Mary Lou said it was great to have Micheal Ghirra family here. And for the most part she was right. She brought books for teenagers including graphic novels.
Marg grew up in a small village and for Christmas she would get a penny to treat herself at the candy store. There was a tray of candies for one penny. She always chose the jaw breaker because it lasted the longest and her sister chose the fake cigarettes. So Marg brought Walmart gift certificates. Yes, we have heard that story before but enjoy it every time we hear it.
Debbie t. enjoyed a spirograph as a kid and so brought one and the big book of Wow.
Peter transferred money so the Toy Drive can choose what toys they want. Peter also confirmed for us how significant Megan and Harry are in the world today.
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When Debbie M. first came to Canada she got her first bike and really enjoyed the freedom it brought her. So she brought a trike. And a scooter. We have heard that story before too and also enjoy it every time. 🚵🏼♀️
Judy fondest memory is of how special waking up Christmas morning was. She brought puzzles, speed monopoly(because the regular kind takes too long – spent it all in jail did you Judy – do not pass go and do not collect $200). And of course make up.
Bill brought two soccer balls and a three D puzzle.
Kal brought a soccer ball and a tractor. This time he did remember that Susan shook every ones hand.
Sam brought something for a young kid, a medium kid and an older kid. A Pineapple stack sorter, a Suspend game(?), was also looking for a minority doctor barbie (could not find one) but did find a vet barbie. (next year maybe there will be a gender fluid Barbie. Looks like Ken but built like Barbie?)
Chris B. brought a car dinosaur, a shut the box math game(Chris loved and excelled at Math), and a curious George which included a down loadable audio book. She also brought Nail Polish of Many Colours. (Soon to be a Broadway Musical.)
Micheal thanked Sue and his family for coming. He thinks he will make it an annual event for his family. The club looks forward to seeing them every year.
Blair in a frantic morning thought he hit the snooze button but hit the off button instead. Then he took the wrong turn and had already forgotten the toys at home. Will get them here later.
Larry attended for the first time without hat and we got to see the remains of the patch work quilt. When he was a kid he wanted a sewing machine as he grew up with sisters. He would turn a work centre into a kitchen, use a wagon to deliver food and a ball glove as oven mitts. So he brought a sewing machine that was in fact a sewing machine.
Garth sent a money as he has Christmas phobia. The choir has already sold 3500 seats for the six Christmas concerts. So if you want to go get your tickets soon.
Sandra brought a barbie car and a tractor. Max says he would like the tractor.
Gordon has forgotten a lot of specifics of his Christmases. But he does remember his first Christmas in Denmark with new seven puppies and a log fire. His son chose the seven dwarfs names for the puppies. Gordon brought a puppy jig saw and an electric guitar that runs on batteries. He played us a couple of verses of kumbaya.
Susan said it was shark week. When Ryan was little reading started with an oral tradition of using suitable bath toys to make up stories. So she bought a package of sharks with shark diving equipment for great story time in the bath.
I brought three puzzles. Given our move to Ladner it was the fastest way to get toys for the toy drive. Oh and we did do puzzles as a kid.
Elena was the youngest of five and her wish was to get a doll. Her sister did send her a doll but her mother locked the doll in cabinet to keep it safe from being played with and broken. So Elena brought a dream doll.
Jeanette brought a nurse dolls and Lego pizza.
Danny was having déjà vu as his father would collect lots of toys and gifts and give to the needy children in Manila. Danny said he will donate cash.
Christine M. brought puzzles as well, but contrary to your editor she actually thought about her gifts(not like your editor). They usually had a puzzle going on the kitchen island. But the cat likes to lie in the middle of the puzzle pieces and would flick them off every once in a while. The dog would catch the piece and chew it up. Consequently they do not do puzzles any more and the puzzles they have do not have all the pieces. Chris brought puzzles – like your editor.
Peachy brought emergency vehicle toys. She always played with the boys toys when she was young. She was an emergency nurse in the Philippines, so the ambulance fire truck and police car she thought would be a could gift.
Max always had Christmas with his whole family and he would receive soccer balls and jerseys.
Pat getting together with Max at Richmond country club this weekend along with others and any are welcome to join. She had a Barbara Anne doll and so she brought a doll.
Bobby brought a picture of his family and friends playing street hockey. So he brought a couple of nets. CAR – GAME ON.
Melinda brought puzzles as she enjoyed puzzles. She also enjoyed sports and so she brought a basketball, a pair of PJs and money. I am not sure how all of that fits together?
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