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 :o 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" :o Who does that anymore? I ran to the mailbox to get it out before the last collection time yesterday!
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. :kiss3:
That must have been quite the phone call!
John, thanks for being willing to step up and "get things done". We all appreciate it. :bowdown:
Very appreciated... :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Have you gotten addresses for his parents yet? :kiss3:
Quote from: Kerry on July 04, 2006, 09:51:07 AM
That must have been quite the phone call!
John, thanks for being willing to step up and "get things done". We all appreciate it. :bowdown:
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 :laugh: What a totally cool lady though :thumb:
ps. no address for the mother yet. The florist said she will get it and not to worry about it.
Quote from: Kerry on July 04, 2006, 09:51:07 AM
That must have been quite the phone call!
John, thanks for being willing to step up and "get things done". We all appreciate it. :bowdown:
aye and a very big
T.Y . ! ! ! ! ! :bowdown:
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(http://premium1.uploadit.org/yamahonkawazuki//abbotts.jpg) when i visit near the end of august ill pay these folks a visit. and personally thank them :thumb: