A mother’s Craigslist plea brings her kids a Christmas they’ll never forget

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  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    PSA: Don't have 6 kids
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Smellyman said:

    PSA: Don't have 6 kids

    After attempting to civilly reply to this condescending "PSA" (can't) and trying really hard to not be a dick in kind...

    Actually, no. I'll say it. Don't be a dick, and don't judge.

    So easy to tell others not to.

    If I read you wrong - apologies. But your comment? Seems pretty clear and pretty cruel.

    This, from one who has chosen to not have children, and also not tell others what to do with their bodies.
  • brianwilson
    brianwilson Posts: 406
    http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Eddie-Vedder-Donates-10000-to-Maryland-Family-After-Christmas-Plea-Goes-Viral-408355865.html
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,020
    Smellyman said:

    PSA: Don't have 6 kids

    Ah... way to find something negative in this story. You must be a blast to hang out with at parties.
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh 2


  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 30,048
    edited December 2016
    RobbyD462 said:

    It's another PJ Christmas miracle!

    Kudos to Eddie! :clap::bow: It reminded me a lot of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. :smile:
    Athens 2006 / Milton Keynes 2014 / London 1&2 2022 / Seattle 1&2 2024 / Dublin 2024 / Manchester 2024 / New Orleans 2025
  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    edited December 2016
    hedonist said:

    Smellyman said:

    PSA: Don't have 6 kids

    After attempting to civilly reply to this condescending "PSA" (can't) and trying really hard to not be a dick in kind...

    Actually, no. I'll say it. Don't be a dick, and don't judge.

    So easy to tell others not to.

    If I read you wrong - apologies. But your comment? Seems pretty clear and pretty cruel.

    This, from one who has chosen to not have children, and also not tell others what to do with their bodies.
    irony

    and it is a good time for a PSA, use protection, have a plan, etc. Good for Ed in doing this and good luck to her and the kids

    May others learn, including her kids to be responsible and take care of themselves
    Post edited by Smellyman on
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,144
    Smellyman said:

    PSA: Don't have 6 kids

    There s always one person to find the negative in a great story. Way to be that guy.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    mcgruff10 said:

    Smellyman said:

    PSA: Don't have 6 kids

    There s always one person to find the negative in a great story. Way to be that guy.
    \m/
  • Free
    Free Posts: 3,562
    edited December 2016
    Um, ignore the troll people. They thrive on attention.

    Don't make this an asshole thread. Keep it a good one.
    Post edited by Free on
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Free said:

    Um, ignore the troll people. They thrive on attention.

    Don't make this an asshole thread. Keep it a good one.

    It is a good one. Sometimes, to focus on the positive, gotta call out the negative ;)
  • Free
    Free Posts: 3,562
    Yet if everyone ignored the negative in the first place he would never of gotten any attention.
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Free said:

    Yet if everyone ignored the negative in the first place he would never of gotten any attention.

    Doctor, heal thyself!

    Back to the wonderful original post, it was very cool to see our local news cover this earlier.

    Spread the word, spread the love.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,144
    Free said:

    Yet if everyone ignored the negative in the first place he would never of gotten any attention.

    You are 100% right bud. Again, awesome work ed. Happy holidays everyone.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • VedHead
    VedHead Rockford,IL,USA Posts: 407
    Unfucking the world one act at a time
    I'm trying to think of a really good signature.
  • mrluthor9
    mrluthor9 Posts: 264
    The photo of the little girl holding the dolly is what Christmas is all about...her expression is of pure joy. Way to go EV and everyone who pitched in to help this family!
    All the rusted signs we ignore throughout our lives,.....choosing the shiny ones instead,......
  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    Yes I am a troll craving attention. Feed me
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,020
    edited December 2016
    This is such an awesome move by Ed. Great job :smiley:
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh 2


  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    hedonist said:

    Free said:

    Um, ignore the troll people. They thrive on attention.

    Don't make this an asshole thread. Keep it a good one.

    It is a good one. Sometimes, to focus on the positive, gotta call out the negative ;)
    Hi Hedonist, I hope your husband is doing better. I haven't been around in a year maybe. I saw the article online about EV's generosity then it was on the local news, WTOP (radio station.) Awesome.
    9/98, 9/00 - DC, 4/03 - Pitt., 7/03 - Bristow, 10/04 - Reading, 10/05 - Philly, 5/06 - DC, 6/06 - Pitt., 6/08 - Va Beach, 6/08 - DC, 5/10 - Bristow, 10/13 B'more
    8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
    10/10 - Brad in B'more
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    iluvcats said:

    hedonist said:

    Free said:

    Um, ignore the troll people. They thrive on attention.

    Don't make this an asshole thread. Keep it a good one.

    It is a good one. Sometimes, to focus on the positive, gotta call out the negative ;)
    Hi Hedonist, I hope your husband is doing better. I haven't been around in a year maybe. I saw the article online about EV's generosity then it was on the local news, WTOP (radio station.) Awesome.
    Hiya, cats! Thank you for asking - he's getting better all the time :)

    I hope Ed's act (and those of so many others) inspire similar actions, even if never acknowledged. I read earlier about how George Michael was also quite generous in that sense.

    It's a beautiful thing, really.

    I hope you're well and send you good holiday wishes.
  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    hedonist said:

    iluvcats said:

    hedonist said:

    Free said:

    Um, ignore the troll people. They thrive on attention.

    Don't make this an asshole thread. Keep it a good one.

    It is a good one. Sometimes, to focus on the positive, gotta call out the negative ;)
    Hi Hedonist, I hope your husband is doing better. I haven't been around in a year maybe. I saw the article online about EV's generosity then it was on the local news, WTOP (radio station.) Awesome.
    Hiya, cats! Thank you for asking - he's getting better all the time :)

    I hope Ed's act (and those of so many others) inspire similar actions, even if never acknowledged. I read earlier about how George Michael was also quite generous in that sense.

    It's a beautiful thing, really.

    I hope you're well and send you good holiday wishes.
    Thanks :) Yeah and I hope you have a happy 2017.
    9/98, 9/00 - DC, 4/03 - Pitt., 7/03 - Bristow, 10/04 - Reading, 10/05 - Philly, 5/06 - DC, 6/06 - Pitt., 6/08 - Va Beach, 6/08 - DC, 5/10 - Bristow, 10/13 B'more
    8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
    10/10 - Brad in B'more

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