Want to visit Pattaya Orphanage?

[Evil Penevil 7,628]

I've arranged a visit tomorrow to bring donations to Pattaya Orphanage. The time is 1430 hours on Tuesday, Oct.30. Two of the guys who were going with me had to return suddenly to the U.S. to beat the disruption expected from Hurricane Sandy, so some spaces have suddenly opened up. You are also very welcome to bring along a TG (the girls love interacting with the kids and the kids really enjoy it, too).

 

Here's how it works: PM me with your cellphone number and I'll call you back to set things up. Tomorrow morning, I'll call the Orphanage to find out what items are in need. I've hired a car and driver, so I can pick you up at about 1300 hours. We'll go to Big C or similar to buy whatever is needed, then on the Orphanage for about a 90 minute visit. Here's a link to a TR I did about an earlier visit: Making Merit ... Doing Good ... Having Fun.

 

How much you choose to spend for the goods to be donated is entirely up to you. No amount is too small.

 

Send me a PM if you think sounds like something you want to do. Sorry about the short notice, but that depends on circumstances. If you are going on the FLB bar crawl tonight, we can discuss details then.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

[Montydog 135]

Nice move EP, not there till Friday or I would be in.

[Evil Penevil 7,628]

Here's where I turn to the collective expertise of Pattaya Talk's members. I just found out the orphanage needs "Bed sheets (size 1.5x2 m./set) for 60 cots." Does anyone have an idea of a likely place to get a good deal when buying sheets in quantity? If I had more time, I could shop around, but circumstances have ganged up on me. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Evil

[danboy 151]

That`s a very noble cause and I wish I could be of assistance but as I`m not in Patts right now and would not know where to start with the sheets, all I can do is commend you for your efforts and wish you the best of luck in your quest.

[Evil Penevil 7,628]

That`s a very noble cause and I wish I could be of assistance but as I`m not in Patts right now and would not know where to start with the sheets, all I can do is commend you for your efforts and wish you the best of luck in your quest.

 

Thank you. Looks like I've solved the bed sheet issue. There's a hotel supply store on Pattaya Tai and Makro on Sukhumvit also has commercial bedding. Now it's just to strike a decent bargain. I'm generous with the girls, but I'm tighter than a Hungarian hobbit when it comes to dealing with businesses.

 

Evil

[Evil Penevil 7,628]

Mission accomplished! Together with another BM, I paid a visit to the orphanage and brought them most of what they needed.

 

Interesting sidelight - On Monday night's FLB bar crawl, a girl in one of the bars asked me why I was drinking Coke Light since I'm known for rather copious consumption of stronger beverages. I told her I couldn't get maow as I was visiting Pattaya Orphange the next day. She immediately volunteered to come along. She said she couldn't give any money but wanted to help me in purchasing the donations and to visit the kids. She was aware Thais usually get a better price than farang. She refused the offer of a LD and didn't ask about a bar fine, even though she sat beside me the entire time she wasn't dancing. I was dubious that she would actually call me on Tuesday to firm things ups, but she did, at exactly the time we had agreed.

 

She not only went along, but had a friend with her. We spent about 90 minutes interacting with the kids and taking a tour of the facilities. The girls absolutely loved it and the kids enjoyed the girls' attention. Children in an institutional environment often lag in learning to speak and language development because they don't get to spend enough time talking and listening to adults. They come to depend heavily on communicating through pointing, grunts and gestures. That's why it's good that Thai speakers come along on such visits and speak with the kids individually. It helps them learn Thai.

 

The orphanage doesn't allow visitors to take photos of the kids anymore, but they have a staff member do it. They are supposed to forward me the photos in a few days and I'll see if there are any suitable for posting on the board.

 

I will be doing another visit in December, probably during the week before Christmas. I'll know more about the exact date at the beginning of December and will keep BMs informed.

 

Evil

 

 

The volunteer from the bar:

 

 

 

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[gimmble 144]

Thanks Evil,

 

I will be happy to attend the December one, arriving the 19th so hopefully that fits into your plans.

 

 

cheers

Rodney

[Alphonse 109]

Good job Evil! Wish I could be along for the next one but leave on 11/29. Cute girl who helped out by the way.....sorry, couldn't help noticing.

[MM 6,562]

Nice work, EP.

 

Now, where'd you find that girl on the crawl?

[Evil Penevil 7,628]

Thanks Evil,

 

I will be happy to attend the December one, arriving the 19th so hopefully that fits into your plans.

 

 

cheers

Rodney

 

 

Should be perfect timing, I'm thinking Dec 22 or 23, as I'm sure there will be many activities for the kids on Dec. 24-26. I'll keep you informed.

 

Cute girl who helped out by the way.....sorry, couldn't help noticing.

 

No reason to be sorry, I noticed that, too!

 

Nice work, EP.

 

Now, where'd you find that girl on the crawl?

 

Coyote dancer at Sapphire. Her name is Bow. She has a very sweet personality. I almost wanted to ask her, "What's a girl like you doing in a place like this?"

 

Evil

Edited February 1, 2013 by Evil Penevil

[Montydog 135]

Good job E.P and yes the girl is very cute and with a good heart, just nice to be reminded that there out there sometimes.

[Dungheap 243]

PAY BAR!!!

 

[jamie392305 764]

I would have loved to attend the Christmas visit Evil but sadly I don't get into town until the 28th December mate, however, I will gladly give you 3000bht to buy some treats for the little kiddies. I'll give it to you on the evening of the 28th in FLB mate OK!!!!! :thumbup

[Evil Penevil 7,628]

I would have loved to attend the Christmas visit Evil but sadly I don't get into town until the 28th December mate, however, I will gladly give you 3000bht to buy some treats for the little kiddies. I'll give it to you on the evening of the 28th in FLB mate OK!!!!! :thumbup

 

Consider it done. I'll get back to you with all the details of what's planned closer to the date. But one part I can reveal - I'll be dressed up in my Santa Claus costume. I used to play Santa at hospitals and children's homes in NY and NJ and took my costume with me to Pattaya last time I was in the U.S. The orphanage was keen for me to do this - said the kids would be thrilled.

 

Evil

 

A few more pics, taken by an orphanage staff member.

 

 

 

[Scatter 2]

Very nice job EP. Several years ago my wife and I made a very similar visit to the orphanage. My wife, says that I will have a very bad year if I don't do my penance, so I see another trip coming up when next in town in June.

[Butch 3,456]

EP

Excellent cause mate. I used to visit when Father Brennan was in charge, until some UK scum tabloid made horrific accusations against the man, which were untrue and unjustified. I honestly think that put the man into his early grave.

 

I've never boasted about being a hard man,and I'm not, but I was reduced to tears visiting the orphanage each time and seeing the children there, I felt not for thm, but for the ones not so lucky. The number of half farang/thai children is also surprising.

 

Gents, the orphanage is always grateful for nappies and baby formula, neither of which weigh much and both of which go a long , long way. If each BM put 10 nappies and 1 baby formula in their case for the Orphanage on their visit and delivered it there, then alot of lives would be improved.

 

EP I have a trip coming up, are you in town?. PM me mate.

 

Think of the Karma points lads, they go a long way. None of us are perfect, are we?.

Edited February 1, 2013 by Butch