Surfer in Need! Help !!!

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by NJ glide, Jan 17, 2015.

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  1. Jan 17, 2015 #1
    NJ glide

    NJ glide Well-Known Member

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    A friend of mine will be on the street as of tomorrow. Hes 50 yrs old drug free and clean (as in not messy, didn't want to make him sound like a gay hooker). He tried to move to Fla where he was promised a house and a job, the guy offering took the money for the place never showed up or contacted him about the job and disappeared. He needs a roof over his head til February 3rd. He can be at my house Thurs, Friday, Sat. Due to my current custody battle I can not have him here sun mon tues wed due to having a very small apartment and an agreement with x saying no other people than me and my son living here. He is willing to work for a roof over his head on those days or all 7 days per week if possible until Feb. 4. PM me with suggestions or help if you can, thanks in advance swellers.
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2015 #2
    Zippy

    Zippy Well-Known Member

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    God I hate to hear these stories. What dirtbag would do that to another person? If I hear of anything I'll let you know.
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2015 #3
    NJ glide

    NJ glide Well-Known Member

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    Thanks man, appreciate it Zippy.
     
    NJ glide, Jan 17, 2015
    NJ glide, Jan 17, 2015
  6. Jan 17, 2015 #4
    NJ glide

    NJ glide Well-Known Member

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    Just sliding this to the top....
     
    NJ glide, Jan 17, 2015
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  7. Jan 17, 2015 #5
    Slashdog

    Slashdog Well-Known Member

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    Good man without drug addiction going homeless? I didn't think that was possible in our excellent society...

    I can't help ya out but if the dude has a little bit of cash, look into hostels & cheap motels. Cheap motels will negotiate a better price for booking multiple days. Worst comes to worst, tell him to hit up the churches, one after another. I'm sure he'll find one to stay in, and one may even be willing to let him paint/help out.

    As a longer term solution he might be able to finagle some kind of a deal with a landlord for a work/stay arrangement;hit up Craigslist/classifieds for landlords or motels looking for painters or handymen, and take a shot in the dark. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/rej/4836607717.html

    Or maybe he could make it back to the Keys with a tent. I remember the homeless there living a seemingly decent life; compared to to being homeless in NY in January, that is.

    Just some ideas. Good luck to your buddy.
     
    Slashdog, Jan 17, 2015
    Slashdog, Jan 17, 2015
  8. Jan 17, 2015 #6
    bubs

    bubs Well-Known Member

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    Yo good luck im in jersey and no help. Let him know he isn't alone. Will be thinking about him.
     
    bubs, Jan 17, 2015
    bubs, Jan 17, 2015
  9. Jan 17, 2015 #7
    cbb09

    cbb09 Well-Known Member

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    Salvation army has hots n a cot. My buddies doing that in wilm, nc till he gets on his feet.
     
    cbb09, Jan 17, 2015
    cbb09, Jan 17, 2015
  10. Jan 17, 2015 #8
    NJ glide

    NJ glide Well-Known Member

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    he will have $ Feb 3 but only has $83 til then. I've been feeding him while he's here.We've been working the cl angle all day but so far have only heard from weirdos who want him to blow them or we get "are you a female if so I can offer an arrangement"? He says thanks for the advice and the kind words though guys.
     
    NJ glide, Jan 17, 2015
    NJ glide, Jan 17, 2015
  11. Jan 17, 2015 #9
    weathermaang

    weathermaang Well-Known Member

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    *BUMP*

    Best of luck
     
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  12. Jan 17, 2015 #10
    NJ glide

    NJ glide Well-Known Member

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    thanks for keeping it near the top maang
     
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    NJ glide, Jan 17, 2015
  13. Jan 17, 2015 #11
    Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

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    Good luck and good job lending a hand NJ!!
     
    Zeroevol, Jan 17, 2015
    Zeroevol, Jan 17, 2015
  14. Jan 17, 2015 #12
    Towelie

    Towelie Well-Known Member

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    keeping it alive.

    hang in there dude. best of. sh!t's gonna turn up
     
    Towelie, Jan 17, 2015
    Towelie, Jan 17, 2015
  15. Jan 18, 2015 #13
    worsey

    worsey Well-Known Member

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    drivers license ?
    cab companies are always looking.
    back in the day guys used to drive the profitable night shift....
    then sleep in the cab during the quiet day shift.
     
    worsey, Jan 18, 2015
    worsey, Jan 18, 2015
  16. Jan 18, 2015 #14
    surfsolo

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    [video=youtube;yR6A-Bk9eZQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR6A-Bk9eZQ[/video]
     
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  17. Jan 18, 2015 #15
    NJ glide

    NJ glide Well-Known Member

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    Hes working on the job right now too, nothings come to fruition yet but not for lack of effort.
     
    NJ glide, Jan 18, 2015
    NJ glide, Jan 18, 2015
  18. Jan 18, 2015 #16
    NJ glide

    NJ glide Well-Known Member

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    Still looking just keeping it near the top. Update now he just needs somewhere to be 1-25 through 1-28 4 nights, we sorted out this week.
     
    NJ glide, Jan 18, 2015
    NJ glide, Jan 18, 2015
  19. Jan 18, 2015 #17
    kpd73

    kpd73 Well-Known Member

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    My place is only a one room efficiency, and if things get desperate, he can bus it up here to RI, I'll let him stay here at my place those nights and I'll crash at a friends. I may have work for him out at my parents place and will do my best to hook him up with food as I know his funds are limited.
    Pm me here or email kpd73@hotmail.com should this be the case.
    Hope everything works out.
    Everyone deserves a chance.
     
    kpd73, Jan 18, 2015
    kpd73, Jan 18, 2015
  20. Jan 19, 2015 #18
    NJ glide

    NJ glide Well-Known Member

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    thanks kpd if it comes to that ill get in touch, things are looking a little better though. Still working on next week as we speak.
     
    NJ glide, Jan 19, 2015
    NJ glide, Jan 19, 2015
  21. Jan 19, 2015 #19
    Riley Martin

    Riley Martin Well-Known Member

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    Considering the apprehension most on here have aboot meeting other members in person, I don't see much luck in one of these dudes offering shelter.

    I'm a loser, so I can't really be of much help. Plus, I reckon this dude is a North Jersey-type, correct? So, it's all on your shoulders North Jersey people. This is your call to arms. Open them Colts Neck palaces to a cracker in need. He surfs, dudes.

    Good luck to your pal. My condolences to his plight.

    What aboot a cheap motel? You'd have better luck getting people on here to fund paying for a motel. I'll chip-in a little.
     
    Riley Martin, Jan 19, 2015
    Riley Martin, Jan 19, 2015
  22. Jan 19, 2015 #20
    Riley Martin

    Riley Martin Well-Known Member

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    Alright Jersey, Rhode Island is showing more compassion...to a NJ person.

    Don't perpetuate the negative Jersey stereotype.
     
    Riley Martin, Jan 19, 2015
    Riley Martin, Jan 19, 2015
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