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i hope his store survives and that he thrives, eventually.

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If Dagger can accept online orders, could you publish his online url for us?

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Using the store link you gave, placed an order but at checkout a popup "Sorry we have no way to process payments." Filled the screen. So that was that.

Also do not open until 11am Est.

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Thank you for letting me know, RoadChaser! I'll tell Dagger. I have used their online store in the past but in my case it's easier to go there in person. There are in an emergency mode now, I'll tell him something didn't work with the online checkout. If you want them to reach out to you, please let me know.

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Dec 27, 2023Liked by Tessa Lena

Spoke to Gay this afternoon. They are closing up storefront to resume as on line in a not to distant future. Need a break first. Gave her my email for contact when that happens.

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Me too, Tessa. I will definitely place orders.

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Thank you, RoadChaser!

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Dec 27, 2023Liked by Tessa Lena

Donated. Hope the goal can be accomplished. These businesses need to stay open. I'll spread the word to my colleagues in NYC.

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Thank you, Keith!!!

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Dec 27, 2023Liked by Tessa Lena

I’ve made a small donation but as Tesco supermarket (U.K.) says ‘Every little helps’.

I was unable to comment on GFM so please pass on my best wishes to your friend Dagger and thanks for sharing the information, Tessa. xx

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Thank you, WhatNext!!! xoxo

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Is there a petition to sign or anyway to support him. Alignable dot com has a West Village Newsletter which could help.

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Thank you, Alexandra! I don't think there is a petition, there is a fundraiser that I shared. In my experience dealing with petitions, they are mostly useless other than PR. Organizations do petitions usually to collect email addresses, in his case he needs urgent help. Thank you for the mention of West Village Newsletter, I will check it out!

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true. I wish him well.

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Dec 27, 2023Liked by Tessa Lena

Donated. Thanks for your kindness and hard work to help a friend.

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Thank you, Susan!!

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Any friend of Tessa is good in my book. $20 sent.

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Thank you, Pete!! You have a kind heart

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I donated $50. I used to work near High Vibe and shop there several times monthly. After I retired I stopped going, but I remember him fondly. I'm grateful you started this campaign. Does he know? So far he's close to $8000 and needs $12,000 more. Could he get the miracle by giving the landlord $8000 with the promise of more. Thanks to you--maybe he can get it. Otherwise, hope he can sell supplements mail order from his house? I will miss him.

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Thank you, Diana!! You are so kind. I hope he gets a miracle!

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Closing an health foods shop would please the gov't on 2 fronts: closing a private business, and blocking alternative therapeutics against their death machine.

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Yep

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Dec 26, 2023·edited Dec 26, 2023Liked by Tessa Lena

Yes, GFM no longer deserves our business after their behaviour with the truckers GFM account almost two years ago, but I will donate through GiveSendGo. After looking at the photos and Dagger's website, I can see that if I lived there, I would shop there, and would order by mail, but I am in Canada.

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Dec 26, 2023Liked by Tessa Lena

Done, and once again proof that love is the most authentic and powerful force in the universe and it can only be given and never seized or taken. You are an amazing and powerful voice for good Tessa. Thank you so much for what you do.

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Thank you, William!!!

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Dec 26, 2023Liked by Tessa Lena

Yes, for a good cause.

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I'm surprised I hadn't noticed his store before. I usually shop at East Village Organic on weekends, which is only a few blocks away. Will definitely stop in and make a purchase sometime soon. I'm sure he would appreciate you using your platform to help him out, Tessa!

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Sounds good, Noel! Right now he is set to close on Friday, unless he comes up with a lot of money. So we'll see what happens!

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Dec 26, 2023Liked by Tessa Lena

Done!!!

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Thank you, Patti!!

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Dec 26, 2023Liked by Tessa Lena

Done! Hope he can stay open - similar store here where I live and it is special!

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Thank you!! Yes, very special!! I hope so, too. Things look tough for him now and he is scheduled to close but I am hoping for a miracle!

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