Single Pink Rose for AlaskaDeb

Traci-----TripNeg

Good morning Wish!

It is currently 5:30 AM in Alaska. Thank you so much for participating.  Edited to add, I'm sure they open at 9:00 ???

Hugs, Traci

Stefanie

What a sweet distribute to a wonderful woman. I' ll be calling as soon as they open this morning.

My thoughts and prayers are with Deb's family.

nowheregirl

              

I googled really hard for this shop but couldn't find the info on their store hours. I did find out that they do have an account on MySpace.com. Here's what they say on their page. http://www.myspace.com/tammysflowers

                         

Tammy's Flowers and Gifts is an exceptional, one-of-a-kind shop located right in the heart of Soldotna. Tammy's has an excellent reputation and is well-known for exquisite and unique flower arrangements. Wedding flowers are a specialty and Tammy's is renowned for outstanding bouquets and centerpieces. Holiday arrangements are also a must-see at Tammy's Flowers.

In addition to fresh, fabulous flowers, Tammy's has over 2,000 square feet of beautiful gifts! With a huge inventory of; rustic treasures, lodge classics, home decor, sparkling jewelry, scented candles, pottery, Denali blankets, Alaskan apparel, windchimes, picture frames and much more, you're sure to find the perfect gift for any occasion!

So, the next time you need a distinguished gift or exceptional flowers, let the girls at Tammy's Flowers and Gifts help you find just what you're looking for. Tammy's also offers custom gift-baskets, tailored to meet your exact needs. Call at 260-5355 or stop by the shop (located on Binkley St. across from Safeway).

                    

You can see some pictures of what this shop looks like and some of the flower arrangements they've done.

http://www.slide.com/r/KUD-aRju5z95WwyZ0cYNEtUNn2ZdNUiL?previous_view=lt_embedded_url

             

Hugs,

Fumi

Deb-from-Ohio

You might think this is a futile idea as a tribute to Deb, but her passing has just taken me beyond the limit with this disease...here's what I propose.....

We pick one day, and everyone on this board emails Pres.Obama demanding a cure, no more studies on chemo, stats, etc...a cure once and for all.......if nothing else, the publicity from getting so many emails in one day will bring our fight to the forefront........Obama is a new President, he can be molded......it's worth a shot.......He talks so much about what a great country we are, what we can do if we all get together, what change he wants, let's see if he's all talk.......

What do you all think?

Deb

lvtwoqlt

Nico, I sent you a pm about adding my name to the tribute. I am sitting here at work with tears in my eyes that someone would want to help others pay tribute to someone we have never met but feel so close to. My pay-it-forward entails volunteering at the loca wig bank for cancer patients and making some hats for them to wear. I know it isn't much but to help others who are going through the chemo means a lot to me.

Sheila

yellowrose

I know there is a time difference from CT and just called hoping to get an answering machine with shop hours.  No such luck.  I will keep calling every hour until I reach someone and post that they are open.

Deb paid it forward in such a beautifully personal way. I may never have met Deb in person but she touched my life and that of my family with her encouraging words and humor.  It is my hope that we all are finding ways to do the same thing whether it is in our local communities or here on the boards.

Lories

I hope you don't mind, but I emailed the local NBC Anchorage station (we are the closest one to Soldotna) and gave them a link to Deb's obit, told them about the flower orders and this group, and gave them the florist's phone number.  

I thought it would be a wonderful interest story, the impact Deb made on everyone, the caring of others over the miles, as well as the possible shortage of roses in Alaska.  You can bet the florist will have to order from Anchorage and 'outside' (what we call out of state).  I will let you know if they pick it up and run a story.

cmb35

Lories - I was thinking the same thing, but wasn't sure how to go about it.

For one woman living "way up there" in Alaska, Deb sure had a long reach, she has touched so many people, throughout the US and the world, mostly just through words on a page. It's amazing really, the impact she had on us all.

Traci-----TripNeg

I can't wait to see the list of all the cities and  states that the roses came from. Edited to add.....countries!!!!!

Through tears,

Traci

lv2cmp

Great idea about the news.  It would be great for the flower shop also as helpful as they are being to us. 

Ames

BethNY

lories what an awesome idea... When I spoke to Rachel and she asked where I lived, she was so moved by how people from all over were calling...I think this is truly amazing, and I just love each and every one of you to pieces. Donna- this idea was truly a blessing.

deborye

What a heartfelt tribute♥

 I will call in a few hours, still too early.

cmb35

No answer yet (noon EST) for the time zone challenged (like me!) Will try again in an hour.

newvickie

CMB...I think that in Eastern time you are five hours ahead of them...so...2 o'clock should work.  I wonder if they have a count of how many roses have been ordered so far...would be cool to know.

Lories

I too am time zone challenged - but I think it is 4 hours to east coast from here in darkest Alaska(yes I am still waiting for sunrise...)

Ladies synchronize your watches, it is almost 8:15 am here in Alaska.  They likely open at 9??

or are coming into the shop early to find more pink roses?

cmb35

Oh thanks Vickie! You're a peach! :-)

I'm also ordering one in memory of my friend's wife, who died of IBC 2 years ago. He worked in Alaska for a time, and I don't know, it's not like he's on the boards or anything, but he knows about you guys from me, and he gets it.

I hope they don't run out of roses, but at the same time, I kind of hope they do you know? A girl with a heart as big as Alaska deserves every rose in Alaska and beyond...

jerseymaria

i'd like to send a rose also.  can someone post the phone # again.  thanks

WellWater

Jerseymaria - for the phone #, go to the top of the page, it's listed there.

I'm calling in about an hour to give Rachel time to get in and get her coat off

JulieC

Maria, the number is at the top of the post, but here it is again 907-260-5355.

Reading all of these posts just gives me goose bumps and inspires me to do something, not quite sure what yet, but will do something to pay it forward.

Thanks again ladies!

Julie - in Illinois (p.s. I've never called Alaska before until yesterday.  You all have widened my horizons.)

jerseymaria

thanks, i'll do that.

FLtricia

I just called from Florida and got through.  I did have to hold for almost 5 minutes, but didn't mind.  I think this is a beautiful gesture.

pdb

I just called as well. No waiting. Talked with Tammy. Said the phones are still ringing off the hook. You all are GREAT for starting this. What a tribute.

cmb35

Goodness, I was able to hold it together, even while ordering a rose for our sweet ferne, until Tammy (the owner I assume) told me she want to school with Deb. I just started bawling, the poor woman!!

Traci-----TripNeg

Tammy went to school with our Alaska Deb?? Now I've got chill bumps!!

For anyone who doesn't know that is jumping from the first post to the last....it's only $10.00 to send a rose for Deb!!

Hugs everybody,

Traci

kelly1215

Dumb question:

How will her family get all of these single rose/vases home after the service?

Forgive me if this has already been addressed somewhere.

I want to add a rose from KC, but don't want to add anymore stress/work to John, their girls, or her parents.

Anonymous

Kelly - an arrangement (or two) is going to be made from the single roses we are purchasing. There won't be a vase with each rose. 

Doreen 

kelly1215

Thank you, Doreen...that makes sense!  {edit: I went back and actually read where this was discussed yesterday...I am late.}

I went to Tammy's myspace, she does do beautiful work.

I will be adding my rose to the arrangement.

Thank you to Donna for thinking of this!

Marple

Traci, a bad storm going on here today.  Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail, kept me from sending your letter today.    I hear it's reaching all the way down to Texas!!  Stay safe everyone.

Marple

I think Deb would be pleased to know that she is uniting us in such a positive way despite our sadness.  This is such a unique experience.

bee5467

Hi there, Ladies

I just called.  Although I never "knew" Deb, I had read some of her older posts when I got here, and was so impressed.  I love this group, and I know Deb will be with us forever.  I hope someone can get a photo of our roses, and post it here for us.  Gentle hugs to all.