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Yeah, and when some random person calls him and says that he just won $700+ (like Null did), Chris probably wouldn't immediately believe it, even though it's genuine.
 
Yeah it's fine. My approach was hamfisted so I'm not sure what I was expecting.
 
I might send a sympathy card and a small donation to them. If they can still get mail at their address I'll send it there.

I think McD's has gift cards at low amounts (like $1 or $5; I don't go to McD's often, because like Chris, I too like good food :lol: ), so it won't be a huge loss if the funds are stolen. Yes, I know McD's is unhealthy, but it's not like he's going to change his dining habits over a gift card. It might be a little comforting to him to have some food that he's used to. I'm sure McNuggets and apple dippers would taste good right now.

I'm also thinking of a Kohl's or PetsMart card instead, but I think they're more expensive, and I don't know if Chris has the animals or not. It would be nice if he had some decent clothes for once. I was also thinking about BestCuts and Wendy's, but that seems :ween:

I'm unemployed but I don't have to worry about food and clothes, so I'll give $5-10 plus a card and postage. I just want to make sure he gets it. I won't do it until at least Monday so I'll follow this thread.
 
Brother, Walmart and food places would likely be the best bet (so he can buy clothes and food), or just a general Visa gift card.

The Hulkster understands you don't want him to spend it stupidly (since it is Chris, one cannot be sure), but it is impossible to know what others have given them and how much of what they need, so Visa gift cards may be the way to go. Those can be spent anywhere, man.
 
I think gift cards for specific pet stores like Petsmart or Petco would be a waste. They are expensive compared to Wal-Mart, and the Chandlers probably aren't feeding high end food, probably anything Wal-Mart sells for much cheaper. To me, it would be akin to using some of the collection to fly in fresh Maine Lobster. Secondly, the animals need to stay on the diet they are used to so they don't get stomach upsets, and if they've been eating ol'roy, that's what they need to stay on. If they get the dogs back, they really don't need a $15 ceramic water dish from Petsmart when the $3 one from Wal-Mart would suffice (or even an old cool whip bowl, if that's the Chandler norm).
And hell, there's no reason Chris couldn't have a gift card for gamestop, maybe a little taste would give him the incentive to budget the spending as the gift cards have directed. Why imply he doesn't deserve a little distraction and relaxation? Sure, send them a Wal-Mart gift card and you might find the Chandlers with a cart full of clothes, food, some dog food and maybe a vidya game, but so what? It's out of our hands and they're going to buy vidya and knick-knacks from goodwill. Why fight it?
 
I would like to point out I donated $6.66 because I'm metal as fuck and listen to slayer
 
I'll do something when I'm able. Need to cover my bases and then I'll get something sent out. What you guys are doing is quite admirable.
 
What about a Goodwill gift card? Not sure if they still buy clothes there (probably) but I imagine it could go a long way*.

I'll try to contribute within the next few days, but it's pretty incredible what this forum's put together so quickly already.

edit: *to rebuilding the hoard. What was I thinking there.
 
So I was one of the ten dollar donators, I can has attention whoring now?
 
The_Doctor said:
I get paid Wednesday. Will donate some then.
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Or you could go back in time and steal Chris's coffee maker.
 
Art supplies aren't such a bad idea, honestly. They shouldn't be the bulk of the care package, of course, but they might get a bit stir-crazy in the hotel and need something to do besides vidya.

EDIT: wait, I just suggested that these sluggards would get stir-crazy??
 
I'm totally down for some crayola model magic and paints. It'd give him something to fiddle with while he's waiting for barb to deal with the house situation. We might even get to see some of what he makes.
 
Hulk Hogan said:
Brother, Walmart and food places would likely be the best bet (so he can buy clothes and food), or just a general Visa gift card.

The Hulkster understands you don't want him to spend it stupidly (since it is Chris, one cannot be sure), but it is impossible to know what others have given them and how much of what they need, so Visa gift cards may be the way to go. Those can be spent anywhere, man.
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You know what, Terry Bollea--I may not have spent as much time in the gymnasium polishing my muscles as you, but that's because I love the Night Life just a little bit more than I do taking my vitamins. But, Terry, I gotta break it to you like this: I don't think the Visa gift cards are a good idea for INDIVIDUALS to send to Christian because most have an activation fee of $3.95 - $5.95. Them is dollars that Christian and Barbara could use to help rebuild their lives as well as the life of their cat. Now if the Null wishes to give them a gift card in the form of a Visa gift card, that might be better, because it is just one activation fee (or possibly two, as some have limits below $700). Multiple people sending them Visa gift cards in low amounts with huge activation fees would be a waste. Normal gift cards generally do not have activation fees.
 
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I'm totally down for some crayola model magic and paints. It'd give him something to fiddle with while he's waiting for barb to deal with the house situation. We might even get to see some of what he makes.
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You already told him that people raised funds for him. He apparently screamed at you and hung up.

You tried. Return the money and we'll forget this shameful white knight chapter. Chris is the dumbfuck who turned down $700.
 
He immediately rejected the money because he probably (and quite reasonably, all things considered) thought it was a troll trap.

Besides, I can't speak for everyone, but I didn't donate under the expectation that it would stop Chris from ranting and raving about trolls. I want him to receive the items funded by my contribution. I don't care how he reacts to it.
 
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