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   Yup, so true, it was fun hunting for these beanies but I think most of   
   us have lost interest in our collections and have decided to give them   
   to someone who would appreciate them.   
      
   I know that I prefer giving mine away to brighten someone's day then   
   to sell them.   
      
   One little gesture of kindness can do so much for a kid.   
      
   Well Happy New Year.   
      
      
      
      
   On Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:59:09 -0500, "Blondie"    
   wrote:   
      
   >I've been donating my beanies and buddies for 3 years now. It is funny that   
   >things we got so tired of bring such joy to the children. You are right it   
   >is such a good feeling.   
   >I spend the month of December helping our School Counselor bring Christmas   
   >to   
   >so many children who might not get it otherwise. We have donors who donate   
   >money and I do all the shopping. I shopped for like 15 children. It starts   
   >how fun but tends to get stressful. You have a limited amount of money, and   
   >most of these kids need so much, like coats, shoes and just basic needs and   
   >then you want to make sure they get fun stuff from Santa too. So I do the   
   >best I can with what we have.   
   >I hope we helped make a difference in some of these sweet children lives.   
   >Happy New Year.   
   >Sandy Faye   
   >"~Spidey"  wrote in message   
   >news:3ff26ba3.822860911@shawnews.wp.shawcable.net...   
   >>   
   >> I thought we could use a new post.   
   >>   
   >> So were you naughty or nice and what did you get?  LOL   
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   >> I didn't get any beanies, in fact I donated most of mine except bears.   
   >>   
   >> Felt great and made over 100 kids happy.   
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   >> Linda   
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