Hi All, I can't quite follow all the discussion since I read things out of order. I am very interested to know the perception from other countries. Though I think George W. putting on his wellies and giving a hand when he went to see the areas that were hit by the hurricane would have done a lot to earn respect in my eyes! When I heard of other countries offering help I was quite touched. I thought W. had alienated most countries and it was wonderful to find out that wasn't so. We are all on this earth together! I do hope the government can find enough humility to accept some of the help!
I also am surprised about the slow response but I don't know anything about being in a devastating situation like that. It does seem that the evacuation plan for New Orleans didn't include the flooding that came after the hurricane hit. They've had boxes out for donations in Brattleboro and sent three trucks of stuff. Don't know where it went, I'm sure someone got an address so it can be distributed. I saw the notice as I went into the store and was pondering the fact that if you have no heat source soup wouldn't be any help (there are pop-tops on the soup cans here now). There was a list by the collection box though - water, batteries (I think), personal care products, energy/granola bars, pet food and a few other things. I stuck in a couple cans of cat food. Jane in Vermont, USA where summer has returned for a few days! [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
