For those of you that live in and around Philly there is an opportunity to help out a disabled war veteran for the holidays. While browsing for free firewood on Craigslist, I came across his request for free wood. Since I am 2-3 years ahead, I figured it would be a great opportunity to help someone in need while also teaching my kids about giving and sharing. I decided to call this gentleman and get a better feel for the situation. After talking to him I agreed to take him a load of seasoned firewood and did this on the 23rd. We made it a family event and the wife and kids and I loaded up the truck, did the hour drive one way and then we all unloaded it from the truck when we got there. My kids are 4 & 6 and they had a blast helping out. Even at that age they both know how hard their Daddy works on firewood so it really made an impression on them by us giving it away for free.
When we arrived, we were able to pull right in front of their house and unload. His wife and son helped out and they were very grateful. They even had gifts for my children which was not at all expected. Anyway, I am writing this today to let anyone in the area that can help know. I gave him probably about a face cord of mostly sassafras but also some maple and cherry. Of course it was all c/s/s for 1 yr+ so it will burn well for him. If anyone else can help him out, he did ask for more and truly is unable to scrounge or buy his own wood due to his situation. He is located in the Wissinoming neighborhood and is very close to exit 26 on 95. What I gave him will get him through the holidays, but due to the distance I won't be able to take him anymore, at least not this winter.
Feel free to PM me with any questions. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday/new year.
Clyde (William will know me by my real name Dave)
(broken link removed to http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/wan/3442808909.html)
When we arrived, we were able to pull right in front of their house and unload. His wife and son helped out and they were very grateful. They even had gifts for my children which was not at all expected. Anyway, I am writing this today to let anyone in the area that can help know. I gave him probably about a face cord of mostly sassafras but also some maple and cherry. Of course it was all c/s/s for 1 yr+ so it will burn well for him. If anyone else can help him out, he did ask for more and truly is unable to scrounge or buy his own wood due to his situation. He is located in the Wissinoming neighborhood and is very close to exit 26 on 95. What I gave him will get him through the holidays, but due to the distance I won't be able to take him anymore, at least not this winter.
Feel free to PM me with any questions. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday/new year.
Clyde (William will know me by my real name Dave)
(broken link removed to http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/wan/3442808909.html)
