General Chat

Thanks everyone who has sent me bits...... I can't take anymore but have loads to give out so THANK YOU LOADS!! xx

Thanks Paul and Diana. See you soon. Jxx

Can I just add a quick thank you to Dee and Jan who've both posted me 'stuff' to take...

Yes Paul that's exactly the thing to remember!! LOL!! xx

Julie, I would have thought they'd be fine... just remember that you've got to be able to carry them !! Paul x

Hi Diana A friend of mine is sorting out some childrens t-shirts, are these acceptable. Also I have some very small teddies left from my car boots, would these be alright? Jxx

Hi diana, glad the parcel arrived Ok, hope the bits were what was needed. Ann Glos

Pink have a I still got time to send some bits? if so can you email me your address cheers hunny Zoe

Dawnie..... Thanks for the bits for the kids!! xx

Ann and Annie V - the parcels arrived safe and sound sweetie. xx

There's the Sahara trekkers one, the explanation and the Fundraising thread so not sure which one you mean? You've all had this is email form to let you know too! xx

Thanks Diana, I have seen that one before me just being dull!! I thought there was another 'original' thread to this one!!...doh! Susie xx

course I can!! :O)

Can you nudge the original thread for me please as I missed it!! Susie x

Val - i've pm'd ya with an address babe! xx

Thanks everyone and Pat I'll PM you!! xx

Toothbrush (Large sets can be bought via pound shop.) Small plastic whistles or Kazooos. Yo Yos' Pencils ideally with erazer at end. combs

Diana Would you think it awful if I offer a donation to buy some of these things. The cost of the postage would buy quite a few more pencils etc. I could send a cheque to whoever is co-ordinating this. Sorry it seems like I can't make the effort but that really isn't the case. Pat

If anyone can lay hands on those self-erasing, cardboard 'Etch-a-Sketch' things, they'd be a good idea, so would small notepads - lined or plain. Paper might not be too readily available to these children. Some other things that might appeal are *party poppers and balloons (especially the ones with the plastic bit on the end that makes a noise when you blow them up and let them go). Hair ribbons, slides, fancy hairclips, etc would be good for the girls. ... and NO chocolate! LOL CB >|< * I've just been told that those probably wouldn't be allowed on the plane, so best check first before taking any.

Diana, can I add something. When travelling through villages (a lot were in the desert) in the Middle East, the thing the children were most fascinated with in our car were the boiled sweets and the tissues. On subsequent visits, we always made sure we had the small handy packs of tissues with us. They are light and can be squashed down. Good luck! Jacky :-)