Orphanage christmas party

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I'd just like to say a huge thanks to all those who helped on Sunday.
I was woken up at 9.30 that morning by a whole minibus full of helpers loaded down with presents for the kids.
Many other people then also came to help, bringing presents and food with them, too.

We certainly enjoyed ourselves immensely - almost as much as the kids, I think.

Here are a few pics conveying the atmosphere:
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A wave from all our young guests:
A wave from all our young guests:
Lots of different food from different people - from turkey to Thai and spaghetti bolognese - yummy!
Lots of different food from different people - from turkey to Thai and spaghetti bolognese - yummy!
The eager look of anticipation:
The eager look of anticipation:
Isn't that delicious!!:
Isn't that delicious!!:
Very good manners at the dining table:
Very good manners at the dining table:
Then everyone collected their own plates and helped wash the dishes without being asked:
Then everyone collected their own plates and helped wash the dishes without being asked:
Great excitement when Santa arrived - thank you Santa!
Great excitement when Santa arrived - thank you Santa!
The joy of receiving (and giving) presents:
The joy of receiving (and giving) presents:
Gifts for all ages:
Gifts for all ages:
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Part 2 of the Christmas party:
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Dying to know what's inside:
Dying to know what's inside:
Happy girls with their cuddly toys:
Happy girls with their cuddly toys:
Time for a game of ladder golf (another present) before dessert:
Time for a game of ladder golf (another present) before dessert:
What a selection of desserts: gingerbread men, butter cookies, chocolate mousse, apple pie, ice cream ......
What a selection of desserts: gingerbread men, butter cookies, chocolate mousse, apple pie, ice cream ......
So much to choose from:
So much to choose from:
And still lots of food and presents to take home:
And still lots of food and presents to take home:
A group photo of kids and helpers at the end of a wonderful day:
A group photo of kids and helpers at the end of a wonderful day:
Rich gratefully receives the 100,000 baht raised through the generosity of this forum and friends to help these needy and well-deserving children:
Rich gratefully receives the 100,000 baht raised through the generosity of this forum and friends to help these needy and well-deserving children:
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Hugs all round before leaving:
Hugs all round before leaving:
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Those are the kind of pics to look at from time to time all year long if one needs cheering up. The look of happiness on those kid's faces is priceless and enough to warm anyone's heart.

I notice a lot of yellow T-shirts with Hua Hin at the top and some colored leaves it appears. What does the rest say? Pete :cheers:
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Excellent photos - thank you.
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Pic No 4 says it all for me.

Well done to Barry and all the others who gave their time and gifts to such a great cause.

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great pics! they really are worth a thousand words, but i'll keep this short! :)

such a tremendous blessing to the kids and our org - as we all know, the world economy has been tough in most sectors, and giving to charitable orgs has taken a hit; every month we see the #s and still have to come up with solutions for providing the necessities for these kids. it was great that they got some Christmas cheer on top of necessities, and the donation certainly helps keep things going as we hope 2011 sees an upturn in sponsors and other involvement by new partners. thanks again to all of you who so generously gave to make this day a huge success!
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Nice!!!
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