Hey, old timers...Remember when we did this for Barbara Boxer

[wryter2000]

[link:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Feb14_boxer_roses.jpg|

Maybe we should consider doing the same thing for Nancy Pelosi, but maybe send them to her house rather than her office.

I have no idea how it was done. I'll help out, but I can't take charge.

[elleng]

1. NO DOUBT!

[iemanja]

79. Here is the link for the flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[Hekate]

2. Nice idea

[dweller]

3. I remember

But not how it was done
I suggest sending both office and home, office for recognition of her job and around her colleagues, and home where it is more private and for family.


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[wryter2000]

10. I thought it might be nice for Paul to get them, too

I don't know when she'll be at home. Just imagine the pressure she's under.

[dweller]

18. Holidays/ Congress breaks

She’ll be there then … also are you considering setting up a GFM to collect donations? Have you set a sight on how many dozen of roses to send?
She’s been Speaker for 7 (8?) years, but in Congress 36 years.
Keep us updated …


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[wryter2000]

41. You're right

It would work best when she's at home during the break.

And Go Fund Me is probably the best way to go. I figured we'd see how much money we have and go from there. Someone in this thread is going to set up a poll about how to spend the money.

[dweller]

48. Charity donation to her office

Flowers to her home, IMO


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[iemanja]

80. Here is the link for the flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[Maru Kitteh]

5. I remember, and I'd be happy to give money for this too. nt

[iemanja]

81. Here is the link for the flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[Maru Kitteh]

82. THANKS! nt

[tavernier]

6. I remember it well.

She was very touched.

As I remember, we contacted one of the office secretaries and coordinated the delivery. Correct me if my memory is faulty.

[iemanja]

83. Here is the link to donate

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[tavernier]

95. Thanks

Done deal

[iemanja]

96. Thank you!

[BlueGreenLady]

7. Yes

Wow, That was way back when! I donated for Barbara's win.
It would be a nice way to show our appreciation for Nancy's years of service and to wish her husband a full recovery.

[iemanja]

84. Here is the link to donate

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[FalloutShelter]

8. Let's do it!

[iemanja]

85. Here is the link to donate

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[FalloutShelter]

94. Done

[iemanja]

97. Thank you!

[wryter2000]

9. I'd be willing to set up a paypal account to collect the money

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Paypal seems the easiest. I'd handle the money IF I can get two people to work as auditors. I'll only handle money if I can be assured there will be a way to account for it.

We'd need someone to find a florist that can supply a huge amount of flowers and get them delivered. Someone at DU must know a good company. We'd also need someone to research the residence address (and not post it here but DM it) and someone to coordinate with her office staff.

Changed my mind. Go fund Me is better.

[Elessar Zappa]

11. Kicked and recommended!

I’d definitely donate.

[iemanja]

86. Here is the link to donate

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[yardwork]

12. I will donate.

[iemanja]

87. Here is the link to donate

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[babylonsister]

13. We did it for Helen Thomas, too. I'm in! nt

[iemanja]

88. Here is the link to donate

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[Cadfael]

14. Count me in

nt

[iemanja]

89. Here is the link to donate

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[Cadfael]

106. Made a donation on the 13th

Through the DU for Warnock link.

[iemanja]

107. Thanks! The other is for flowers.

[CTyankee]

15. I am sympathetic but wouldn't it be better to send a contribution in her honor to a charity she

supports? That way, we do "good" as well as honor her.

[xmas74]

16. That would be lovely

And send a small bouquet purchased from a locally owned shop. A donation for a good cause and something pretty to brighten their day that also benefits a local business offers the best of both.

[CTyankee]

17. Excellent idea!

[iemanja]

63. Vote for your favorite option here

https://democraticunderground.com/100217348722

[iemanja]

22. I like that.

[iemanja]

92. Here is the donation thread

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[bdamomma]

24. Yes, that's a great idea.

The Speaker strikes me as being very family/children oriented she always refers to the "children", being a grandma and all.

[iemanja]

90. Here is the link to donate

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[bdamomma]

19. that's a great idea.

Speaker Pelosi has been through so much, a lot of niceness from us she would love it.

[iemanja]

20. I helped organize that and ordered the flowers

I did it with another DUer, whose name I'm ashamed to say I can't remember.
I'd chip in for flowers for Pelosi.

[catrose]

25. Oh good. You'll know the process then.

I remember when we did this for the senior journalist Helen Thomas.

[iemanja]

26. You'd think I'd remember how we did it

If my memory weren't like a sieve. Still, all we have to do is gather donations on GoFundMe or Paypal, and then order flowers. If we give to a charity, we'll need to decide which one. We also have to figure out if she's in DC or San Francisco. Oh, we don't have her home address and probably can't get it. We sent Boxer's to her office. We might be able to send flowers to her husband, if we can find out the hospital he's in.

[wryter2000]

30. He's home

If that creep could find it, I imagine we can. Or maybe get help from someone in her office handling that delivery.

[iemanja]

31. She does have a DC office

that might work: https://pelosi.house.gov/contact-me/offices/san-francisco-district-office
I like the idea of one bouquet of flowers and donating the rest to a charity, perhaps even to Warnock's campaign--in honor of Nancy, of course.

[iemanja]

91. Here is the donation link

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[wryter2000]

27. Can you find out what company you used?

I think that’s the tricky part.

[iemanja]

29. I wish I could remember

Someone suggested a florist. I can look up reviews on local florists in either DC or San Fran, but we need to figure out where we are sending them to. Pelosi does have a San Francisco office. https://pelosi.house.gov/contact-me/offices/san-francisco-district-office

[wryter2000]

33. If you wouldn't mind researching florists

That’s would be awesome. I don’t know how many can do that many flowers.

[iemanja]

35. How do you like the idea

of sending one bunch of flowers and then donating to a charity or Warnock in honor of Nancy? How about I create a poll and DUers can vote?

[wryter2000]

36. A poll is a great idea

Post a link in this thread

[deurbano]

53. Speaker Pelosi sent my daughter, Sascha, a beautiful orchid plant about a month ago

to celebrate the official confirmation of her recent graduation from UC Berkeley (after she returned last spring at 48!). Speaker Pelosi appointed Sascha as a delegate to the CA Dems in 2017, and just recently appointed her to the National Council on Disability, and has been very supportive.

She (or rather her office, I'm sure) sent the flowers to Sascha via Hoogasian Flowers in SF. (They included artificial sunflowers in solidarity with Ukraine.) https://www.hoogasian.com/

Just want to add that Sascha was sworn in at the SF office on Monday, and there were already tons of flowers sent with best wishes and support for Paul Pelosi. But I am all in, whatever you decide!

[iemanja]

55. Wow. That's something that Nancy was so thoughtful.

Thanks for the florist link.

[deurbano]

56. She has been SO thoughtful! Also, my daughter knows several of her SF staffers and could

contact them if you want assistance or advice from them.

[iemanja]

58. That's fantastic!

and so helpful. I'll be in touch.

[mzmolly]

21. I do. And I'm in!

[iemanja]

93. Here is the donation thread for flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17372831

[mzmolly]

109. Done.

Thank you!!

[mzmolly]

110. Donated to both funds.

Thank you!

[iemanja]

111. Thank you!

[onecaliberal]

23. I want to participate. Please let us know what to do.

[wryter2000]

28. Thanks

Would you like to do research on florists. Or maybe act as an auditor for the money?

[iemanja]

72. Vote here on what you want to do

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https://democraticunderground.com/100217348722

[wryter2000]

32. See post 26

Go Fund Me is an easier way to handle the money.

[AmBlue]

34. Count me in!

Great idea.

[iemanja]

99. Here is the thread to donate for flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[irisblue]

37. Tek the exact address please. Speaker needs deserves it.

[irisblue]

38. Tlippy floppy address is not enough, tell me me the money

[wryter2000]

43. I think we're going to do a Go Fund Me.

We'll let you know.

[iemanja]

100. Here is the thread to donate for flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[aggiesal]

39. I'm in. Let me know how, when and how much. n/t

[iemanja]

101. Here is the thread to donate for flowers

Donate as much as you like. https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[iemanja]

40. Check out this poll on how to procede

https://democraticunderground.com/100217348722

[wryter2000]

45. Please vote and rec this poll

Thanks!

[iemanja]

50. How about putting the link in your OP?

[wryter2000]

51. It's in the post a few above yours

[link:https://democraticunderground.com/100217348722|

[iemanja]

60. Help keep the poll kicked

Please.

[Hekate]

42. Keep us posted. I'd vote for sending flowers to her house, because she'll be there. Helen Thomas...

…had this great photo surrounded by buckets of roses — she let us know she offloaded most to hospitals, keeping some for herself. But she really appreciated the gesture.

[iemanja]

44. Do you know how to find her home address?

[wryter2000]

47. If we can't

I hope she's managed to hide it.

Maybe we can ask her office to give the address to the florist or think of another way to get flowers delivered. We'll need someone to contact them.

[iemanja]

49. We could also deliver to her San Francisco office

but that's a good idea about the staffer giving her address to the florist.

I've found an address online but don't know if it's legit.

[wryter2000]

69. Maybe we could have the flowers delivered to her SF office

They could get them to her. Someone suggested sending them to SF when she's at home over the Congress's break.

[Hekate]

62. I would phone her San Francisco Congressional office and get in touch with her assistant there...

Give that person a small rundown about DU, say that we’d like to send flowers, but would like to do it in a way that is not intrusive, so is it okay to send it to her home? And how do we make that happen?

(If you want, you can mention that DU honored both the great journalist Helen Thomas and Senator Barbara Boxer in this way, and tho Ms. Thomas has passed away, they can check with former Senator Boxer about us if they want.)

From her Congressional page:

Office Locations

Washington, DC Office
1236 Longworth H.O.B.
Washington, DC 20515
phone: [phone]
hours: M-F 9-5:30pm


San Francisco District Office
90 7th Street
Suite 2-800
San Francisco, CA 94103
phone: [phone]
hours: M-F 9-5:30pm

[pazzyanne]

46. Count me in!!!

Just let me know the final plan.

[iemanja]

71. Vote her on how you'd like to proceed

https://democraticunderground.com/100217348722

[iemanja]

102. Here is the thread to donate for flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[Hamlette]

52. I had the same thought this AM. Here's my problem with the idea and maybe a fix?

I love to get flowers but if I got 30 bunches at home it would cause me some work.

Maybe send her one or two bunches of flowers with a note that says: We sent 30 identical bunches to (cause of the day: people in hospitals in the San Fran area or something else) in your name because we love you.

[iemanja]

54. Vote here on some options!

And add yours. https://democraticunderground.com/100217348722

[iemanja]

103. Here is the thread to donate for 1 bouquet of flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[Hamlette]

112. done, thanks

[CatWoman]

57. I'm in

[iemanja]

64. Vote for your favorite option here

https://democraticunderground.com/100217348722

[iemanja]

104. Here is the thread to donate for flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[Hermit-The-Prog]

59. Nancy received 10,000 roses in 2019...

Nancy Pelosi gets a delivery of 10,000 roses, thanks to an online fundraiser - The Washington Post

[iemanja]

61. There are other options

https://democraticunderground.com/100217348722

[Greybnk48]

66. I like one of iemanja's ideas! Send one bouquet to Nancy, and ca$h to Rev. Warnock

in Nancy's name.

[wryter2000]

68. I must have known about that at the time

I'd forgotten. Should we not do it now? Or maybe a few flowers and a donation to her favorite charity is a better idea.

[Greybnk48]

65. I want to donate. It's a fantastic idea!

We sent them to Helen Thomas too!

I don't know how to organize this, but I can sure pitch in!

[iemanja]

98. Here is the thread to donate for flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[Botany]

67. Give something that will last I like Save the Redwoods

Maybe 200 cut roses and the rest to a charity that they like.



https://www.savetheredwoods.org/

[iemanja]

70. Vote here on your preferred option

https://democraticunderground.com/100217348722

[iemanja]

105. Here is the link for the flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[Botany]

108. Thanx!

I just gave a little.

[calimary]

73. Might be better to send them to her office.

In Washington DC and/or San Francisco.

Not sure I’d want to send anything to her home, especially after what happened to her husband there.

I do love the general idea, though, and would be happy to contribute.

[wryter2000]

74. Hi, all

I'll also post in the poll thread.

If this has to be done quickly, I can't help with it. If it can be put off until the congressional break, when she'll be at home, I'm in.

What I'm thinking is, if we end up in the minority (God forbid), she might retire. That might be the best time to honor her.

I will certainly contribute, no matter what.

[iemanja]

75. Omaha Steve started the Warnock donation thread

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17351334
That was the overwhelming result of the vote.

He's already raised 1000. I'm going to get in touch with deurbano before I post the flower fundraiser. Her daughter knows some of Pelosi's staffers in San Francisco. I probably will send the flowers Monday the week after next.

[iemanja]

76. Donate here for Warnock!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=17351334

Flower donation thread forthcoming.

[wryter2000]

77. Already done

Thank you so much for taking this on.

[iemanja]

78. Here is the link for the flowers

https://democraticunderground.com/100217372831

[wryter2000]

113. Thank you!

I've made donations to the Go Fund Me and to Warnock's campaign. It is so wonderful of you to follow through on something I started. You are a true DUer.

[iemanja]

114. My pleasure, and Thank you!

I hope your submission is going well.

[wryter2000]

115. I turned the story in

I have to give a talk on Thursday. My schedule may open up by Friday, but my editor is likely to send me revisions around then. I'm also juggling learning music for my church choir and various other responsibilities. I could not have done this this week.