Children Walking Tall/Pictures from Goa

poipleshadow

2006-09-13 02:58:20

Hi Fiona,

Thanks, I know... Everyone has said the only reason we don't have the licence is because we're foreigners... Most things you can work on, but I just can't change where I come from

IlovemyPiglet

2006-09-13 11:27:06

Christmas presents

Hi Rob,

we're coming out for 2 weeks in November (tba) and I'm busy collecting Christmas presents for you. Hopefully we can manage the luggage as I'm a light packer (no, really!! :lol:

) and I've sent round your link to raise some awareness. Keep up the good work

Helen

poipleshadow

2006-09-16 12:55:59

Hi Helen...

Look forward to meeting up... Not sure how Christmas is going to go.. We're aiming on 1000 presents, which might take a while to give out... Last year there was 500+ and we were busy for 10 hours over two days and it was exhausting... The problem is I don't really want to split up and have two sets of volunteers going as I want to be there to see EVERYONE's face!!! It's the best part of Christmas watching their faces light up!!! First problem first though is wrapping them up!!!

Thanks for passing on our link... BTW Anyone who is interested can vote for us (daily on)

http://www.childrenwalkingtall.com/WisdomTrust.htm

Percentage of Votes are converted to money for the charity...

irishcolleen

2006-09-25 23:00:41

TOP TEN FOR ROB AND SHERMINA

Rob and Shermina... its only a matter of weeks to we all come to Goa ...can I ask you will you make a list of what you both think you will need us to bring across with us ...NOT....clothes for the children but other things that you need :?:

I know you do want clothes for the children age 5yrs and older and I know most people will bring them for you but will you let us know what you need us to bring apart from clothing for the children :?:

....(colleen)

Feelthevibe

2006-09-26 08:50:52

Make that 11 things Colleen as I believe Rob is partial to a nice chunk of strong Cheddar cheese :wink:

poipleshadow

2006-09-26 13:23:47

For things for the children there's a basic list on our luggage page (at the bottom ( http://www.childrenwalkingtall.com/Luggage.htm )

Thanks feelthevibe, CHeese is nice! We never expect anything for ourselves, but if you really want to bring something then (cheese, dilute pop, lincolnshire sausages... Yum!) there are a few things we miss from the UK... But we would rather you brought small presents for the children....

Feelthevibe

2006-09-26 14:22:48

Of course Rob the Children always must come first

sleep_r_us

2006-09-26 17:34:28

With the CHILDREN not forgotten,rob likes his indulgence of cheese,what would shermina care for has a little treat ?.

tightjock

2006-09-26 21:01:41

Just wanted to fly the Scottish flag on the thread :lol:

p.s. Will bring cheese and a suitcase of goodies for the children though not till March

irishcolleen

2006-09-26 21:47:59

Gruff60 add something to this post and then we will have all the flags flying.

Johnny G

2006-09-27 08:10:17

Not sure what I might take but here's a flag for starters :lol:

Gemma33

2006-10-06 14:57:47

Hi Rob

Is it best to PM you regarding what items to bring out etc. We fly out Sunday 12 November. My sister has lots of little gifts, might be handy for Christmas presents for some of the children. Dont mind helping with some of the wrapping up as well (will even supply some Xmas wrapping paper!)

I might even persuade Irishcolleen to come along to the wrapping up as well. We travel at more or less the same time and are staying at the same hotel.
You can let me know whats best.

Gemma33

2006-10-06 15:01:05

Talking of flags!!!!

CalHorn

2006-10-06 15:15:23

We're coming out on 10th December too and are bringing what we can- have got everyone scouring shops/cupboards for little pressies

GM06 Ian

2006-10-06 20:07:26

Extra Luggae Allowance

Just thought i would let you all know that we have been able to secure an extra 5kg per person (x4) allowance to take gifts out at xmas.

We managed this by letting Children Walking Tall apply to the airline on our behalf.

So if you think you may need extra allowance for those gifts you will be bringing for the orphans, fill in the form now.

Ginlizzy

2006-10-06 20:39:53

Goan Mad
I applied last week am travelling BMI and Indian Airlines. I filled the form out and I have been contacted by Melanie through CWT. How long did it take for it to be confirmed,

We are travelling 11 Nov

Thanks

GM06 Ian

2006-10-06 20:57:43

Hi Ginlizzy

We applied back in July through the CWT online form,

So not sure when Melanie started the ball rolling,

Hope you get sorted quickly and have a good time

Where are you staying and for how long

Ginlizzy

2006-10-07 01:08:31

Hiya Goan
We are going 11 Nov to Casa Seashell Candolim what about you

for 4 weeks

GM06 Ian

2006-10-07 05:03:50

ginlizzy

We are off to Candolm, staying at Lucia Beach guest house Dec 16, two weeks

ian

poipleshadow

2006-10-07 17:07:32

Xtra Luggage is normally asked for a few weeks before you fly (otherwise the airlines get inundated all at once....) Mel is now on the job and seems to be doing quite a good jobs, some have managed 50Kg, some 5 or 10kg each... Some none! :cry:

But I think they're still being generous this year...

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