I've never been good at asking for help; but, right now, I don't have much of a choice; so, I'll post a "wish list" here; and, just see what happens: I realize that it might SOUND like I'm hoping that everything I need will just miraculously show up; but, I'm just listing what I'll probably need; and, will feel blessed if even a few of the things that I need do show up...
1) What I need first and foremost is help salvaging what I can and clearing enough area to get to my septic line, cap off the burnt water lines (so I can set up one good line and turn the water back on up there), and build a 16'x16' building, with kitchen facilities on one side of a wall and bathroom/laundry room on the other.
I'm doing what I can; but, I'm having trouble dealing with it, both physically and emotionally. Also, I'm going to need access to a cutting torch, to be able to cut away enough of the framing; plus, some way to move those sections to another area.
2) Next, I'm going to be needing building materials and/or Lowe's cards. As best as I can calculate "off the cuff," it's going to take about 50 sheets of OSB (a lot of these can be damaged on the ends or corners; since, the side walls will be 6' tall; and, much of the rest can be pieced together); and, about 200(+) 2x4's, 2x6's, etc.
I'll probably have to get at least 2 loads of "wash out" from the local Dolese plant, to form the "base" for it; so, it won't rot away within a very short period of time. It might be simpler to just drop an old semi-trailer there; and, convert it; but, that would take an almost impossible amount of rubble clearing, given the fact that I'm living "about 2 steps up from in a tent" in the meantime. The annex works as "a bedroom;" but, was never intended to be lived in without access to other facilities...
3) Once the building is up, I'm going to have to come up with the following:
A) A toilet, preferably with a 5 gallon tank.
B) A bathtub. - I now have a usable bath tub. :)
C) A washing machine and a drier.
D) A water heater.
(I can get an on-demand off of eBay cheaper than even a cheap regular one at Lowes.)
E) Plumbing supplies.
(I had a couple of sinks laying around, that were far enough away from where they belonged that the fires didn't get them; but, everything else was in D trailer...)
F) Wiring and other electrical-type stuff.
G) Cabinets
H) Shelving
I) Paint
J) Maybe a couple of windows.
K) Maybe a plaque or blue flame propane heater.
(I can't afford to feed the old style ones.)
L) Maybe a small A/C.
M) Maybe some sheet rock.
N) Maybe some insulation.
(I've found someone who blows foam insulation; and, has to pay the landfill to discard the shavings; so, he's willing to let me pick them up, when he has them. :) Insulation is now "covered.")
O) Kitchen stuff, including a propane camp stove, a toaster oven, etc.
P) Probably a lot of other stuff that I'm just not thinking of at the moment...
None of this has to be new. Items left over from garage sales, found on the curb, etc. are fine, as long as they work. (Or, can be made to work...)
Right now, my truck is in the shop with a rod knock; so, I have no way to haul anything that won't fit in/on my Honda Civic until I'm able to get my truck back; but, I can be reached at either 405-382-2821 or 405-595-7183.
If anyone can afford cash donations (and knows me well enough to know that I wouldn't misuse them), I can make them stretch a LONG way, by getting stuff from garage sales, pawn shops, etc...
My paypal address is my fedup at rsib dot net address. (There's now a direct link button.)
For things such as Lowe's cards, Home Depot cards, etc.: my mailing address is: Kathy Renbarger, PO Box 483, Seminole, OK, 74818.
Also, with things being so tight with my trying to do what I can on my own, any help with dog food that anyone would like to provide would be greatly appreciated. I typically get 3 bags of 21/8 "value pack" at S&S Feed in Shawnee; and, 3 bags of Old Roy at Walmart each month, to keep "the pack" fed.
If anyone would like to help with propane, my account is with Steve's Propane, in Shawnee. Their phone number is 405-273-3366; and, they take credit card payments over the phone. (I'm down to under 10%; but, fortunately, I have a "wet line;" so, they'll fill it without requiring an inspection.
With trying to recover from the fire and getting a functional "roof over my head" ("the micro"), I simply haven't had anything left over to be able to put anything back for the upcoming winter. :( Even though their minimum delivery is 100 gallons, I'm sure they'd be willing to take partial donations and just credit them to my account, to get me closer to being able to get up to enough for the 100 gallon delivery minimum.
1) What I need first and foremost is help salvaging what I can and clearing enough area to get to my septic line, cap off the burnt water lines (so I can set up one good line and turn the water back on up there), and build a 16'x16' building, with kitchen facilities on one side of a wall and bathroom/laundry room on the other.
I'm doing what I can; but, I'm having trouble dealing with it, both physically and emotionally. Also, I'm going to need access to a cutting torch, to be able to cut away enough of the framing; plus, some way to move those sections to another area.
2) Next, I'm going to be needing building materials and/or Lowe's cards. As best as I can calculate "off the cuff," it's going to take about 50 sheets of OSB (a lot of these can be damaged on the ends or corners; since, the side walls will be 6' tall; and, much of the rest can be pieced together); and, about 200(+) 2x4's, 2x6's, etc.
I'll probably have to get at least 2 loads of "wash out" from the local Dolese plant, to form the "base" for it; so, it won't rot away within a very short period of time. It might be simpler to just drop an old semi-trailer there; and, convert it; but, that would take an almost impossible amount of rubble clearing, given the fact that I'm living "about 2 steps up from in a tent" in the meantime. The annex works as "a bedroom;" but, was never intended to be lived in without access to other facilities...
3) Once the building is up, I'm going to have to come up with the following:
A) A toilet, preferably with a 5 gallon tank.
B) A bathtub. - I now have a usable bath tub. :)
C) A washing machine and a drier.
D) A water heater.
(I can get an on-demand off of eBay cheaper than even a cheap regular one at Lowes.)
E) Plumbing supplies.
(I had a couple of sinks laying around, that were far enough away from where they belonged that the fires didn't get them; but, everything else was in D trailer...)
F) Wiring and other electrical-type stuff.
G) Cabinets
H) Shelving
I) Paint
J) Maybe a couple of windows.
K) Maybe a plaque or blue flame propane heater.
(I can't afford to feed the old style ones.)
L) Maybe a small A/C.
M) Maybe some sheet rock.
N) Maybe some insulation.
(I've found someone who blows foam insulation; and, has to pay the landfill to discard the shavings; so, he's willing to let me pick them up, when he has them. :) Insulation is now "covered.")
O) Kitchen stuff, including a propane camp stove, a toaster oven, etc.
P) Probably a lot of other stuff that I'm just not thinking of at the moment...
None of this has to be new. Items left over from garage sales, found on the curb, etc. are fine, as long as they work. (Or, can be made to work...)
Right now, my truck is in the shop with a rod knock; so, I have no way to haul anything that won't fit in/on my Honda Civic until I'm able to get my truck back; but, I can be reached at either 405-382-2821 or 405-595-7183.
If anyone can afford cash donations (and knows me well enough to know that I wouldn't misuse them), I can make them stretch a LONG way, by getting stuff from garage sales, pawn shops, etc...
My paypal address is my fedup at rsib dot net address. (There's now a direct link button.)
For things such as Lowe's cards, Home Depot cards, etc.: my mailing address is: Kathy Renbarger, PO Box 483, Seminole, OK, 74818.
Also, with things being so tight with my trying to do what I can on my own, any help with dog food that anyone would like to provide would be greatly appreciated. I typically get 3 bags of 21/8 "value pack" at S&S Feed in Shawnee; and, 3 bags of Old Roy at Walmart each month, to keep "the pack" fed.
If anyone would like to help with propane, my account is with Steve's Propane, in Shawnee. Their phone number is 405-273-3366; and, they take credit card payments over the phone. (I'm down to under 10%; but, fortunately, I have a "wet line;" so, they'll fill it without requiring an inspection.
With trying to recover from the fire and getting a functional "roof over my head" ("the micro"), I simply haven't had anything left over to be able to put anything back for the upcoming winter. :( Even though their minimum delivery is 100 gallons, I'm sure they'd be willing to take partial donations and just credit them to my account, to get me closer to being able to get up to enough for the 100 gallon delivery minimum.