmies (multi colored)
As for the rest it was all stuff I had made to do Christmas baskets.
Cheesecakes, brownies, cookies (4 different kinds), candies, breads,
etc. That really can't be replaced. I have to get the stuff and do
my baking all over again. I've already told people their baskets are
going to be a little late this year.
As for the clothes I still haven't finished washing. I think I'll be
able to salvage most of my bedding, the only thing I'm worried about is
my towels. I've got a couple of really thick ones that I'm not to sure
will come clean. As for the clothes even if I do lose stuff I'll
replace it. It was nice of all of you to offer to replace, but trust
me kids clothes are expensive!!!
Nancy you're a great friend, thanks for the great news on the furballs.
I can't wait to see the pics. Only a roll and a half huh gee I was
hoping for some pictures. :^) Just kidding.
Well I'm working til 5 but everyone else have a great one! Merry
Christmas!f
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| 98.27 | ex | RIPPLE::KENNEDY_KA | Trust God | Tue Dec 24 1991 11:44 | 4 |
| Is there an address where we can send stuff to, for those of us who are
out of the area but want to help?
Karen
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| 98.28 | Address | POWDML::DECTRAVELER | | Tue Dec 24 1991 12:58 | 5 |
| RE: .27
My full address is Kim Trainque, 22 Sawyer Street, Nashua, NH 03060.
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| 98.29 | Just remember, God only helps those who help themselves! | WMOIS::BARR_L | They say I'm nicety | Thu Dec 26 1991 12:47 | 4 |
| It's so nice of everyone who helped out. I sure do hope that the help
will be remembered and reciprocated (sp) when and if needed.
Lori B.
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