After hearing of the damage that Honey Badger Kevin had sustained from the recent Superstorm Sandy, I really wanted to help the guy out. So I put out word to the Honey Badgers, and the response was astounding!
We had 8 Honey Badgers on the scene and got an amazing amount of cleanup done in just a few hours. It was really amazing to see what an organized effort can get done when everyone works together.
Kevin’s and his father were incredibly appreciative, and it really felt great to of been able to help them out. They thanks was extremely welcomed and sincere.
Dustin saved fish, drained a mattress, de-carpeted stairs just to name a few. Jared silently (as always) cleared out an entire side room full of air conditioners. The Ludgates and friend Maggie made short work of the supply room and got all the other numerous items out as well (including a Clue VHS game).
It was truly an amazing effort!
When John B. and Julie arrived we were just finishing up and would then move on to “other” Kevin from the other team. I got directions and mapped them out. When I say the actual map, I knew he had to of gotten hit pretty hard.
When we arrived it was amazing to see just how many people were already on the scene helping him out. I swear I don’t know that many people, let alone have that many friends. It was pretty awesome.
What made this clean up a bit interesting was the shear volume of items involved. I’m sure I hold onto too much myself, but they seemed to of held onto literally everything they must’ve ever had. It was an incredible amount of stuff.
Again, Kevin and his family were so appreciative for the help we were able to lend. They and Kevin’s dad thanked us with more pizza than I’d ever seen. Two pizza parties were had for us on this day of help. Again, something truly amazing.
While it is really a shame what our friends are dealing with, it is pretty great to see other’s selflessly coming to the aid of others during such a time. Literally seconds after sending out an e-mail with the suggestion I had gotten responses of yes, where and when.
I’m very fortunate to know such fine people.