tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post237037150349196610..comments2023-10-22T02:33:14.519-05:00Comments on Isla Mujeres: Gringo in Paradise: Thank You AllIslagringohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18181198510287530636noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-37859957196934951382010-01-05T14:57:45.448-06:002010-01-05T14:57:45.448-06:00It is truly sad that the stupidos in the Mexican g...It is truly sad that the stupidos in the Mexican gvt has put a stop to this heart-warming charity!<br /><br />Linda<br />Isla ChicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-65498989436257993352009-12-28T14:50:53.940-06:002009-12-28T14:50:53.940-06:00Wayne, thank you for your kind and generous heart....Wayne, thank you for your kind and generous heart. Also, for taking the time to write this blog for all of us Isla addicts out here. I am so happy that you were able to put that big bag of yarn to good use. Here's hoping you have a happy and HEALTHY 2010. See you in 3 days. If you need anything from the states let me know and I would be happy to bring it your way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-58989413024794139982009-12-27T23:38:24.631-06:002009-12-27T23:38:24.631-06:00You have inspired me to learn how to knit! Thank ...You have inspired me to learn how to knit! Thank you! Next year, you will have some gifts from me for the children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-66766327300522866442009-12-25T23:32:02.783-06:002009-12-25T23:32:02.783-06:00If you guys want to keep this going, I'll make...If you guys want to keep this going, I'll make sure the hats get from Isla to Xico. We'll be in the US and can call on various mules throughout next year and we'll take care of making sure items get from either the US to Xico or from Isla to Xico. So keep those knitting needles clicking, Wayne. :)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262700116262217636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-41041328231338596962009-12-25T18:59:07.593-06:002009-12-25T18:59:07.593-06:00Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-50879811279762786692009-12-25T14:00:38.731-06:002009-12-25T14:00:38.731-06:00Merry Christmas Wayne! You are a very kind and gen...Merry Christmas Wayne! You are a very kind and generous soul yourself. Your warm the hearts of all the folks that read your blog everyday.jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00748849108794254036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-10959943506955150492009-12-25T11:30:59.506-06:002009-12-25T11:30:59.506-06:00It was my pleasure to donate money for this specia...It was my pleasure to donate money for this special project. Can't wait to see all the happy faces.KfromMichiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092255492898320780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-34867681009602753212009-12-25T10:24:35.776-06:002009-12-25T10:24:35.776-06:00Thank you Wayne for providing me a way to help tho...Thank you Wayne for providing me a way to help those kids. <br />Merry Christmas!Jackiehttp://jackieinpdx.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-52197999699228048752009-12-25T08:59:25.190-06:002009-12-25T08:59:25.190-06:00And thank you Wayne for all you have done to make ...And thank you Wayne for all you have done to make it possible for us to participate! I know how much work it took for you, John, and Anita to make this work and the kids appreciate it.<br /><br />Maybe over the next year we can all figure out a way we can continue to help these special people. Thanks again!<br /><br />Croft Randle<br />Campbell River, BCCrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35550446.post-68291404135155517472009-12-25T07:56:37.080-06:002009-12-25T07:56:37.080-06:00Of course we second everything Wayne said here - i...Of course we second everything Wayne said here - it was a grand gesture to care enough about the children in our area being that he is a good distance away - as well as the many others from still farther that chose to help.<br /><br />This year we went out beyond Ursulo Galvan to children in Xico, Coatepec and Teocelo. Within a 10 mile or so radius we found so many needy recipients who needed warm hats and mufflers this time of year.<br /><br />We actually started distributing the warm things in November and still are passing along the occasional hat.<br /><br />We opted to donate a Santa's bag of toys to a woman having a party for the very poor children of Xico. That will happen on the Day of the King's (Dia de Los Reyes)in January.<br /><br />It is all happening rather bittersweet in that the Mexican government has managed to make the gift giving process virtually untenable. This mostly because they have taken the position that a few bringing new and used clothing in to Mexico under the guise of charity end up selling these items in the market place.<br /><br />Of course our position is to not throw the baby out with the bath water and punish their own needy from the bad behavior of a few - but they have a different take sadly.<br /><br />There are so many needy people throughout the world these days - we encourage you all to look close to home and continue to help others where possible.<br /><br />Anita and I thank you all for caring.<br /><br />Happy Holidays<br /><br />John & Anita CalypsoCalypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.com