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IdaBriggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 09:55 PM Original message |
I have returned from my 10 day stint with Red Cross. (1st Impressions) |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
1. Good on you! Ida Briggs!!! |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 08:09 AM Response to Reply #1 |
42. You have my grandmother's name, Ida Briggs, and I wanted to |
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IdaBriggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:37 AM Response to Reply #42 |
55. Thank you -- and please, enjoy the time with your family! |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-24-05 12:22 PM Response to Reply #55 |
81. Thanks, Ida. These are good suggestions and I'll do you one better... |
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Trevelyan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-24-05 09:58 PM Response to Reply #1 |
82. Well, Bless you Ida Riggs and you Teammates - Great to Read |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
2. That is what happens when neos get control of an agency. They |
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whistle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
3. Elizabeth Dole's legacy for the Red Cross....85% to the bureau-crazy |
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faithnotgreed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. thank you so much ida - so youre coming to dc tomorrow right |
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Book Lover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
5. Please, if you can stand it, do just one more thing |
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dooner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
6. Wow. Thank you for your service! |
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GainesT1958 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
7. IDA, all I can say is: |
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area51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
8. I salute you. (n/t) |
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Maccagirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:10 PM Response to Original message |
9. You and all of the other volunteers |
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meganmonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
10. Thank you for telling your tale |
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txindy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
11. Well done! Now pop on down to Tx. I'm sure we'll need your help. |
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Coastie for Truth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
12. At the shelter |
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Lancer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
13. Thank you so much. eom |
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alittlelark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
14. I am sooo proud of you (and all the other on-the-ground) volunteers!!! |
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cooolandrew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
15. good for you |
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jrthin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
16. I am so proud of you. nt |
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Garbo 2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
17. Kudos to you and the other volunteers. Thanks for your report. n/t |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
18. Check. No more damn paperwork! |
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incapsulated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
19. Thank you for your service! |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
20. Good job Ida! |
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hedda_foil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
21. I am SO proud to be your friend, IdaBriggs! |
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NNadir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
22. Thank you for your hard work. |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
23. Welcome home, IdaBriggs! |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 11:15 PM Response to Original message |
24. IdaBriggs, this phrase gets thrown around a lot on DU |
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kalibex (189 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
25. Thank You. n/t |
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VolcanoJen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-22-05 11:50 PM Response to Original message |
26. Ida!!! |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
27. Thanks, Ida! |
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Demonaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
28. you're amazing, well done!! |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 12:56 AM Response to Original message |
29. WOW!!! |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 01:24 AM Response to Original message |
30. Gotta' Kick the True American Spirit... n/t |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 01:27 AM Response to Original message |
31. WoW! Very impressive |
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Peter Frank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 01:58 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Indeed... |
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IdaBriggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 06:03 AM Response to Original message |
33. Wow. Just ... Wow! Thank you, everyone!!! |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 06:37 AM Response to Original message |
34. Bless your soul woman!! |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 07:43 AM Response to Original message |
35. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Get some rest--you well deserve it. nt |
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fudge stripe cookays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 07:46 AM Response to Original message |
36. Ida, all I can say is... |
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ewagner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 07:52 AM Response to Original message |
37. Idabriggs |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 07:59 AM Response to Original message |
38. Good for you and thanks |
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LiberalinNC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 08:00 AM Response to Original message |
39. Well done! |
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shaniqua6392 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 08:01 AM Response to Original message |
40. God bless you!! |
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Mr_Jefferson_24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 08:05 AM Response to Original message |
41. Thanks for the insights... |
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OhioChick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 08:20 AM Response to Original message |
43. A big Thank You |
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fed-up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 08:44 AM Response to Original message |
44. Thanks from all of us that wish we could help-how about an LTE? |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
45. People are great. You're great. |
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ChickMagic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:02 AM Response to Original message |
46. Ida, I adore you! |
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IdaBriggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:27 AM Response to Reply #46 |
52. Yes, they do. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:04 AM Response to Original message |
47. thanks you made a difference EOM |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
48. what can i say -- you're my hero for today! |
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Pobeka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
49. Way to go! Thank you Ida! n/t |
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Dolomite (689 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
50. Can't be said enough: Thank you! |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
51. As a Katrina Survivor, I thank you IdaBriggs -- :-) |
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IdaBriggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 10:29 AM Response to Reply #51 |
62. You are most welcome, Merh. I wish I could have done more. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 07:56 PM Response to Reply #62 |
75. I lost my house, my vehicle and almost all but the shirt on my back |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:27 AM Response to Original message |
53. Thank you for your wonderful efforts ! |
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IdaBriggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:43 AM Response to Reply #53 |
56. I agree -- my analogy was about how difficult it was to leave |
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Lisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 03:57 PM Response to Reply #56 |
73. disaster workers will go until they collapse ... |
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Joe Chi Minh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:27 AM Response to Original message |
54. I suddenly found that very moving, Ida - |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
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IdaBriggs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 10:22 AM Response to Reply #57 |
61. I *NEVER* heard or saw anything like that -- |
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catrose (591 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 11:38 AM Response to Reply #61 |
67. Just like Reagan's welfare queen may exist... |
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klook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 10:33 AM Response to Reply #57 |
63. Your cousin's "friends" are ugly racists |
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REACTIVATED IN CT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 10:56 AM Response to Reply #57 |
64. I just read those snopes.com |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 11:49 AM Response to Reply #64 |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
58. First time I've ever heard a first account account of disaster aid. |
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klook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
59. "Why can't we do MORE?" |
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EC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
60. Thanks... n/t |
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Dunvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
65. PLEASE...could you find a moment to quickly bullet points outlining.... |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
66. Two tings Ida |
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Autonomy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
68. Thanks for sharing your experience Ida |
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AuntieM1957 (775 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
70. Thanks for helping out... |
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jayctravis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
71. You are a true Democatic Underground hero. |
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captain disgruntled (153 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
72. One last thing though-- |
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Nothing Without Hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
74. THIS is what the Red Cross should be about. Its management has been |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-23-05 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
76. Thank you, Ida! I'm in awe of you and what you just did! |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-24-05 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
77. Can I have your baby? |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-24-05 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
78. Thanks for posting. Great info there. nt. |
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kat21 (146 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-24-05 02:24 AM Response to Original message |
79. Awesome!! |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-24-05 07:47 AM Response to Original message |
80. You exemplify what this nation is all about...Caring, DOING people... |
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