Toys for Tots Second Annual fun drive AKA Bears end of year run
10-09-2014, 06:53 AM
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Toys for Tots Second Annual fun drive AKA Bears end of year run
Ok everyone,
Last year we did great, everyone seemed to have a fun time, lets see if we can't do it again. So...
1)I am suggesting the first weekend in December, any other suggestions?
2)A route, last year we did a long drive south all the way to watsonville. I was pondering a Napa valley run this year? other ideas are more than welcome.
3)We helped out a lot of kids that would have had a ****ty Christmas last year guys, be proud of that and lets see if we can't help the Marines out with a even bigger fill this year (we did 1 1/2 barrels last year, that was huge!) Remember its not the cost of the toy, it doesn't have to be elaborate. The kids that the Marines help have nothing at all, so even a small toy is a huge joy for them.
Oh and to be clear this is not "forester only" or anything, its the i-club toy run
OK here is the route for this year:
The Route
I figure we will meet up at the old army base down by where the Coast guard station is at 9am? That puts us in Novato around 12 give or take. I still have to check with the guys at LIC to see if they would be willing to meet us all at their place on a Saturday to do a big picture/meet. Then we can invade "downtown" and have a nice lunch before all heading out.
Time/Day: December 13th 9am
Last year we did great, everyone seemed to have a fun time, lets see if we can't do it again. So...
1)I am suggesting the first weekend in December, any other suggestions?
2)A route, last year we did a long drive south all the way to watsonville. I was pondering a Napa valley run this year? other ideas are more than welcome.
3)We helped out a lot of kids that would have had a ****ty Christmas last year guys, be proud of that and lets see if we can't help the Marines out with a even bigger fill this year (we did 1 1/2 barrels last year, that was huge!) Remember its not the cost of the toy, it doesn't have to be elaborate. The kids that the Marines help have nothing at all, so even a small toy is a huge joy for them.
Oh and to be clear this is not "forester only" or anything, its the i-club toy run
OK here is the route for this year:
The Route
I figure we will meet up at the old army base down by where the Coast guard station is at 9am? That puts us in Novato around 12 give or take. I still have to check with the guys at LIC to see if they would be willing to meet us all at their place on a Saturday to do a big picture/meet. Then we can invade "downtown" and have a nice lunch before all heading out.
Time/Day: December 13th 9am
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10-09-2014, 08:43 AM
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I've never understood this. The "I'm really a nice guy in person, but online I'm a tough guy." LOL.
Either way, dont want to derail the thread.
This should be a great event, for a great cause.
If the route does head up north, count on some of us north bay folks in. It's nice to have something in our area for a change
Either way, dont want to derail the thread.
This should be a great event, for a great cause.
If the route does head up north, count on some of us north bay folks in. It's nice to have something in our area for a change
10-09-2014, 09:05 AM
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I've never understood this. The "I'm really a nice guy in person, but online I'm a tough guy." LOL. Either way, dont want to derail the thread. This should be a great event, for a great cause. If the route does head up north, count on some of us north bay folks in. It's nice to have something in our area for a change
. Prime example was at bam when you came up for deeznutz :PI dunno if I can make it this year. Working in lodi makes half the **** impossible to make especially on a sat-tues schedule.
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10-09-2014, 10:12 AM
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A)I am ex Navy, and the Marines are doing something special here, they deserve our help.
B)I had a lot growing up, I was lucky, but I had friends who had almost nothing and I can remember their faces during Christmas break. It's something I never want to see a kid look like again. Christmas isn't about the ghost in the clouds to me, it's a time to set aside everything. Our hates and prejudices, our misgivings and mistrust, and bring the few among us who are still truly innocent of all that, a moment of joy. Its s small chance for us all to show them, the children, that the world isn't all ****.
10-09-2014, 10:14 AM
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10-09-2014, 10:34 AM
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I do this because..
A)I am ex Navy, and the Marines are doing something special here, they deserve our help.
B)I had a lot growing up, I was lucky, but I had friends who had almost nothing and I can remember their faces during Christmas break. It's something I never want to see a kid look like again. Christmas isn't about the ghost in the clouds to me, it's a time to set aside everything. Our hates and prejudices, our misgivings and mistrust, and bring the few among us who are still truly innocent of all that, a moment of joy. Its s small chance for us all to show them, the children, that the world isn't all ****.
A)I am ex Navy, and the Marines are doing something special here, they deserve our help.
B)I had a lot growing up, I was lucky, but I had friends who had almost nothing and I can remember their faces during Christmas break. It's something I never want to see a kid look like again. Christmas isn't about the ghost in the clouds to me, it's a time to set aside everything. Our hates and prejudices, our misgivings and mistrust, and bring the few among us who are still truly innocent of all that, a moment of joy. Its s small chance for us all to show them, the children, that the world isn't all ****.
10-09-2014, 10:35 AM
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I do this because..
Christmas isn't about the ghost in the clouds to me, it's a time to set aside everything. Our hates and prejudices, our misgivings and mistrust, and bring the few among us who are still truly innocent of all that, a moment of joy. Its s small chance for us all to show them, the children, that the world isn't all ****.
Christmas isn't about the ghost in the clouds to me, it's a time to set aside everything. Our hates and prejudices, our misgivings and mistrust, and bring the few among us who are still truly innocent of all that, a moment of joy. Its s small chance for us all to show them, the children, that the world isn't all ****.
10-09-2014, 11:19 AM
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I do this because..
A)I am ex Navy, and the Marines are doing something special here, they deserve our help.
B)I had a lot growing up, I was lucky, but I had friends who had almost nothing and I can remember their faces during Christmas break. It's something I never want to see a kid look like again. Christmas isn't about the ghost in the clouds to me, it's a time to set aside everything. Our hates and prejudices, our misgivings and mistrust, and bring the few among us who are still truly innocent of all that, a moment of joy. Its s small chance for us all to show them, the children, that the world isn't all ****.
A)I am ex Navy, and the Marines are doing something special here, they deserve our help.
B)I had a lot growing up, I was lucky, but I had friends who had almost nothing and I can remember their faces during Christmas break. It's something I never want to see a kid look like again. Christmas isn't about the ghost in the clouds to me, it's a time to set aside everything. Our hates and prejudices, our misgivings and mistrust, and bring the few among us who are still truly innocent of all that, a moment of joy. Its s small chance for us all to show them, the children, that the world isn't all ****.
10-09-2014, 12:42 PM
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