Not only did Bruce volunteer to come get me, he never stood around and kept busy the entire day. If I was working the snow blower, he'd have a shovel in his hand cracking up the ice where snow plows threw snow near the ends of driveways. Heck, at one point even Councilwoman Debbie Campbell came by with a shovel in hand to help us out on one property on Camden Ave.
I'll never forget the sight of cranking up the snow blower, turning the blades on and by accident throwing a TON of snow right on Debbie's head. WHOOPS! She laughed like there's no tomorrow and kept right on going.
The worst part of our entire day out there was having to pass driveways that hadn't been cleared, knowing there were some elderly people living there. However, there were some special people that needed to be taken care of and we had to move on.
Folks, we're going to be out there again today as we still have some names on our list we need to get to. On my way home last night I got a call from a woman who runs a Handicap Day Care asking if we could help out one of their patients. We'll be out there first thing this morning to get that cleared but if you know someone who needs a helping hand don't hesitate to call.
If you're off work today, find the time to stop by your elderly neighbors home and give them a hand clearing out. This snow isn't going anywhere any time soon. The stories shared yesterday from Delmar were just remarkable. People and communities coming together like this has got to be one of the greatest examples you can set for your children. They may not be excited about doing it at first but you and I both know they'll pick up a shovel when they're adults and stop by their neighbors home when they get older.
Oh, let me say this. When that snow blower is running, there's no way I can hear it. Please leave a message and as soon as I can get to it I'll call you back. Have a great day! 410-430-5349
7 comments:
i was out driving a day after the last one and saw terry cohen clearing around somebody's car
bet someone old lived there
she and debbie campbell are good people
ten kudos to you and bruce hunter for getting out there to help, joe
Thanks so much!!
Kimmie
Joe, where is your hat? Why didn't you have your head covered? I know your mother told you to never go out without your hat in this weather. Body heat is lost through your head and hands. Do not leave home today without your hat and gloves.
Where did Gary spend his sunday, anybody see him out?
Very nice of you Joe.
Thats great! Wish someone good would come and clean up our parking lot. Its mostly all older people here, they try to go out and end up getting stuck, myself and a few other have helped the best we can but our lot desperatly needs to be plowed
How about Barry's,Shanies and Comegys yards.Do those Wednesday.
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