Icrontic will be sending flowers to the funeral [Archive]

Tex

3 Jul 2003, 5:19pm

Mtngoat Update

For those interested, the Icrontic staff is collecting donations to send flowers to the funeral of Larrys daughter Heather. The arrangements will be sent under the name
�Larrys Friends at Icrontic�. If you are interested in making a donation please contact me ASAP thru email or PM�s. Donations will be excepted in almost any form including Paypal. There is no firm data on the funeral yet so we have a couple days here to get this done but please don't wait to long if you want to help out.

Thanks in advance for those interested in helping out.

Tex

Thread pertaining to the loss of Larry's (mtgoat) daughter (http://www.icronticforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1160)

//edited by MrBill to add link on 8/3/2003 //

primesuspect

3 Jul 2003, 5:32pm

I'm in

Cool Canuck

3 Jul 2003, 5:42pm

Me toooo.

Coaster

3 Jul 2003, 5:43pm

And me, PM me the details

TBonZ

3 Jul 2003, 6:16pm

I too want to help out.

Lincoln Imp

3 Jul 2003, 6:18pm

Yeah... i'm in too... i'll send it along with Coaster's though.. so i don't need details :)

LIN

3 Jul 2003, 7:02pm

Very thoughtful, Tex.

Please PM me your PayPal particulars.

LIN

karatekid

3 Jul 2003, 7:50pm

Of course I am in.
YGPM Tex

Hawk

3 Jul 2003, 8:12pm

Sent it today Tex.

Omega65

3 Jul 2003, 8:13pm

I'm In

a2jfreak

3 Jul 2003, 9:23pm

PM the mailing address, Tex.

EQuito

3 Jul 2003, 9:37pm

Count me in. Please, send me your PP address.

Enverex

3 Jul 2003, 11:51pm

Me too, PM me your PP address.

NS

ktulu_tco

4 Jul 2003, 12:08am

I can contribute something, pm pp. When is the deadline for contribution?

LIN

4 Jul 2003, 12:53am

Done. Please check your PM, Tex.

LIN

LIQuid

4 Jul 2003, 1:07am

Im in, definitly

ygpm Tex

Tex

4 Jul 2003, 1:31am

Have I told you guys and gals lately what a special group you are and how much I love ya all? I mean that. This is something really special we are doing here and it means a lot to see so many get involved. Larry (mtngoat) is a really nice guy and I know this will mean a lot to him at a time when he needs to know his friends are with him.

This truly is the "New Icrontic" isnt it?

Thanks to everybody.

Tex

MrBill

4 Jul 2003, 2:06am

I'm in. PM me with PP info, please.

PyobliE

4 Jul 2003, 3:37am

Can ya PM me the PayPal details too plz Tex.

Mt_Goat

4 Jul 2003, 3:38am

Originally posted by Tex
Have I told you guys and gals lately what a special group you are and how much I love ya all? I mean that. This is something really special we are doing here and it means a lot to see so many get involved. Larry (mtngoat) is a really nice guy and I know this will mean a lot to him at a time when he needs to know his friends are with him.

This truly is the "New Icrontic" isnt it?

Thanks to everybody.

Tex

YOU GUYS AND GALS ARE JUST TOTALLY AWESOME!!!
I have never seen this kind of support for anyone anywhere! And I mean anywhere anyplace. Seeing how all the good folks here have been rallying to my side. This place and the people who make it what it is are great!!!
..............................................Larry

MrBill

4 Jul 2003, 4:22am

The S-M Folding Team is also folding in Heather's name to honor her.

http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1039

http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1019

This is such a horrible tragedy, but it restores my faith in mankind to see an online community unite to support a friend. :)

Clutch

4 Jul 2003, 5:57am

Count me in, I'll get the info from Tex and send a.s.a.p I'll be sure to stop by the atm to get some money out of the bank tommorow before I leave for my short vacation.

Shorty

4 Jul 2003, 10:30pm

Count me in also.

Any UK-ers without paypal who want to contribute. PM me and we can sort it out.

DoM-aL

4 Jul 2003, 10:36pm

I'll have to check my paypal account and see how much i have in it. Truly sorry to hear this. Last thing I read was an article on a news site and it sounded as if she was getting better. I'm sorry man i could not imagine any of my family members dying.

On folding, once i setup my new computer i will load f@h and make my username heather.

Coaster

4 Jul 2003, 11:01pm

Originally posted by mtgoat

YOU GUYS AND GALS ARE JUST TOTALLY AWESOME!!!
I have never seen this kind of support for anyone anywhere! And I mean anywhere anyplace. Seeing how all the good folks here have been rallying to my side. This place and the people who make it what it is are great!!!
..............................................Larry

You would have done the same for anyone here Larry - ;)

Thanks to Shorty for sorting out the UK collection :)

Shorty

5 Jul 2003, 10:24am

Im gonna paypal Tex on Sunday, so any other UK-ers without PP who want to add to it, drop me a PM :)

Jimborae

5 Jul 2003, 1:13pm

Shorty,

YGPM.

Regards

Jim

Epyon202

6 Jul 2003, 3:56pm

count me in for sure.

Tex

6 Jul 2003, 6:55pm

Still have some that said they wanted in and I have not heard from. Anyone interested in participating should PM me for details and YES you can still make donations in several formats guys..

I will personally cover any late payments myself to be sure we get the largest arrangement possible so don't worry about that.

I'll start looking at possible flower arrangement choices and post pics here of what we get when we get closer to a final tally on the money.

Tex

Epyon202

6 Jul 2003, 6:58pm

I gave m33pins my money and he sent it.

Shorty

6 Jul 2003, 7:07pm

Tex..

Check ya paypal buddy :)

You got the contribs from Trinity & I, Coaster, Lincoln Imp and Jimborae.

Lincoln

6 Jul 2003, 7:39pm

Money order goes in the mail tomorrow morning.

Tex

6 Jul 2003, 7:45pm

You guys have all been super ! We will be able to really do a nice big arrangement !

tex

TBonZ

7 Jul 2003, 11:48am

Payment made.

Tex

8 Jul 2003, 3:20pm

I am trying to have mtngoat help as this is in the boonies in Alaska and just trying to find a place here that I can use to wire flowers will be a tough go...

but somehow someway we will get it done. Where there is a will there will be a way guys...

tex

Coaster

9 Jul 2003, 2:50am

Payment sent to shorty :)

LIN

9 Jul 2003, 2:53am

I don't know where in Alaska but perhaps this might help?:

http://www.localflorist.info/States/alaska_florists.htm

LIN

a2jfreak

11 Jul 2003, 9:00am

Any pictures of Heather's bouquet?

I hope we collectively gave enough to purchase something very nice for her.

Tex

11 Jul 2003, 3:07pm

I will post pics when its bought. Its like a week yet before the funeral. They only set the date yesterday. mtngoat left yesterday for Alaska. He started a thread below with teh funeral date. I have gotten money in the mail both the last two days so I will wait till like monday to buy the wreath thing.

They also have crosses as well as wreaths for funerals if anyone has any comments on what type of arrangement? You can follow Lins link above. They had one or two florits in Kenai. Their prices were a little higher then here but... hell its Kenai is Alaska. A hamburger out somewhere is like 6 bucks. I bought a poackage of balogna a deal of bread and potato chips at a big grocery store in Anchorage and it cost like 12 bucks I think it was. Everything is soooo expensive up there. I had hoped we could colect enough for two wreaths maybe but we didn't get that much. But one top of the line big wreath and another flower arrangement is definatley a go !

tex

a2jfreak

11 Jul 2003, 9:52pm

Probably best to let mtgoat decide which he would prefer, but if I had a vote I'd go for the cross . . . or a very nice plant. Flowers wilt after just a couple of days, whereas plants can live indefinitely. We still have many plants from my uncle's funeral, which was 1 year ago this coming Sunday.

Originally posted by Tex
I will post pics when its bought. Its like a week yet before the funeral. They only set the date yesterday. mtngoat left yesterday for Alaska. He started a thread below with teh funeral date. I have gotten money in the mail both the last two days so I will wait till like monday to buy the wreath thing.

They also have crosses as well as wreaths for funerals if anyone has any comments on what type of arrangement? You can follow Lins link above. They had one or two florits in Kenai. Their prices were a little higher then here but... hell its Kenai is Alaska. A hamburger out somewhere is like 6 bucks. I bought a poackage of balogna a deal of bread and potato chips at a big grocery store in Anchorage and it cost like 12 bucks I think it was. Everything is soooo expensive up there. I had hoped we could colect enough for two wreaths maybe but we didn't get that much. But one top of the line big wreath and another flower arrangement is definatley a go !

tex

Tex

11 Jul 2003, 9:59pm

Well mtngoat lives in Texas and the funeral is in Alaska where his asshole (that is a direct quote) ex-wife lives. I don't think plants are an option here unless you just want to send them to mtngoat after the funeral instead of at the funeral.

On a side note... If there is money after a big wreath we could add a smaller arrangemenrt or upgrdae the wreath or maybe just pass the money on to mtngoat. He was working as a trucker. Remember, and when she was hurt he flew to Alaska and stayed there a couple weeks. You guys have any idea what it costs to fly from Texas to alaska on short notice? Its friggin unreal. He then flew her back to Texas and she was in the hospital here when she dies. Larry's current wife was having surgery when he returned from Alaska also before the daughter died. Now Larry, his wife and daughters remains after cremation have flown BACK to alaska for the funeral. This has been a HUGE financial drain on them. After we send flowers would you guys want every penny spent on flowers or maybe pass the extra money back to mtngoat to help cover expenses? I mean its not a huge amount but... If we just get a nice huge wreath we would still have a pretty good amount to send larry too.

Its you guys call on this.

Tex

Coaster

14 Jul 2003, 10:19pm

I say pass the money onto Larry, well thats my vote.

primesuspect

14 Jul 2003, 10:33pm

Yeah, anything left, please pass on to Larry.. There is nothing worse than having all these unexpected financial burdens being thrust on you after a loved one dies. It's like twisting the knife.

Shorty

14 Jul 2003, 10:43pm

Send a nice wreath and donate the rest to help cover the costs. Definitely.

Jimborae

15 Jul 2003, 12:22am

I agree, any money left over give it direct to Larry.

Regards

Jim

EQuito

15 Jul 2003, 5:32am

I vote for sending a modest wreath and let Larry and wife have MOST of the money raised.
I'm sure they can use any financial help they can get right now.

karatekid

15 Jul 2003, 5:57am

Originally posted by Shorty
Send a nice wreath and donate the rest to help cover the costs. Definitely.
Agreed

Shorty

15 Jul 2003, 6:59am

Originally posted by EQuito
I vote for sending a modest wreath and let Larry and wife have MOST of the money raised.
I'm sure they can use any financial help they can get right now.

Definitely.

Lincoln Imp

15 Jul 2003, 11:35am

That sounds good to me too

Tex

15 Jul 2003, 3:00pm

Its you guys call completey.

Why not scan the offerrings from the flower shops LIN posted and see what strikes you guys fancy? thats way you understand the prices we are dealing with here. The wreaths started in th ecatalog at like 145 bucks. They may have cheaper ones but in the online catalog thing that was the start and they went up from there. We raised in the high 200 dollar range.

Would love to have you guys help pick what you feel is appropriate at this time. We still have a week so we could have an online poll and everyone that gave money could vote.

Tex

Tex

15 Jul 2003, 4:09pm

http://www.localfloralshop.com/cgi-bin/lfscat.cgi/PFuneral

Here is one link. They had one showing wreaths the other day. I'll dig around somemore and see what I can come up with

Tex

a2jfreak

15 Jul 2003, 6:10pm

I'd probably get a couple Ficus Benjaminas or Chinese Evergreens that way Larry and his ex-wife can both keep one. Those plants will live indefinitely. The flowers on the crosses/wreaths will die in less than a week.

Originally posted by Tex
http://www.localfloralshop.com/cgi-bin/lfscat.cgi/PFuneral

Here is one link. They had one showing wreaths the other day. I'll dig around somemore and see what I can come up with

Tex

Tex

15 Jul 2003, 7:28pm

You are not undestanding the logistics of Larry getting anything from ALASKA to Texas. That was the point I tried to make to you several times.

Tex

Ageek

15 Jul 2003, 7:52pm

Um, if one is wanted for each of both houses, could one be delivered to each??? One each from two florists, one in Texas and one in Alaska???? So the florists handle the logistics of each making a local delivery, one to each place?????

Or send flowers to Alaska(Alaskan florist) and a plant directly to Larry(Texas florist)???

I am not trying to butt in, but this exact thing has happened with friends, and in some cases it is easier to send something not so huge to remote place via a remote retailer and have something bigger sent to the person you know better from a retailer local to him. TWO orders is a way around logistics-- nothing to carry, except if he wants maybe a picture of what got delivered right to him.

John Danielson.

PS, if additional funds were to be made available in a couple weeks, could they be forwarded onward, Tex???

LIN

15 Jul 2003, 10:17pm

Originally posted by EQuito:

I vote for sending a modest wreath and let Larry and wife have MOST of the money raised.
I'm sure they can use any financial help they can get right now.

A gesture of rememberance and respect. We're doing that with the flowers/wreath. I have absolutely no qualms with forwarding on any remaining funds to Larry.

LIN

Tex

15 Jul 2003, 10:30pm

Funds can be sent directly to mtngoat I am sure and greatly appreciated at any time.

I think Larry would probaly rather have the cash then a seperate plant sent to his home. I hope that doesn't sound crude.

Personally I think we should have SOMETHING sent to the funeral itself and then anything else forwarded to larry. The size or extent of what is sent to the funeral is the call of all of you who sent or contributed funds to this cause. Your decision !

Taking care of live plants in rural alaska is a tough job especially if your not always there. This is a freezing cold environment much of the year and many don't keep their house a constant 70 degrees which a houseplant may need. I understand the thought but... you have not been to Alaska and seen how folks live. When its 40 below zero outside your house may drop to 40 degrees in the day time, at times of the year if no one is in the house. You light a wood stove when you get up in the morning or get home from work.... The goal is to simply not have your pipes freeze. Not trying to keep a nice temperature for houseplants. Human survival is the goal. And human survival is tough enough much less house plants. Its a tough place to just survive guys.

Cheers

Tex

LIN

16 Jul 2003, 12:32am

I'm not overly fond of standard wreaths but whatever you feel is best I've no problem with.

You asked for suggestions and I'll post my two here. From the link I posted earlier

http://www.localflorist.info/States/alaska_florists.htm and clicking on the Kenai link, I think this is a lovely soft arrangement at whatever size selection you think appropriate:

http://www.localfloralshop.com/cgi-bin/lfsitem.cgi/Fireside_Basket

LIN

16 Jul 2003, 12:35am

Or this bright Spray:

http://www.localfloralshop.com/cgi-bin/lfsitem.cgi/Colorful_Spray

Again, at whatever size you deem appropriate.

EQuito

16 Jul 2003, 12:44am

Originally posted by Tex
Personally I think we should have SOMETHING sent to the funeral itself and then anything else forwarded to larry. The size or extent of what is sent to the funeral is the call of all of you who sent or contributed funds to this cause. Your decision !Tex,

Please, don't let this drag for much longer. Only you know how much money is available and how much we can spend so YOU make the decision. We fully trust you and your judgement.
If you say Larry can use the money, spend less in flowers and send him the rest, end of the story.

Tex

16 Jul 2003, 1:15am

Around $275 to spend. The funeral isnt till the 25'th so there is lots of time really.

Tex

Hawk

16 Jul 2003, 7:24pm

No prob here Tex, However it works out is fine with me. :cool:

a2jfreak

16 Jul 2003, 11:17pm

$275 should be plenty to get a couple plants/wreaths/crosses and still have a nice chunk of change to give towards the costs of the funeral.

Originally posted by Tex
Around $275 to spend. The funeral isnt till the 25'th so there is lots of time really.

Tex

Tex

16 Jul 2003, 11:27pm

The wreaths STARTED at 145 in Kenai Alaska. That was the cheapest one in their online catalog. Yhey may have a cheaper wreath but thats starters for anything very nice. The upgraded ones were like 173 and then 200. For ONE wreath. Not a couple of anything big. Please spend some time looking over the linked catalog.

We pretty much get a small arrangement and forward a nice hunk of cash or get a nice wreath/cross and send a smaller amount of cash. Thats not including delivery fees etc.. He is not in Kenai. He is 20 miles away in another little town. I keep trying to explain to you that Alaska is a differant sorta critter. gas for your car is probably 4 bucks a gallon and brought in on tanker ships twice a year when the ice breaks up.

Tex

Cool Canuck

17 Jul 2003, 12:15am

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think $50 or $100 is going to make a big difference to mtgoat. Just get the flowers and don't worry about trying to finance other expenditures. Even if you gave Larry all the cash, it ain't going to make a big difference to him. This is just a token from Icrontic Members to pay their respects to one of our memember's daughter. It's the thought that counts. If there is anything left over, Larry might what it contributed to a charity in Heathers name. Duno.

Tex

17 Jul 2003, 12:22am

Whatever everyone wants is cool with me. I think muliple plants and live plants is a bad idea. We need to focus on something for the funeral and whatever is left to mtngoat.

You guys look over the catalog thats linked and figure out what amount or range of amounts etc.. you want to spend on flowers...

Tex

a2jfreak

17 Jul 2003, 5:05am

I suggested the two plants because my uncle died last year. My grandmother finds solace in looking at the plants she still has from his funeral. The plants lasted and are a memory to her that someone actually gave a crap about her child and tried to show respect.

I said get two because that way both parents could have a plant.

But whatever is decided on I'm fine with. I just thought I'd give my $.02 because my family has gone through a loss recently and you find comfort in things that seem stupid to those that haven't been through the same thing.

Originally posted by Tex
Whatever everyone wants is cool with me. I think muliple plants and live plants is a bad idea. We need to focus on something for the funeral and whatever is left to mtngoat.

You guys look over the catalog thats linked and figure out what amount or range of amounts etc.. you want to spend on flowers...

Tex

Mt_Goat

19 Jul 2003, 11:07pm

We have been in Alaska since Friday, 11 July and have been visiting and doing a little traveling in state to "chill" for a while. Here is the Obituary from the Peninsula Clarion (http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/071503/obi_071503obi001001.shtml). I have been in the dark on the whole matter since my ex doesn't want to allow me to have anything to do with it other than attend. I thank everyone for the support and hope to get to know more of you better in the future.

..............................Larry and Sherry

Tex

22 Jul 2003, 9:41pm

Originally posted by a2jfreak
I suggested the two plants because my uncle died last year. My grandmother finds solace in looking at the plants she still has from his funeral. The plants lasted and are a memory to her that someone actually gave a crap about her child and tried to show respect.

I said get two because that way both parents could have a plant.

But whatever is decided on I'm fine with. I just thought I'd give my $.02 because my family has gone through a loss recently and you find comfort in things that seem stupid to those that haven't been through the same thing.

And as I have tried to make clear also. His ex-wife is a bitch basicaly. I don't think larry really cares about giving her squat and the plant would DIE in Alaska pretty quick.

I know you meant well. I just knew larry personally and knew what he thought about his ex (which should be clear from his post above btw...) and I have been to Alsaka. And its a differant world then we think of down here.

Cheers

Tex

Tex

24 Jul 2003, 2:32pm

Ok anyone wants a voice in the final choices here we go.

http://www.localfloralshop.com/cgi-bin/lfsitem.cgi/Cross

http://www.localfloralshop.com/cgi-bin/lfsitem.cgi/Traditional_Heart

http://www.localfloralshop.com/cgi-bin/lfsitem.cgi/Open_Heart

http://www.localfloralshop.com/cgi-bin/lfsitem.cgi/American_Tribute

http://www.localfloralshop.com/cgi-bin/lfsitem.cgi/Red_and_White_Tribute

Those are the choices guys so if you want to vote then lets go here. I sorta like the first cross but they are all pretty to me.

tex

primesuspect

24 Jul 2003, 2:35pm

I like the red & white tribute, that's my vote. Plus, it's 50 bucks cheaper - $50 that can go to Larry.

Aranyic

24 Jul 2003, 2:40pm

I like the red & white tribute also, I think I'd like to see the one shown sent though. Just personal preferance I think changing sizes can make flowers look very different, not sure what they would look like smaller/how much smaller they would get.

Tex

24 Jul 2003, 2:49pm

Well the one shown is 149 the same as the cross's and wreaths. I too worry about the upgrades or downgrades if you can't see a picture.

Hey prime is this the same one you voted on ?The bottom link ?

I was worried I had put up to many choices and we would get two votes for each one or something and I would be no further along... (long sigh.... ) You guys are really focussing in here and this could be really easy instead it seems. Good Job !

Tex

Tex

24 Jul 2003, 2:50pm

This is the vote getter so far for everyone.

a2jfreak

24 Jul 2003, 3:43pm

That's fine with me, Tex.

Whatever everyone else decides on is A-OK with me.

Originally posted by Tex
This is the vote getter so far for everyone.

PyobliE

24 Jul 2003, 3:46pm

Red n white is good with me, very nice.

Tex

24 Jul 2003, 3:50pm

And I am glad I asked as I was sorta leaning towards this thing and its not getting any votes... (grin)

karatekid

24 Jul 2003, 5:25pm

I vote for the Red and White Tribute.

Enverex

24 Jul 2003, 5:33pm

Tex, start an actual Poll, its easier to see what is going on.....

NS

Tex

24 Jul 2003, 5:49pm

Was hoping it wouldn't get that complicated NS.

Right now all votes are for the arrangement (not the cross) I posted a pic of so hopefully this is gonna go fast as I have to order in the morning anyway.

Really sorta hoping a few more say "yeah the red and white tribute thing lools fine" and we say "Cool its a done deal then" and shut this morther down.

Tex

Enverex

24 Jul 2003, 5:54pm

Not too keen on any of them really, but thats probably because I am not a flower person.

Red & White Tribute gets my vote.....

NS

Tex

24 Jul 2003, 5:57pm

If none of them struck your fancy then I at least THANK YOU for not muddying the waters and voting for another item ! LMAO

Tex

a2jfreak

24 Jul 2003, 6:42pm

Actually, that is what I had leaned towards, but honestly it doesn't make much difference to me as this is for Heather's memory and what I like doesn't amount to a hill of beans.

Whatever is decided on is fine with me.

Originally posted by Tex
And I am glad I asked as I was sorta leaning towards this thing and its not getting any votes... (grin)

Tex

24 Jul 2003, 7:05pm

I could be shocked but I was thinking she might not have a lot of people sending big flower arrangements and having something really grand there from us would make a differance at a special moment. But big or small I am gonna do whatever everyone votes for here and now.

tex

Hawk

24 Jul 2003, 9:58pm

Red and White's fine with me Tex. I like it.

Enverex

24 Jul 2003, 10:02pm

How big is this flower arangement btw? I couldnt really tell from the picture.......

NS

TBonZ

24 Jul 2003, 10:10pm

I am also in favour of the red and white.

Tex

24 Jul 2003, 10:15pm

Nightshade all any of us have to go by is the pics really. For the price we assume its a pretty good sized arrangement.

Tex

LIQuid

24 Jul 2003, 10:37pm

The red and white is good for me man, Can you get it there by tomorrow?

Tex

25 Jul 2003, 1:42pm

The website says as long as its before 1:00 in HIS TIME ZONE they deliver same day. So unless they run out of flowers for the funeral we should be fine. Its a chain of florists and they had TWO of this chain in Kenai. Delivery is like 20 miles. Funeral is at 7:00 PM. Laryy had someone that worked at one of the two on the website and they said they delivered to the little town he is in all the time no problem. You would think this funeral would be a big deral and they would have other orders going there etc..

Tex

Tex

25 Jul 2003, 5:16pm

God I just love this shit. So of course neither place there that are supposed to be associated with the links above ikn Kenai can see the pics on the internet as they have no internet access and the numbers on the website don't match their book... (long sigh...) She wanted me to describe the exact kinds of friggin flowers and I couldn't so I had Robin call her back. She worked with Robin and the lady said she thought they charged to much on the web anyway and would make us a up a super arrangement for that money with the flowers in the one in the picture after Robin and her talked all thru it. So we are set. (long sigh...) And I'll send Larry the rest the money when he gets back.

Tex