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DianaT
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Don't forget the teddy bears
May sound silly, but they can go along ways helping a child cope with the loss.
Yes, the basics of a roof over head, basic clothes, medicines, drinking water etc. are the first priority, but stuffing in a few teddy bears can help
comfort a child
Diane
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BajaNuts
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from another thread-
| Quote: | Originally posted by Reeljob
Just wondering....sometimes folks think there contributions don't go to where they would like.
What about "adopting" a family, street, block, etc.
Just thinking out loud. What if me & a bunch of friends just wanted to make sure we made a difference. Not like a big pot, but something that we
could SEE.
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BajaNuts
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sounds like a good idea, don't let it get lost in the shuffle.
Keep your eye on the other help threads.
thanks for caring and keep looking at that idea. You'll find a way to hook up with someone somewhere and make it work.
Some are talking about using the Rotary club as a "base station". perhaps they could put you in touch with a family that you could help directly
...with the help of all your friends also...of course!
Good Luck, keep everyone posted.
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=41295
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNuts
from another thread-
| Quote: | Originally posted by Reeljob
Just wondering....sometimes folks think there contributions don't go to where they would like.
What about "adopting" a family, street, block, etc.
Just thinking out loud. What if me & a bunch of friends just wanted to make sure we made a difference. Not like a big pot, but something that we
could SEE.
What ya think??????????? |
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Not sure I understand but, it seems to have positive value. If that works for those guys, very cool. Do it.
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woody with a view
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Amigo.
if you want to see your contributions pay off then you need to get knee deep in the crud.
if you really want to help and have a sense of your donations being directed somewhere but you really can't get dirty - keep your eyes on this site.
fotos are all that you'll have, but Nomads come thru EVERY TIME!!!!!!!
thanks for caring folks..... there are people you'll never know who will benefit from just a little bit of your "time." only you can define what your
"time" is worth.....
edit: the short/sweet answer to your ?:
YES!
[Edited on 9-4-2009 by woody in ob]
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mulegemichael
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Hey folks, face it...any "thing", any "energy", any "ideas" positively contribute to this cause...let's not get hung up on "other"...please...we gotta
motha f'n crisis on our hands...ya gotta believe it!
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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woody with a view
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNuts
from another thread-
| Quote: | Originally posted by Reeljob
Just wondering....sometimes folks think there contributions don't go to where they would like.
What about "adopting" a family, street, block, etc.
Just thinking out loud. What if me & a bunch of friends just wanted to make sure we made a difference. Not like a big pot, but something that we
could SEE.
What ya think??????????? |
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Not sure I understand but, it seems to have positive value. If that works for those guys, very cool. Do it. |
not for nuthin', but how are all of those new border guards gonna look at all of these donations coming southbound in the coming weeks/months????
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Bajagypsy
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Im' thinking basics, what would I want down there
Change of clothes/adults children
clean water,
feminine hygiene products
diapers
formula
bottles
baby wipes
toys for kids (even the $1 ones from the dollar store)
bleach
toilet paper
porta potties (like for camping)
toothbrushes/paste
shampoo, conditionerand a brush
blankets
airmatress
pillows
bug spray
shoes
Tarps
shovels
duct tape (you can do a lot with that stuff)
tinned food
camp stove
cooler
plastic totes to hold stuff in
that is just some suggestions
[Edited on 9-4-2009 by Bajagypsy]
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shari
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instead of bringing stuff down from the states...one could do a big shop at costco or somewhere in baja norte and bring stuff down that way. In these
parts the Proteccion Civil (kinda like a volunteer police/fire department)mounts a collection of stuff...then loads it in a semi from the cooperativa
and brings it to mulege or wherever and in coordination with the PC group in the affected area....it gets distrubuted to those who need it
most...these groups are local and so they know who needs what and gets it directly to them....
i really like the idea of helping individual families...like if you know one or know someone who knows one...that way the funds or donations go
directly to them for sure and is more personal.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mulegemichael
Hey folks, face it...any "thing", any "energy", any "ideas" positively contribute to this cause...let's not get hung up on "other"...please...we gotta
motha f'n crisis on our hands...ya gotta believe it! |
We're doin' our best under the circumstances, Mike. Nobody here is discounting the significance of the moment.
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The Best
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by mulegemichael
Hey folks, face it...any "thing", any "energy", any "ideas" positively contribute to this cause...let's not get hung up on "other"...please...we gotta
motha f'n crisis on our hands...ya gotta believe it! |
We're doin' our best under the circumstances, Mike. Nobody here is discounting the significance of the moment. |
Must say, when the "ballon goes up" you folks DO stick togather...
New to the Baja board and was begining to think it was a pretty tough place... 
The storm has shown how "togather" folks will get...
Really good people, good to see the tremendous effort being put forth..
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DENNIS
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Keep those suggestions comin' in, Folks. The list is growing and everything makes excellent sense. It will help effect order out of chaos in current
and future events.
Thanks Nomads. You're great.
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DENNIS
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OOOPS..Forgot, Are there any updates on relief efforts going on at the present? I hope there's so much going on that people just don't have time
to report.
What's up out there?
[Edited on 9-4-2009 by DENNIS]
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oldlady
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For what it's worth several 'copters headed northwest over my house in Centenario this morning; not the sight seeing type.
Hope that portends something helpful.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by oldlady
For what it's worth several 'copters headed northwest over my house in Centenario this morning; not the sight seeing type.
Hope that portends something helpful. |
Was Capt.Mike hangin' out the window waving? 
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Still nothing on the ICF site on a relief effort. I have bookmarked the site so I can check often for when they get one going.
For H John we were asked to bring down small gauge nylon rope and blue tarps, nothing else. Thats what the Bomberos wanted us to bring.
I went to my local Home Depot and spoke to the manager, who gave me 20% off my purchase and no sales tax.
I brought as many as we could stuff in the rig. While food stuffs and clothes staged around the fire house for several days, the pile of tarps and
rope was gone in less than an hour. It seemed pathetically small when Ryan and I saw how fast they disappeared.
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DENNIS
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Thanks Gadget. I think tarps and tie-down material are right up near the top of the list.
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Thank you deeply for thinking of Mulege even tho' it isn't your home any longer. I was sorry to see you leave 2 years ago and hope our paths cross
again one day. Miss you, girl, and thanks again. Have not heard about Manual and Elisa, but imagine they are on top of things and protecting their
little community. When I get down there I'll check in with them and give your love. Lisa Maria
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us too...
We would also like to help our friends in Loreto and Mulege. I am trying to contact some of our local friends in Loreto directly ~ but Shing and I
would like to contribute to an acct. / fund that will go direct to people in need as well.
Many hands make lighter work.
djh
Its all just stuff and some numbers.
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shari
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yes...people need shade....then materials, nails, wood, etc.
The great thing is that mexicans are resilient and have big families to take them in in an emergency and are accustomed to adverse
conditions...sleeping outside..eating beans etc. and help each other cope but shade is necessary...canned food too.
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