How about sending some books to the shelters where families will be staying for who knows how long? Any body have any info about these shelters? Maybe the...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 1, 2005 2:21 pm
*Thank you all for your lovely thoughts & offers for assistance* I don't have an address to send anything to. We are in Houston but can't possibly stay here...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 1, 2005 3:31 pm
Just realized my nieces will be in one place for awhile. They are in 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades. The 5th grader says she likes books about survival. She has read...
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firstbookorg
Sep 1, 2005 5:26 pm
Hi everyone - I'm trying to raise awareness about First Book, a national charity that puts books into the hands of children. Since it was founded in 1992,...
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Dawn
tinkesqbxr
Sep 1, 2005 7:54 pm
For those who are in the Akron area, and those who have sent me books to mass release at the ARF, the official website has been updated with lots of new info...
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Jessica Smith
littlecatz72
Sep 1, 2005 9:12 pm
Please post widely. The LLA Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting monetary donations to assist school, public, and academic library restoration efforts in...
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Sharal Heinemann
sharalsbooks
Sep 1, 2005 9:34 pm
I'm thinking that the libraries in the communities hardest hit by Katrina will be in need of books to replace those damaged. Sharal Currently reading MUM'S THE...
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Jare
jareberry
Sep 1, 2005 9:42 pm
... Yes, this is a great idea! Does anybody have any idea how this can be done? My partner is in Longview, TX taking care of an sick family member, he says ...
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Sharal Heinemann
sharalsbooks
Sep 1, 2005 9:46 pm
I am forwarding a message that was posted on one of my groups that offers two options to help. Buying books on ebay where the proceeds will go to the Red...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 2, 2005 3:03 am
My husband came in the computer room earlier as I was sending stuff on the book crossing forums and said "Hey, you have wings again!" So thanks to whoever...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 2, 2005 3:17 pm
Got this from a friend: Book drive for evacuees in Houston. You may give books to the following address: HURRICANE EVACUEES RELIANT ASTRODOME C/O RED CROSS ...
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Lynne Wolford
lynne213
Sep 2, 2005 3:28 pm
Thanks for the address!! I'm sure the evacuees will appreciate something to take their minds off the situation at hand. retc <kermitforg@...> wrote:Got...
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Glenda Shaw
gwspi
Sep 2, 2005 6:29 pm
This is the assignment for my book club meeting on September 28. Willing to trade for anything on my bookshelf....
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 2, 2005 8:36 pm
I am looking for an apartment in or nearish to Baton Rouge, preferrably 2 bedrooms, preferrably with some furnishings. This would be for my husband and I, our...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 3, 2005 2:59 am
... -- Rachel [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Steve
omega52003
Sep 3, 2005 9:02 am
Hello all I know some of you don't frequent the 'big' forums, so I thought I'd post this link here http://tinyurl.com/btbat It's "Listen Again" sections from...
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Susan
suzen
Sep 3, 2005 12:09 pm
Hi Rachel, Have you tried http://www.hurricanehousing.org/index.html or http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/? Good luck!! susan aka: suzen...
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Skyring
skyringincan...
Sep 3, 2005 6:42 pm
... Steve was marvellous. You could hear the laughter, love and enthusiasm in his voice, and it sounded like they were having a party in the studio! The...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 3, 2005 9:58 pm
From another group: ModestNeeds helped out my family during a time of great need. Right now, MN is helping out those who need it most, Katrina Victims and ...
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Katie Green
kt_crops
Sep 4, 2005 3:40 am
"One for the Money" is the first book in Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series and I currently have it registered, read and ready to send on it's US bookring...
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Freya
Killertiel
Sep 4, 2005 4:56 am
Here is a partial list of organizations that are providing aid to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org Mercy Corps...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 4, 2005 1:39 pm
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: September 3, 2005 Contact: Wendy Fournier, NAA (RI) 401-632-7523 Peg Pickering, (MS) 622-488-9619 Mississippi Emergency...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 4, 2005 1:59 pm
I am still in Houston and still as OK as I can be. My office is slowly reconfiguring back in Baton Rouge but there is some question as to whether I have a job...
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Glenda Shaw
gwspi
Sep 4, 2005 7:10 pm
This is the October assignment for my book club....
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Sheila McTeague
dartshooter61
Sep 5, 2005 8:39 am
Thanks for the update. Glad you are doing ok. And can see why you wouldn't want to stay if there is no job and money. I can understand loving a place where you...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 5, 2005 2:28 pm
Husband and brother got back from New Orleans last night. They were not able to get close to our homes or to brother's business due to the flood waters being...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 5, 2005 3:21 pm
I don't have an address yet but it just occurred to me what someone could set aside if you have it. My son should be in Kindergarten. He is already reading at...
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Mellanie
magpye29
Sep 5, 2005 7:44 pm
Rachel, you and yours are in my prayers. I heard on the news today that parts of the city have electricity and water. I also heard they're planning on...
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retc
rm_watts
Sep 5, 2005 9:39 pm
Sitting by the pool at the apt complex we are staying at today and a lady walked up with a beach ball, 5 brand new Hot Wheels cars, and a small stach of...
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Dan Harrington
forget_it42
Sep 5, 2005 11:48 pm
Hello All, I have created a new bookcrossing zone in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, near the Minneapolis, Minnesota and would like to know all the sites that keep...
