Tornado in Joplin

Hey fellas I am hijacking again, but rather than start a new thread I know that everyone is already watching this one.

One of the group of tornados that i was dodging hit sedalia, Mo looks like it tore some stuff up, not as bad a joplin but still some damage. I know we got some fellas down that way, Fat Assed Whitewalls for one.

If someone can get ahold of any of them and check that would be a plus. I don't have any contact info on any of them.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/04/28/us/tornado-deaths.html

It's not a good year so far guys...

 

Down here they say no more clothes for right now. They have so much they can't get them all sorted. Hundreds of volunteers have been sorting clothed for days and still have not made a dent in what has been donated so far. They say that they need to get this stuff delivered to those in need before they can handle another wave of clothing donations.

They say that toiletries are still wanted or monetary donations.

 

porknbeaner - Thanks for the heads up Ben! Glad you safe. Keep us up to date on the KC situation please.

 

Sociallydistorted so sorry to hear about your Dad. You, your Mom and the rest of the family are in my prayers as well as the rest of Joplin.

 

Ok here in Sedalia, no loss of life. I have no damage. Took out a trailer park. They always seem to find one of those. Some businesses got hit pretty hard as well as some houses. All on the south east side of town. I watched it form. The sirens went off two or three times. We don't have safe shelter at work, so we just kept one eye open, and kept working. It passed within about 1/2 mile of my Mother in laws house. Sun was out for my ride home after work. Dean

 

Glad to hear you are safe Dean!

 

That makes two of us.

Thanks for checking in friend.

 

Thanks for the update Dean!

 

If anyone is still looking for a good place to send some cash, 100% of this one is going to tornado relief. I sent them my check today.

Daybreak Rotary &#8211; Joplin Tornado Fund<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
P.O. Box 542<o></o>
Joplin, MO 64802<o></o>

They are going to let me know when they get their PayPal connection up and running so I will be sure and post that, too.

 

we have been receiving pay pal though lieberman77@hotmail.com also if your looking for it to get into needy hands. i just a list with 3 more families that we will be helping tomorrow!

 

anyone heard from socialydistorated?

 

Last activity from him was at 7:57pm Monday. Hopefully that means he is on his way home.

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1391075/Joplin-tornado-photos-devastation-232-missing.html
Amazing sat pics...... Just so damn horrible!

 

I guess I missed that post. I thought we were still looking for a way to utilize PayPal. Is this listed on PayPal's site? Is it on a "sticky" post here?

 

pay pal's site no, sticky's yes about the top 8 or so on the home page.

 

Don't post much, wife and I live 6 blocks from St Johns on 23 st. suffered heavy loss to shop in back yard, can't get T or A out because of damage and large tree on top of garage and motorhome, house is damaged but livable for now. We'll make it.

 

So sorry to hear Ron. I'm going to PM you Ryno's phone number. Please call him. I'm sure him and the guys will assist in getting the cars out and whatever other cleanup you need help with.

 

Thanks, got to go rescue is here wanting to turn cadaver dogs lose in back yard. RON

 

Dam, sorry I killed this thread!!

 

BTTT, no worries Ron, folks just getting ready for the weekend and not posting.

 

The fans, racers and employees of Mo-Kan Dragway raised $5554 for Joplin tornado victims during the Memorial Day weekend race. Most of that was raised by a group of Jr Dragster racers who sold 50/50 tickets. The winners of the drawing turned the money back to the relief fund both days!

Bobby Beyer III won Saturday night and had no problem handing back the almost $1400. Bobby is 14 and bought the winning ticket with his own money and made his desision without consulting anyone. He jsut felt it was the right thing to do!

This money was given to CORE Ministries who will work with Joplin area churches to identify and help those most in need!

 

That is pretty damned cool.

Get contact info for CORE Ministries for me will ya? Our grandaughter is trying to raise money on her own, her own idea and she has been asking me about the right place to put what she raises.

 

So sorry Ron. I'm sure you guys are doign a little bit better now that the shock has worn off and you can start to move on and start the heavy-cleanup. Im glad t hear both of you are OK and hopefully your cars will make it out OK too. prayers to you

 

WOW, it really doesn't get any cooler then this!
I sure hope Bobby comes to the HAMB Drags I'd sure like to meet him and shake his hand.

 

I personally think he deserves a cooky and a hug myself.

 

Agreed!

Good on ya Bobby!

 

Ron sounds like you need to know an old crippled fella with a chain saw and a little time on his hands to me.

Glad to meet ya, now ya know an old crippled fella with a chain saw and I am between jobs.

PM me if you need a hand getting that tree off the shed.

Benno

 

14 year old boys do not like to be hugged by gals old enough to be there mother.

 

Uh, I did.