I talk to the trees Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 UPDATE to the update in post #17! UPDATE in post #16! It's time for another season of Boardies Helping Boardies! For the past two years, Chucki has matched up those boardies who are in need with those who wish to help out. This year, I'll be doing the matching, but the guidelines remain the same: If you and your family have a need for the Christmas/Holiday season PM me with the need. This can be anything holiday related. If your family is desperately scraping together gas money to get to grandma's for Christmas where you will have food and gifts, then ask for help with gas. Don't ask for gas if you have everything you need at your fingertips and want to go visit just because it is Christmas. If you can't afford to feed your family a special meal, ask for help with food. Don't as if you are just feeling lazy and want a Honey-Baked ham for Christmas dinner. If you need help putting a gift under the tree or in a stocking for Christmas then ask for help. If your kid wants an iPhone5s and you've already spend the Christmas budget on six other electronics for him, consider being a boardie who helps someone out this season. PM me your need. If you are asking for something specific like clothing I'll need ages/sizes. I'll post what is being asked for anonymously in this thread. Generally an answer comes within a few hours. I'll then put the giver in touch with the person who needs help. If you are a boardie willing to share what you have with someone in less than ideal circumstances, please PM me with what you are willing to give. If you want to give a gift card please indicate how much and from what store(s). For example, if you can give $50 in Amazon cards let me know if that can be divided into two gifts of $25 or if you want to keep it at the entire amount. If you have had a very good year and can help a large family please indicate that. If you prefer to shop yourself and will have what you've purchased shipped, please let me know in the PM. (Why, yes, I did cheat and copy Chucki's post from last year! :) ) The only restriction placed on the requests is that the boardie be a member for at least 3 months. Remember, if you have a need, or want to help, send it to me in a PM! Do not post personal information on this thread! (Sorry about the "yelling" there, but SWB has granted us permission to continue the Boardies Helping Boardies tradition with the understanding that it be handled through PM's only!) Happy Holidays, Boardies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks I talk to the trees, sending a PM :) I will wait to see what is requested before doing anything though :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsam Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Good morning, everyone! I'm going to bump this to the top for a few days, just to make sure everyone who wants/needs to see it does. Many thanks to those of you who have already volunteered help! The generosity of this board is amazing! Don't panic if you don't hear from me for a couple of days. I am waiting for a bit to be certain that I have the best possible matches with those in need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I <3 this community! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 And here's the morning *bump*! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilma Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 How lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 bumping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Bump- again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Turkey Day bump! Have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 I'm giving this one more bump for good measure. I have made my list, and will check it twice tomorrow. And I must say that you guys definitely belong on the "nice" list! :thumbup: We're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, so I doubt I'll pop in until late tonight. But I will try to see that everyone I have heard from so far has a match by the end of the weekend. If you responded (giver or receiver) and haven't heard from me by Sunday evening, please let me know. Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 UPDATE: As of 11/30, everyone who has contacted me has been matched with someone. I am still waiting for a couple of email/snail mail addresses, and will forward those to the appropriate boardie as soon as I receive them. Requests can still be made, and I will post the need for more helpers on this thread if I receive any more. Have I told you all how amazing and generous you are? WTM boardies are awesome! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Guys, I have had a couple more requests come in this morning! I'm looking for some help filling stockings. PM me for ages/needs if you can help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenrae Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 What an amazingly giving group of people! I have lurked for years but never realized you all did this. So refreshing to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsingscrapper Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhome Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Somehow, I missed this. PMing now to help out. What a wonderful idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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