[SANTA] This is good news! Isn't it?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
06/12/2010 13:15

Via the threads about "Secret Santa" 386 people viewed this page: ▶ [ http://is.gd/i68sZ ].

So it can't be a problem for Teresa, Liz at Guido's) and Botanica to collect about 135 presents! Don't you agree..?

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 14:21

Hans we live in hope not for us but for the kids, please get those presents into the drop off points Guidos Alsancak or Botanica Catalkoy or call me 0533 8673530 and i can collect.

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 15:02

Carry on the good work BUT we will miss this campaign.

Could you suggest some gifts we can donate in the New Year please [on our next visit]?

apc2010


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Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 15:40

Dutch on that theory ,the vigil would have had about 1000 people attending..??

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 15:43

You know what it is a great cause and wish it well,but you don't help at all with your snide remarks

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
06/12/2010 16:19

RE msg 5, TopTen: S(n)ide remark: it DOES help to mention in messages to whom you are talking.

TopTen


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Message Posted:
06/12/2010 16:52

Re msg 6 DC As I have not specified a msg No, I would have thought with your superior [{(intelligence)}] you would have arrived at the conclusion, that it was about the original poster. Hope you like the brackets xxxx

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 17:10

Can we please keep this on topic instead of turning it into a personal attack.

I had decided not to do this appeal this year because of all the bad postings on other charity threads but the only losers will be the kids so please help put a smile on those little faces this year.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
06/12/2010 17:16

ALL publicity for this good course is good publicity - back to the top.

yenibob


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Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 17:37

Good Cause. Any chance of a drop of point on this side of the Island? Deks perhaps?

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 17:55

Yenibob i dont know your area but if you could arrange a collection point that would be great.

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
07/12/2010 10:10

Yenibob we are on the main road Çatalköy, if thats any help? We have had very few presents this year, please remember the children need our help!!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
07/12/2010 10:20

BoTanica: you are always willing to help - in this case "Secret Santa" - so it may help you and others to have a map for publication on the Internet with your "location/drop off point". I'll make this map for you, although not this week (I'll contact you next week).

BoTanica


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 714

Message Posted:
07/12/2010 11:47

Thank you Hans.

BoTanica


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Message Posted:
08/12/2010 10:15

Just a reminder that Botanica is open from 8.30 am until 6.00 pm Monday - Saturday. (closed Sundays) Thanks!!!!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
08/12/2010 19:12

Back to the top once more.

brend


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
08/12/2010 21:38

Last year we arranged for some money to be dropped at Botanica and somebody bought some presents, as we are not over there again this year is it possible to do that again?

Brend

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
08/12/2010 21:41

brend we all will do that so yes please. Had quite a few dropped off today. Thank you . You and I know who you are so I wont embarass you xxx

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
08/12/2010 22:01

Liz that is excellant news i was starting to get worried that we might not make it this year and now that i am housebound the pressure is on, will try and get ali to bring me to collect what you have and we can start crossing off names.

Please keep them coming time is getting short now and we dont want to let the kids down this year, have heard that some of the kids that were there last year have started asking if they will get a present again this year so it does make a big difference in their lives.

Pugwash


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Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
08/12/2010 22:04

What are the age groups again please?

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
08/12/2010 22:05

teresa i can drop them off for you, stay strong love we will do it again xxxxI will keep pushing my poor customers. We have a 44 do next thursday so will ask if you are coming, can you find it in your heart to bring a prezzie, It really is worth all the joy on those little faces . Thank you in advance xxxxx

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
08/12/2010 22:35

Pugwash from newborn to 16 but we do seem to have a lot in the 4-5 yr age group both boys and girls

Karanfil


Joined: 28/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
09/12/2010 13:45

I have 3 presents that I'll be dropping off at Botanica during the next few days. Come on folks don't let the kids down. This is what Christmas is really about.



Back to the top please!

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
10/12/2010 01:00

So the answer to my question would be to leave a donation at Botanica then?

So making a donation next year what would you suggest I buy ??

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
10/12/2010 09:34

Janjin that would be fine and we will buy a present on your behalf. If you are thinking of next year then i would suggest that something for an older child as we seem to get stuck on those each year, Watches are always a popular choice for the older boys.

Please can i ask that all the presents are handed in by the end of next week, that will then give us chance to get them named and sort out what we are still short of.

The party date will be announced soon but we are hoping that it will be held between christmas and new year.

BoTanica


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Posts: 714

Message Posted:
10/12/2010 09:46

Had a few presents dropped off in the last couple of days, but no-where near the amount that we had last year. Many thanks to those that have given, and a gentle reminder/plea to those that haven't!! If someone wants to drop off a donation, I will happily buy a present and wrap it on your behalf!!

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
10/12/2010 10:04

i would gladly donate if someone could do it on my behalf , i am good for it or , or i could give some money to somebody who is returning to NC before Xmas

Simbas

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/12/2010 17:51

Simbas, check your mail Inbox (or the Junk box if you can't find my message), please.

janjin



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Posts: 488

Message Posted:
12/12/2010 18:32

Teresa

Thanks for the response.

I will bring a watch over next year and leave it at Botanica. I can't leave a donation this year as I won't be over, but I will ask a friend about this.

Have a good Christmas

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
12/12/2010 18:35

Simbas I will willingly do it for you email me xxxxxx

Lilli



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Message Posted:
12/12/2010 18:46

Had a few more pressies last couple of days, nowhere near our response from last year. I know many have you have gone back or going very soon, please can i ask you, these are children who have not much in life. Our kids have such a quality of life, latest i phones etc. One little gift for 20tl will make a smile so bright. If you could only see the joy when baba noel calls thier names, and teresa does all this , she puts them into ages and sex catogery. It would melt an iceberg. When you look at your childrens wish list please bear in mind one little child whose smile you can light up. thank you xxxxxxxxx

Teresa


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Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
12/12/2010 19:14

Liz how very true, Please Please Please can we get the presents in this week, we need to know by the end of the week if we have enough to do a party for all the kids.

Liz will try to collect from you on Tuesday, still cant drive due to very heavy medication but will get to you somehow.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
12/12/2010 20:52

RE msg 27/28, Simbas: Pat, Liz and Guido were probably at the Saturday Lambousa Market (selling their excellent Parma and boiled ham), so I missed them - but the agreed amount of money will be handed over Monday/Tuesday. You are a good woman, Pat - pleased to know you! Best regards, Hans Doeleman.

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
12/12/2010 21:55

we were Hans, sorry we missed you, I was back at 1pm to work . However Im here and willing to take all donations . Thanks Simbas xxxxxxx

simbas



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Message Posted:
12/12/2010 22:37

Liz , You are welcome , we should thank Hans for making it possible . Thank - you very much Hans

Simbas

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
12/12/2010 22:39

Well done hans.

BoTanica


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Message Posted:
13/12/2010 13:41

We have had a few more dropped off - many many thanks - one lovely lady dropped one off and then came back with another one when I told her we hadn't had many!!! So many kind people around - many thanks again. We will be closing at 5.30pm (winter hours) from today......