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Scotlyn's avatar

I read this to my perennially offline husband. His words:

"Boots on the ground do more than suits on the ground."

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

LOVE THIS

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Iris Weston's avatar

That's gold!

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The Mighty Humanzee's avatar

I have a friend in Raleigh whose company runs hurricane relief programs in NC, her son flies copters. It’s amazing how many private resources people have at their disposal, and their selfless nature as they continue to help at their own expense.

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

It truly is amazing, and greatly appreciated. Tell your friend and her son thank you from WNC.

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Mic's avatar

Great piece. Love the muck boots and local grit. Share the beer and wine with your local friends and neighbors

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

Thank you Mic! Yeah, I think we all deserve a relaxing evening by the fire with our beverage of choice.

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OGRE's avatar

Thanks for giving accurate updates! And links to legit donation sites. That's what will allow people to *know* that their money will make it to the people it's intended for.

Truly objective news is hard to find these days. You're doing an excellent job.

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Sanity Fare's avatar

I live in Cumberland Tn.

Thank you for the updates from a real person on the ground. Please continue as the weeks pass… many will forget. Don’t let them.

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

I’ll try my best!

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Nimble Navigator's avatar

Thank you Starr. These updates are most appreciated. I seen to be collecting donations that friends from my state of South Carolina want to share with the good people of WNC. I’ll take a look at your list and choose one or several. Many blessings be upon you and all of us who were hit by this tragic experience!!! Much love! 🙏🏻💖🥰

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Starr of Appalachia's avatar

Bless you and thank you! There are some good ones on that list.

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Jim S's avatar

Thank You Starr

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R. H. Snow's avatar

The Best Governance is Self Governance - us unto ourselves and others around us, giving, sharing, saving...

We the People.

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DazedAgain's avatar

I lived up there for 12 years. Never saw a fall in which the leaves did not turn. This year I have not seen leaves turning. I've also noted that the trees are losing their leaves from the top down rather than all over. Chemtrails? PRAAH?

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Scotlyn's avatar

I read this to my perennially offline husband. His words:

"Boots on the ground do more than suits on the ground."

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