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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: USRanger on September 19, 2008, 03:18:32 PM
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I just wanted to share something with the community that really struck me as awesome. One of my squaddies, Diver8Up, suffered big time house damage due to Hurricane Ike. The following is a quote from our web site, posted today by fellow squaddie WT666 (with a couple edits):
Bops,
Spoke with Diver yesterday and we are putting a plan into motion to get his house put back together quickly. Im sure you guys are aware that Divers significant other is 7 months pregnant so getting his abode back to livable ASAP is a priority. Pregnant woman...no AC...no ROOF...personally that scares the crap out of me.
Currently he has power restored and is awaiting the insurance pukes to make decisions on amounts etc.
Since construction is a little slow I am taking a team to Houston of my employees to reroof Divers house and rehang the sheet rock in the rooms where the ceiling collapsed. As a safeguard for material shortages down in the area were taking all the shingles, plywood, drywall, nails, screws, condoms etc that we will need to complete the job.
Amazingly enough my employees who are young dumb and full of c*m think this will be some kind of grand adventure. Ah to be young and naive.
Anyway just wanted to let you guys know that diver is going to be taken care of.
Diver and I love to quote movie lines so the line that fits this situation is from Pulp Fiction.
"Go back in there and tell those Ni**ah's to chill, you aint got no worries Diver, the cavalry will be there directly".
The Cav is standing by waiting for the green light.
WT
That right there ladies & gents is what being a squaddie and a friend is all about. It's amazing the types of relationships you can build in this game. <S> to my squaddies. You make me very proud.
Diver's house:
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/3060/28705976568e71832308no0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
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:huh
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:salute WT.
But looking at the picture... You sure the toilet didn't just overflow. :D
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It was one pic out of a bunch posted. :) Exactly what part confused you Kazaa? Did I not use proper Engrish?
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WTG guys!!!!!! :salute
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Ranger: It's people like you that restores my faith in the human race. In these days and time to help a fellow to the extent you are going shows your true charactor. A salute is not enough, but if you believe in a higher power, your good deeds will not go unnoticed. You have my upmost respect Sir. Blt280
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:salute
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Very cool. :aok
Reminds me of my co-worker and his Warhammer guild. One of his members is wheelchair-bound and on fixed income (disability pay). He pre-ordered the latest release (or whatever just came out), but the online store didn't follow instructions and took the money way before they should have - even before the software shipped. That caused overdraft fees and the subsequent canceling of his order. My friend and another in his guild both chipped in $30 to pay the overdraft fees and get the software re-ordered so their guild-mate can enjoy adventuring with the rest of them - instead of waiting around 6 months before he could have scraped enough money together to dig himself out.
Yup, some online games build strong bonds between squaddies/guildsmen.
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That has it all. A little :lol a little :( and a little :rock
Good luck. I hope DiVer8uP gets back in the air as soon as possible!!
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that's awesome....WTG guys :salute
good luck to Diver and to WT666's rescue crew
Joker
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I just wanted to share something with the community that really struck me as awesome. One of my squaddies, Diver8Up, suffered big time house damage due to Hurricane Ike. The following is a quote from our web site, posted today by fellow squaddie WT666 (with a couple edits):
Bops,
Spoke with Diver yesterday and we are putting a plan into motion to get his house put back together quickly. Im sure you guys are aware that Divers significant other is 7 months pregnant so getting his abode back to livable ASAP is a priority. Pregnant woman...no AC...no ROOF...personally that scares the crap out of me.
Currently he has power restored and is awaiting the insurance pukes to make decisions on amounts etc.
Since construction is a little slow I am taking a team to Houston of my employees to reroof Divers house and rehang the sheet rock in the rooms where the ceiling collapsed. As a safeguard for material shortages down in the area were taking all the shingles, plywood, drywall, nails, screws, condoms etc that we will need to complete the job.
Amazingly enough my employees who are young dumb and full of c*m think this will be some kind of grand adventure. Ah to be young and naive.
Anyway just wanted to let you guys know that diver is going to be taken care of.
Diver and I love to quote movie lines so the line that fits this situation is from Pulp Fiction.
"Go back in there and tell those Ni**ah's to chill, you aint got no worries Diver, the cavalry will be there directly".
The Cav is standing by waiting for the green light.
WT
That right there ladies & gents is what being a squaddie and a friend is all about. It's amazing the types of relationships you can build in this game. <S> to my squaddies. You make me very proud.
Diver's house:
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/3060/28705976568e71832308no0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
dude...i dunno whatr to even say to that..nothing witty is comming to mind...........and i'm in awe that there's still someone like that around these days. :salute :salute
john
1LTCAP
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:salute :aok
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<SALUTE> U.S.RANGER :cool:
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Very cool, WT666, and good luck, Diver :salute
That is awesome, Ranger. Thanks for sharing :aok
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WTG WT !! :salute
And Diver best wishes to you and your family.
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I have been witness to this type of comradery in this squad many times before.
It is only ONE of the many reasons I still love being a BOP!
Great bunch of guys!! :rock
Wouldn't trade em for the world.
However I may consider a even swap for one of the elusive" shiney angora sheep." ( a man has needs ya know)
:salute WT!
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Very cool ranger. :aok
I could share a lot of stories with my squad, but we keep pretty much keep it in house.
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:salute WT.
But looking at the picture... You sure the toilet didn't just overflow. :D
actually diver fell victim to hurricane ike. he lost a huge part of his roof and the damage to his ceiling in his house was due to the roof being gone, his wife is pregnant and he needs to get things done fast. she is due in a couple of months. diver just so happens to live where ike hit the hardest, all things concidered it could have been a hell of alot worse.we all know how slow insurance companies are and i tell u this, i'm proud of WT and his crew that are willing to go and help a friend in need. this is what friends do for each other. even if u did meet over the intardnet game. aces is NOT just a game but a community.
<<S>> wt!
<<S>> diver. glad you and your wife are safe and all things concidered....your house is replaceable. your not! glad ur still here with us!
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:salute now thats what mates are for hope everything works out and baby is safe and well
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diver im glad you and yours are OK,
i wish you the best, and hope you and the family the best.
Ranger you are one of those kinds of people that are an Honor to know :salute
BUT i love sgootin ya down :D
seriously dude :rock
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WTG WT and your crew <S>. WTG Ranger for bringing it all to our attention. Yes this is how our squad has been for years for one of ours in need. Heck Ranger got stabbed in the forehead with a knife while trying to help the poor dumb nitwit. You may not like us in the game because of our affiliations but we do have an honor-bound desire to help our friends in need. Most of us started out in the AirWarrior community and it was indeed a tighter nit community where you might hate some guy on the other side but if he was in need, you chipped in all your could.
All the Best...
Jay
awDoc1
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:aok
Big <S>
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actually diver fell victim to hurricane ike. he lost a huge part of his roof and the damage to his ceiling in his house was due to the roof being gone, his wife is pregnant and he needs to get things done fast. she is due in a couple of months. diver just so happens to live where ike hit the hardest, all things concidered it could have been a hell of alot worse.we all know how slow insurance companies are and i tell u this, i'm proud of WT and his crew that are willing to go and help a friend in need. this is what friends do for each other. even if u did meet over the intardnet game. aces is NOT just a game but a community.
<<S>> wt!
<<S>> diver. glad you and your wife are safe and all things concidered....your house is replaceable. your not! glad ur still here with us!
Yes, I read that. Just trying to add a little levity to a woeful situation. Didn't mean to offend anyone.
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:aok WtFNgo!! gotta show the family this.
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Wtg gents.
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Class act all the way. :aok
<S> 100Coogn
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Well done gents! Good luck and God bless! :salute
Rob
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Thanks for sharing the story, USRanger :salute WT666
be sure to tell them to remove all the wet insulation, wet sheetrock etc...maybe even get a portable kerosene/fuel oil forced air heater to dry out the house..and then get a local IAQ ( Indoor Air Quality ) company or HVAC / AC company to come in and use an Ozone Generator to kill all left over mold / mildew etc ( both in the conditioned area and in the attic )..... before Diver8Up and wife move back in the house......
If they are living in the house, tell them to if possible get a room for a day / evening, so you can sanitize the residence........
just a few tips........
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USRanger, the world really could do with a lot more people like you. :salute
God bless you and best of GL!!!
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:salute
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Flat out amazing story. The world is a much better place because of people like you guys.
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Man-o man...............that is awesome!!!!!............... :salute
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WTFG,
You guys make me proud. Tell those young adventurer type dry wallers and roofers not to drink the water. It will just take up room from the beer they should be enjoying :devil
I bet that youngster will come out spitting nails, slapping arse and talking chit. (You know ..... headphones on the womb playing classical music). My best to Diver8 and his growing family.
Ms. Driver8, not to worry, with the AH crew on it, everything will be ready in 2 weeks :rock
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<S> Guys...
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WTG guys and a big..... :salute
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Plus the most important part: WT666 just eliminated Diver's wife ack for the rest of his life!!!! :rofl
In all seriousness, a great story. Thanks for sharing! :salute
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This has to be one of the best posts ever made.
<S>
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A true act of altruism Ranger. Well done!! It's what we all should be doing all the time. Great example!
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Going above and beyond.
I have seen similar help for squaddies amongst my guys and it makes you proud to know them.
To think an online sim game could bring people together...
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i have no words to convey the sheer admiration i have for you and your team of builders. To go all that way and help someone you met in a GAME is the most amazing thing i have ever heard of. I know that Diver and his bride are beside themselves with gratitude and admiration as we all are. WT666, The world is a brighter place because of folks such as yourself. you are a hero in my book.
<<<S>>> To you and your team.
Prayers to Diver and his bride for a healty child and continued happiness. :salute :salute :salute
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<S> BOP's, as we say here in Australia, goodonya :)
Steely
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You guys have my respect for helping a squaddie in need! <Salute>...
But that room reminds me of what my place looked like after I booted my last "ex"... I came home from work and the place was trashed! Where were you guys THEN eh? :lol
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You guys have my respect for helping a squaddie in need! <Salute>...
But that room reminds me of what my place looked like after I booted my last "ex"... I came home from work and the place was trashed! Where were you guys THEN eh? :lol
Got me thinkin there.
I wonder if I can get Wife ack insurance?
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Wt666 is an awesome dude and so is usranger...diver8 is a great squaddie too...
Proud to be their squaddie!
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