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Old 11-16-2012, 01:08 PM
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FlagUS Salty Cajun Christmas Drive, 2012!!!

Well fellas, it's that time of year again. You know the time when our wives start getting all edgy about shopping and making sure we hang dangerously on the edge of our roof so that we can hang a bunch of lights up...Half of which never seem to work!

While we whine and complain about how our kids want the most expensive toys on the shelves, that our wives have gone completely insane with Black Friday and that there is no time to get everything in place, there is another man who can't do anything for Christmas this year. There's another family that won't be able to have a REAL Christmas dinner because money is too tight. There's another child who just wants a sense of normalicy. This is where we come in!...

Last year was a huge success in our Christmas Drive!!! We, as a site, raised in the range of $3100 that funded two families with the Christmas that, otherwise, they would not have had! We helped pay utility bills, bought clothes, toys, food for the pantry, provided a Real Christmas dinner and, if only for that day, we brought two families comfort and normalicy!

I have a firsthand account of one of the deliveries and, let me tell you, it was the single most fulfilling day in my life, next to my kids being born. The astonished look of parents and kids alike was as moving as anything I've ever seen. There wasn't a dry eye in the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, I ask that you get on board again this year to make this another successful drive. There is no contribution too small! As I understand it, we already have two deserving families picked out. If we can raise more, perhaps there could be a third!

Let's do this fellas!!

If anyone has any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at my office/shop @ 225-647-2772 or, on my cell. It is 580-716-4995.

I'll post my PayPal info in a minute.
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Old 11-16-2012, 01:14 PM
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We need volunteers to help make this happen. I know Eman volunteered to cook for one family, but we will need people to shop, wrap, and deliver presents. Also to cook for the West side family. Last year my mom along with Shawn and Bridget Braquet helped tremendously on the family I was in charge of and I'd like to thank them agian.
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Old 11-16-2012, 01:45 PM
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My PayPal acct is c_fisher79@yahoo.com. That's c underscore fisher 79.

Like Johnny said, this is a very big process so, if there is anyone who would like to volunteer for either family, please let me know! Eman and, Mrs. Eman have already offered their support in cooking this year's dinner again! Thank you so much!
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Old 11-16-2012, 01:50 PM
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One more note...

We will keep the format the same as it was last year. We will list everyone who donated but, not the amount that was donated. We will also list any businesses who donate but, again, not the amount. We will collect until Dec 15. In the days following, we will put all the names of donors in a hat and do drawings for various prizes that have yet to be determined.

Let's make this another big success! Thanks in advance and, again, please feel free to contact me or any site admin with any questions or concerns. My info is listed in the OP.
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:43 PM
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And, again...One more note.

When you send any contribution through PayPal, please put your screen name as it appears here on SC so that I know who's name to put into the drawing.

Regards,

Corey
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:52 PM
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Also send your PayPal donation as a gift so the fees will not be taken out.
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Old 11-16-2012, 07:30 PM
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Just sent payment forgot to put my screen name...
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Old 11-16-2012, 07:37 PM
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I will send my donation this week
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Old 11-16-2012, 07:40 PM
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My boss lady says she will do whatever for the west family that needs to be done
Call anytime 228-323-3527
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Old 11-16-2012, 08:01 PM
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My boss lady says she will do whatever for the west family that needs to be done
Call anytime 228-323-3527
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Awesome!!
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Old 11-16-2012, 08:29 PM
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My boss lady says she will do whatever for the west family that needs to be done
Call anytime 228-323-3527
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We will be in touch soon. We need a lot of help when it comes to shopping, wrapping and, cooking. Thank you!
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Old 11-16-2012, 08:43 PM
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Guys please post a link on your Facebook accounts and forward the link to people in your email address book.
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Old 11-16-2012, 08:57 PM
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Southern
Also I would like to know wants for kids parents etc. we plan on buying gifts, food whatever is needed we have a commercial coffee buisness here in lake Charles and will help anyway possible. On another note caught 1 red and 5 trout in turners this afternoon.

Jimmy
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Old 11-16-2012, 09:29 PM
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Jimmy, I'll give you a call tomorrow. Thank you so much for offering to help!

We received $210 today! Thanks everybody!
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Old 11-16-2012, 09:31 PM
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Johnny's mom here and I'm more than happy to help with whatever needs to be done for West side. Glad to hear the business in L C is on board!
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Old 11-17-2012, 11:20 AM
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I see you guys on here killing the trout if any one wants to donate some to this cause I have a commercial vacuum sealer and am willing to clean them for the cause and freeze them. Most of us on here are fortunate enough to have fish very often let's keep in mind thaws families that might not get the chance to have a nice fish fry

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Old 11-17-2012, 11:38 AM
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Donation sent! Hope it helps!
-Seth LaHaye
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Old 11-17-2012, 12:23 PM
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i will talk to you corey when i get back in town ... we'll figure something out similar to what i did last year
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Old 11-17-2012, 12:48 PM
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Thank you Seth! Every bit counts!

Mike, I look forward to it and, Jimmy, it was great speaking to you this morning! Thanks to you and the wife for offering to help! I'll be in touch!
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Old 11-17-2012, 06:16 PM
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Shawn, let me know what I can do to help with the west side family
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