Tigerhomes-Gainesville Updates

[suack]

So sorry to hear things are still so bad for you Dave I just so wish I had enought to send for you to get your bills and stuff sorted but alas Im not in anyway able to do this unless I win the lottery this weekend.
It must be a big relief to at least know the animals are ok for food at the moment and that your managing to bring in some money from this project your working on. Which by the sounds of it will look great when its finished.
Keep hoping Dave who nows as you say it might fall out the sky we can only hope hey
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[kitty24]

Anyone heard from Dave? Cathy, if you're out there...has he lost internet service? I'm so wishing I could help, but I've been out of work for two months and still fighting to find work and get Unemployment...So so sorry things are bad. Please give us an update when you can.
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[ace1fan]

BIG Hello to all! THANKS to everyone for staying with TigerHomes during this time. We need everyone to be ready because changes are happening.

Sorry Kitty about your finding work and then having to struggle it sounds for unemployment (that just doesn't seem fair ). It is so hard these days for so many people, and especially the animals. I have more people needing help than ever and my resources are so TIGHT also, working a job I have to be at instead of wanting to be at just to make ends meet. I am grateful though that at least everyone of my creatures is healthy and well fed. That is a major accomplishment. Oh my, then there is the next one, and the next...... and you just CANNOT GIVE UP.

Those of you who know Dave KNOW THIS MAN WILL NEVER GIVE UP. His internet did come back up with some effort, but not smoothly, frustrated he was trying to recover emails and regenerate service. He has taken to working every day, 7 days a week. Last update I got from him he was working a private home renovation and also doing a garden center build out, including fountains and waterfalls, for a 501 charitable organization with a grand opening coming up soon. Hopefully he will put in a post as soon as he can.

Murf was trying to get him up to Gainesville then working there so they could tend to the last of the habitat structures, including trying to get the money to pour the concrete, so our TigerHomes animals can be moved. It most certainly has been a struggle but we can say a THANK YOU prayer that at least we have FOOD. He picked up another full truck load of meat from Quirsch, GONE... and has since picked up one more. The other expenses have not changed and the Sanctuary still needs help.

Just covering the gas to Gainesville is a major challenge so you can imagine how difficult it is for him to be forced to manage the move with such bare resources.

On the plus side - LOOK how much has been accomplished. Dave will always make the most of things. So many valuable materials were recovered from TigerHomes here and reused, plus the labor to get as far along at that distance is just amazing.

For me, I have not given up or changed my dedication to Dave, to TigerHomes or the animals. I too am in the process of reorganizing my life to be in a better position to continue my work with the domestic animals. Ultimately to be in a better position to help Dave with Tigerhomes, particularly with the educational website. Please know that every page we view, pictures & script we post generates money from our interest here directly for TigerHomes. Plus we need to make this fun for everyone, especially any newcomers while the Sanctuary is moving.

To all, try if you can to post if at all possible, to keep things active here while this is all changing. News, updates, photos, pets - greets are all welcome & very helpful and REALLY APPRECIATED.

Will get back to you guys as soon as I can with any news. After my owns struggles, I am closer than ever to reaching my goals. Keep the faith ~ the website, the cameras ~ everything is coming back for us who love TigerHomes and these amazing animals!!! Maybe I can get some Pictures for you guys one day soon and I still owe Angrod my last set, full screen uncut which I promise soon.

TIGERHOMES II is going to be better than ever. I wouldn't miss it for the world, and it just wouldn't be the same without each & everyone of you.

LOL
Ace
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[nikki]

Hi everyone happy to see a update I think everyone is struggling at this time I know I haven't been here alot lately had to have a root canal and the pain was no fun still have to go back...ugh happy to hear all the babies are still get food donated from Quirsch I know Dave is just waiting for the day he can relax and not have to worry hope everyone is well
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[tigerdave]

struggling is the right word here that's for sure !!!

Hi everybody !!!

I just got back from Gainesville i was there for 2 weeks working with Murf and his forman Mike on a job that they had putting siding (hardy board) on a 2 story house for a friend. And at the same time we were able to do some work on Tigerhomes 2 like cutting grass and cutting down dead trees and alot of burning but was not able to work on the habitats ! ( no money)

We will be going back up for Thanksgiving for a few days and will do a little more but it looks like it will be towards the last 2 weeks in Dec. and into Jan. that we are plaining to knock out the habitats for all the big cats if there money available by then !

Things could no be any harder but as Cathy said in her post i will make it happen some way some how !!!

tigerdave

[ace1fan]

Dave - it is so good to see you are able to post and to get an official update!

Still posting from work (audit shift) but getting CLOSER to having my own system back up 100%. I know you - we - are just steps away from having the TigerHomes II habitats complete. I know it must be hard not to be tired with the struggles of late sometimes, but I also know that the prospect of what is to come is enough to keep you going. Would be nice if you had a little help, I know that too.

I was just looking at the size and layout of the new habitats and I cannot wait to see the "big cats" enjoying these new surroundings. Working on getting my own donation off to you soon - I know every bit really helps.

Helps to hear from the fans and members out there too. Kitty, Donna (keykey), nikki, Angrod and ALL - hope you stop by to say hello & give us an update of your own. AND Jason - hope you can put in a post soon and give us an update or even a PHOTO or two. Hope all is well with those precious bush babies & you.

Dave PLEASE let us know what's up and if you head back up to Gainesville for Thanksgiving. Good to hear from you

Ace
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[kitty24]

So good to hear from the man himself...TigerDave!! And then as always, good to hear from you too, Cathy. Sorry I haven't been on much, but lots going on on my end, and still out of work, so unfortunately don't have anything to send right now, and planning a move here before too long myself. Mostly been job hunting and researching things online, and working on my photography as right now it's the only thing keeping me sane...lol.
I know times are tight and tough all over, but I KNOW there has got to be a way to help bring some donations in to help the sanctuary. The wheels they are a turnin'...just need time to think and plot...hehe.
Ps-YES, it would be good to hear a word or two, maybe three from the King Nerdasaurus himself, Lemur-J aka Bushbaby keeper, aka Jason!
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[kitty24]

Thinking of all you guys and hope you all stay safe. I know you're further South from where Ida is supposed to hit, but you may still be affected, so eyes are glued to the weather here!
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