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Terry J. Allen's avatar

Thank you.

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Janet Van Fleet's avatar

Wow, that's a beautiful analysis.

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Ann Stanton's avatar

I took all my donations -- lots of soap, toothpaste, fresh and canned vegies, pasta, KN95 masks, etc.. etc., -- to them in Barre. Such good people! Surprisingly, Barre's Main Street was already open and most of its stores open just a couple of days after the flood event. Not sure why it seemed less affected (not counting Nelson Hardware's 4 flooded basements).

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Sarah Albert's avatar

While it's fortunate that the Rainbow Bridge crew is stepping up, where are all the folks from the relatively affluent Barre Town, which surrounds Barre City?

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

very very good question.

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carolyn semiglasow's avatar

Givebutter was listed on the Rainbow Bridge site as a monetary donation route. I had never heard of it either but when I researched, I found that "Givebutter is a mission-driven company that believes giving should be a part of everyone’s lives. Eat. Sleep. Give." So, I did.

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carolyn semiglasow's avatar

I am not close enough to physically help, but made a donation through Givebutter (caught off guard by the name). Thank you, Terry, for the information and photos.

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

The only thing I'm lifting is a camera. We help how we can. Givebutter? Havent heard of it.

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Nancy Disenhaus's avatar

Exactly, to our unending sorrow.

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Sandra Batchelder's avatar

Rainbow Bridge got busy right away, sending volunteers to muck out, walking through neighborhoods to find stranded people with NOTHING, posting a list of needs, and setting up tents on Main Street with food, water, and cleaning supplies. They are welcoming, efficient, and we are so thankful for their service to Barre.

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

YES!

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John Snell's avatar

Yes, a different path in Barre. The Rainbow crew has been amazing and I'm grateful you were there to record. A niece has been there every day helping and bringing back tails of inspiration. I'm not lifting and toting but did go into Nelson's Hardware, also flood damaged but working hard, and spend a wad of cash to help supply the Rainbow efforts. Lots, of course, still to be done in all the flooded areas and, as you so often share, in so many other places around the world.

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

Thanks for writing John. We have all lost so much, but up on a hill as I am, nothing physical for me. And all I have been toting is my camera, which seems to get heavier as I get older.

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Hilary Dirlam's avatar

I love these and they are lightening my morning. I remember the rainbow photo from the calendar you made so long ago. It was on my kitchen wall for over a decade- I shoulda framed it

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

Thanks. I can never resist photographing a rainbow.

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Alison Underhilll's avatar

Nice, Terry. Sweet picture, good observation!

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

Thanks

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Nancy Disenhaus's avatar

Sometimes it’s hard to love thy neighbor. Rainbow Bridge is showing how it’s done. Thanks for these images and your comments, Terry.

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

Like the Chinese curse, we live in interesting times. Thanks, Nancy.

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