Go forth and BID!!!!!

Help the Dulins bring their granddaughters back home.

Let love and healing be the final act in this terrible tragedy.

Love Trumps Evil!

Alrighty, the time has come..........  The Dulin Fans Online Auction is open and ready for YOU to go forth and find the goodies and services that are waiting on YOU!!  There is a wide range of items/services to choose from.  Got $5.00 to spend?  We got stuff for $5.00.  Got $100.00 to spend?  We got things for $100.00.   Got money burning a hole in your pocket?  We can help with that, too!   And remember, every penny raised in this online auction will go to help Jim and Linda Dulin bring their granddaughters home and work on healing for everyone.

THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

The home page for the online auction:  Dulin Fans Online Auction
If you want to see all the items in one list:  Auction List

You've got 48 hours!   Well, 47 1/2 hours.  Better get to bidding..........



KCENTV- Channel 6 News Story

Thank you KCEN (Channel 6) and Ashley Goudeau for taking such an interest in the DulinFans Online Auction!  You've helped reached thousands of potential bidders!

Friends of Jim and Linda Dulin raising money for custody battle
Ashley Goudeau
KCENTV.com

Linda Reichenbach and Shannon Gamble are staying busy. Businesses and people around the world have donated a hodge podge of items to them for an online auction they're organizing. 

"We have small items, $5 in value, $3 in value all the way up to a Rolex watch which was donated for $1,500," Linda says.

One of Shannon's favorites is a red, white and blue baseball cap. "This was from West Lake Monogram in Hewitt. And they created these hats custom made, we have six that will be auctioned off separately that say 'I helped Kari's kids.'"

I haven't seen the 6:00 PM news yet and am waiting for the 10:00 PM news story.  I tried to brag on all the wonderful local businesses that donated things and I hope that those comments make the 10:00 story.

Thank you all, businesses and private donors.  It's continuously so amazing, yet not unfathomable in "God terms," how many people are working, praying, giving and helping more of "Love Trumps Evil."

6 Monogrammed hats from West Lake Monogram

Are these awesome or what!?!

West Lake Monogram in Woodway, TX is donating 6 of these hats specially made for the Dulin Fans Online Auction coming up THIS weekend.  These are fantastic!  Get your bidding fingers ready!!  He is also donating a new Game Guard BCB-240 cooler bag and will embroider a name on it.  Very cool!

Thanks, Dennis!!!

Check out all the fabulous donations at www.dulinfans.com!!  Click on the DulinFans Auction link at the top of the Home page to see pictures and descriptions of the donations so far. 

It's not too late to donate!  Email dulinfans@gmail.com with your donations.  THANKS!

New Donations!!

CHECK OUT THE NEW DONATIONS!!! 

Thanks everyone!  Keep 'em coming!  Time is getting close.  Website should be live SOON!

Today's Waco Tribune Herald article.....

Online auction planned to raise funds for custody battle of Baker children

Tommy Witherspoon

Tribune-Herald staff writer

Wish I could place the whole article here because it's very good.  And I must add (for those of you that don't get the physical paper) that this story is placed as the top headline story on the Local & Texas section.  Excellent positioning!  This is going to bring much more attention to our online auction and help get the word out to all of Central Texas (and beyond) in a BIG WAY!  Here's a couple of snippets:

Since Kari Baker’s death, family and friends have united behind the Dulins and are doing so again with an online auction to raise funds for legal expenses and, they hope, to fund the girls’ therapy if the Dulins prevail in the custody trial.

Linda Reichenbach and Shannon Gamble, friends of the Dulins, are organizing the online auction and are soliciting donations through Twitter, Facebook, emails, going door-to-door and on Gamble’s Internet blog, “Don’t Even Get Me Started,” a tribute to Kari Baker’s memory that she has kept for several years.

Reichenbach, a computer instructor at McLennan Community College, and her students will create a website on which the auction will be conducted and the auction items displayed. (read more)

And when Tommy asked why I keep doing what I can for continued justice in this case:

‘Just not done yet’

Gamble met Kari Baker when her son, Brody, was in Baker’s third-grade class.


“We are putting this together because it is just not done yet,” Gamble said. “We have part one done, which is justice with Matt being convicted and bringing back Kari’s memory in a better way. Part two is saving her girls. I don’t feel like they are in a safe place. She would have kept fighting until her girls were safe and if I can help do that, I am going to do that, too.”  (read more)

Waco Tribune Herald

Be sure and check out the Waco Tribune Herald tomorrow (Sunday, May 1) for Tommy Witherspoon's article about the Dulin Fans Online Auction!  I know most of you can't view it online, though.  But I'll let you know all about it.  ;)

Article about the online auction on ABPNews.com

Online auction to raise legal fees for custody battle
Associated Baptist Press
Bob Allen

The Dulins, who have visitation rights with their granddaughters once a month, filed suit seeking custody of the girls. More than a year later, with legal bills mounting, a group of friends stepped forward to organize a fund raiser through a “Justice for Kari” website and Twitter.


Donations of used items, services and cash are rolling in for an online auction scheduled May 21-22. Bidding will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, and continue until 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 22. Donations will be accepted until May 15, but organizers said making them sooner rather than later will help with cataloguing.  (read more)

Thanks, Bob for noticing this on the blog and letting the world know via ABPNews.com!

Donations rolling in.....

Thanks so much everyone!! Just wanted to let you guys know about some of the wonderful donations that have come in for the May 21 & 22 Online Auction.

***Scroll down to see all the *NEW*  private donations***  =)

*NEW*  Awesome youth bluegrass band, Third Rail, has donated musical entertainment for a party, event, or BBQ
*NEW*  ESPN Radio - donated 2 tickets to the Rangers vs Houston Astros game on June 21 in Arlington
*NEW*  West Lake Monogram (Dennis Webb) - Will embroider 6 "Texas" (red/white/blue) caps with "I helped Kari's kids" on the front AND a new Game Guard BCB-240 cooler bag and will embroider a name on it.
*NEW*  PAT GREEN FANS, ARE YOU SITTING DOWN?!  Pat is donating a guitar and will add personalized autograph to the highest bidder!  Waco celebs are 2nd to none!!
~   Sporthooks.com - created a rack that reads "Love Triumphs Evil"

~   Scentsy : Nikki Ellison - Scentsy gift bag to include single scent, room spray and hanging freshener
~   The Pampered Chef :  Darla Cannon - a barbeque turner (spatula)
~   Homemade Gourmet : Melodee and Gordon Austin - Classic Favorites Collection - homestyle spaghetti sauce mix, garlic basil seasoning, jalapeno bacon cheddar dip mix, & sunday roast seasoning.
~   Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza  - Gift card
~   KGKK Photography (Owner Dana Carver) - Waco area photo shoot at highest bidder's choice location
~   Chariots of Fire Limousine Service - 2 hours of limo time

~   Roger Olson donated a signed copy of his book "Questions to all your Answers: The Journey from Folk Religion to Examined Faith"
~   $100 gas gift card
~   Cameron Park Zoo - Zoo passes!
~   Outdoor Connection, Inc.  (Global company based out of Hewitt, TX) - a plethora of awesome gear items - Binoor camera strap, 2 GO bags (green, black), 2 canvas bags (gray, green), pink bag and camo Bummer seat.  These are heavy-duty, outdoor items.  Most of them are guaranteed forever.  QUALITY stuff!
~   Mandee (owner of new shop in town) Sweet-n-Sassy Designs - A cupcake/cake decorating party for 10 
~  The Grape - $25 gift card 
~  Tish Smith with uppercase living - donated a beautiful "beautiful" decorative plate <---Love this!
~  Neat as a Pin! Organizing Experts - Jennifer Snyder (owner/organizer) has donated 4 hours of her time

~  La Bella Candle Company of Boerne, Texas:  3" Hand-poured candle in jar with lid initialed "L" and "B" with two wicks, scent of gardenias
~  Crooked Creek Candles (owner Anna Rowell) in Lorena, TX - awesome gift basket
~  My sweet friend, and New York best selling author, Wendy Corsi Staub is donating a couple signed books! 
~  Pom at Bangkok Royal has donated a dinner for two at his downtown restaurant
~  Gourmet Gallery - Cooking Class
~  Reed's Flowers donated a plant
~  Sironia has just provided us with a great package of gifts
~  Author-signed books: My Reading Life by Pat Conroy & The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
~  Tiffany Bolton has provided a night at the Czech Inn, dinner in West and a bottle of wine
~  Kelly Young (http://www.deconstructed-design.com/ in Austin) has given us a one of a kind piece

~  Creighton Bennett & Associates - 10 knockout roses and 1, 15 gallon crape myrtle (nearly $400 retail!)
~  Collage Boutique - whimsical tshirt
~  The Beauty Shop (Basy Barrera - Kari's hairdresser) - Cut and color
~  Harley Davidson Round Rock - Vintage ladies short-sleeve, button up HD shirt
~  Wesley Chapel Tri Team & Personal Training (Florida) - 4 sessions of personal training
~  Infinity Pilates & Yoga - 1 month pass good for 10 group classes
~  The Mane Event - Beauty Services
~  Power of Massage (C.J. Harper, R.M.T.) - massage
~  Linda R. - 1 hour, in-house dog training
~  Jaqueline Abney (Master Dog Groomer) - Dog grooming certificates

* If you are are business that has made a donation and I don't have your logo, please email it to me at JusticeForKari@gmail.com


Private donations so far include:

*NEW*  French Horn ($200 value)
*NEW*  Royal Doulton Stanwyck fine china (Service for 12 -minus what the movers broke with some serving pieces), new set of stainless silverware, water and tea goblets
*NEW*  "Rockabye" Doll - beautiful, life-like, life size doll  (Retails $198.00)
~  Tall white wicker shelf
~  Portable sewing machine
~  Collection of Indian dolls circa 60s
~  Bubble gum machine
~  Some 33 & 45 records. Yes, that's right. VINYLS!!!!
~  Box of games (2 Taboo - brand new, Trivial Pursuit, Outburst)
~  Sony compact hi-fi stereo system
~  An incredible music box snow globe depicting a nativity scene
~  Stay overnight in a guesthouse on Medina Mountain and treated to breakfast before starting your day in our part of the Texas Hill Country
~  BAYLOR FANS: Gallon Pak 16 oz. Dr. Pepper commemorating 1974 SCC Baylor Bears. Bottles are full unopened & mint condition!  Amazing donation!!
~  Stunning 14 kt yellow gold 1.2" earrings shaped like a bird cage with heart danglets
~  Linda R's (Grandmother's traditional recipe) famous homemade French chocolate mousse for 12
~   Charles M. Russell, Word Painter: Letters 1887-1926 - Illustrated with sketches or small paintings.Loads of jewelry from one donor
~  A gently used sectional sleeper sofa was donated
~  New "Home Trends" Regulator clock
~  New "Impressions" ceiling fan, bought new, never taken out of box. 52" four blades, bright brass finish* ~  Set of three brightly painted Mexican suns bought in Cuernavaca
~  Ceramic cross bought in Cuernavaca. Painted orchid with pinkish flowers and orange and black Monarch butterfly in the center.
~  Jeeves and Wooster 4-DVD set in case. 23 episodes of the hit A&E series starring Hugh Laurie (of House) and Stephen Fry (of Gosford Park)
~  Eclectic collection of 7 fun hats for girls
~  Toppers Roll Ups to pack and compactly carry toiletries
~  Small brocade kittens make-up bag. Olive green vinyl and canvas piping and trim. Inside snap and elastic pocket, mirror on top of lid.
~  Several formal/semi formal dresses
~  Donation from Sharon Reed, friend and fellow church member of the Dulins has offered 2 sets of lessons:
Basics of Crochet
Learn the basic crochet stitches:  chain, single crochet, and double crochet.  Minimum of 3 hours, to be taught in several lessons at your house in Waco.  Includes 1 skein of yarn and 1 hook.
Beyond Double Crochet
Want to learn how to make a Granny Square?  Want help deciphering a pattern?  Maximum of 3 hours, total, to be taught in several sessions at your house in Waco.
~  Someone in France has just donated a very good bottle of Chateau Canon
~  Lots of worn-once clothing and shoes
~  A CD/DVD carrying case
~  21kt gold & diamond necklace, a gold ring, some costume pearl earrings. Thanks AH!
~  Anonymous donor: several pieces of antique furniture, a tea service and an antique Singer sewing machine with all original parts and working
~  A CPA has offered to prepare an individual tax return for the the 2010 (if not already filed) or 2011 tax year.
~  Bicycle rack, some notecards and a couple of baseball "wobble heads"
~  A vase and piece of artwork 
~  Incredible antiques donated: Rolltop desk circa 1900, tea server, original working Singer sewing machine and table, 1 John Boat with 2 chairs in perfect operating condition and no breaks, chips, cracks, etc
~  2 very unique sterling silver rings
~  A beautiful pair of gold and diamond earrings!
~  Someone donated a day of fishing and barbecue on their 3 stocked ponds in Waco
~  A life-size Santa Claus poster
~  5 gorgeous framed Renoir prints; not posters. They feel like a painting. Also a tapestry & a Johnny Cash poster.
~  Jennifer spoiled us with some home artifacts, antique shoe molds, a collection of penguins, some 'Radioheads' t-shirts but most of all...an amazingly stunning antique lace dress as well as some handmade media collage cards from her label http://www.jblackdesigns.etsy.com/
~  We have a series of art, crafts, & creativity books; thanks Brenda
~  Autographed copy of "Pearl Harbor: A novel of December 8th" by Newt Gingrich & William R. Forstchen signed by Newt, first ed. 2007
~  Signed copy of The Virtues of Aging by Jimmy Carter
~  Julie O. gave a small painting of a horse by the famous Houston artist Cisco Tucker Kolkmeier http://t.co/c9WTT4X A true collectible!
~  A vintage wedding gown and veil (circa 1979) Size 8 in excellent condition
~  A GE 25" TV with remote
~  Suit jackets for men
~  Wine Cooler (not the beverage......a wine bottle cooler)
~  Case of wine
~  Sportsbag, a pencil set and an exquisite silver bracelet engraved with Psalm 91:11
~  4 passes to US House of Representatives Gallery in DC
~  Homemade jewelry
~  Purses
~  Picnic double bottle carrier for wine w/ fancy corkscrew
~  Collectors' item: 20 year old Rolex watch with papers
~  Painting
~  Barge party!
~  Candles
~  Rustic child’s desk (way cute)
~  Rustic wooden 10-gallon aquarium stand
~  A set of china, some dishes, a huge antique wall hanging
~  Ten, 10oz. candles fragrance of choice were donated by a local candle maker
~  A LOT of excellent quality costume jewelry including Dior & Lalique
~  A dear friend of Kari's has given multiple family/individual photo sessions on location in the Dallas area or Waco.
~  Portofino's gift certificate
~  Computer training
~  Dinner parties
~  Basket of books
~  Pet items
~  Water filter

*Not sure if the donated books are hardcover or paperback...but it will be made clear on the auction website.  ;)

Will be adding to this last as they come in! If you own a business or know someone that owns a business, consider donating something to the auction! Ask around. If you can provide a service......consider donating some time! If you have things laying around the house that you're done with and they are still in good condition......consider donating!
Be creative!
Big or small......all is welcome! Email me at JusticeForKari@gmail or Linda R. at DulinFans@gmail.com.

THANKS, EVERYONE!

Alright Dulin Fans.....

The same great heart that produced the Justice for Kari stickers has struck again with another wonderful, fruitful way to help the Dulins in their quest to soon raise Kensi and Grace to be the whole, healed, precious daughters of Kari. i received the following email yesterday and want to share it with everyone:

Dear Friends of Jim and Linda Dulin, I know I don’t have to remind you that Jim and Linda lost their precious daughter, Kari, in April 2006. Not only is this the most horrible nightmare a parent can experience, but they soon realized that the events surrounding her death were very suspicious. Because they could not enlist the help of the Hewitt Police, the Dulins and family members began their own investigation. Eventually, Jim and Linda hired private investigators, an attorney and filed a civil “wrongful death” lawsuit.

In March of 2009, the District Attorney’s office became officially involved and indicted Matt Baker, the Dulin’s former son-in-law, for murder. He was convicted and sentenced to 65 years in prison in January of 2010. While there is long sigh of relief in seeing that a murderer has been held accountable for his crime, Jim and Linda are still in the middle of their fight for justice.

You see, for the Dulins this was about saving their granddaughters. In Texas, a parent does not lose parental rights for murdering his spouse----the mother of his children. Matt Baker gave guardianship of his children to his parents, people who claim their son’s innocence to this day and tell their granddaughters that their father is innocent and will be coming back to Kerrville. The Dulins want to bring their granddaughters home to Waco to heal. They want them to get the professional help they need---to grieve---to feel safe to love all of their family----to just be children. Instead, their contact with their granddaughters is limited to one weekend a month, visitation they had to fight for in court.

I’m sure you can imagine not only the emotional costs of this ordeal, but also the financial burdens. Linda and Jim will not state how much they have spent, but friends know that it is a great deal. However, the Dulins say they are blessed that they have been able to find what they need to move forward. Nonetheless, as the legal battle for custody continues, the financial burdens mount for Jim and Linda. And we ….their friends…..want to help. We would love it if you would, too.

We are going to have an online auction May 21-22. In order to have items to sell, we would appreciate YOUR DONATIONS. Let us help you take items off your hands that are still in good shape for others! You can also provide a service, like a dinner in your home, or a training in your field, an hour of your time. And, of course, we’ll accept money! SPREAD the word through email, tweets, and Facebook to encourage others to donate. Let’s help Linda and Jim provide the resources to fight for their granddaughters and bring them home!

To provide goods, services or moneys, or for more information, please contact Linda Reichenbach at [Email JusticeForKari@gmail.com for Linda R.'s info] no later than May 15; the sooner the better so we can get them catalogued and ready to place online to prepare for bidding.

Then of course, we would love for you to go bid on other items on the day of the auction. The sale will begin at 8 am on the 21st of May and end at 5 pm the 22nd. We urge you to pass this message along. Let people know about this. We will mail items to people who don’t live in the Waco/McLennan county area. You don’t have to leave your house; just bid right from your computer. How fun is this!!!

Everyone has expressed sympathy and questioned how they can help; this is how. Share this information with as many people as possible. Thank you for caring.

The Dulin Fan Club

There has already been a great start with some generous donations of services and goods for the auction already pledged. This is going to be such a wonderful success. Any amount of monies or goods/services donated is a step towards that success. Any local businesses that care to donate to the auction and would let me, I'd like to give back with a little free "THANK YOU" advertising on this blog. You can email me your link (text or graphic) to your website or if you don't have a website, just your graphic would be great. I'd like everyone to know and celebrate together with those who have gathered to help the Dulins in their quest to bring the girls home to the loving and healthy family they so deserve. Please email me with any questions and to get in touch with Linda R. on how/where/when to donate.

And don't forget the other end of this: May 21 & 22 - Join us and bid, bid, bid on the online auction! Don't have even get out of your jammies or leave the house. Come and bid on your favorite items and services! Tell everyone you know! I'll provide a link to the auction website as soon as it's ready.

You can follow Linda R.'s Twitter Updates at: https://twitter.com/dulinfans