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[chief]

Alright so... I'm bad with writing so I'll get to the point. This shouldn't be any huge post.

Back when this started I actually had no idea that Rocky would do this. In fact when I first saw the topic 'Chief-Aid' I was confused and had no idea what it would be about. But with reading the topic I found out that Rocky was trying to start up a little donation run, and I was quite touched.

I think Ratty put it best in his post saying "Chief would never ask for this" And to be honest I wouldn't. I'm not fond of asking people for money, or borrowing money.. Pride and such on. However with a few events that went on and I was left asking money from a few friends just to make rent.. And asking money from my certain people just to get food for Brooke.

I got laid off around the start of November, and with winter coming my town slows right down. 90% of construction stops, as well as.. well a lot of things, making it the hardest season to find work.

Alright but enough of that.. Onto the donation drive.

I'll be honest.. I wasn't aware of how much money tha this would bring in.. I was hoping for 80 bucks or so and hell that alone would be awesome. Well.. a hour into the run it came out that there was about 200 USD already donated.. I was shocked. And the donations kept coming in.

I don't know who all donated, as all of it went through Rocky's paypal except for John who sent it to mine.

However... I would like to thank everyone who donated money. I wish I could do more.. I mean.. A simple 'Thank You' just doesn't seem enough. I know a lot of people are in hard times right now.. And yet you all still sent money my way. Again thank you. I know a lot of people who I don't even talk to must have sent money.. And I thank you as well.

Ive been a member on FUS for years.. When asked to donate, FUS called and members tossed money into the donation drive. I have never met a single one of you in real life, and Only really talk to and got to know the people who are in the chat.

To sum this all up.. Thank you. I don't know what else to say or do, I wish I could do more.. But thank you.

[John Roberts]

Does that 1500 CAD include what I sent ya, Paul? Cause if not, then, shit yeah, lots of stressless sleeps coming your way. And a new pony, and a plastic rocket.

Hope it all gets you out of the shit, my friend, until you're up and able again. Look after that baby girl of yours 'cause that's what it's all about. :] *Manly hugs*



*Grope*

[chief]

Does that 1500 CAD include what I sent ya, Paul? Cause if not, then, shit yeah, lots of stressless sleeps coming your way. And a new pony, and a plastic rocket!

Hope it all gets you out of the shit, my friend, until you're up and able again. Look after that baby girl of yours. *Manly hugs*



*Grope*

Yea, it covers what you sent as well. I think after the money for the DVD's arrive its going to be around 1520 to 1530, depending on exchange rate at he time.

..And don't grope me... That's for Bleak

[John Roberts]

Yeah... don't get me started on that bloody exchange rate. Would have been a full thousand otherwise. Better than the Yank's dollar that would have dumped it down to 700 or so.

And I'll grope whomever I damn well wish. You just remember that.

[Speedy_25]

Chief, I would like to wish you the best of luck in hard times like these. I was surprised on the total amount that it all added up to, and I know that you'll be using that money wisely. So, best of luck, and I hope that the rest of this year, as well as the coming New Year will be joyful for you.

[randomizer]

Better than the Yank's dollar that would have dumped it down to 700 or so.

It brings a new (and completely unrelated) meaning to the "Yank tank."

Good luck chief, and anyone else finding it hard to make ends meet.

[Ratty Randnums]

Wow, I'm so glad to hear that we were able to get so much for our man Chief when he needs it Even ended early <.< thanks guys really shows you how great humanity can be.

[Razgrizblaze1]

Wow, even I wasn't expecting a sum like that. Great to see that the community can pull together to help one of its own! I wish you luck this winter Chief and hope you can find a new job real soon.