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Geek Culture / stuck a psx under someones tree

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indi
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Posted: 5th Dec 2006 11:20
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I bought a psx 1 for xmas ($25AUD) and wrapped it ready for the K mart (walmart for the yanks) christmas tree.
I wrote boy or girl 9 - 15 and have no idea who it will go to.
feels sooooo good. brings a smile to my eye.

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Kentaree
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Posted: 5th Dec 2006 11:24
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Nice. Smile to your eye though? What happened to your mouth

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Wiggett
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sure, they will go to their school sayign they got a new playstation for christmas, kids will think it's the new playstation 3, then when they show it to other kids they will get beat up. YOU MONSTER nah charity is always good, good work! I nearly got assaulted when I told a guy I didn't have any spare money to give. I didn't have any but I usually do give them coins.

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indi
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Posted: 5th Dec 2006 11:59
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the eyes tell if your lying, if i had more cash to burn I would have bought a wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
I smile with my eyes,...
anyway some poor kid povved out of even vegemite sandwiches might get a smile.

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BatVink
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Posted: 5th Dec 2006 12:22
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Everyone should do this, it's good for the receiver, and good for yourself.

My children (2, 7 and 9 years old), give to the "shoebox appeal", to a child their own age. You fill a shoebox with small presents, and it goes to children in orphanages in various parts of the world. Giving them things like pens, paper and books as well as small toys gives them the chance to get an education.



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Peter H
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Posted: 5th Dec 2006 15:54 Edited at: 5th Dec 2006 15:55
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Quote: "My children (2, 7 and 9 years old), give to the "shoebox appeal", to a child their own age. You fill a shoebox with small presents, and it goes to children in orphanages in various parts of the world. Giving them things like pens, paper and books as well as small toys gives them the chance to get an education."

Do you mean operation christmas child? (I think that's the name)

While i was in rural India i actually helped pass out these shoe boxes for 2 days. So be assured they do actually get there

[edit] oh, now that i read your post again it seems you are talking about something to do with orphanages. Well, either way it's similar

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Saikoro
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Quote: "Do you mean operation christmas child?"

Ah, they have that here at a church I play at, one family gave out something like 65 shoe boxes. Good stuff.


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Van B
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Nice one Indi, very thoughtful. The older consoles make great gifts for 'less privileged' kids - games are very cheap so they'll get a lot from it.

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Agent Dink
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I just hope you didn't wrap it up inside a PS3 box or other newer system's box No, but that's very kind of you. PSX was the one of the best system ever. I remember getting mine. I was so happy.

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H4ck1d
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5 bucks says the kid doesn't have a tv... No but seriously, that's really cool, I respect that a lot

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Seppuku Arts
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Posted: 5th Dec 2006 20:24
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Now that's the Christmas spirit, good on you indi, perhaps some of us should learn to give more.

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