BajaNomad - GOT ROOM AND HEADED NORTH? SOUTH?

GOT ROOM AND HEADED NORTH? SOUTH?

BajaBlanca - 11-2-2014 at 08:01 AM

A bajanomader has left a HUGE donation of food, diapers, laundry soap and much much more for the ancianos at the old mens home DianaT brought to our attention. He tried to find it and realized too late that he was too far south.

I also have some dish towels, bath towels, empty containers for food storage and kitchen utensils to donate.

Anyone headed north and can take this to them? We will be going in December but it seems a shame to let this sit here in the garage for that long!

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Hot off the presses, got a walker, crutches and blankets that need a ride south from San Diego! call 619 306-2050 if you can bring them. Ask for Eva (my mom)

Can anyone help?

Gracias.

[Edited on 11-3-2014 by BajaBlanca]

[Edited on 11-8-2014 by BajaBlanca]

DianaT - 11-2-2014 at 09:00 AM

Blanca, it sounds like a wonderful donation. I hope someone will be able to deliver all the good stuff!

If you don't mind, I will post this a couple of other places? I hope we find a ride.

This is where it needs to go ---

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=74953#pid9377...

Directions are on page two and it is only a few minutes off the highway and I can put you in contact with our friend Penny who will meet you. In fact, if you want her to meed you on the highway, she and Murray will do that!

I will say, however, that visiting the home is so worth it as others have said.

http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=76067#pid9442...

Thank you, Thank you and I think I know who the donor is, and THANK YOU.

BajaBlanca - 11-2-2014 at 05:10 PM

bump

Bajahowodd - 11-2-2014 at 06:00 PM

Great effort and great cause, but bumping this post on the same day?

DianaT - 11-2-2014 at 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Great effort and great cause, but bumping this post on the same day?

Thanks for the second bump. :-)

BajaBlanca - 11-3-2014 at 07:08 AM

didn't realize it had already been bumped -sooooooooooooorry

I WILL BE GOING TO SAN IGNACIO THIS WEDNESDAY 10/5. I can leave the donations there for someone who will be going north soon.

DianaT - 11-3-2014 at 07:43 AM

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Originally posted by BajaBlanca
didn't realize it had already been bumped -sooooooooooooorry

I WILL BE GOING TO SAN IGNACIO THIS WEDNESDAY 10/5. I can leave the donations there for someone who will be going north soon.

No, it had not been bumped and you have NOTHING for which to be sorry.

I hope you can find someone????

Bajahowodd - 11-3-2014 at 05:45 PM

My dear friend Diana,

elgatoloco - 11-3-2014 at 06:02 PM

:saint:

BajaBlanca - 11-3-2014 at 06:11 PM

not a problem at all for us to take it in December if no one shows up earlier.

DianaT - 11-4-2014 at 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
My dear friend Diana,

And this is another bump!

Anyone going north?

Thanks Blanca-- it would be nice if it got there sooner, but if no one is headed that way, they will be thrilled to see you!

DianaT - 11-6-2014 at 07:47 PM

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Donation still needs a ride, and meantime,

Fernweh, (Karl), you are definitely a guardian angel! Thank you Again.

We still have not found the anonymous donor, but that is okay.

Consumables are just that, consumable and there will be a continued need for same.

And because I just think Howard said it best, I have again quoted him.

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Originally posted by Howard
I drove there yesterday and dropped off some #10 cans (the large size that restaurants use) of applesauce and tomato paste. It is only 3/4 of a mile off the #1 main highway. I was on my way south and it just took less than 15 minutes and next to nothing cost to really make a difference. Most of us Nomads have more years behind us than ahead of us and they don't have the same opportunities as us to live the vida loca in our golden years. Give them a smile!

It was a meager amount compared to the Costco delivery by someone but it made ME feel good. There were smiles and love all the way around. For you people that are heading down why don't you think about buying something, anything and dropping it off and you will have the same kind of internal smile as I did.

It is all needed and appreciated

BajaBlanca - 11-6-2014 at 07:49 PM

everything helps. every little bit.

CP - 11-8-2014 at 08:12 AM

If anyone is passing through San Juanico heading towards the old folks home, we have a large bag of food storage containers and will add other stuff as room permits.

woody with a view - 11-8-2014 at 09:36 AM

i just realized that every trip we end up with a bag or two of vegies and other stuff that we didn't use and give it to someone in camp or a worker or whatever. instead, we're going to start dropping it off for the old guys on our way north. toss in a slab of jurel and they'll be stoked!

BajaBlanca - 11-8-2014 at 02:56 PM

good idea there Woody!

Now we need a ride for goods going the opposite way as well - I had my mom buy a walker, crutches and a special toilet chair, plus some blankets as the nights are definitely getting colder now. anyone headed south?

DianaT - 11-8-2014 at 05:07 PM

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Originally posted by woody with a view
i just realized that every trip we end up with a bag or two of vegies and other stuff that we didn't use and give it to someone in camp or a worker or whatever. instead, we're going to start dropping it off for the old guys on our way north. toss in a slab of jurel and they'll be stoked!

Since you have been there, you know that it only takes a few minutes, and that is a WONDERFUL idea and they will be so happy. I hope some others will maybe think about doing the same sort of thing --- it all HELPS. :saint:

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Originally posted by BajaBlanca
good idea there Woody!

Now we need a ride for goods going the opposite way as well - I had my mom buy a walker, crutches and a special toilet chair, plus some blankets as the nights are definitely getting colder now. anyone headed south?

I hope a anyone north or south bound will be able to help. It is so close the highway, so it only takes a few minutes.

DianaT - 11-8-2014 at 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by CP
If anyone is passing through San Juanico heading towards the old folks home, we have a large bag of food storage containers and will add other stuff as room permits.

I missed your post! GREAT

So rides for donations are needed from San Juanico and La Bocana going north, and one from San Diego going south. :yes:

BajaBlanca - 11-9-2014 at 08:31 AM

yup. those guys will be happy soon! I will post some pics later.

BajaBlanca - 11-10-2014 at 10:15 AM

here is a pic of what must come south soon so as to get out of mom's garage, before my sister sees it and has a fit:

DianaT - 11-10-2014 at 05:28 PM

Nice Blanca, very nice

BajaBlanca - 11-11-2014 at 07:37 PM

someone called mom and will be bringing the stuff south in a couple weeks....yahhoooooo and let us pray that my sister does not interfere beforehand.....

we still need a ride for the stuff I have and the stuff that was left to go north

))))

isn't anyone coming south for thanksgiving?

DianaT - 11-22-2014 at 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by BajaBlanca
someone called mom and will be bringing the stuff south in a couple weeks....yahhoooooo and let us pray that my sister does not interfere beforehand.....

we still need a ride for the stuff I have and the stuff that was left to go north

))))

isn't anyone coming south for thanksgiving?

Since we have been on the road for the last few weeks, I have not paid as much attention to anything! Still on the road, but just wanted to bump this as I don't know if the donation found a ride?

Also, I just wanted to once again, promote the idea that some may just stop by on their way south for the holidays.