Author Topic: Tis The Season! (Read 4750 times)

James Buchan · « **on:** December 05, 2007, 10:40:09 AM »

It's that time of year again!

There are families in the community that could really use a helping hand over the christmas season!

The last few years we as a community have collected hundreds of dollars which not only put food on the table and in the cupboards but presents under the tree for the entire family! This year let

red snapper · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2007, 10:45:15 AM »

James, Im sorta limited on time myself. But Im willing to help ya in any way I can. Just let me know what you need.

Dave57oval · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2007, 02:27:09 PM »

I'm in for $100.00

Dave

robinson · « **Reply #3 on:** December 06, 2007, 07:44:24 AM »

im in for $50.00 sorry no time to help

James Buchan · « **Reply #4 on:** December 06, 2007, 11:36:19 AM »

Thanks for the donation pledges guys - now we need someone to lead the charge - I just can't do it this year!

James Buchan · « **Reply #5 on:** December 06, 2007, 02:24:35 PM »

BAAAAAH HUMBUG!!!!

I just applied for a family for us to sponsor, as soon as I have detail I will post so we know what to get.... thanks for those that already pledged... the rest of ya get the wallets out!

DEADLYTOYS · « **Reply #6 on:** December 07, 2007, 10:06:48 AM »

If enough stuff is collected ...I'll supply RATBUS to deliver it all...if its too much for a car to carry

I don't know whats needed to \" lead the charge\" but I'll talk to my partner in crime and see what we can come up with...we'll let you know

James Buchan · « **Reply #7 on:** December 07, 2007, 02:16:40 PM »

HERE'S THE SCOOP!!!!

WE have been assigned a family of 5 living in Aldergrove - Mother/Father and 3 children

Children are:

12 year old Female
15 year old Male
18 year old Female - who according to the Xmas bureau is not eligible for support BUT we are going to anyway cause she lives there!

Delivery MUST take place prior to December 18th so it doesnt leave alot of time... anything and everything donated is welcome!!!

I will be at the DGLVK Xmas party tonight (like alot of you) so if you want to give me cash or anything that is an option...

Lets pull together and make this work people!

James Buchan · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2007, 12:24:23 PM »

For those wishing to Paypal the money my address is:

jamcind@shaw.ca

Please add a note that it is for the Xmas family.

Shane · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2007, 09:48:33 AM »

JAMES What is on thier wish list

James Buchan · « **Reply #10 on:** December 10, 2007, 08:57:43 AM »

I am calling the family today and will get back to you on that....

James Buchan · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2007, 02:54:22 PM »

I have a couple calls into the family now, still waiting for a call back....

Delivery cutoff is this coming Tuesday so can we please have all donations in ASAP - Contact me, Silas or Carlos! We are still short of where we need to be!

silas · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2007, 07:46:34 PM »

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I have a couple calls into the family now, still waiting for a call back....

Delivery cutoff is this coming Tuesday so can we please have all donations in ASAP - Contact me, Silas or Carlos! We are still short of where we need to be!

any and all donations are greatly appreciated!!! big or small, every little bit helps!!!

it's your chance to give the best gift of all this christmas.....

if someone doesnt do paypal or is having trouble getting the donations in....i will personally drive to wherever you are (within the lower mainland) and get them from you (but dont forget about the cut-off date)!!!

Dave57oval · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2007, 08:24:54 PM »

I need a address to send a check. Or is there somewhere in abby I can drop off cash.

Dave

Dave57oval · « **Reply #14 on:** December 14, 2007, 07:00:36 AM »

Hey Guys I'm still waiting for an address or somewhere to drop off money. I'm out of town for the weekend. I'll need somewhere on monday night to drop off money.

Dave

silas · « **Reply #15 on:** December 14, 2007, 12:58:02 PM »

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Hey Guys I'm still waiting for an address or somewhere to drop off money. I'm out of town for the weekend. I'll need somewhere on monday night to drop off money.

Dave

pm sent. please respond to it asap.

DEADLYTOYS · « **Reply #16 on:** December 14, 2007, 04:19:20 PM »

I'll be available to pick up pledges and the such on this Friday night and Saturday...just give me a call and we'll arrange a pick up...food ,money, presents...what ever you got we'll come to get
I'll have the RATBUS so space is not a prob!!

My # is or deadlytoys@hotmail.com for a pick up...or in Vancouver if you want to drop off

Thanks!!!

slammedbus · « **Reply #17 on:** December 14, 2007, 05:40:54 PM »

Can I drop off some $$$ to JAmies tomorrow? Gotta go to Lougheed mall for 1:30 so I could swing by on my way back.....

robinson · « **Reply #18 on:** December 15, 2007, 06:22:26 AM »

where can i drop of money

DEADLYTOYS · « **Reply #19 on:** December 15, 2007, 09:36:13 AM »

Anyone needing donation pick up ...anywhere... we'll come get it today ...I'll devote today to picking up any donations at all and ...just to sweeten the pot... I'll give anyone who I pick a donation up from today an official 2007 NHL Hockey advent calender for their trouble .
I have a couple of pickups to do already so call me on my cell and arrange a pick up !!!

hey Robinson I'll come by today if you need ...I haven't visited in a while anyway

...call me I got a calender with your name on it!!

James Buchan · « **Reply #20 on:** December 17, 2007, 01:39:22 PM »

We are doing the delivery tonight!!!

I wanted to personally thank all those that donated, not only can we provide for this needy family of 5 but we had some coin left over to give to the others in need as well!

I also wanted to personally thank Silas and Carlos for stepping up big time this year to make this happen - you guys carried the ball big time, thanks guys!

slammedbus · « **Reply #21 on:** December 17, 2007, 02:01:07 PM »

WELL Done to the group!

Dave57oval · « **Reply #22 on:** December 17, 2007, 06:48:59 PM »

Hey guys, I pm'ed james and left a messeage on Silas Cell. I still haven't been able to get my donation to anyone. I can hook up tonight before you give the family to donation if possible. Let me know

Dave

silas · « **Reply #23 on:** December 17, 2007, 07:21:42 PM »

when i talked with the mother of the family on the phone last night to confirm the delivery time, she was very gratefull and couldnt thank us all enough for helping her and her family out.

big thanks & hugs to everyone that donated funds or otherwise to this cause. we are all really making a big difference here.

major kudos to carlos....he got onboard right quick and i just followed his lead. he also came up with a whole load of clothing for the family so they're warm during this long, cold winter. good job man!!!

hope the delivery went well & thanks again to everyone that helped out.

James Buchan · « **Reply #24 on:** December 17, 2007, 09:34:21 PM »

I'll let Carlos post about the delivery.... once his tears dry up!!!

DEADLYTOYS · « **Reply #25 on:** December 17, 2007, 11:04:34 PM »

Well...this was my first year doing this and I got to say ...worth every minute !!

Big thanks to James for securing the family and walking us through the process and doing the delivery with me ...

Silas in da house ...Yo bradda you is da wrap masta!!... you mastered the wrap... Biiiaaach!!!!

He wrapped over 30 presents last night

thats over two garbage bags ...full...and he was in on every aspect of this...from collecting pledges to us nearly choking the %$#% out of each other in Superstore and Zellers...lol ...great job !!!

Also thanks to the folks that stepped up ...Shane , John , Lance , the guys in my band ...(Jean and Les), and Brian just to name a few...you all really made a difference this year !!! We had enough to take care of our family ( really well) and have cash left over to give the Vancouver food bank ...$100 ...which turns into $300 with their buying power and another (still growing) amount ( $100-$200) to the Langley food bank also !!

The delivery went as expected ( even though I didn't know what to expect ) ...right up to the part where Mom grabbed me...to say thank you ... and gave me the biggest hug in the world... then wouldn't let go... then started crying ...alot...and still wouldn't let go......I don't care who you are , if something like that doesn't affect you you're already dead. It was touch and go there for a bit but we both managed B)

So I'd like to say Thank you again to all who made that hug possible

we'll see you again next year!!!
and have a Merry Holiday and a happy New year!!!

Shane · « **Reply #26 on:** December 18, 2007, 07:56:38 AM »

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right up to the part where Mom grabbed me...to say thank you ... and gave me the biggest hug in the world... then wouldn't let go... then started crying ...alot...and still wouldn't let go!!

Carlos, I have to agree, Nothing makes it more worth while than that right there

red snapper · « **Reply #27 on:** December 18, 2007, 08:24:13 AM »

Way to go guys! Thanks for all your time and effort.

silas · « **Reply #28 on:** December 18, 2007, 07:02:43 PM »

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....to us nearly choking the %$#% out of each other in Superstore and Zellers....

that would have been pretty funny to see 2 (relatively

) grown men get into a fight while trying to decide on a bath bomb gift basket in the ladies department in zellers. surveilance camera footage would've been priceless. B)

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...right up to the part where Mom grabbed me...to say thank you ... and gave me the biggest hug in the world... then wouldn't let go... then started crying ...alot...and still wouldn't let go......

that's awesome. glad the delivery worked out well.

silas · « **Reply #29 on:** December 22, 2007, 06:27:55 PM »

just wanted to let everyone know that today i went to the vancouver food bank and made a $100 cash donation on behalf of the local acvw community. the money was a small part of what was left over from the collections and james, carlos & i thought it would be a good idea to support the vancouver food bank aswell. thanks again everyone....the donation was greatly appreciated.

also wanted to take this opportunity to thank my dad (simon) and his wife (mary-liz) for donating all the xmas wrapping paper that was used to wrap the gifts for the family (and it took alot to wrap all those gifts). B)