Island14

[NavyC5]

Sorry, I'm just now catching up on this. Work has been nuts with us coordinating C-130s to get supplies and people down there. I should have 4 of my Hercs on the ground right now.

I'll be sending some money along shortly to help with the cause. Other than funds, do you need me to see if I can get some items loaded if send a 5 aircraft down?

[DAB]

how are we doing on funds, both for Christmas and other?

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by DAB

how are we doing on funds, both for Christmas and other?

I'm a little low this year but I'll get by.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

I'm a little low this year but I'll get by.

not you!!!

[78SA]

Originally Posted by DAB

not you!!!

I'm ok for now.

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by DAB

how are we doing on funds, both for Christmas and other?

*you

[Grey Ghost]

We had a local that went to Cebu.

Calhoun woman to return from storm-torn Philippines - : Local

[island14]

I just posted this info in the Santa thread but wanted to post here here also.

Originally Posted by island14

Update...

Hi Everyone,

I'm sorry for being so slow to update things, as it has been pretty hectic around here with everything going on, and not much internet time.

The Christmas fund total collected is now is $2823.60

And the grand total from both threads collected is $4343.60


As you know I have spent some of the funds buying rice and food and helping the people in the village during the days right after the Typhoon.

There has been quite a bit more donated in the other thread and we will be using that part as a rebuilding fund for those that really need the help.

We can't help them all, so those who cannot rebuild on their own will be the ones we try to help and build huts for with what is left after getting the toys for 400 kids..

So we have $1625 Left in the toy fund, that came in this thread and I will start the shopping in the next few days.

We have also collected $1520 more in the other thread since then...

So we now have $3145 cash left in the fund.

For the future I will keep the totals as just one fund, but wanted to let everyone know how it all came in.

I want to say Thank You! To each and every one of you ! and making this possible.


Dixie for getting this thread... and idea going, and also for his donation.

(In order received)

DAB
Kingpin
simpleman68
JRD77VET
Chris Fowler
Thomas
dwjz06
Zed16
99 pewtercoupe
wwomanC6
simpleman68 (again!)
Gentle Ben
Craig
Z06David
SYF350
Fastguy
BSmith
Dan Dlabay
carlton_fritz
xXBUDXx
jda67gta
beadist
Loco Vette
datawiz
VatorMan
Ol' Timer
GS Ragtop
Kerrmudgeon
NEED-A-VETTE
77Babe

And since the last update
Jaxgator
JStockton

Checks That Came in To Dixie
Hoog
LisaJohn
MEC5Lady
__________________________________________

Starting with the new additions to the fund since the storm in the other thread.

Gentle Ben (again!)
DAB (again!)
Black94LT1
Diane & David Sesler (Friends of Rob)
American Made
Liz
JDA67GTA
Kevin
Vatorman (again!)
Stangkiller
Mr Vette
Norm
Jeff79
Seasix
Gary (who says he is a lurker)
TxAg
__________________________________________


Again...

I want to say Thank You! To each and every one of you ! and making this possible.

[island14]

Originally Posted by NavyC5

Sorry, I'm just now catching up on this. Work has been nuts with us coordinating C-130s to get supplies and people down there. I should have 4 of my Hercs on the ground right now.

I'll be sending some money along shortly to help with the cause. Other than funds, do you need me to see if I can get some items loaded if send a 5 aircraft down?

That's great to hear more supplies are coming...

I noticed today a huge helicopter that looked like US Coast Guard Colors, not sure where it was from... but it had long cables to a net and it was dropping supplies somewhere near here.

Not sure if one of the remote hard to get to places here on our island, or one of the other small islands nearby.

We have had trucks coming into our village almost daily with food supplies for the poor, but they seem to be slowing down now.

Lots of foreigners from a lot of different countries here helping out also.

I can't think of anything you could send down really, unless you guys have a spare surplus generator.

Our water is on now so we have safe drinking water again.

[Rob]

Wow. Love seeing the money rolling in to help out.

I have to hit the bank today to deposit some more that I need to send to you.

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Tim, PP sent. This one to the island relief fund.

[island14]

I already had the lumber delivered for one 8X10 hut, but having trouble getting the Amakan (woven bamboo used for siding) and Nipa (for roofing)

We can go with plywood for the siding but will cost more and I am trying to stretch things as far as I can to help as many as we can with the funds we have.

Thin steel roofing is also an option if we cant get Nipa, but I do have Nipa ordered so will wait and hope it comes in.

Trying to get a start on the huts we will be building and I found a saw guy to start cutting for us. (hard to come by as they are very busy now)

Also worked out a deal to buy some coconut trees, some standing but falling, and others already down.

It saves money over buying from the hardware store, and I ordered enough lumber for 3 huts 10X12 foot.

I still do not know what the exact cost will be per hut, but will after we get one finished. but guessing abut $300 US each.

Tomorrow I will be picking out the logs and trees we use and working on getting the lumber delivered.

I will get more photos tomorrow.

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

TxAg

Lurking poster lurks!

[NavyC5]

Originally Posted by island14

I can't think of anything you could send down really, unless you guys have a spare surplus generator.

I'll see what I can do for the next rotation. Our first set of crews got back yesterday. I'll get with the current ops guys to see what may be rolling out.

Let me know what size generator you need. I'll see what I can find and may just send it direct. Are there any shipping companies that are up and running?

[GentleBen]

Tim already stated that they need a 15 kW generator to run the well pumping equipment. If you could find and supply something along the line of a PU-406/M Tactical Quiet Generator it would supply 30 kW so they could (a) power the pump and (b) have sufficient additional power to provide juice to the majority of the city. A MEP-805A generator would also provide this level of power.

The only problem is that it, like virtually all other military gensets of this size are diesel powered and not a multi-fuel capable one.

[NavyC5]

Originally Posted by GentleBen

Tim already stated that they need a 15 kW generator to run the well pumping equipment. If you could find and supply something along the line of a PU-406/M Tactical Quiet Generator it would supply 30 kW so they could (a) power the pump and (b) have sufficient additional power to provide juice to the majority of the city. A MEP-805A generator would also provide this level of power.

The only problem is that it, like virtually all other military gensets of this size are diesel powered and not a multi-fuel capable one.

I'll talk to my guys and see what we may be sending down. I'll mention the multi-fuel need. No promises but I'll see what we can do.

[island14]

They have a generator now for the water supply, and it has been back on now for about a week.

I wish now I was hooked up to it, we use our own well water for washing, bathing, and cleaning.

But with no electric here it's back to the bucket and rope... one at a time..

There are a few guys working behind the scenes trying to help us get a personal generator as it is going to be a long time before the electric is back they say.

[island14]

They started cutting on 16 trees today that we bought so far. should be enough for 6 or 7 more huts. so shooting for 8 huts to build now.

Also bought enough Amakan for two huts today, they say they will reserve for me enough for next week.

[island14]

A few photos from today.

[island14]

Originally Posted by GentleBen

The only problem is that it, like virtually all other military gensets of this size are diesel powered and not a multi-fuel capable one.

Diesel is not a problem here as there are stations on the island now that have it.

The Diesel engines probably run cheaper, and longer?