Toys for Tots

Neatus · **Posted:** Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:52 pm

Okay, we have been trying to get a run/get together going for December so here is what I have.

A Toys for Tots run. I have collected for the Toys for Tots program for several years now. I started by combining a run in the LOST NE chapter with a collection of a toy from each person that came to the run. Some folks would even bring a ton of toys.

Here's what I want to do and I want you all to be involved. December is a busy month for all so I propose two dates. Saturday the 19th.

Since we are all strapped for time I have chosen an easy run that should be close to most members. It will be only a half day type run.

The details

When: Dec 19th

Time: 9am

Where: Meet at the Florence McDonalds and follow Neatus into area 32B.
We will head out for some wash running, rough dirt roads etc until we hit the Gila River. Once there we will eat out lunches(brown bag it) chill out and then head out.

What: All who show up will need to bring at least one unwrapped toy per vehicle. Then wheel with your awesome friends. The trails are mild with mostly sand and rough roads. Skids could be useful but not necessary. A lifted KJ could make it with no problems and stock ones should be okay as well. We will be able to see the Coke Ovens from one stop as well.

All who are up for this post the date you can make in this thread. The date with the most votes is the date we will go on.

Lets fill up my Toys for Tots box!

p.s. If you can't make it but still would like to donate a toy then PM me and I will make arrangements to pick it up.

Neatus

Silverdiesel · **Posted:** Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:27 pm

Christmas plans clash here-- Family has me captured!
I will be in Texas from the 17th thru the Sunday after Christmas--
But I see this is a worthwhile cause and I hope many AZ LOSTers addend.

I will PM Pres Neatus to make arrangements to get a toy from Silverdiesel to the cause!

Have fun as always and I will even check the National Forum to see what is going on in South Texas and maybe I can make a proxy run there!

Roland

AZKJ · **Posted:** Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:28 pm

Good cause Ernie!!

Where is area 32B? Is a state land permit required?

I vote for the 19th.

Roland, if you want I could swing by your shop one day this week and pick up your toy.

Neatus · **Posted:** Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:34 pm

I do not believe the state land permit is needed here. I will confirm this but I believe the permit is required on the north side of the river. I have mingled with the Game and Fish folks out there and was never asked for my permit(I have one). I have hunted in the area for years. It is south of the coke ovens on the other side of the river.

oldhockeyvb · **Posted:** Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:41 pm

Don't think I can make it but will arrange to get some toys to you. Thanks for putting this together Ern!

Neatus · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:46 pm

Thanks Vern

Signcutter21 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:19 pm

Neatus wrote:

Lets fill up my Toys for Tots box!

p.s. If you can't make it but still would like to donate a toy then PM me and I will make arrangements to pick it up.

Neatus

I have some cool toys for tots presents. When can you come pick them up? Will you also bring me some carne asada and pico de gallo? I can meet you in Houston?

Pm or FB your address, I'll send ya some stuff too. Great cause, I'd been trying to do that type of thing.

Later,mike

phxtoad · **Posted:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:11 am

This month is already shot for me. I can gather some Toys though. Might need to find a way to get them to you prior to the meeting. Any thoughts?

Todd

Neatus · **Posted:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:32 am

phxtoad wrote:

This month is already shot for me. I can gather some Toys though. Might need to find a way to get them to you prior to the meeting. Any thoughts?

Todd

Todd, where do you live? I will be making a few trips through Phoenix the next two weeks. Let me know when you are a vailable and we will figure something out. I can have someone in Phoenix come get them from you as well...probably anytime. Thanks for your help Todd.

phxtoad · **Posted:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:37 am

In the land of Tempe - Baseline and Mill area...

Pablo · **Joined:** Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:06 pm **Posts:** 1201

I can go on the 19th. The 18th I am busy.

Neatus · **Posted:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:06 pm

Pablo wrote:

I can go on the 19th. The 18th I am busy.

K, I will vote for the 19th as well...glad you will be coming.

Renstock · **Posted:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:46 pm

Drat! I have conflicts for both days and can't make the run. I will donate a toy, just need to figure out how to get it to someone. I'm one of those westsiders. - Tom

AZKJ · **Posted:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:52 pm

Renstock wrote:

Drat! I have conflicts for both days and can't make the run. I will donate a toy, just need to figure out how to get it to someone. I'm one of those westsiders. - Tom

If you can hook up with Roland, I'll get it from him when I pick his up....

Renstock · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:44 am

Good idea. I'll see what I can do. - Tom

phxtoad · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:37 pm

I have the toys! I'm kinda liking them, though. So I need to know how we can hook-up. Otherwise I'm going to have to start playing with them...

AZKJ · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:13 pm

I picked up Roland and Tom's toys just this morning to take down to FJ this coming Saturday. If you want to meet up somewhere between East Mesa and Tempe, I could take yours too. Let me know....

Neatus · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:37 pm

phxtoad wrote:

I have the toys! I'm kinda liking them, though. So I need to know how we can hook-up. Otherwise I'm going to have to start playing with them...

Todd, If AJ can't get em from you then I will work someting out...I will give you a call tonight.
Ern

Neatus · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:41 pm

Here is who we have coming...not many but we will have fun.

Neatus and Chuy in the YJ
AJ n Beth in the JK
Pablo and the ol CRD KJ
and ummm, so far that is it. Thanks to those who can't come but are still sending out a gift...mucho appreciated:)

AZKJ · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:37 pm

Neatus wrote:

Here is who we have coming...not many but we will have fun.

Neatus and Chuy in the YJ
AJ n Beth in the JK
Pablo and the ol CRD KJ
and ummm, so far that is it. Thanks to those who can't come but are still sending out a gift...mucho appreciated:)

Hmmmm... AJ and Beth in the JK you say?? Or will it be the KJ?? If you tell me the dirt roads are easy enough, we might even try the SI.

What did you find out about state land permits?? I don't know exactly where your taking us, but there is a lot of land just south of the river that is state land (in blue on the map below)....

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