  Thursdaynext Member Username: Thursdaynext Post Number: 413 Registered: 04-2006 |
Zimm's correct about Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. Had this thread come up a year ago you could have had a bunch of windows from me that I ending up giving to them. http://www.habitat.org/cd/env/ restore_detail.aspx?place=59 | ||
Django Member Username: Django Post Number: 1686 Registered: 10-2003 |
Gnome, my Bathroom is actually the best place in my house to hang out in. Library within reach of the can and everything. If you want the vanity gone Ill take and store it until someone needs it, No Prob. But I dont NEED it. Ive got storage room though. Sean., I do have mechanical skills if you need them, although newer cars can be tough. Simple stuff no prob. Zimm. Buleidone made a donation to Cubs and my own garden for that reason of needing a watering hose. Im all set for hose, but like I told Gnome, you can store it here if its in the way at your place. Ill make sure it gets a useful home. | ||
Lodgedodger Member Username: Lodgedodger Post Number: 400 Registered: 05-2008 |
On which date is this shindig scheduled? | ||
Plymouthres Member Username: Plymouthres Post Number: 865 Registered: 02-2007 |
LD- No date set yet, but perhaps the last half of September as I have other volunteer obligations thru the second week of September. I also need time to gather materials and coordinate volunteers, so keep watching here for an announcement as to when this will go down. I would really like to thank everyone for the out-pouring of support and offerings of materials for this effort. I am sure that you all realize that this is not a charity event, but a way to make a difference in someone else's life that will help them, in turn, to help someone else when it is their turn. Although he probably doesn't realize it, this is just a way to help Django for the stuff he has helped others with before. Further proof, also, that we are not here for the benefit of ourselves, but for the benefit of others. The community garden concept is sweeping through the city at a fierce rate, tying communities together that have been allowed to fall into the separation that causes the blight, both morally and literally, throughout neighborhoods all across our region and the CoD. This is your opportunity to take back what has been taken away over so many years, and the garden concept is a vision that Django shares with our other more visionary members here. I am looking forward to meeting many of you that I haven't met before through this effort, and, perhaps by working this together, we can expand the vision that Cub began this spring into a thriving way of bringing people back together rather than the trend of driving them apart. Thanks again!! Res | ||
Craig Member Username: Craig Post Number: 979 Registered: 02-2007 |
Just curious and asking because I'm not clear as to whether any experienced roofers are in on this project... -is the project a re-roof or a tear-off? -(if there are two or more layers up there now you're tearing them off, right?) -is the decking sound? safe to be up there working? if not: have access to some pieces of OSB for patch-work? Good luck. Hope that the morning-after action report holds no casualties. | ||
Plymouthres Member Username: Plymouthres Post Number: 866 Registered: 02-2007 |
Craig- I am an ex-owner of a construction business and I have done about 80,000sqft of roofing in my day. I am also a Historic Preservation Carpenter at Fort Wayne. I believe that we have enough experience to manage this job SAFELY. This will be a re-roof, with approximately two/three layers of roofing existing but leaking. We will be tearing down to decking and perhaps replacing the existing sheathing should it be necessary, then tarp paper and a new layer of shingles. We will also be replacing the 1x8 fascia and small, 4" soffit, plus rebuilding the small overhang of the porch that exists so that it will protect the front entrance door and new windows we are putting in. It is a one story ranch and the fascia is about ten feet off the ground, with a walkable 4/12 pitch. I have roof jacks but don't think I will need them. We will have plenty of ladders as well, which should help it go much more quickly. I am sure we could use some roof vents if you have any to spare. I did not see any, but I was just there quickly and did not get up on the roof. I was going to bring 1x for the decking, and have planned to bring some plywood sheathing as a back-up if it's not 1x already (3/4" vs. 1/2"?). If you've got experience and want to help, feel free to keep an eye out here as we will need people to volunteer and make it easier for all of us. I will be bringing my compressor and nail gun, along with 25#'s of roofing nails, 1 1/4" long. In my day, I could roof a house like this in one day with another experienced member of my crew, as it is no more than 12 square. Thanks for the interest and hope you can help out! Res | ||
Lodgedodger Member Username: Lodgedodger Post Number: 402 Registered: 05-2008 |
If it's on a free day for me, you can count me in on the gardens... | ||
Craig Member Username: Craig Post Number: 980 Registered: 02-2007 |
I doubt that I will be available: fighting an on-going war with my own place. Post the date when it's available, though. Maybe. I'm a hammer guy. Straight roof (no goddamned dormers)? Strip the roof, and then two guys and a couple of kids could knock this out in a long day. | ||
Pam Member Username: Pam Post Number: 4441 Registered: 11-2005 |
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Blueidone Member Username: Blueidone Post Number: 306 Registered: 03-2007 |
Res: Check your e-mail...got some info on windows for you...hope it helps! | ||
Plymouthres Member Username: Plymouthres Post Number: 868 Registered: 02-2007 |
Thanks Blue. I will be checking it out when Django gets us the measurements. | ||
Alley Member Username: Alley Post Number: 573 Registered: 02-2008 |
Whenever you guys decide to do it, if I can get away from the kids I'll come over to help. I can't roof but I can clean up or garden and all kinds of other things. It'll be like workcamp all over again! | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 1678 Registered: 08-2007 |
Not much of a roofer, ... get a little PTSD with being up high - but I can install windows. | ||
Django Member Username: Django Post Number: 1694 Registered: 10-2003 |
I really want to thank everyone. DYES amazes me yet again with responses of generosity. Ive been E mailing with Res and we've got it under control. Id really like this all to happen but I need to get some paperwork done so that I know the house will legally be mine. I hope to get this done before mid Sept. | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 1105 Registered: 05-2007 |
Please take digital pictures of the evolution, if Django allows for it. Digitally capturing transformations can be a positive influence and an education on many levels. Inspiration for the apprehensive. Reaffirmation for the discouraged. Proof to the uninitiated. History in the making. | ||
Plymouthres Member Username: Plymouthres Post Number: 869 Registered: 02-2007 |
Vet- We will be working diligently toward the goal of restoring the place so that it fits in better with the current houses in the neighborhood and hopefully we can start the garden across the street with the same vision that Cub had for his garden-as a community gathering place. We will also record this project, as you suggest, as it moves along, to kind of illustrate what it takes to establish and complete these types of efforts and hopefully it will save others any trouble that they might run into if they chose to take on such an endeavor. With all the negative that this city gets continually, perhaps this project will spur others on to do something positive for their neighbors and their enclaves, too. It really isn't that difficult, just takes some time, effort and some devotion of peoples spare time (which is always the most difficult part!). This project will be on your "tour" when you come to town! Maybe we can even have a couple of more for you to see by the time you get here! Time will tell...... Stay tuned.... Gnome and Alley- Please feel freee to show up when we get the times ironed out. we can use you for something, as there will be many tasks to accomplish, and the moral support would be nice, too! | ||
Eriedearie Member Username: Eriedearie Post Number: 2799 Registered: 08-2007 |
The respect shown here towards your fellow man is so heartwarming to me. Really guys, reading this has brought tears to my eyes. The saying "Every man for himself" does not apply when you guys get involved. The camaraderie that started with Cub's vision is astounding to me. I think you've all forged some life long friendships here. People working toward the betterment of all and paying it forward. This really is Detroit history in the making. If our health wasn't so poor, me and Mr. Erie would lend a hand. But I'll keep watch as to when this is gonna happen and I'll bake my awesome apple walnut muffins or something and we'll do a road trip! I've just gotta pitch in and do something! | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 1106 Registered: 05-2007 |
Eriedearie, that is a tremendous gesture. | ||
Vivadetroit Member Username: Vivadetroit Post Number: 50 Registered: 04-2008 |
Everyone on this forum make me proud to be from Detroit. This is why Detroit is so great. Unfortunately, the media focuses on the bad and not like great deeds like we are all going to be doing for Django. yay DYes! I would love to help. I am good at cleaning yucky old stuff, painting and fixing little things. Just let me know the date. Django, I have a pair of navy blue miniblinds, 4 x6 size, if you're interested. What else do you need for your house? Let me know and I will go hit my parents up for some stuff. My mom is Michigan's largest packrat and I am sure she could outfit your house 5 times over. | ||
Reddog289 Member Username: Reddog289 Post Number: 538 Registered: 08-2007 |
looking in my garage today i found some shingles, not alot but i have a shingle removal tool and some ice guard? also.have to see my buddy about his shingles. | ||
Plymouthres Member Username: Plymouthres Post Number: 870 Registered: 02-2007 |
Reddog - We will certainly take the shingles off your hands, and that should make just about 3 square we have collected already! The tool, the shingles and the ice shield will really come in handy and we appreciate it very much! Please let us know about your buddy or anyone else who has shingles that you know as we still need about 9 square(about 27 bundles!). Viva- Thanks so much for the offers of support and material. Awesome contribution as we can use all the help we can get! Django and I will discuss things and let you know if there is anything else we need. Thank you so much for your consideration. I know Django is very grateful to you all for your kindness! We are looking forward to meeting you and Reddog when the time comes. Please keep watching this thread for the announcement! Res | ||
Reddog289 Member Username: Reddog289 Post Number: 539 Registered: 08-2007 |
HEY found some drip edge too, left over stuff from the guy who lived here before, after i hit my buddy,s , i should stop by my big sis,s house. WHO KNOWS what she wants gone | ||
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd Post Number: 337 Registered: 09-2006 |
I think it's great that people are willing to help someone down on his luck. Just curious, how does this charitable spirit square with the fact he has been actively seeking a graffiti artist to decorate his house? Not trying to be flip here -- I want my neighbors to have windows, but I wouldn't want graffiti. | ||
Zimm Member Username: Zimm Post Number: 80 Registered: 10-2006 |
^^^there's a big difference between graffiti and a graffiti art piece. i have no problem helping someone who to decorate his garage in a manor that others find tacky if he's a good man who needs a watertight roof over his head. | ||
Craig Member Username: Craig Post Number: 986 Registered: 02-2007 |
You're still going to post the work date & time, right? | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 13924 Registered: 12-2003 |
Thanks, now we've got enough of ONE color...I was looking for the code for that pseudo random-number generator to mix the colors we had in smaller doses. I guess I could've asked Jimaz, I'm sure he has a few lying around... | ||
Ffdfd Member Username: Ffdfd Post Number: 338 Registered: 09-2006 |
quote: https://www.atdetroit.net/forum/mes sages/5/151969.html quote: https://www.atdetroit.net/forum/mes sages/10041/146675.html | ||
Django Member Username: Django Post Number: 1702 Registered: 10-2003 |
Again, I just want to truly thank everyone. Ive been gone for the past couple of days, that's some of the reason why I haven't been more involved with this thread. The other reason is that Im feeling a bit uncomfortable. I started this thread asking for any extra shingles from you all for free or possible trade. Now its developed into something much much much bigger. Thanks to the Res's Ive got a lot of hope now for "the shack". Thanks to you all Ive learned a lot about what ppl might think of a house with either a piece of art sprayed on the side, or seemingly common graffiti, and of course, thanks to you all Ive learned how many big hearts are out there on The DYES. The whole charity thing kinda bugs me though. I honestly just wanted some shingles. If I take the shingles, the supplies, the help from you all on the house AND the garden, that makes me indebted, but to who am I indebted too? to Res, Blueidone, Gannon, even Ffdfd, all of you, the Karma Gods(or in my situation, Detroit's community).. That is something that I am quickly learning, learning I can deal with that. Owing an individual is one thing but putting work to a community is much easier and much more fulfilling(for me anyway). This whole situation reminds me of modern day homesteading. I still need to get some paperwork done so that I know this house will legally be in my name someday. This should be done by the first week of Sept. Until then I think it would be wise to hold up on the setting of dates for a work party. I dont want to put a bunch of work into this house unless I know its going to be mine at some point. I know the house was bought for $300 through a tax auction, Ive paid a little over $2000 toward the note. I have no idea what "the shack" is worth so the owner and I, who is a friend, need to come up with a number. Again, thank you all. Ive never seen such an outpouring of support and help up close like this. This is really something that makes me happy. To be a part of Detroit in this sense is something to be proud of. | ||
Blueidone Member Username: Blueidone Post Number: 311 Registered: 03-2007 |
Django...I understand how you feel. Let me relate a little story of what happened to me a few years back... In 1999, I began chatting in a chatroom on AOL. This particular group used to have parties at local bars almost every week, so I met lots of great people, but most of them remained strangers other than their screenname...just like the DYes folks. In late October that year, I suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized for a few days. When my boyfriend (who I had met at one of these parties, and later married) told the folks in the chatroom what had happened, I received gifts, cards, and personal visits from people I had never met. They took the time to find out who I was, where I lived and what hospital I was in. I had never had such an outpouring of concern from people in my entire life. At first I was embarrassed and didn't know how to react. Then, I realized that, in general, most people have kind hearts and compassion for others. They may have forgotten it, or pushed those feelings into deep recesses in their minds, but they are still there. I thanked each one of them personally and promised to "pay it forward" to keep the feeling that we are all brothers and sisters of the same earth alive. I can't physically do much anymore...but whatever it is I can do, I will do...to help others get through their lives with a little more happiness and comfort. If we don't help each other in times of need, none of us will survive in the long term. Yeah...I know it's corny...but it's what I truly believe. | ||
Django Member Username: Django Post Number: 1705 Registered: 10-2003 |
Not corny at all. Pay it forward, thats the phrase I was looking for. |
