Joplin...hamb helping hands weekend getaway/BBQ

some pics first one is the train cars over, second is trees thrashed

 

My prayers are with all the people in Joplin, especially the Hot Rodders from there. We went through a similar situation in nearby Caruthersville, MO in 2006 (and ironically on a Sunday about 7PM). Luckily there were no deaths from our F4 but much devestation. It will take years for Joplin to rebuild and thru faith in GOD it WILL happen!! I live about 350 miles on the opposite south side of the state and we just dodged a bullet from the Mighty Mississippi river which has receded now to acceptable levels. I thought that someone might "p*** the hat" at the NSRA event in Springfield this weekend with the funds being sent to the Red Cross or any organization that will support Joplin...If any of you would like to talk to me while there..my cell is 573-359-5892...maybe we could talk NSRA into doing this at their booth or maybe even at the awards ceremony..Just a thought...I'll be glad to help any way I can.....again GOD BLESS all of you and thru faith you will survive....Joe

 

a few pics of today.
had some hard rain an hour ago.





a customer/buddy of mine has a mustang that we where getting to do a upgrade on next week , has now turned into a complete rebuild! we are going to dig this out on friday am when big ken and some of the other hamb helping hands arrive.
this is his storage unit, he didn't even know where it was , until he noticed the red ford that used to be a business in front of his units.

 

got a grill and charcoal donated today from local company
Steve's fireplace and bbq's located in Joplin.
we are going to use it at camp hamb, at st Paul's church on 26th st.

id like to thank ALL that have donated!

 

Ryno, after talking with you this afternoon, my wife and I went to Sam's Club and bought quite a few things, including baby supplies, toiletries, snacks, etc. Got a few gift cards at Walmart. I'm also bringing a good used tarp and leather work gloves. Should be by your place around noon Sat. If I don't see you or your wife, I'll drop off things where we talked about. God bless you and all the hard working volunteers.

 

Priority mailed a prepaid Visa to you today ryno, it should be there in 2 days. Please be safe. The HAMB never ceases to amaze me, you'll never lose faith in people.

 

sounds great thanks!

ill be on the look out, thanks

 

Ryno, as much as i hate seeing these pics(too many bad memories) keep em coming. It's really the only way that we can truly see and stay connected to you guys and what you're going through. wish i could be there helping. Donations are all i can do for now. When i move to OK I'll be there with my 20 oz hammer and some 16 penny nails for who ever needs help rebuilding. Prayers to all.

 

Heading to Big Kens house with a load of stuff right now, should be more coming tommorrow..Stay safe out there! God Bless everyone lending a hand to help out!!

 

I linked this thread on my personal and business facebook pages and got this response, either p.m. me with the info or hit the facebook link in my sig and whoever has the info can get it directly to the guy.

"David Carsten I'm not a H.A.M.B. member but I read the thread and would like to do something to help. I took up a collection today at work and will again tomorrow. I would also like to help out with the BBQ if at all possible. I live in Ozark, Mo. so it's only about 60 mile to Joplin. If you could please find out some details for me like times and what not as I can't post on the board. Thanks."

You guys are awesome for stepping up like this.

 

awesome, have him get in touch with me, ill pm you my info right now, thanks!

 

Guys, I hate to miss this but I've got a can't miss family deal in TN this weekend but I know the folks of Joplin will really appreciate your efforts.

I was able to volunteer yesterday cutting trees and clearing debris in areas that were on the fringe of the tornado's path. I've cleaned up after a few tornados but I've never seen anything like this.

Be safe and Thank You.

 

Hey ryno and others involved,

I think I may have more donations than I expected in the way of clothing, alot of it for babies and toddlers. My mom and sister are donating slippers for women and children from their shop, and the company that makes them is matching their donation! Are you able to recieve many boxes or do you have a place it would be better to send to? I dont know how much stuff yet or if I will have much cash to donate after shipping but I will sure try.

Thank you guys for being on the scene, I truly feel for all involved. Thank you for motivating me to help in my little way.

Brad

 

Hey guys, there are a bunch of compe***ion barbecue cooks that can feed you and can use a hand to help with cooking. Try this link.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-BBQ-Relief-for-Joplin/166140806782807

They can use some volunteers to help with the cooking if anyone wants to help out.

I'm going to try to get up there sometime next week.

 

Hey Rino, I will be bringing my dodge 1ton flat bed wtih a long 3 axle trailer so if you need anything frought there from the branson/ozark/springfield area let me know, I also have a gas chainsaw that is really good and a half ***ed electric chainsaw I will bring them too. Jim

 

What's the sat AM meet time? At church? Your house?

 

im ready to help to, ihave to work till noon on saturday we have been fixing flats on emergency and rescue vehicles, and for people trying to recover their belongings for 3 days straight i bet we have fixed over 200 tires already. ill be watching and try to meet up with you guys somewhere

 

I'm part of a group of retired Firefighter/PM's from California. We are leaving later this morning for Sedalia. and will be working with the Medical Triage Units there. We had to get our Para Medic Cert's validated first by that state. It's done and adios amigos. See you all when we get back. Just because we are retired doesn't mean we suddenly forgot our skills of became stupid, does it?

 

that is awesome, you can have your stuff shipped to my house, ill pm you the info.

ill be in touch with you today, if you don't hear from me by say 4ish call me, well have a meeting place on the east side of town to get that mustang dug out 1st.

what ever you'd like, probably my house so we don't have too many cars at the church, if you can spend all day helping, if not ill arrange another meeting place closer to the "zone"

come to st pauls on 26th st, just east of schifferdecker, the beagaing of teh "zone" we will have ez ups and our cooking/rest area set up on the east lot.

 

Holy Jesus.......
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...wiped-map-deadliest-tornado-modern-times.html

 

Every time I see pics from Joplin it makes my stomach turn. The devastation is unbelievable!!

 

I sent an email to a guy I met at a users conference a couple months ago that works for a Home Care company there in Joplin. He and is family are fine. He had one aunt that lost her house but she is fine.

His office on the other hand was a complete loss as it is a block from the hospital we keep seeing on TV. He had 10 people help him dig through the mess at his old office to retrieve all of the charts and information he needs.
He was able to get a temp office set up in a church so he could continue servicing the clients. Thankfully ALL of his patients and care givers have been accounted for. Some of them are in shelters because they lost everything but they are safe so that is a blessing.

Thank you guys that are going up there to help these people in their time of need. I wish I were able to come help physically. Since I cannot I am going to contribute with what ever I can to make sure you guys that are going have the funds you need.

Thanks again guys

 

Ryno,

I sent you a PM about helping Friday & Saturday. Call me when you get a chance.

Bryan

 

Money sent to the lieberman77@hotmail.com paypal.

Thanks again

 

ryno - I'm going to try and make it down from St.L with my chainsaw on Friday night and stay thru Sunday afternoon. I'll PM you in a bit for additional info.

 

Ryno, look for a next day aired package from me tomorrow to share with the HAMB helping hands guys during the BBQ.

 

Got my chain saw chains sharpened. Chainsaw ready to go. I'm going to hold off last minute to buy stuff to see what is needed and what they have plenty of.
Napa here just said they would donate some gloves

 

Ryno...donation sent via Pay pal.

 

Dup

 

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