My Travel Fund.... Dad in Hospice Care

Shotgun Petes · Last edited by Shotgun Petes on Jan 10 2015; edited 2 times in total

I have updated my gofundme page.
My dad (Shotgun Pete, Sr) has been placed on Hospice Care.

Please check out my link here:
http://www.gofundme.com/hmzec4
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"If you can't BBQ with the Big Dogs, back away from the Pit!"

SHOTGUN PETE'S BBQ SHACK
28 N Ninth St
COLUMBIA, MO
(Downtown across from The Blue Note)

BBQMAN · Posted: Nov 30 2014 Post subject:

I don't log on very often but glad I did this morning! Merry Christmas Phil.
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SoEzzy · Posted: Dec 01 2014 Post subject:

Do you have a paypal account or other method of accepting a payment Phil, if you do, then list it here as well!

Some folks may want to help but are reluctant to set up yet another account to make a donation.
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BBQMAN · Posted: Dec 01 2014 Post subject:

No special account needed Chris, just connect to link and use a CC.
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danhwright · Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Posts: 20 Location: Clanton, AL

Shotgun Pete,
Not sure what your route would be to Pensacola. I live in Clanton, AL along I-65, it's about 3.5 hours North of Pensacola. If I can help you in any way please let me know. Also my in-laws live in Pensacola so not sure if they can be of any help or not but maybe?

Dan
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Shotgun Petes · Posted: Dec 01 2014 Post subject:

Thank you guys. You have no idea how much your help means to me and my family.
My route is usually I-55 south from St Louis, stay overnight in Grenada MS, next day on to Jackson, MS,
then to Hattiesburg, MS where I get on US 98 to Mobile, Alabama then on to I-10 into Pensacola.
I make it a 2 day trip to get there.
I'm not the young man I used to be so I don't drive straight through anymore.
It's just too hard on me. Rather be safe than sorry.

Dad is out of the hospital now, but still in Rehab.
After several treatments of dialysis it seems to have helped him.
He is doing better thankfully.
I hope to be able to take him out for some BBQ or a good seafood dinner or two when I get there.
He really loves doing that.
I will post some pictures of the trip if it all works out.
Still have a ways to go on the fundraiser.

Thank you to my BBQ Brothers who have reached out so far.
I hope you all get blessed in some way.
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Reverse flow smoker made by my dad "Shotgun Pete" Peters over 30 years ago!

"If you can't BBQ with the Big Dogs, back away from the Pit!"

SHOTGUN PETE'S BBQ SHACK
28 N Ninth St
COLUMBIA, MO
(Downtown across from The Blue Note)

nskitts · Newbie Joined: 14 Jun 2011 Posts: 80 Location: Jackson, OH

A little something thrown in. Hope you can make the trip. As someone who has lost both parents, time spent is priceless.
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Shotgun Petes · Posted: Dec 13 2014 Post subject:

Thank you guys. The fund is doing pretty good but I'm not in the clear yet so still appreciating your help out there. I feel blessed to have such good nice people as friends.

I do plan on paying it forward.
I have a project already figured out just for that. It will be a fund to help a local homeless guy (homeless since he was 17!) to finally have a home. Details when I get it all figured out.
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Reverse flow smoker made by my dad "Shotgun Pete" Peters over 30 years ago!

"If you can't BBQ with the Big Dogs, back away from the Pit!"

SHOTGUN PETE'S BBQ SHACK
28 N Ninth St
COLUMBIA, MO
(Downtown across from The Blue Note)

Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Dec 13 2014 Post subject:

Lets get you to Pa's before you worry about the next step bro!

Sorry I couldnt do more, but I'm currently hemorrhaging cash building a new rig...
]Come on Ringers - step up to the plate! Tiz the season!!![
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qfanatic01 · Posted: Dec 13 2014 Post subject:

Happy to help, regardless. I stepped up right away. Most of us have had some down turns. I hope it all works out.
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dmike25 · Posted: Dec 14 2014 Post subject:

Prayers for your Dad, and travel safely.
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Shotgun Petes · Posted: Dec 20 2014 Post subject:

When it rains it pours.... We almost lost my youngest sister Jennifer today! She went in for a liver biopsy (Jugular entry) and had a bad reaction to the anesthesia (spelling?). Her blood pressure plummeted and her heart stopped. They did CPR for quite a while and whatever else was needed but managed to revive her. That one caught everyone by surprise! Thank God she is ok and in ICU recovering. Her name is Jennifer Percell on facebook if anyone wants to wish her well.

We were also told dad (Shotgun Pete SR) is at the point he needs to have hospice care. I knew it was just a matter of time with the way his health has been. My dad is my best friend in the world and my go-to guy when all else fails. He has always had a way of keeping me on the right path. I don't even want to think about life without him to talk to but I know it can't be avoided eventually.

I'm so glad the weekend is here....

I'm headed to Florida on this Sunday no matter what.
I'll pick up the pieces when I get back. Family is more important than money.
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Reverse flow smoker made by my dad "Shotgun Pete" Peters over 30 years ago!

"If you can't BBQ with the Big Dogs, back away from the Pit!"

SHOTGUN PETE'S BBQ SHACK
28 N Ninth St
COLUMBIA, MO
(Downtown across from The Blue Note)

danhwright · Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Posts: 20 Location: Clanton, AL

SP, thanks for the update, just hate that it has to be more sad news. Thankfully your sister is recovering.

I know I am not on your direct trip path but again if their is anything I can do please do not hesitate to let me know. Email is best: wrightbbqco@gmail.com

Dan
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Shotgun Petes · Posted: Dec 21 2014 Post subject:

Thank you Dan. I think you might be off my path a bit, but I do appreciate it. If I ever get near you I will stop in!
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Reverse flow smoker made by my dad "Shotgun Pete" Peters over 30 years ago!

"If you can't BBQ with the Big Dogs, back away from the Pit!"

SHOTGUN PETE'S BBQ SHACK
28 N Ninth St
COLUMBIA, MO
(Downtown across from The Blue Note)

Shotgun Petes · Posted: Dec 23 2014 Post subject:

I made it home to Pensacola today. Shared some BBQ I brought with me with the family. Sitting with my dad right now. He is watching wrestling.
My youngest sister Jennifer having heart cath tomorrow.
I'm glad I was able to be here, ...thanks for the help from some of you who helped make my trip possible. you did make a difference.
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Reverse flow smoker made by my dad "Shotgun Pete" Peters over 30 years ago!

"If you can't BBQ with the Big Dogs, back away from the Pit!"

SHOTGUN PETE'S BBQ SHACK
28 N Ninth St
COLUMBIA, MO
(Downtown across from The Blue Note)

danhwright · Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Posts: 20 Location: Clanton, AL

Glad to see you made it Pete. Cherish every moment!
Merry Christmas!
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Wright BBQ Co