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message for amanda - re orphanage

markm Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-10-08 00:42

re: message for amanda - re orphanage

amanda / dona

Myself and Stevie D are also on Dona's flight. Can either of you tell me what you want us to bring next week. We can put some stuff in our cases and maybe even the one dona has at the airport. What do you want / need the most in a week?
dona Author:dona posts : 1017   (Master)Date : 02-10-08 00:48

re: message for amanda - re orphanage

Hi Mark really sorry won't be able to put anything in mine at the airport as its going from Stansted. My friend couldn't get a flight from Gatwick so they are flying from Stansted to Sofia .....yuck. However was looking at a post from a lady that has just came back and flew with Crystal and she said she told them at checkin what it was 4 and they let her put on two cases weighing 43kg free. As crystal and thomson are the same company and use same planes fingers crossed we can do the same. ...
Hi Mark really sorry won't be able to put anything in mine at the airport as its going from Stansted. My friend couldn't get a flight from Gatwick so they are flying from Stansted to Sofia .....yuck. However was looking at a post from a lady that has just came back and flew with Crystal and she said she told them at checkin what it was 4 and they let her put on two cases weighing 43kg free. As crystal and thomson are the same company and use same planes fingers crossed we can do the same.

I have got 10 outfits for boys aged 8-12 and paper and colouring stuff. They have lots of kids who are older and Amanda suggested jeans, long sleeve tops and footie stuff including boots and trainers. Unfortunately Logan is smaller than all the kids there so his stuff is no use. Also gonna try and raise some funds whilst we are out there .....either a whip round or something in my mates hotel bar up by you.

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markm Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-10-08 01:05

re: message for amanda - re orphanage

dona

Thanks for your quick response. Is there anyway we can check on excess luggage? I am sure amanda will come back as well. How about food stuff? Footballs? Stationery?
dona Author:dona posts : 1017   (Master)Date : 02-10-08 01:11

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The lady I spoke to said she tried calling about excess luggage and couldn't get a straight answer but don't suppose it could hurt to ask. I know when I flew to Kenya last year and did the same thing I phoned the airline and got an extra 20kg agreed before I left which was fab. I did suggest maybe some fun stuff and Amanda said they are desperate for clothes and shoes as don't even have the basics from what I can gather the poor mites are living in terrible conditions. I have got some paper ...
The lady I spoke to said she tried calling about excess luggage and couldn't get a straight answer but don't suppose it could hurt to ask. I know when I flew to Kenya last year and did the same thing I phoned the airline and got an extra 20kg agreed before I left which was fab. I did suggest maybe some fun stuff and Amanda said they are desperate for clothes and shoes as don't even have the basics from what I can gather the poor mites are living in terrible conditions. I have got some paper and colouring stuff also.....dread to think what it will weigh. Am hoping I can cram it all in the little hand luggage case and no-one will weigh it.

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Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-10-08 01:15

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Amanda, Carole, Andie and I have contacted just about all the tour operators and only Balkan Holidays have been helpful.

If you are flying with Balkan Holidays I can arrange for an extra 20 kgs per adult to be taken without any excess charges.

Just let me know.

Pete Cool
markm Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-10-08 01:18

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dona

OK
I will take up the clothes point and I will get some boy and girl underwear for 9+ and socks for a start. As you have clothes then this will go together.

I hope amanda comes back to us. I know they are not much but 'cup a soups' are good for warming, they are light and easily stored and only need a kettle even if you dont have heating.
dona Author:dona posts : 1017   (Master)Date : 02-10-08 01:19

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Thanks PP .....only mentioned that we might be lucky as was reading a post today from someone who flew with Crystal and asked at checkin and they let her take 43kg free she obviously got a nice checkin person. as thomson and crystal are same company and use same flights just thought we may get lucky but won't take too much just in case. Hopefully if enough people hassle them maybe they will relent and cut us some slack. Fingers crossed. Very Happy Very Happy
carole Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-10-08 22:31

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Please be careful by taking a risk that you will be allowed to take extra luggage through as you may get clobbered for excess baggage which could really cost you Sad

I have prepared a hand out re the orphanage. May be useful for you to have one and perhaps take some copies and hand out to other holidaymakers in the hotel ?
email me if you want a copy.

Carole Smile
dona Author:dona posts : 1017   (Master)Date : 02-10-08 22:35

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Yes please Carole that would be fab. Can you email it to me my address is [email protected].
Amanda Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-10-08 23:35

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Hi all,

i am heading up to Pamps in 10 mins. Please call me when you arrive 0895485171 Markm if you could pick up a few pairs of jeans aged 17 boys that would be great i know that tesco sell them just for a few pounds. If anyone has a little room could you pick me up some paxo stuffing, i will refund when you get here, i am completly out.

I will be there on 18th and 19th and would gladly meet you in Murgevetts Hotel. have a safe jouney all.