On Tue, 1 Feb 2005 17:43:19 -0500, "Nancy Young" >
wrote:

>"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
>news >
>> We signed up with both the national and state lists. The only soliciting
>> phone call we have received was from the local fire department.
>
>Carol, avoid that like the plague. Don't go there. If you want to
>contribute, do it directly. It's usually a scam, and not by the
>fire department.

Holy cow! That didn't even occur to me! When we have a little extra
money, I'll run up to the fire department and make a donation. I've been
in a home fire, and I *really* appreciate what they do for us.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_