Xmas toy drive at Playa Maya

[ryberg]

Trying to catch up with some of these more recent comments/questions, here:

Hi ya Steve,
I'm wondering if you could check out what's hot, cool and hip with the kiddie popluation down there right now. The Incredibles are really trendy up here and I'm wondering if the movie is showing in Playa?
Also, I don't know if this would be possible but it might be nice to meet Father Bernard Quinn, say, at a little 'social' at Playa Maya?
XOX Squish

XOX to you, too, Squish! Hubba hubba! (Like the new avatar, by the way.)

Dunno about the most popular toys right now (although in general things arrive here perhaps a few months after arriving up there) or about that social possibility. Father Bernard was telling us the other day when we set this up with him that he's rather busy himself between the holiday season, a school he also started and is running, and the ordination of a new bishop here in Q Roo, apparently the first such change in over 20 years. I have a call in to him but it's been a few days now and no word yet...

Thanks to Manitou & family for starting off the drive with 3 or so toys the other day!

I'm not going to Playa until June. Is there an address I can mail the toys to? I work with several different charities that support the youth in my area. There is nothing better than putting a smile on a child's face. Thanks.

Well you know, mailing stuff in to Mexico is not a good idea. I'd say if you have the chance to pass a little something off to someone who's coming down, great. If not, then maybe next time around. Anyway, as you say, you have youth in your area that can benefit from them, as well.

Does anyone know if we need to declare these gifts with Mexico Customs? Or can we just store them in our suite cases? (We are bringing about 15 gifts. Value under $300.00)

Uh.............. anyone?

Steve

[Beachnutt719]

Originally Posted by Honeydo

Thanks for the invite caramba!!

Help!
-Does anyone know if we need to declare these gifts with Mexico Customs? Or can we just store them in our suite cases?
(We are bringing about 15 gifts. Value under $300.00)

I seem to remember that you do not have to declare anything under $300.00.

[Bucky]

Originally Posted by ryberg

Trying to catch up with some of these more recent comments/questions, here:


XOX to you, too, Squish! Hubba hubba! (Like the new avatar, by the way.)

She's MINE!!!

[ryberg]

No worries, Bucky! Not trying to horn in on your action, there.

Actually my response was triggered by your XOX, Squish, and the comment on the avatar was an unrelated afterthought, although Bucky's interpretation makes more sense now that I think of it!

Steve

[pmb]

Thanks Steve --- I will check back before I come down in June to see if there are any special needs.

[mckinzie]

Hey Steve,
I'll just buy something there and drop it off at your place.

[GerardoSolexico]

Steve, very cool idea. Will get some toys together here at the school and will drop them off at you place.
Regarding the customs decalration, I wouldn't declare them if I were you. Just say they are Christmas gifts for your nephews. Should not be any problem....

Buena suerte

[ryberg]

Regarding the customs decalration, I wouldn't declare them if I were you. Just say they are Christmas gifts for your nephews. Should not be any problem...

This from the man who once claimed that he would have to be more careful with the content of his posts, here! Heck, if you have any problems, just tell them that Gerardo from Solexico in Playa del Carmen told you it would be OK!

Just joshing you, Gerardo. And incidentally, sorry for not getting back to you about going out for some sushi. Everything got busy right away again. I'd like to do it, still, but am I mistaken or has Koma Sushi already closed down?!?

Steve

[SarahB]

Hey Steve, I think I am taking a last minute trip to Playa Dec. 19. I have tons of stuffed animals that are in good condition that I need to get rid of. If you still are collecting as many as you can get, I will bring as many as I can fit in my big suitcase. I'll suffer through checking bags for this cause!

[ryberg]

OK with me!

Steve

[ryberg]

Just to let you know and to refresh this thread a bit, lots of people have been coming by with stuff for the kids, so don't be shy if you haven't, yet! And remember, this offer goes through New Year's, as we'll deliver one shipment to Father Bernard before Christmas but another for January 6th gift-giving customs!

Steve

[denisea]

Steve, based on the gifts that have been donated so far, is there an age group or gender or particular type of gift that is needed more so than others?

[Jacko]

Steve, Great idea! We will bring some stuffed toys with us for the ninos. Looking foward to meeting you....

[charlieiguana]

I'm a little late but I will be returning to Playa January 3rd and will bring some gifts along.

Possibly you can give me at that time directions to Father Quinn's church so that I can also
provide a contribution.

Charlie

[ryberg]

I would say at this point that most gifts are for younger children: cars, dolls, coloring books and crayons or colored pencils, things like that. So it might be a good idea to err on the side of toys for slightly older kids, if possible.

Father Bernard's church is at this address:
Av 30 Mza 394 entre 74 y 76
Col. Luis D Colosio Murneta
Playa del Carmen

Phone number is 859 4091.

Steve