Fan-led charity drives

Angela Newman33 said:Quick update:

- We finally laid down the laminate in the main living area.
- Got that new wardrobe assembled.
- Installed the bathroom window.

We actually found a volunteer tile guy.🎉 🎉

- They offered us a cubic yard of sand and a few bags of cement, but we need to find a way to haul it all. Ideally, something with a trailer, because nothing bigger than that can even fit through the driveway.

Tomorrow we’re back at it, putting together more furniture for the room we just finished. Hopefully, we can scrape together enough cash for another 8 square feet of laminate—that's all we need to wrap up the second bedroom.

p.s. We’re also hunting for about 5 square feet of roofing shingles or tiles. We need to patch the roof ASAP because it’s leaking like a sieve right now. Used materials are totally fine.

This Saturday, following the game, there's going to be a party at the fan club to celebrate the group's 24th anniversary. Every cent from the proceeds goes directly toward covering the costs mentioned above. All fans are invited—come grab your favorite drinks and help us out. DRINK FOR A GOOD CAUSE!!🙂🙂

Angela Newman33 said:we still need materials to finish the bathroom:

- drywall (the moisture-resistant kind) and all the mounting hardware
- insulation for behind the drywall and inside the partition walls (likely mineral wool)
- plumbing supplies for both water lines and drainage, including all the fittings

We’re also short on cash for the shower stall and a few other little things like towel racks and stuff.

I forgot to mention one thing.🤦
I'll get back to you tomorrow.

Just let me know what else we're missing, or shoot me a DM.🙂

Daniel Carter9 said:I totally blanked on this part🤦
I'll hit you up tomorrow

Just shoot me a DM if I missed any of these little things.🙂

I don't have everything memorized right now, but roughly speaking:

- towel racks
- soap dish
- toothbrush holder
- liquid soap dispenser
- toilet paper holder
- toilet brush with its stand
- bathroom rug set (you know, the ones for the floor, the base of the toilet... whatever they call those sets)

- as for the big stuff, we still need a bathroom radiator and a shower stall
- also need cables, outlets, and switches to get the electricity sorted
- plus pipes, fittings, joints, and all that plumbing gear

Angela Newman33 said:I don't know everything off the top of my head, but roughly speaking:


- towel racks
- soap dish
- toothbrush holder
- liquid soap dispenser
- toilet paper holder
- toilet brush with its stand
- bathroom rug set (you know, the ones for around the toilet, the base, and the floor... whatever they call those sets)

- as for the big stuff, you're missing a bathroom radiator and a shower stall
- then there's cables, outlets, and switches to get the electricity sorted out
- pipes, fittings, joints, and all that plumbing gear

Don't be mad, but all this together probably won't even hit $33. I guess maybe you could just buy it yourself so you don't have to bother the guys?🤷

Anthony Barrett37 said:Look, don't get mad, but all this stuff together isn't even worth $33. Why can't you just buy it yourself and stop stressing out the guys?🤷

I mean, I could always use more cash 😁

He told me to make a list of those little things—so I did.

Today, a mountain of cash basically vanished into thin air on door handles, screws, lip balm, washers, and all that other junk that feels like nothing at the time.

And that’s how it goes—every single day, it’s just small, mindless purchases until the money is totally gone.

yeah, okay, they'll probably get together👍

Anthony Barrett37 said:yeah, fair enough, they'll eventually pull together👍

I mean, what do you expect? It sounds like a small amount, but honestly—you wouldn't believe how much this stuff actually costs... even just a towel rack is more than $33 (assuming it isn't cheap plastic)

Angela Newman33 said:Look, I get it. It sounds trivial, but you'd be surprised how much those things actually cost. Even a basic towel rack runs you more than a few bucks at Home Depot $33 (assuming it isn't cheap plastic garbage)

Don't bother making excuses. Everyone claims these little things don't matter. Everyone says they have a spare moment to help, everyone swears they've got a huge heart, and nobody finds anything too difficult to do... until it's actually time to step up and do something. Then, suddenly, everyone's nowhere to be found.🤷

analogheron19 said:Don't even bother apologizing. Seriously—everyone acts like this is just some tiny, insignificant thing. Everyone claims they’ve got plenty of time to spare and enough heart to go around, and suddenly nothing is too much trouble... until it actually comes time to step up and do the work. Then? Poof. Nobody's anywhere to be found.🤷

It’s true—you always get those people who promise you the moon and the stars, only to go completely silent once the dust settles. But then there are the ones who actually catch you off guard by stepping up and delivering way more than they ever said they would. 🙂

The guys from the fan club are actually pretty awesome. 🎉

Angela Newman33 said:Look, it might sound trivial, but you wouldn't believe how much these things actually cost... even just a towel rack is more than $33 (assuming it isn't cheap plastic)
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Hey, I actually know where you can pick some up for less than $33. Unlike those other places that charge an absolute fortune, I bought mine there and the quality is solid... I can swing by over in Chicago tonight to check it out...