A Lifeline for Tacklebox Help Rob and his Mom avoid eviction

Howdee It's Mike Rabbitt over here in Lincoln Heights.

Some of you may remember a heavily tattooed pierced-up weirdo named

Rob Delberto or 'Tacklebox'.

He worked with me at Barnacle Bros. as an art fabricator; and was my nextdoor neighbor for a year or so. He could be found at fine establishments such as Bar 107 and Jumbo's Clown Room, among others.

Rob left L.A. around 15 years ago to be the Caregiver of his now 87 year old mother in Sarasota Florida. He has lived there in a decent mobile home with Mom since then. Their landlord that owns several units in the park has pretty much not done ANY upkeep or maintenance on their place in that 15 years.

Last October hurricane Milton blew the entire roof, along with all of the insulation, off their home. Gone. The landlord has refused to repair the roof.

The landlord has refused to remove a twisted-up metal carport smashed in by the wind 6 months ago. Mom has sustained a head injury from this negligent hazard.

The electricity bill has tripled since the roof and insulation has flown somewhere east of Sarasota. Running the heating and air conditioning all day and night has been the only way to maintain a safe and comfortable temperature for Nancy, Rob's mom.

Nancy and Rob are now 2 months behind in rent. With late fees they owe $2000. They are going to be evicted if they don't show up at their court date next week with that money.

Then there's the car that needs to be registered and repaired...

Anyways, if you could kick down something to keep an old friend and his 87 year old mother from being homeless, please give what you can.