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fdt
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I would like to thank everyone that has donated toys. It's looking a lot better.
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fdt
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BajaGeoff
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We have some goodies on the way! I will deliver them to Jackson Hewitt sometime this week....
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fdt
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Thank you.
Less than 2 weeks left.
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John M
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do you need wrapping paper and tape? We would be happy to mail a package of these things.
Mrs john M
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fdt
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Yes, thank you we could use some extra wrapping paper and tape. Thanks.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaNomad
Everyone - I'm asking that you keep the needs Fernando notes for this event in mind as we get to the day AFTER Christmas this week, and looking for
items that are 'on sale' (more so than currently) after x-mas day that will enable your $$$ to go much further in helping support this event.
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"With mounds of inventory still left to sell, merchants are expected to deepen the discounts even more the day after Christmas."
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Fernando, my son came down late last night and let me know that the soccer balls and dolls were left in Chula Vista location. Hope your number has
been reached. I think I will be riding down with our motorcycle group to hand out toys on January 3rd in Mexicali to the kids in the shelter there.
Take care amigo, and remember there is no man/woman so blessed by God as those willing to kneel down and help a child in need. Merry X-Mas and May
God be watchful and help you meet your quest for these children. Later--------------------------- bajafun777
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fdt
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Thanks bajafun.
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fdt
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
Ferna,
One dozen multicolored #5 soccer balls on the way. Complicated process but waded through it. They were only sold online but Wally World's "site to
store" free shipping wasn't available on that item so never mind going there to pick them up. Instead I got them shipped to the Jackson Hewitt on
Broadway under the name "Toydrive Jacksonhewitt" They say they will be delivered 12/24. |
Balls arrived, thanks Oso.
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Miette
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fdt and BajaNomad
I hope that the toy drive was a success!
Questions:
Is there a way to donate money without using Paypal? I'm sorry if this is a repeat question, I have a nagging suspicion that this was
covered earlier in the thread.
I have donations that meet your criteria - Unfortunately, I am also confined to quarters (couch-bed-couch -- faulty brain-to-foot
communication incident) in Henderson, NV for the next week or so.
Are there any volunteers that would be either in the Greater Las Vegas area - or passing through on their way to points South - who would be
will to pick these items up and get them closer or all the way to fdt?
To clarify - I have toys (mainly stuffed toys suitable for young children), warm clothes, mittens and gloves (all clothing items in
small sizes - mostly for females) and even a pair of snorkeling flippers.
Total amount would fill approx. one Hefty bag. I can box things or repackage, as needed.
Thank you.
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fdt
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Miette
fdt and BajaNomad
I hope that the toy drive was a success!
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Thank you for youre interest in helping the toy drive.
The toy drive will be on January 04, it is for Dia de Reyes, in Mexican culture (at least originaly) there is no Santa Claus that brings gifts on
Christams Eve but the gifts come on January 06, the day of the Reyes Magos, the 3 Kings or 3 Wise Men or 3 Magi that came looking for the new born
child Jesus, guided by a star, and rought gifts,Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh. It is when the children make theire letters with wishes and place them
in theire shoes for the 3 Wise Men to bring the gifts.
We also have Rosca de Reyes that day.
All this started as an idea a little over 3 years ago and thanks to many Baja Nomads we have been able to make many children happy and after this
event the number of children will exceed 400.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_Magi
You can read all about the past events here
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=21378#pid1972...
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=28406#pid2798...
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fishbuck
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Went to Toys r Us today and got a few things.
1 basketball
1 football
1 Nerf indoor basketball kit
1 set Starwars action figures
1 set Wrestlemania action figures.
Still have some time to shop so is there any priority items?
Not sure when I'll be there but I'll U2U.
If anyone between Costa Mesa and Tijuana wants to send anything with me send a U2U.
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Miette
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fdt Thanks for the reply - I will do some research on the past threads.
We celebrated January 6 in France - although, most people there have a feast and open presents at midnight on December 24.
Based on the fact that my left ankle is swollen to the size of a rugby ball, I do not think I will be driving (or walking) anytime soon.
SO - dear kind Nomads -
If anyone is passing by Greater Las Vegas enroute to fdt's location, or barring that - some place in Baja that could use the toys,
warm clothes, etc. that I have to donate - hey, wait a second - I just noticed that I have two U2U's - my first - so maybe...
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fdt
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Thank you all that have cotributed to the Baja Nomad Toy Drive. Here is were we stand as of tonight.
Counting what fishbuck just posted and the bikes that are to come from grover, having purchased toys with donations we received we are only short 32
toys to complete the 121 needed to give away. There is still one week left so I urge those that would like to send in toys to please do so soon.
Thanks and Feliz Navidad
fernadetijuana
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duke62
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Fernando,
Dropped off toys for the kids today at Jackson Hewitt in Chula Vista: 2 Star Wars LEGOS sets, 3 volleyballs (hope outdoor was the right choice), two
youth sized basketballs, and three #4 soccer balls. Big 5 even gave me a discount when I mentioned where they were going (Gracias, Grande Cinco!).
I will also touch base with Grover re the bikes (I should probably check the u2u, which I always forget).
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