Flowers ordered

[john]

I ordered flowers late yesterday.  The florist was from the same town -knew all about it.  She offered some interesting advice as far as what to have sent and I took her up on it.  Weaselnose thought it was a really good way to do it.  The family will be getting 5 different types bouquets of flowers in total.  $250 spent.

This florist gave me HELL for not giving the money to the family.  She said "Listen to me, I've been around a long time, I burried my 22 yr old daughter so I know what i'm talking about.  The family needs the money to pay for this -it's expensive you know."  man did I feel like a schmuck.  Anyway, after I explained about the charity thing, she still thought we were crazy for not giving the family the money    I know this florist was a townie, and knew Rich's mom indirectly (friend of friend of friend...).

What a cool lady she was!  Any GStwin people in Norwich, feel free to stop by and see Mrs. Abbott at Abbotts flower shop -she's 92 years old.  Tell her I appreciated her advice!

The most shocking part:  She would not take my credit card number!  She said "I trust you, just send me a check in the mail"   Who does that anymore?  I ran to the mailbox to get it out before the last collection time yesterday!

[SuZuki10]

That is so nice!  I hope that there was enough to make a nice contribution to Toys for Tots as well.  There's no doubt that his family and Kim will see how much Rich impacted our site and our lives.   

[Kerry]

That must have been quite the phone call!

John, thanks for being willing to step up and "get things done".  We all appreciate it.  

[pandy]

Very appreciated... 

Have you gotten addresses for his parents yet? 

[john]

That must have been quite the phone call!

John, thanks for being willing to step up and "get things done".  We all appreciate it. 

You have no idea! Took an hour on the phone.  She must have said 4 times, "No.  I'll just put you down for a $50 basket and you give the rest to the family."   But this is the reason why I like dealing with local companies -they know what's going on.  I think in the end we got a lot more value for our dollar flower wise.

Eh, it was no effort.  ...other than the long phone call    What a totally cool lady though 

ps.  no address for the mother yet.  The florist said she will get it and not to worry about it.

[yamahonkawazuki]

That must have been quite the phone call!

John, thanks for being willing to step up and "get things done".  We all appreciate it. 

aye and a very big T.Y . ! ! ! ! ! 

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[yamahonkawazuki]

when i visit near the end of august ill pay these folks a visit. and personally thank them