curlytop Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Hi Everyone,I don't usually do things like this, but I am sending out this message because a friend of mine and his family lost their home in Rancho Bernardo this week in the "Witch Fire." Their address was 12554 Cloudesly Drive, San Diego, Ca 92128. It literally burned to the ground. Since they had no warning and had to run out of the house at 4am with fire already in their backyard, they lost EVERYTHING! They have two little girls 9 and 7, who lost all of their clothes, books, games, toys, literally all of their belongings. The little girls are having a hard time and we feel it may help them if they were to have some books and things to keep them occupied. I know that a lot of people are going to need help when the dust settles, but, if you want to help someone right now, please send a gift card or something small to them at:Kevin and Nicole MartinPO Box 270355San Diego, CA 92198-2355or Paypal: k_martin@yahoo.comFor those who would like to send something larger, please send it to Kevin's colleague at:The Martinsc/o Jill Fontana3963 Mt Abraham AveSan Diego, CA 92111Some of you have been asking for details on the family to send things… here they are…Grandmother- 5'4", size 2x, shoe 7wNicole (mother) Dress: medium (petite), Shoe: 6 1/2, Pants: short 6-7, Shirt: mediumEmily (age 9) shoe: 4, dress: kids medium, pants/shirt: kids 10/12 (into American Girl, Books, Surfer Girl/ocean things, science)Haley (age 7) shoe: 13/1, dress: kids small, pants/shirt: kids 7� (into American Girl, horses, petshop, drawing/painting)I would appreciate your help getting them back on their feet. They are a VERY nice family.Thank you,Curlytop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmuse00 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 How very sad Curlytop.We own a bookstore I'm sure we can quickly gather some chapter books together and I will definitely see what else we can forward along. Losing the security of their own homes has to be such a terrible feeling for them, especially the children. I will pass the word along as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlytop Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 That is super thoughtful of you. They have said that they are very touched that people are reaching out to help them and it means a lot to their girls to feel cared for by the community. They are still pretty fragile, but I am hoping that as books, toys, etc...roll in for them, they will get excited and feel better. If it turns out they get an abundance of things, we plan on spreading the love to their neighbors, as well. Thanks so much and sorry again for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmuse00 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 No thanks needed, as a mother I feel the parent's pain! Just gave DH the address and he is now working on getting a box together. Let them know we will keep their whole family in our thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterP_Nice Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 My sister had to evac from her home in Rancho Bernardo on Monday morning. I got a frantic call from her at 7am telling me they had to go.They went to stay with a friend in Mira Mesa (about 20 miles south). On Monday night they had to evacuate from there. Fortunately they were able to make it to Irvine up in OC with a family friend and stayed safely with them until now. They were finally let back home this morning, and thankfully their home is intact.Their friends didn't fare so well.... one of them woke up at 5am to 4-story flames directly in his backyard!!! He barely made it out of his house with his family in one piece.. much less have a chance to salvage anything I was staying with my sister back in 2003 when the last round of massive fires hit, and can sadely say that I've experienced the fear and terror that these wildfires bring... anyone who hasn't seen these things first hand.... wow, there's no way to describe just how scary and fierce it really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancy949 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I will gather up some things and send it. We used to live there, so even though I don't know your friends, I feel like I do. Every place I hear I think "oh wow thats just down the road or EEK! I know where that is!" I can't even imagine. We lived at Miramar MCAS. We also lived in Irvine at El Toro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerikaner83 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 When I lived with my Mother, we lived a stone's throw away from MCAS Mirimar - in teh TierraSanta neighborhood. They almost got taken out a few years ago by that round of wildfires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isislc Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 I have a sister in law with girls that may have some clothes and I have a lot of jeans if they don't mind that they were from my son. Can't really tell the difference whether boys or girls. I have tons of jeans that will fit the older girl. Let me know and I can see about rounding up more clothes for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlytop Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 You guys are great. Thanks! It doesn't really matter if they are boys clothes. We will pass them on to others who need them if the girls can't use them. There will be a lot of others who were their neighbors who will need things as well. Kevin works at Qualcomm where a lot of families from that area work. Feel free to send anything that you think someone can use. Thanks again, you guys!!!PS- My best wishes to any of your friends and families who were affected by this tragedy, as well. We can try to get them help too, if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isislc Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Alright, I'll just load up a box with all kinds of clothes. I have stuff for kids under 2 I can send also and maybe some shoes. I'll send them out Monday, then I'll have 3 days to get everything together. I'm trying to clean house anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverCynic Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 They should set up a paypal account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isislc Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 They did, apparently all that spanking made ya go blind too. Kevin and Nicole MartinPO Box 270355San Diego, CA 92198-2355or Paypal: k_martin@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmuse00 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 They did, apparently all that spanking made ya go blind too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverCynic Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Ok well, I had one hand left free to make a modest donation. Godspeed to the family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlytop Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Thanks again for the great response, you guys. You guys on this forum are the best! A former classmate of both mine and Kevin's works at PayPal and was able to get all fees waived for his account for the next month. So, 100% of the money that goes there will end up helping the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadEnough Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 just came on. I'm in Ramona and watching Mt. Palomar burn right now, about 25 miles NW. The ground's black all the way there and, for 360 degrees around me! Air's about the same as the San Fernando Valley - Bad! For me, it went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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