PLEASE MEET DAVE:
Dave's voice is warm and bright and lively! The cadence of his talk is just different enough that it keeps pulling you in with curiosity and easy connection. I instantly liked him! His enchanting way reminds me of Andre in the movie 'My Dinner with Andre'.
I asked, "Where were you born?" From that moment Dave talked energetically almost nonstop for at least a half hour, his voice going up and down, as his body did too. It was like he was meeting his new best friend and that we were about to embark on some fantastic adventure!
"I was born right here in Seattle, at Swedish Hospital, my aunt was a nun at St. Alphonsus in Ballard, I'm 79 years old, here, see my driver's license, I used to do lights and sound backstage, was friends with Brewster Denny, who was the great-grandson of the Seattle founding Denny family, and on and on, pulling me into his wonderful world!
At some point he just stopped, and then with genuine curiosity said, "So, what about you, what are you all about, I am so interested to know more about you!" By then I was already in-love with him, feeling so grateful to have met this new friend!
Dave lives homeless with Barb, they've been together for at least 18 years, the last 15 in their Ford Econoline van. Barb is just as adorable as he is. Her family has been here in Seattle for 5 generations, she went to Roosevelt High School, and her life story goes on and on too just like Dave's. They are beyond charming together!!
BIG PROBLEM - their van/home is falling apart, it leaks and no longer runs. They are desperate to find a small RV or large van to continue living in. Dave has about $700 he can put towards a purchase.
Hoping somebody has a vehicle in reasonable shape that they can donate or sell for little to Dave & Barb. ALSO, if you can donate to a vehicle fund please do so. THANKS!
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CAT LOVERS - They also have a 14 yr old cat named Nudger, who is leash trained, that they need to find a good home for. Nudger is a gray long-hair Maine Coon that they have had for 13 years, and love, but no longer can keep. :( Please reply in comments below if you are interested.
So much LOVE to Dave & Barb from this community, you are both so veryVERY BEAUTIFUL together!!
Ballard Neighborhood | Rex
A QUIET THOUGHT - If you're moved by the goodness of this community, please visit http://www.facinghomelessness.org/ and click on the 'donate' button and consider a "monthly recurring" donation of just $5 in support of the work. THANK YOU!
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