X-Git-Url: https://git.gag.com/?p=web%2Fgag.com;a=blobdiff_plain;f=index.mdwn;h=6ac0c7e850ade85fbe9ca08b1c2b4496306b095a;hp=c8d500ffa4a22892d8989ebb3232e3433a8b8e3a;hb=5e52075ab1a70429cdc0a2f101e0925c5b3a5a00;hpb=a5218fab6699b0bab120e6c3f3e8723a23e13e6c diff --git a/index.mdwn b/index.mdwn index c8d500f..6ac0c7e 100644 --- a/index.mdwn +++ b/index.mdwn @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ is the company name that Bdale and Karen Garbee use on the rare occasions when we engage in consulting work. -We are not currently looking for new work. +We are not currently looking for new work. ## Black Forest Fire 2013 ## @@ -22,9 +22,9 @@ need in the short term. Please watch this space as we will update the list of lists and the contents of the lists as we find more time to work on them. Here's what we have so far: -* Crate and Barrel Registry -* Bed Bath & Beyond Registry -* Amazon Wish List .. on this +* [Crate and Barrel Registry](http://www.crateandbarrel.com/Gift-Registry/Elizabeth-Garbee/r5059713) *COMPLETELY FULFILLED* +* [Bed Bath & Beyond Registry](http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/regGiftRegistry.asp?wrn=-280550117&) *COMPLETELY FULFILLED* +* [Amazon Wish List](http://amzn.com/w/2UTFPG4214HV4) .. on this one in particular, we know things may be available for less money elsewhere. Please let us know or use the Amazon feature for indicating you've fulfilled a wish by shopping elsewhere so we can avoid getting @@ -32,12 +32,13 @@ Here's what we have so far: Many of the others in Black Forest who lost homes actually need help much more than -we do. The Pikes Peak Community Foundation -has established an -emergency relief fund that specifically benefits victims of this fire. +we do. The [Pikes Peak Community Foundation](http://www.ppcf.org) +has established an +[emergency relief fund](http://www.ppcf.org/products/emergency-relief) +that specifically benefits victims of this fire. -If you'd rather send money to help us rebuild, either PayPal or Google -Checkout/Wallet transfers to bdale@gag.com should work. +If you'd rather send money to help us rebuild, PayPal transfers to +bdale@gag.com may be the easiest way to do that. We are also deeply indebted to the three local fire departments that we know were directly fighting the fire on and around our property: @@ -54,18 +55,29 @@ were directly fighting the fire on and around our property: fire. ### Journal ### -* 2013 June 18
First night sleeping in the apartment. +* 2013 July 26
The remains of the two cars that burned were removed from + our property and sold as scrap metal. +* 2013 July 21
After a week spet interviewing contractors who might help us + build a new house, we made a decision! We'll be working with Doug + Strecker, dba Rampart + Custom Homes. +* 2013 July 4
all web sites formerly hosted returned to normal +* 2013 July 3
gag.com web presence returns to normal +* 2013 June 28
gag.com mail service returns to normal +* 2013 June 20
Intenet service connected in the apartment +* 2013 June 18
First night sleeping in the apartment * 2013 June 17
Started populating the apartment, almost entirely with donated things. Initial registry links posted for things we could - use immediately to re-establish ourselves in the apartment. + use immediately to re-establish ourselves in the apartment * 2013 June 15
Signed lease on 2-bedroom apartment in Colorado Springs. -* 2013 June 11
House destroyed by forest fire. +* 2013 June 11
House destroyed by forest fire
We're not sure who created the original artwork, but thanks to Eric and the -gang at for the cool bfs.png! +gang at +[Black Forest Automotive](http://blackforestauto.com) +for the cool bfs.png! ## Who We Are ##