Merry Christmas from San Francisco

[strangelings.livejournal.com]

I'm Daniel, 28, living in the San Francisco Bay Area.  I've participated before- last year I was out of state and didn't have internet access, but the year before I did, and it really made my holidays better (both getting things and being able to fulfill others wishes).  I'm having a rough patch this year, am on the edge of staying in a shelter (have friends I'm staying with so far, but that isn't indefinte, and I'm on disablity, so I don't have much income), so I won't be able to do too much in material for others but I love sending mail and things, and I crochet, so hoping to send people some handmade/decorated things.  I love sending mail as well as getting it.

1)The thing I really want this year is a home for me (and my wonderful kitty, Mr.Thumbs.  I've had him all his life, and he's ten, and while he's staying w/someone, it tears me up really bad to be apart from him.).  Just somewhere I  can have my own bed to sleep in and a place to cook and to feel safe. It's been since May, and... I'm getting awfully discouraged.

2)Snail mail.  Christmas cards, letters, suprise packages- I could just really use some encouragement and I love getting mail.

3)Coloring books.  I like to do the intricate ones ( www.dover.com is an example of those, but lots of kids stores or book stores have them) esp. holiday ones or the stained glass ones.  Even print-outs of cool things to color would be neat.

4)Yarn.  I love to crochet and can always use more yarn.  (Nothing too furry/really hairy please- it's too hard to work with.)  Don't really care what it's made of- I make socks w/fingering weight a lot, but really any yarn is good :)  (If you want suggestions, I like Lion Brand and Caron Simly Soft).  Colors don't matter.

5)Paid LJ time.  My account just expired :(

6)A stocking w/fun little things in it (toys, chocolate- whatever).  It was one of my very favorite things as a child, and is something I miss a lot.

7)Do something kind for someone who is struggling esp. homeless.  It really makes a difference.

8)A good backpack- not the kind w/a metal frame, the regular kind.  Something sturdy- I tend to be really rough on them.  Pockets etc. are a plus.  No light colors- knowing me, I'd spill a coffee on it immediately.  I haven't been able to find one I can afford that's decent...

9)Music.  Almost any time (no rap or hip-hop, please) esp. folk, Christmas music, celtic music- mix CDs are lovely.

10)That you donate gifts to children in foster care- it's something I really enjoy doing and normally do but can't this year.

Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

email me at rimbaudetal(at)yahoo.com for address info,or leave me your email

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[http://users.livejournal.com/regretless-/]

Email me your address and a link to your list and I'll send you a card!

worstxintentions at gmail dot com

[thepastperfect]

I'm not sure how good of a backpack you're looking for, but I have an old Jansport that I used for a summer or two but is still in good condition. It's this model, more or less, and the colour is a shade or two lighter than their navy on that page. (I'd call it cadet blue, maybe. That "navy" looks very light to me, but it probably looks different in person.) It's stamped "Irregular" inside -- we have an outlet in town, so they sometimes get the bags that are not perfect enough to sell in the retail stores.

With all those caveats in mind, if you're interested, leave me a comment and I'll email you, or you can email me at celeria at gmail dot com. :)

[disclaim--her.livejournal.com]

I can send something in the mail. :) Emailing you now.

[silken-shadow.livejournal.com]

Check your LJ account status :)

Happy/Merry/Blessed Whatever

[silken-shadow.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I can do a Celtic Christmas CD for you; I have lots of traditional Celtic as well. Just email your snail mail address to me at silken_shadow(at)yahoo.com

[bonbonschnecke.livejournal.com]

Hello,

I would like to send you a christmas card. Send me your adress in a PM or to
bonbonschnecke@yahoo.de

[downloadable08.livejournal.com]

I have a wonderful celtic Christmas CD I was going to upload a few songs from, but it does have some religious overtones. Is that okay, or would you prefer I choose something else?

[strangelings.livejournal.com]

No, I like religious Christmas songs too, that's fine. :)

[downloadable08.livejournal.com]

Some of my favorites from the group Eden's Bridge:

Christmas Is With Us Again (http://www.sendspace.com/file/ugakkq)
Breath of Heaven (http://www.sendspace.com/file/r860k5)
Coventry Carol (http://www.sendspace.com/file/p85nn2)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (http://www.sendspace.com/file/p85nn2)

[rain-oubliette.livejournal.com]

I can "hook" you up with some yarn. :) I'm also a "purse whore" so I will see if I have any backpacks that I can send, too. :) I'm just graduating from college so I should have one I can send.

Please send me an email to: rainoubliette at gmail dot com. :)

[twilight2000.livejournal.com]

Welcome!

Let me suggest that you tag your post - it'll make it easier for folks to find you!

Twilight2000, mod

[dakotawitch.livejournal.com]

I can drop you some yarn and a card. Send me a message at dakotawitch @gmail dot com with "Holiday Wishes: Yarn and Card" in the subject and your addy in the body.

I'm sending you good thoughts that you and Mr. Thumbs find a long-term home soon, and that things begin looking up for you.