Added What PayPal has Done So Far!

I appears that more and more nomads are becoming repeat donors and that is WONDERFUL --- so just a few updates.

The inside and outside have been completely painted now --- lots of work!



Chelo and Dave included some reading glasses in their last donation --- what a great idea and they are being used!





A couple of the local churches are periodically bringing hot meals to the home!



A group visiting with the Baja Missions brought food and other items. And the big surprise was they brought good mattresses for the grandpas and a couple of chest of drawers! All so very much needed!





Some sad news, Hermino had a heart attack, but survived. He is back at the home with total bed rest waiting to hear about bypass surgery. A donor has been found to help with those expenses. Today, because he was up to it, Penny and Enrique played a game of dominoes with him. Please keep Hermino in your thoughts. He is one who has been so independent.



Things are still very tough for Penny, but the grandpas do make her smile. And here is her beautiful smile with the cake she took to them for father's day.



No matter what happens in the future, Penny has made such a difference in the lives of these gentlemen and we hope that the wonderful support that has come their way from several nomads will continue.

How many nomads have now said visiting the home was a highlight of their trip? THANK YOU


PayPal --- use freelandib222@live.com and the message box to tell her who you are and any special requests. !!!







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[Edited on 7-18-2015 by DianaT]

Love it

Quote: Originally posted by bajamedic

I am not seeing a method to provide support, is there an address where funds can be sent? JH

Quote: Originally posted by DianaT

Quote: Originally posted by bajamedic   I am not seeing a method to provide support, is there an address where funds can be sent? JH Right now there is not a place except a few have sent money to me to put in Penny's back account, and others have put money directly into her account. We will be near a branch of her bank in a few weeks. Unfortunately, there is no US Bank where we live. BUT -- there may end up being a pay pal after all. Working on it as I know there are others who would like to contribute this way. Thanks. [Edited on 7-5-2015 by DianaT]

Quote: Originally posted by Fernweh

Quote: Originally posted by DianaT   Quote: Originally posted by bajamedic   I am not seeing a method to provide support, is there an address where funds can be sent? JH Right now there is not a place except a few have sent money to me to put in Penny's back account, and others have put money directly into her account. We will be near a branch of her bank in a few weeks. Unfortunately, there is no US Bank where we live. BUT -- there may end up being a pay pal after all. Working on it as I know there are others who would like to contribute this way. Thanks. [Edited on 7-5-2015 by DianaT] Diana, a Mexican Paypal account is very easy to get. In order to get the funds out of that account, you need to link a Mexican bank account to it. To transfer any donation from a US Paypa account, is just a couple clicks away. A small fee for the cross border transaction is added. If such an account has been established, maybe a few of us (Nomads and others) might set-up a recurrent monthly donation, a different donation drive would warrant that.....I believe. Also if possible, the guys running the house, might want to create some kind of budget, showing any local funds availability, and the monthly monetary need....and so on. I would pledge my support for such a set-up, and asked a few of my fellow Nomads to do so as well, or at least opine..... Karl

PayPal

Quote: Originally posted by bajamedic

Penny, I finally got the Paypal to work this morning. I sent $500.00 to be used wherever you feel it is needed. There was a $14.80 fee attached to my account due to being an out of the country exchange. I appreciate your care and love and I look forward to being able to visit on my next trip down. JH

Quote: Originally posted by Sisko

Good on ya Bajamedic!

Quote: Originally posted by bajamedic

Penny and Diana, I was able to reverse this and have sent it to the corrected address, sorry for the mix-up. This time Paypal did not add a $14.80 user fee and I have sent the same amount as previously discussed. After thinking about my above correspondence, I will try to delete some of my personal info. Again, I look forward to my visit there during my next trip down. JH

Penny's generator pooped out today (hopefully to be repaired tomorrow) so she is conserving some battery power, I will answer for her for now.



So now that we all know that the paypal works well, well.........

And I am really happy you were able to get it taken care of!


[Edited on 7-10-2015 by DianaT]

For those who have never used PayPal, it's real easy, you can use a bank card (credit or debit). For this type of transaction, it's free. They make money providing commercial financial transaction services.

Quote: Originally posted by Penny F.

A group of men who came together out of despair and became a "Family" !! Forever Grateful, Penny and the Grandpas

Quote: Originally posted by shari

.can you maybe start another thread with just the paypal link so all people have to do is click on it?

Quote: Originally posted by Penny F.

Dbbushpilot, I Can Not access u2u !! Please send email!! freelandib222@live.com CaboMagic..Lori, You are so Sweet, I Love mooshy Hugs!! With some of the money you have sent to my Grandpas, we bought 4 slighty used Tires, the Van is now a much Safer trandport for them!! Photos of Old and New to follow!! Once Again, Please be patient With me, computors are "Foreign Objects" to me!! But I'm a Wiz at emails!! Learning New Tricks each Day!! Lol!!

Hello Nomads,
I wanted to let you know some of the things we've done with your donations so far!! * 4 New / Used tires for van. **New/Used freezer. ***Repairs on Refrigerator ****Road trip for Grandpas/ Hamburgers and ice cream!!
STAY TUNED. ...Next week we will take van to mechanic for power steering and oil leak!! Its Amazing what one can accomplish with a little help from Friends!!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
Much Love, Penny and the Grandpas

Shari Bondy, we still have Not received the 250 pesos you sent!! It still says pending?? You may want to check your bank. Thank you so much Shari for your support!! New Freezer, we are ready for fish anytime!! Love, Penny and the Grandpas

Hello Nomads,
I wanted to let you know some of the things we've done with your donations so far!! * 4 New / Used tires for van. **New/Used freezer. ***Repairs on Refrigerator ****Road trip for Grandpas/ Hamburgers and ice cream!!
STAY TUNED. ...Next week we will take van to mechanic for power steering and oil leak!! Its Amazing what one can accomplish with a little help from Friends!!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
Much Love, Penny and the Grandpas

And at the request of Penny, here are a couple pictures of what your donations through PayPal have accomplished!

Old Tires


New Tires and the van that will received some much needed repairs



New/used freezer which needs more fish and chicken. :-)



The beautiful second refrigerator they found in the back shed and is now being repaired.

Penny said they were smiling BEFORE they loaded it into the back of her truck. :-)



And the spirit of continuing to fix up the surroundings is wonderful Here are Frederico and Brazio planting some new plants!



I can't believe how far this beautiful home has come since Penny and Murray discovered it and became involved. There has been so much help from some nomads and now with the paypal account, even more is being accomplished. Keep it up, please.

I love it! Fix the van up and go out for some hamburgers and ice cream.

Perfect. Practical and fun.

Come on folks, if you haven't pitched in yet, send a few bucks. I did because it's obvious the money is going directly to the people that need it and those that help them.

And even a small donation makes a world of difference.

Help out some old men, how great is that!

Of course, I admit, I identify with the cause.

paypal money to: freelandib222@live.com

http://www.paypal.com



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Quote: Originally posted by SFandH

I love it! Fix the van up and go out for some hamburgers and ice cream. Perfect. Practical and fun. Come on folks, if you haven't pitched in yet, send a few bucks. I did because it's obvious the money is going directly to the people that need it and those that help them. And even a small donation makes a world of difference. Help out some old men, how great is that! Of course, I admit, I identify with the cause. paypal money to: freelandib222@live.com http://www.paypal.com [Edited on 7-19-2015 by SFandH]

Great therapy in so many ways ---- Penny and Juan took them to Mi Casita Burger in Camalu for lunch and then off for an ice cream. A very hapy day indeed





So much good continues to come their way

Quote: Originally posted by SFandH

It's a new month. If you have a few bucks to spare for a charitable contribution where even a small donation makes a big difference (see above posts): paypal money to: freelandib222@live.com http://www.paypal.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-Hogar-del-Ancianos/77876... [Edited on 9-1-2015 by SFandH]

Thank you for keeping this alive as the the needs will never end. I have fallen behind with being gone for several weeks, but I have watched the wonderful photos of more and more good things happening with Penny's grandpas --- all on their facebook page.

But this is my favorite as since the van has been repaired, they are able to be out more and what could be better than a walk on the beach by the shipwreck for their mental and physical health and their spirits.



I wish someone had taken a picture of the grandpas greeting Penny, their guardian angel after she had been gone for a couple of weeks.

What a difference a year has made and many of you just keep making it better.

I really hope all of you who stop by will be able to meet Penny --- she is a very special woman and a very special friend. ---





[Edited on 9-2-2015 by DianaT]

Some members of this forum have really adopted this project with regular and repeat donations which has really accelerated so many improvements.

If you have not already seen this on facebook, IMHO, this is so great --- walkways around the home that will make it easier and safer for the grandpas.

And in the last picture, look at what they etched into the cement! Penny says she is very honored --- I say it is so well deserved!







EVERY donation is very appreciated. And Penny will kill me for this, but please don't forget the caregivers unless she thinks I am only talking about Juan.

BTW--- Penny has explained to me what is happening when she tries to get into the U2Us, but I really need to see it and will. Thus meantime, she will not receive U2Us ---- but does get messages via e-mail and messages on her personal facebook page or through messages in the Home's facebook.



[Edited on 9-3-2015 by DianaT]

Old Guys Rule!

Quote: Originally posted by SFandH

It's a new month. If you have a few bucks to spare for a charitable contribution where even a small donation makes a big difference (see above posts): paypal money to: freelandib222@live.com http://www.paypal.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-Hogar-del-Ancianos/77876...

Thought I'd give this a bump, see above.

These old guys need hearing aids:




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[Edited on 9-5-2015 by SFandH]

Penny, thanks for the update. Aldolfo, Alejandro and the rest of the guys need to have a shady, dry porch so they can watch the girls go by.

I'll be happy to pitch in.

You do wonderful work. Thanks for caring.

paypal money to: freelandib222@live.com

http://www.paypal.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-Hogar-del-Ancianos/77876...



[Edited on 10-1-2015 by SFandH]

Quote: Originally posted by SFandH

Penny, thanks for the update. Aldolfo, Alejandro and the rest of the guys need to have a shady, dry porch so they can watch the girls go by. I'll be happy to pitch in. You do wonderful work. Thanks for caring. paypal money to: freelandib222@live.com http://www.paypal.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-Hogar-del-Ancianos/77876... [Edited on 10-1-2015 by SFandH]

Bump for Penny and the Abuelos ...
Penny dear plz check your email

Hello Nomads, I just returned from Oregon on a trip to see my Momma!
She has been quite sick, but was doing better whn I left!! Returned to find Nappo in the driveway and discovered that Ron Lister had been there the week before!! The Grandpas were so excited once again to see me and to get Warm Clothes and Great food and supplies! We are gearing up for Winter, and have decided to put Patio Cover off until Spring and work on getting weatherized! We have some issues with the house leaking Cold air, once that is taken care of we will be buying Heaters!! Each winter I lose at least one Grandpa to Cold or Flu, so this year I have vowed to keep them All warm and Healthy!! We couldn't do any of this without YOU!! We are so Grateful for Everything you do for us! With Love and Gratitude, Penny and the Grandpas

Hello Nomads, I just returned from Oregon on a trip to see my Momma!
She has been quite sick, but was doing better whn I left!! Returned to find Nappo in the driveway and discovered that Ron Lister had been there the week before!! The Grandpas were so excited once again to see me and to get Warm Clothes and Great food and supplies! We are gearing up for Winter, and have decided to put Patio Cover off until Spring and work on getting weatherized! We have some issues with the house leaking Cold air, once that is taken care of we will be buying Heaters!! Each winter I lose at least one Grandpa to Cold or Flu, so this year I have vowed to keep them All warm and Healthy!! We couldn't do any of this without YOU!! We are so Grateful for Everything you do for us! With Love and Gratitude, Penny and the Grandpas

Quote: Originally posted by Penny F.

Hi Everyone, Could someone PLEASE explain to me why my posts keep going up twice?? Living the Life of Computer Illiteracy!! Penny F.

They post twice because you are so special!

Nappo just keeps showing up and that is a VERY good thing.



And those of you who donate on a regular basis are making so much possible!

Penny!! Angel on Earth for the Abulos God Bless All of You!! Ginormous Hugz, Lori

Must say Penny is a big WOW,, what a heart

it no wonder that the grandpa's love her so much

I bet that fish was consumed with great enjoyment and it certainly adds a lot toward a healthful diet. Yes, it is a great place to share some of your bounty.

Hogar de Ancinos

Quote: Originally posted by Corky1

Where is this Hogar located?? Thanks Corky [Edited on 11-14-2015 by Corky1]

It is located in the area of Camalu/San Jacinto. The turnoff is a couple of miles north of Camalu, between Km 150 and 149 and is easy to spot as there is a sign that says El Barco -- it is the road out to the Shipwreck.

It is about 3/4 of a mile off Highway 1

Once past the Korean church, you will see this structure




And they now have a sign



And just past the sign is the home --- I need to get a picture from Penny of the front with the new paint job --- this is just the corner of the home.



THANKS

[Edited on 11-14-2015 by DianaT]

Here's the sign visible from Mex 1.



You'll see this also.



Your visit will make them smile!!!



A visit to the shipwreck only takes a short while.

Hogar de Ancinos

Thanks for the prompt reply.

Will try to bring down some useful items when I come down for the Baja 1K.

Corky

For Corky



Everything is always needed and appreciated.

And for Blanca



Wheelchairs are so expensive! You done good!

We have had an Amazing November, meeting New Friends, and Greeting our Old Friends!! Your Generosity just Overwhelms us! They need so much and ask for so little!! We are getting very Excited for Christmas, getting ready to decorate this week!! This Family of Men have made Losing my Husband so much better, Everyday when I walk through those doors I'm Greeted with So Much Love and Gratitude that my Heart finds Peace with each New Day!! God Bless you All for Everything you do for us Everyday!! Much, Much Love, Penny and the Grandpas

Thank You All for Christmas donations!! I'm buying the Grandpas "New" shoes!! While we appreciate Everything you do for us, My Grandpas have never had "New" shoes!! They are going to be Soooo Excited!! Also, I will be cooking Ham dinner for Christmas!! We Love you Nomads, and Thank you for your continued support!!You have mae their Lives so much Better!!! With Sincere Gratitude, Penny and the Grandpas

Penny -