You all don’t know the impression you’re making on folks’s lives. NO IDEA. These are very emotional instances… so really feel good moments like this, really feel SO VERY good. I reside on the Southside of city and whereas cruising round after lunch with my husband, I handed the Greenback Tree and realizing our beloved “Oreo guys” had been close to, we did a couple of turns across the block till we discovered their new truck.
I Lastly Met Love Gurlies!
I by no means introduce myself wherever I’m going, however I simply couldn’t assist myself… I needed to say hello this time. Nobody was in line at 3pm on a weekday afternoon, so all I mentioned was, “Hello, I’m Jennifer, I’ve a group on Fb known as Tallahassee Foodies”. Dee (Demetrius Murray) runs out from the within of his truck and leaning in direction of me from a social distance mentioned, “You haven’t any concept, no concept the impression you all have made on my life. You haven’t any concept”! He mentioned, “I used to be on the verge, do you perceive what I’m saying?” I shook my head sure as a result of, though I don’t know precisely what he was on the verge of, as a result of he by no means completed his sentence, what I did perceive is that “the verge” wasn’t good, and since of you all, there’s been a important turning level on this younger man’s life.
Dee was so excited to share, “I’ve folks coming all the way in which from the Northside of city, most likely from good neighborhoods, some of them say they’ve by no means been on this space, coming all this fashion for my Oreos! For Oreos! Do you perceive what I’m saying? Do you perceive the impression you’ve had on my life! You might be bringing folks collectively!” At this level, I understood what he was saying, after which got here the tears I used to be hiding behind the sun shades I stored on my face, though it had began to rain.
I might hearken to Dee’s ardour all day lengthy! He mentioned, “there have been three younger boys strolling by the opposite day, about 13 or in order that reside within the condo complicated behind my stand. I requested them what they had been as much as, they usually mentioned, they now wish to be legit like me, as a result of they’ve seen what I’ve occurring over right here. They see the lengthy line of vehicles ready to purchase Oreos from me, they see me hustling regardless of how scorching it’s outdoors, they see me earning profits the suitable means, they usually wish to do the identical!”
Dee let me know, he wasn’t at all times doing issues the suitable means, it was one other unfinished sentence that was understood, however he’s been making it proper for a whereas now, and “feels blessed”, to make use of his phrases, by the alternatives this group has offered for him. He stored crediting the group for his success, I stored crediting his smile and wonderful Oreos battered in his grandma’s recipe, and in some way I feel we simply met within the center, that maybe issues simply aligned they means they had been speculated to – the group I created, his wonderful Oreos, his enthusiasm, and a group that has rallied behind him. He additionally gave us a little tour of his truck, and mentioned all the things we see was funded by the Foodies. He’s bought wheels now (YAY!!!), a bit of protection from the warmth, and an air con unit! He’s so appreciative of you all!
We requested about his brother, and discovered they’re not household brothers, however as Dee says, they’re “life brothers”. Dee mentioned, “Marquis had nothing, and I had much less, however he was higher about cash and was at all times instructing me.” He mentioned, “each penny we’ve ever made, we cut up, and I’m earning profits the suitable means.” He promised that he’ll make us proud, however I assured him, he already has! I’m so moved by him, so moved by our second! My mother was canine sitting whereas we went out for lunch as a result of my loopy mutt hates storms and chews all the things in sight. My mother couldn’t think about why I ran via the entrance door crying, simply making an attempt to get the phrases out and inform her all about Dee. “I lastly met Dee”, and he or she knew precisely who I used to be speaking about! He thinks we’ve made an impression on his life, however he’s the one which’s had an impression on mine.
The Evolution Of A Viral Sensation
I’m certain all of you could have been following the evolution of Love Gurlies, additionally fondly known as “The Oreo Guys” on the group, however in case you didn’t know, right here is the way it all kicked off:
A number of posts got here via early on raving about Love Gurlies deep fried Oreos, fried of their grandma’s batter recipe. So much of the pictures featured the Love Gurlies brothers of their modest tent made of PVC pipe and banners.
June 20th
June 23rd
Dee’s stand blew over within the rain, Kristin Nichole talked about within the feedback at somebody’s Oreo submit, and I did a separate submit to carry extra consideration to it. At this level, the Oreo posts actually began rolling in, nearly consistently!
July 1st
Kennedy Davis began spreading the phrase about a GoFundMe to offer a higher stand, one thing extra sturdy, earlier than the recent days of summer time started to take full impact. Once more, the Oreo posts began to hit new ranges on the group!
July 11th – Final Saturday
Final Saturday, as if it had been foreshadowing, one submit got here via, we actually have to get Dee a higher arrange, and other people began contributing extra to his GoFundMe in order that he might buy an A/C unit, followers, and a cooler for water. The subsequent submit comes via, Dee has a lengthy line of vehicles, but it surely’s scorching out, and he’s pouring water over his head, appears dehydrated. The subsequent submit, Dee has handed out, and EMS is on the scene.
Whereas we had been anxiously awaiting information on how Dee was doing, their GoFundMe soars, exceeding their hopeful purpose. The Gurlies take Sunday off to get well, and on Monday, Dee and Marquis present as much as their location with a trailer on wheels, a good sturdy stand constructed inside to assist his fryer and provides, and an A/C unit powered by a small generator.
Have you ever visited The Gurlies but? Their Oreos are wonderful. The smooth Oreo turns into a half of the fried batter round it, making it a good little pastry. After you get your basket of Oreos, costume them up along with your favourite condiments – cheesecake, fudge, and strawberry frosting and a shake of powdered sugar. My want is that they full on broaden into extra truthful meals objects, particularly funnel desserts! Sure, please!!!
If you end up dealing with the doorway of The Greenback Tree on South Monroe, look to the left throughout the road on the complicated of little retailers. You’ll discover The Gurlies tucked in to the left of that purchasing complicated.