darin3 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hello Huddlers, With DMD's permission I am posting this in the main forum since our old friend The Tailgate doesn't really get much traffic these days. My wife was born and raised outside Baton Rouge and as you all must have heard, the region got hit hard with rain over the past couple of weeks. They got more rain in four days than the Los Angeles area got in four years! Without warning this past Sunday morning, my mother-in-law and her husband were forced to evacuate their house in Prairieville, a small town east of Baton Rouge. They went to bed Saturday night with absolutely no threat of flooding. They grabbed a few essentials, the dog, and got out before their house was flooded with 4+ feet of water. Insurance covers structural damage to the house, but they've essentially lost everything. I would not be posting this unless it was a dire situation. We've set up a GoFundMe to try and help them out. My MIL and wife's stepdad are wonderful, giving people who have been an integral part of their community. I ask that you consider helping out if you are able. gofund.me/2jr963w Thank you in advance! d3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Bummer Darin. My thoughts and best wishes for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Good thoughts and vibes sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin_Akie Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Sent a small donation over and hope everything works out for them. Got some great memories of the small amount of time I spent in Baton Rouge watching the Ags and I'd been meaning to make a donation towards cause for the past few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Sent a small donation over and hope everything works out for them. Got some great memories of the small amount of time I spent in Baton Rouge watching the Ags and I'd been meaning to make a donation towards cause for the past few days. Received, with thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 If anyone donates, please PM me here so I know who everyone is. Thank you SO much for the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heehawks Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Hope they stay safe and can put their lives back in order quickly. Thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Thanks everyone. The MIL is absolutely blown away that strangers, friends of friends, you name it... are coming out of the woodwork to help out. Hell, she had no idea what GoFundMe was.... then again, she's had like 8 hacked Facebook accounts and still uses AOL. In all seriousness, thank you so much. Really do appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 You have a MIL that is wonderful? I had to donate for that reason alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 You have a MIL that is wonderful? I had to donate for that reason alone. Can't say we've had any big run-ins. Heck, I think MY mom is more difficult Thanks man, definitely appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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