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General Forums => Air Speed Lounge => Topic started by: James Buchan on November 10, 2005, 06:38:18 AM
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pm sent ;)
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I'm in. Let me know what I can do. PRobably just cold hard cash I imagine.
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We are in again James, But lets keep Cindy away from the Stores :lol:
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:wub: WOW :wub: you guys are great!!!
what a great thing to do!!
I wanna buy kids toys.....( I am a grampa x2 ) ......Please let me know as soon as you find out the details of the \"Family\"...........
Bill ( the rednecked hillbilly ) :)
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It will be another week or so before I find out the family info - I have asked for a family with more than one kid so we should be able to get some cool toys going.
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Great job james it was nice to know the family last year appreciated it . Will talk to slammed bus send something down with him . :)
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We're in :wub:
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I'm in as well, let me know what you need, James :)
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Where does this family's name come from? My sister inlaw know's of many families as she works for CLA Advocacy in Langley and her job is to help families in need. She knows many, and can make sure the money is going to a family that really needs it and will appreciate it.
Alicia Devries 604-530-7344 She works Monday to Thursday in the office, and on call for the rest of the week. I can pm you her cell # if needed.
Kevin
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It's thru the Langley Christmas Bureau and I have already confirmed with them - is she involved with them? Otherwise if there is enough goods/cash for a second family I will definatly contact her!
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Alright I have our family information. We will be helping a single mother of 4 this year, ages are as follows:
1. 14 year old boy
2. 12 year old girl
3. 10 year old girl
4. 4 year old boy
Lets make this a special christmas for these kids and their mother - It doesn't matter how big or small your contribution is; it just matters that you have helped someone in need so please consider contributing.
A special thanks to those that have already volunteered time and money - I will be contacting you in the coming weeks to arrange everything.
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James, me and the family would like to send something ,can you give me an address to send it to.
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Send it to me:
5716 171St
Surrey BC, Canada
V3S 8M9
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James,
I'd like to give some cash.
I can drop it off since I'm often close by...
Lemme know..
-Kirin
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Cool - I am home most nights after 4pm, you can call me first to confirm 576-8899
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James,do have any of the info on the kids yet? like what each of the kids is into? hobbies/interests and the like. the Mom too?
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Nope not yet - I have to call the family and thought I would do it on Sunday during the early evening to hopefully catch them at home all together - I'll keep you posted.
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James,
whats your paypal account?
i will forward some money to you today (i'll cover any fees as well)
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jamcind@shaw.ca
Don't worry about the fees.
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Nope not yet - I have to call the family and thought I would do it on Sunday during the early evening to hopefully catch them at home all together - I'll keep you posted.
:) BUMP :) ....got cash!!
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You can count us in too james. Ill probably see you this weekend sometime as Im going down to the States.
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Excellent guys - I have been playing phone tag with the family so once I have some specifics I'll let you know.
Hey Brian, are slicks to big to be delivered to your place? :blush:
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Just thought I'd get this post back to the top ;)
So? Any specific wants for the kiddies yet?
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Focus James Focus......
what have you found out???
FOCUS
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Sorry just got back from Silverstar - Will post up some more details tonight
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Bump bump bumpity bump bump bump bumpity bump :)
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Hey Jamie: I got an envelop from the Shuswap crew. Can you PM me your address??
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5716 171St
Surrey BC
V3S 8M9
Sorry about the delay - been sick so Cindy is doing the calling and such for me.
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Alright got more info on the family:
Kids:
Ken 14 Male - Wears a men's small, is into hockey
Kris 12 Male - Also a men's small and into hockey
Angel 10 Female - Wears a 11 or 12 (she's very tall and thin) - Wants to be a vet and loves animals
Jaiden 4 Male - size 4 or 5 loves trucks, trains the Hulk and Spiderman.
Angela, Mom - is a into bubble baths
All the kids would be into walkman's as they all enjoy music.
Please keep in mind if you are buying presents for the children it should be spread out amongst all 4 of them so try and post up or let me know what you are thinking so I can keep track of it all.
Delivery will be on December 17th (Saturday) we will be doing the shopping for the perishables on that morning at Superstore.
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Alright got more info on the family:
Kids:
Ken 14 Male - Wears a men's small, is into hockey
Kris 12 Male - Also a men's small and into hockey
Angel 10 Female - Wears a 11 or 12 (she's very tall and thin) - Wants to be a vet and loves animals
Jaiden 4 Male - size 4 or 5 loves trucks, trains the Hulk and Spiderman.
Angela, Mom - is a into bubble baths
All the kids would be into walkman's as they all enjoy music.
Please keep in mind if you are buying presents for the children it should be spread out amongst all 4 of them so try and post up or let me know what you are thinking so I can keep track of it all.
Delivery will be on December 17th (Saturday) we will be doing the shopping for the perishables on that morning at Superstore.
I think Best Buy has Sony Discmans for $20 each
Maybe we can get the Mom a spa treatment at Spa Utopia???
And who does not love the HULK????? ;)
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And who does not love the HULK????? ;)
My kid does.
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Sending down some cash money today Mr. Supershifter
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Update and a Bump:
Cindy and I purchased some sundry items and a present for the mother over the last couple days. Money wise from contributions we are at ONLY $120 dollars which is really nowhere near where we need to be.
A number of people have pledged help financially and otherwise and I would just like to remind you of that and for anyone else considering helping please let me know asap as this is a very busy time of year and I can't leave this to the last minute to shop for.
Again here are some ways to help:
MONEY! - EVEN A FEW BUCKS MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!!
DRY GOODS
GIFT CERT'S - FROM SUPERSTORE PREFERABLY
PRE-WRAPPED (OR NOT) PRESENTS - PLEASE LABEL
SHOPPING HELP
Thanks everyone for your help!
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If anyone needs T3 stuff. LEt me know and I will donate all funds to the Christmas hamper.
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Thats what I'm talking about!
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UPDATE!!!!!!
I just recieved a paypal donation for 150 bucks - All I can say is WOW and thank you so much Csaba!!!!
This brings our cash total to 270!!! Still room for improvement, a single Mom of 4 is who we are helping and I'm sure we can make it a special one like we did for our family last year!!!!
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NP...I remember what it was like..........I was born a poor black child....
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James, If ya get a chance call us around 1pm or later.
G.
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Will do Geoff - I am in and out (HA Ya Right) of meetings all day so will try my best; I have lots to finish up prior to seeing Vancouver kick Ottawa's ass tonight!!! Company box seats baby!
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yes, do come by I have bux 4 u
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Just so everyone has the time frame - We will being delivery the christmas cheer on the 17th (next saturday.) Not much time left. I would like to ask that if you are wanting to contribute that you please let us know, or better yet get it to us by wednesday, please. This will give us a chance to even out the gifts and organize food etc.
A great trick is to go through the cupboards and pass on the canned goods that were purchased with good intentions but never eaten. (James this is a reference to your whims on ethnic diversity in our menu, and then never getting around to utilizing the ingredients.) Anything and everything you guys have would be awsome!!!!
All is appreciated!!!
You guys ROCk!!!!
:rockon:
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Man bitching at home and now bitching here!!!!!!!! :ph34r:
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New grand total of 320!!!!!!! Thanks FS for the double up donation! Keep it coming people - 4 kids and a mom to give a VERY merry xmas too!!!!!
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Will do Geoff - I am in and out (HA Ya Right) of meetings all day so will try my best; I have lots to finish up prior to seeing Vancouver kick Ottawa's ass tonight!!! Company box seats baby!
Manda and I will also be at that game... ;)
And have your people call my people...about the donations,
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HOLY FRICK you all rock!!! New grand total of $460 thanks to the boys at AIRSPEED AND TUCK AND COVER!!!!
DOn't stop we're on a roll - let give this family the best christmas ever!!!!
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James, you can hit us up on Sat. night when we travel to some god forsaken place out in Sumas. :D
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Put a list of some of the stuff in the classifieds. Hurry people.
Jamie. If it is alright with you, can I get people to send the funds to your Paypal?
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Hey guys,
Is there anyway I could help in getting the goods there? I think it would be kind of cool to have a ACVW helping delivering...
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Hey guys,
Is there anyway I could help in getting the goods there? I think it would be kind of cool to have a ACVW helping delivering...
this was mentioned a little last year and i think the consenses was just having one or two drop the stuff off.it takes alot for people to ask for help and if alot of people showed up i think it would make it an uncoufortable situation.
i'll let James or Cindy pitch in but i remember it being discussed last year
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Russ,
That makes perfect sense.
Thanks!
-kirin
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Jen and I will have a donation ready here on Sat. night too. see ya then..:rockon:
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fdfuduiflre
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Sorry, my prize winning son is on the puter again ]:(
Bump anyways
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hey james is there anything that is still needed. i don't have much $$$ being on W.C.B. but i would like to try and help out.
dwane
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WCB! Damn, what happened?
I think we have everything covered other than doing the big shop;which I am not sure yet when will happen...
I will do a tally of what we have and see if there is anything needed tonight and let everyone know.
James
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James,
I would like to swing by and drop off some cash tonight. It's not too late is it?
Mike
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Nope not to late - I will be home after 4 today.
Anyone else that still wants to donate can do so until Friday. The plan is to buy non-perishables and presents during the week and buy fresh food on Saturday morning prior to delivery.
Also if anyone wants to help out with the shopping please let me know as it a pretty big job.
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hey james i've have a herniated disc in my lower back. i've been off work since sept. 28. i would come and help with shopping but i have a C.T. scan at Bby. general on sat. what time will you be doing the shopping? maybe i can still manage.
dwane
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no reply james
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Sooryyy ddood Been killer busy - We are nearly done all the shopping other than the fresh stuff on Saturday morning so we should be good. Thanks for the offer though!
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Don't forget to post the total when you are done. Come on folks!!! LEt give this family a killer Christmas!!!!
Gutter, you get that $160 in for the hatch yet??? ;)
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Gutter is coming by tonight, here is a rough total of monies/presents collected:
Lots of Hulk / Spiderman Stuff
700 Cash/Paypal (give or take a few)
75 in Save-on Gift Cert's
A few wrapped gifts for the Mom
We have purchased:
Personal MP3 players x 3
Gift certs from Best Buy x 3
Bath stuff for the Mom
Dry goods
To Buy:
Mall Gift Cert for Mom ( to purchase so she can spoil herself )
Fresh food
ANyone else have ideas?
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UPDATE:
Make that 950 in cash!!!!
ANother 50 in Safeway gift certs
A kickass Tonka dump truck
3 x movie passes
Box of purdy's chocolate
This family is going to have an awsome xmas thanks to everyone's generousity!!!!
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UPDATE:
Make that 950 in cash!!!!
ANother 50 in Safeway gift certs
A kickass Tonka dump truck
3 x movie passes
Box of purdy's chocolate
This family is going to have an awsome xmas thanks to everyone's generousity!!!!
:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:
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Gutter, you get that $160 in for the hatch yet??? ;)
Done and done my friend :rockon:
Actually I think it was $150 :unsure: Sorry I cheaped out ^_^
$950! WOW! F-in rights :rockon:
Looks like the kids will have a kick-a$$ xmas!
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wAY TO GO GUYS AND ALL THOSE WHO RAN A ROUND TO MAKE IT HAPPEN :rockon: :rockon: :rockon
THATS THE SPIRIT
SPECIAL NOD TO JAMES AND CINDY :)
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SPECIAL NOD TO JAMES AND CINDY :)
i agree.
excellent job everybody
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SPECIAL NOD TO JAMES AND CINDY :)
i agree.
excellent job everybody
Worthy post, I second that.....
Good job my friends :wub:
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It's everyone that donated who should get the praise, the amounts donated were astounding! Beautifully done guys!!!
Change of plans for the food shop and delivery of all the goods; Looks like James and I will have Huricane Rylie along for the ride and if this is the case, shopping needs to be swiftly executed. If memory serves the cart(s) fill up mighty quick. Another person (or 2 ) to join us on the shop, and humping the goods in and out of the cars(s) to under the Fam's tree etc, would be great! Let us know if you're available.
:)
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Well there ya go the boss has spoken B)
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Humpin? :mellow: When do you guys plan on doing this? I could help out as Im on holidays all next week. Let me know. B
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I know short notice but.....the delivery is at noon tmrw Saturday - so breaky then shopping?
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Great job everyone, Big thanks to Cindy and James for all their hard work. The ASF (and anyone else who helped) members deserve a big pat on the back for all they have done to make this a Merry Xmas.
I have a meeting at 1030am Sat but if no one else can help I'll change my plans. Let me know.
Geoff.
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As I said before, I'm in! :rockon:
What time?
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Alright - All those interested in helping to shop meet at the IHOP on the langley Bypass at 08:30, we'll have breaky and plan the attack there.
For delivery I would like to make it low key outta respect for the family asking for a hand during this expensive time of year, maybe a volunteer or 2 would be cool for delivery, not a whole posse.
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8:30??? WTF. Is this a club meeting? :huh: Let me know where your doing the shopping and I will meet you there. ;)
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meet at the IHOP on the langley Bypass at 08:30
what's with you and waking up early? damn! :lol:
I'll see ya guys there!
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Early??!?!?!! Slackers!
Breaky should be done by 09:30 - should be heading to the Superstore after.
Late risers my cell number is 604-312-1787 call to hook up.
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James, no fair cause you have that cute two legged alarm clock called Riley! You would be sleeping in if you could! :lol:
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You bet I would! At 6am she ain't that cute!
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ANOTHER UPDATE - WE NOW HAVE 1000 IN CASH FOR OUR FAMILY!!!!!!!
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Alright mission Accomplished!!!
We did a mad shop this morning, thanks to those that came out and helped!!! When it was all said and done there was a mountain of food,Gift Cert's and presents for the entire family. It really puts things into perspective when you visit someone in the position this family is and it make you realize how good things are and makes you thankful for what you have.
I truly mean this when I say it that you all are amazing for how you pull together, I couldn't imagine being part of any other community and I am grateful to call this my VW family. On behalf of the family we made a merry christmas for this year thank you all, you should all be proud.
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That's great! Good job James/Cindy and the other volunteers! and a huge \"way to go\" to the ASF members for their generosity!
Merry Christmas everyone!
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I would like to thank James and Cindy for making this all happen for a family in need.
These days I seem to have a bit more money than time. It takes time and effort to gather all the funds and stuff, do all the shopping, and present all the goodies.
Mad props to the both of you and everyone who stuck in thier two cents. It makes me feel real good around this time of year.
Merry Christmas all!
Csaba
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Thanks for doing the organization again this year James and Cindy. Well done!
That's the second family our community has given selflessly to........well done everyone!!! Merry Christmas! :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:
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:D It was nice to meet you James.. oh and you too Moni and Mike :) your daugter sure looks like her Mom ..was nice to meet you as well Cindy....she has your eyes :wub: ...sorry I couldn't help with the shopping :( ....as it was I only worked 4 hours and packed it in. just a thought...next time you invite the guys out you would get more people comming if you had metioned...you where buying breaky :D ..... thanks alot...Merry Cristmas to you and yours :rockon:
Bill
p.s YOU GUYS ROCK :!: