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Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
We just filled up the back of our van with our donations. I forget how much we ended up donating, but it was over $500 worth. I'm just glad to be able to move around in the basement again.
Oh man, I'd love to have seen pictures from that!
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
We just filled up the back of our van with our donations. I forget how much we ended up donating, but it was over $500 worth. I'm just glad to be able to move around in the basement again.
I know how you feel, I have 3 teens and a 7 yr old. We can barely keep thenm dressed. They grow so quick and I have sooo many things that they've outgrown.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Anything we can get goes to a good cause, go for it!
I'll talk to some people and see what I can do. Could probably generate a reasonable donation.
05/02/2011
Contributor: padmeamidala padmeamidala
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Hello everybody, and welcome to our third official Eden Gives Back meeting! Well, it's going to take place right here anyway, on Monday, May 2nd at 7pm Eastern.



This month we're going to be talking about any new ideas ... more
So how's everyone doing tonight?
05/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Oh man, I'd love to have seen pictures from that!
They are still on my wife's camera. I'll post them another day.

Is there going to be some organized donations drive outside this thread? (or was I just in your head again?)
05/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by padmeamidala
So how's everyone doing tonight?
Doing ok, you?
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I'd like to talk to you all about clothing and canned food donations, namely, who here would be up for passing on some things that you don't use anymore and could use a new home?
Oh, man, I'm sure I can find a TON of stuff as I clean out my closets when I move or in anticipation of that. I'm in!
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
So what I'm thinking would involve a little bit of work on your part.

First, you'd have to locate someplace in your community that takes clothing or food donations. Then you'd have to go through your own things and create your donation pile, and take a few pictures of it. Then bring it to your donation center of choice, and try to take some pictures of you donating your goods in some way (if you can of course). Then come back here and share the pictures.

Does that sound like something you can do?
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
They are still on my wife's camera. I'll post them another day.



Is there going to be some organized donations drive outside this thread? (or was I just in your head again?)
Since we're all so spread out, the organization is really up to everybody individually. The only real criteria being that you have it done by the next meeting, otherwise it's up to you guys to find the place to donate to, and go from there.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
So what I'm thinking would involve a little bit of work on your part.



First, you'd have to locate someplace in your community that takes clothing or food donations. Then you'd have to go through your own things and create ... more
Clearly something I can do. Is this going to be a one-time thing or an ongoing activity?
05/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Jul!a
So what I'm thinking would involve a little bit of work on your part.



First, you'd have to locate someplace in your community that takes clothing or food donations. Then you'd have to go through your own things and create ... more
Easy peezy. Just have to say when.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by padmeamidala
So how's everyone doing tonight?
Not bad, and yourself?
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Awesome!!!
Thank you! It's one of the things I'm proudest of. Something I simply don't have the capabilities or resources to do in real life and something I was shocked at the success of. It was one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. Really reaffirmed my faith in humanity.
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Jul!a
So what I'm thinking would involve a little bit of work on your part.



First, you'd have to locate someplace in your community that takes clothing or food donations. Then you'd have to go through your own things and create ... more
Yes, I live 2 blocks away from a comunity center that feeds the elderly in our town and they have a resale shop attached to the cafeteria!!!
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Clearly something I can do. Is this going to be a one-time thing or an ongoing activity?
I see no reason why this couldn't be an ongoing thing really.


Maybe we could have a separate thread here for sharing the pictures from donation?
05/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Since we're all so spread out, the organization is really up to everybody individually. The only real criteria being that you have it done by the next meeting, otherwise it's up to you guys to find the place to donate to, and go from there.
I guess my question was whether there will be a drive that will be announced and word spread on the Eden Clubs and Events blog or whether it will just be those of us on this thread.
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
Thank you! It's one of the things I'm proudest of. Something I simply don't have the capabilities or resources to do in real life and something I was shocked at the success of. It was one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. ... more
Community service things always make me feel good and it also makes me look at my life and realise the things that I have to be thankful for.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Easy peezy. Just have to say when.
... When!!!

But seriously though, as soon as you get a chance to do this is when you could/should do it.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I see no reason why this couldn't be an ongoing thing really.





Maybe we could have a separate thread here for sharing the pictures from donation?
Sounds good.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
So what I'm thinking would involve a little bit of work on your part.



First, you'd have to locate someplace in your community that takes clothing or food donations. Then you'd have to go through your own things and create ... more
Yup! Done, done, done. Might take a couple weeks, but I'm on it.
05/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Jul!a
... When!!!



But seriously though, as soon as you get a chance to do this is when you could/should do it.
So do we post the pics here on this thread or will there be another?
05/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
argh, I ask and then find the answer already posted. lol
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
So do we post the pics here on this thread or will there be another?
What is the easiest way to post pics here?
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Community service things always make me feel good and it also makes me look at my life and realise the things that I have to be thankful for.
Most definitely. And it was originally conceived as (personally, not publicly, it was something I kept to myself & didn't publicize at all in terms of the event), a way to pay tribute to a family member who'd recently committed suicide. All the funds went to the NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness). I got to work directly with the national CEO & they offered me an unpaid internship after the first one but I had to turn it down for personal reasons, unfortunately.
05/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
What is the easiest way to post pics here?
I use Flickr, but you can use Photobucket or any other upload service.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
What is the easiest way to post pics here?
Upload them to the photo hosting site of your choice (Photobucket, Flickr, Imageshack, etc.), then link to the photo using the appropriate coding. If you need more help than that, just let me know and I can take you through step by step.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I guess my question was whether there will be a drive that will be announced and word spread on the Eden Clubs and Events blog or whether it will just be those of us on this thread.
It will definitely be announced outside of this thread as well. I don't have all the specifics yet, but it will definitely get some outside exposure.

And anybody who wants to help spread the word should do it!
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
Yup! Done, done, done. Might take a couple weeks, but I'm on it.
Great!
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
What is the easiest way to post pics here?
post em on flickr or somewhere else that has picture hosting (even image shack, where you don't need an account nor do they need to stay there permanently), get the url for the picture, then follow the instructions in the "Links & Formatting" info icon at the right hand side of your post window, right beside the smileys.
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
Most definitely. And it was originally conceived as (personally, not publicly, it was something I kept to myself & didn't publicize at all in terms of the event), a way to pay tribute to a family member who'd recently committed suicide. ... more
Its awesome that you were able to do that. It probably helped you coming to terms to some extent too. I work with my local American Legion raising money for kids and soldiers and it always makes me feel like Ive gotten much more than Ive given.
05/02/2011