Christmas Giveaway Thread for those in need 2020. It's happening.. again! (Final Update status on P.31)

Happy update time!!!! We took the road trip to meet Toledo Chris and his roommate! 2 very nice young men that are having a bit of hard luck, like so many this year. We had a nice little visit and will stay in touch. I'm looking forward to it!

While I'm here, thanks everyone for the mail prayers! I felt silly about it this morning, but maybe it'll work for everyone else expecting mail, too. We had a bill in the mail when we got home from out of state. First real mail in over a week! They could've kept that one!! LoL

All in all, a VERY good day!

Latest Update:

Another 5 requests fulfilled today. We are now at 137 requests filled, including 12 Amazon orders and that does not include the incredible help that the Angel Elves sent directly to requests in the thread. All in all I think we were able to help way over 140 people / families.

Still waiting for two email replies on Amazon requests:

Bright Side (request for skateboard kid and another kid)
Christy P. (request about Lego and paintball)

If you read this, please check your emails, so we can see what still can be done. Amazon delivery times will also get extended in the coming days. Maybe we can still do something, but we need to act fast. So please respond if you can.

We are now officially out of funds and actually overshot it a bit, which is usual with the GiveAway. We normally always have a bit of flexibility to do one or two more, so no problem at all. I am glad we were able to help so many people.

We will return with this GiveAway next year for sure and even though we already had an EPIC EVENT this year, maybe we make it an even bigger event in 2021, even though I hope with all my heart it will be much smaller, because that would mean that we as society and community will be in a much better shape in many aspects of the word, health wise, job wise, mentally and financially.

So let's go from the true believe that 2021 will be OUR year!

A BIG THANK YOU to all of you in this thread, in whatever way you contributed. Words are not enough to tell you what I experienced these past days, doing this GiveAway with you. It was the best natural high ever!

And to those who struggle, know that you are NEVER alone. As dark as it may be, there is always a light shining somewhere. Life for sure is not always easy, sometimes just plain sucks for a longer time, but as long as we keep the faith in ourselves and each other, we can move the highest mountains. You have shown that by never giving up and reaching out. Never feel embarrassed or ashamed to reach out.

And certainly don't blame yourself for what has happened to you. Often things happen that are completely out of our hands. 2020 has been such a year for sure and I have the utmost respect for how you handled things. Never give up. Things WILL get better!!!

Much love, Merry Christmas and God Bless all of you!

And you know, once we get out of this crisis that has dominated our lives and mood this year, there will be a party all over the world the likes of which no one has ever seen..



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Okay, one last time..

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Trust me, also that .. will .. happen.. again!!

That's wonderful! And it's so cool to actually meet a fellow GLPer.

I accidentally "met" one at Farmer's market in November. I had my "bring in the tomato plants" mask on and one of my favorite vendors recognized it instantly. We had a good laugh over it because we've been acquainted for years and would never have suspected each other of being one of those, LOL.

I love this thread so much. It could cheer the most world-weary grumpster. Love and good will are alive and well.

Bless you InterMezzo and all the lovely people on here and Merry Christmas to all!

Thank you so much my dear. What a blessing to be able to do this.

You are a nut my dear!

I just received the boots you ordered for me!! They fit perfect! Thank you so much! Now, it just needs to snow, so I can make some money.

You are most welcome my friend. Glad they got there in time. And snow and making money? What do you do? Curious.

Merry Christmas!

Plowing maybe?

Thanks for all you do. friend.

Hmmm.. could be.... smart thinking!

Although, maybe something mysterious, GLP style! He could also be creating covid style crop circles in the snow around a monolith. But I am sure he would never admit that!

Latest, truly latest update:

Amazon orders are shipping and being delivered. Sent out two more really, really, really last PayPal donations and got a hold of the two that were still open. All requests filled now, except this one...

There is one more wish that I would like to share and see if there is anyone in the US close to this lady in the 18229 area, or anyone else who can help her make this wish come true:

".. Hi, I’ve been a glp lurker for about 15 years now. I’m guessing my 16 year old was about 1 when i happened upon the site and have pretty much been on it daily since. My two youngest are 16 and 10. I am a single mom living in the poconos and my 10 year old has asperger’s syndrome and tourettes. He has only ever played with Legos aside from being obsessed with the Ghostbusters (original). I don’t know what connections you have but honestly if anyone even has used lego city sets or just random old legos they would donate I’d be beyond grateful for that and would be able to pick them up anywhere near the 18229 area code as far away as philadelphia.

My older son is understanding about finances being strained but if there’s anyone who has either new or used paintball equipment or an old quad or dirtbike he’d beyond love that. 
i know i’m probable one of a ton of people messaging you and trust me just the intentions alone behind what you’re doing is in itself amazing and if nothing else gives out good feelings and something to smile about in this crazy place we are all living in. 

This is the first time Ive ever contacted another member of the group and Im glad to even be able to reach out to another actual person.."[/i

Thank you, InterMezzo. I enjoyed this thread and the one last year. I really needed to see this today.

Many of us are suffering, and it's lovely to know you are here to offer hope and joy. Thank you.

InterMezzo,

i PM'd you about this. i can help with the legos, may be able to help with the dirt bike also.

with the Spirit of Christmas.