ROSES FOR HELEN UPDATE! THURSDAY ARRIVAL!

[helderheid]

I just got a call from Organic Bouquet - the roses should arrive on Thursday afternoon!

[ginnyinWI]

1. what's the total? I hope there are pics. n/t

[helderheid]

18. 1200 with vases!

[Seedersandleechers]

2. Yipppppeeeeeee

[Nickster]

3. WOO HOO! Any updates on photos, press release, etc?

[CottonBear]

4. Wonderful!

Is her office in DC? Will a staffer or photographer be there to take pictures? :)

[bear425]

5. I'm so excited! You should be so proud for taking the initiative

to do this! Thanks again. :hug:

[helderheid]

47. aw, thank you! I am a little scared actually! Scared and excited - my

stoamch has been in knots since the beginning and is in terrible shape today!

[troubleinwinter]

6. WONDERFUL!!! Thank you! Recommended!

[stellanoir]

7. really cool

I hope no one tipped her off and she is really delightfully surprised and really moved.

Great work.

[hootinholler]

39. Unless she reads DU...

:rofl:

-Hoot

[Beaverhausen]

8. This is great. You said others in her office are aware, right?

I hope someone there takes pictures for us!

Thanks again for making this happen. :yourock:

[helderheid]

19. her staffer said she would and would email me a pic!

[JNelson6563]

9. Bravo!

:yourock:

[Patsy Stone]

10. Thanks again, helderheid!

Hoping there are picture, but if not, happy to have joined in this effort.

[Whoa_Nelly]

11. Yippee! Thanks, helderheid!

Am sure, pics or not to prove it, she will be smiling :)

[rodeodance]

56. lovely roses for a lovely lady. just lovely:-)

[ClayZ]

12. Whooo Hooo! K/R

I just love this! Thank you again!

[Darkhawk32]

13. Wouldn't it be awful if Helen were to be allergic to roses? n/t

[liberalnurse]

14. How many dozens of roses are we sending?

I kind of missed the finale on this as I was at a PDA Event in Akron, Ohio.

[helderheid]

48. 100 dozen :)

[mzmolly]

15. That is so cool. And, thanks for using "organic bouquet!" I've not heard

of it until now.

:hi:

[Jack Rabbit]

16. Here's an idea . . .

Perhaps we should arrange for them to be delivered to the WH press room during one of Scotty's informative briefings.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

34. I love that idea!

That would really make the news!

[bleever]

17. One thing:

:yourock:

Thanks for doing this, helderheid!

[helderheid]

21. you had me nervous! Thanks!! :)

[laruemtt]

20. thank you! thank you! thank you! helderheid -

i can't wait to see how happy this will make her. :bounce:

[AndyA]

22. That's great news! Thanks helderheid for putting this together.

:woohoo:

[helderheid]

23. IS ANYONE HERE NEAR DC WHO COULD HELP ARRANGE THE ROSES?

Helen's staff (one woman) is the only one putting the flowers together - is there anyone near DC who wants to help her with the roses, get some pictures and meet Helen???

[NMDemDist2]

27. I posted it in the Lounge and in the VA forum for ya n/t

[helderheid]

28. Oh thank you ! I forgot those 2!

[Blaze Diem]

30. Its my profession !! I'd be there in a happy heartbeat..

Proudly too!..But I'm in Dallas..Can you get me there?
Here's my story:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=180x29179#29447

_____________________

I gladly quit my job last week..Couldn't listen to 8 hrs of Fox News
Edited on Tue Mar-28-06 05:10 AM by Blaze Diem
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My boss has the tv on fox all day..He is on his laptop every chance he gets (Freepland no doubt)..gets so worked up then sticks his head out of the office to rant about the Democrats..Tells what Rush just said about bad dems..non patriotic..blabbering the usual lies of Rush Limpjab.
I am the only one there out of four of us..(small shop) that has a clue what our gov't has done to our Nation & the world..they all STILL believe Sadam caused 9-11. I couldn't live in that world a day longer..so I simply stepped out the door and drove away..My hours were recently cut a lot, anyway..apparantly they made $30,000.00 last year but their accountant told then recently that they've over spent a bit more than they made..
Labor costs were to blame..Couldn't be the high costs of operating a small business..under Bushco..everyone gets screwed, unless you've got a million $$ bank acct. Which they don't.
But you think they will blame it on Bush? NO..they still say its all Clinton's fault..
Typical stupid head-up-their-butts Bushkins..
I know there is a job out there somewhere in Dallas/Ft Worth that isn't 24-7 Faux News..What a bunch of confused freaks!

Whew..thanks for the rant space..
Any Ft Worth meet ups! I think I need de-programming!

[helderheid]

41. I wish I could get you there!!

:hug:

[Beaverhausen]

36. What about the DUer who asked if his girlfriend could take pics?

Maybe he and/or she could help, too? Or meybe they know people who would want to?

One more question...Organic Bouquet is donating some money to Amnesty International, right?

[helderheid]

37. Good idea - I will give her a call - I've emailed her boyfriend who

contacted me! I'd love to be able to call Helen's office and say help is on the way!

edited to add - they donate to various causes if you choose that particular bouquet - they did a bulk deal with us.

[MiniMe]

53. Do you have the address of her office?

I work in DC and if its close, I may be able to get over there for a few hours. May even take my camera with me.

[helderheid]

55. Yes!! Thank you!

Hearst News Service
1850 K Street Ste. 1000

[NMDemDist2]

24. is the press release ready? do you need help sending it out? n/t

[helderheid]

25. It should be ready by this afternoon and you bet I'll need help! Thanks!

[fooj]

26. Thanks for all that you have done to help make this a reality.

:hi:

Peace.

[Coexist]

29. you are awesome!

[suffragette]

31. This is so great.

Thanks helderheid.
You are a fantastic organizer to do this.


:yourock:

Edited for grammar

[Gregorian]

32. Thanks! This has been a lot of fun. I can't wait...

We love you Helen.

[Sequoia]

33. What's this about?

I only get computer time at work.

[helderheid]

35. Check my journal and here

www.starcampaign.com/donate.htm

[Blaze Diem]

38. I so want to be there to help out.. anyone going to DC from Dallas

Having just finished Valentines Day..(can't recall the # of dozens of Roses I put together), its a quick process if done in steps, production line style is my suggestion..When will they start filling the vases..soon I hope..but if all are not delivered on that particular day..Its ok too..the rest will continue to be delivered by the dozen..One long week of Roses for Helen..
One long steady arrival of Roses. Thats' how I would do it...considering the numbers you're working with and the staff available..
Might pick up a longer intreest by the Press also ..
"..and the roses continue to arrive for Helen Thomas.."

I want to be there. Till the last rose has been delivered..I love this Fine Lady!
Your effort in putting this together for Helen is remarkable..
Thank, she deserves dignity.

[MsUSA]

40. Thanks for all you're doing helderheid.....

this is just awesome. She'll know we're all behind her 100%.

[xiamiam]

42. thanks for the fun helderheid...feels so good to be a part of this..

do you have the press release together?...have the duers in the know directed you to the right places for the media and other blogs?...do you need any more help?....did you find a photographer or anyone yet to help with the roses in the vases?...given all the ridiculous crap we have endured because of this administration, this at least is a bright spot...thanks for your initiative and perseverance..

[cal04]

43. Thank you so much helderheid for doing this

DU has the best people in the world
:hug: :yourock:

[TNOE]

45. This gives me goose bumps

and makes me very proud to be a part of this caring community!

You are awesome Heidi!

[spuddonna]

44. Thank you! You totally rock!!

I can't wait to see the pics... :)

[Alamom]

46. Thank you, again. This is so perfect.... helderheid .

:applause:

[helderheid]

49. TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU

THANK YOU!!!

:loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock: :loveya: :yourock:

[im10ashus]

50. You truly are the BEST, helderheid!

:yourock:

If I was remotely close to D.C., I would help.

[suziedemocrat]

51. Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!

:-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

[Rainscents]

52. helderheid, thanks for all you've done!

:toast:

[Media_Lies_Daily]

54. I am very sorry that I couldn't participate...way to go, Helderheid! :-)

[rodeodance]

57. and lets all send the pic to the WH--just to rub it in a bit. te he.

[in_cog_ni_to]

58. YAY!

I can't wait to see the pics! Thanks, helderheid!:yourock:

[flyarm]

59. Thank you so much Helderheid...this is so exciting...flowers for

my Hero!! I am so excited..and so happy to have participated!!..i couldn't think of anything finer for such a wonderful lady!!

Helen is truely a treasure to this nation!!

I emailed KO about it ..i hope you don't mind..i just think it would be a wonderful story ..i hope he does as well!!

thanks again Helderheid..for all your organizing..and collecting and sending to my hero!!

and thank you Skinner and mods for letting us " THANK " this dear lady with roses..what a special place this woman has in my heart!

fly

[helderheid]

60. I am so glad you emailed KO!! Let's ALL email him!!!

[Stockholm]

61. Well done Helderheid

Helen is worth every damn rose.

[DemReadingDU]

62. Thank you!