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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2018 1:40:21 GMT
What do you guys think about setting up something for those peas going through cancer treatment to get a stuffed pea plush so they can feel the pea love during such a difficult time. Not sure how this could be facilitated but I certainly would contribute to it. I would totally spearhead this if I were Stateside but the shipping to and from here is ridiculous. What do you think? Just throwing this out there.
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Post by PolarGreen12 on May 28, 2018 1:41:24 GMT
I think that’d be sweet.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on May 28, 2018 1:45:25 GMT
I’d help!
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Post by leeny on May 28, 2018 1:53:36 GMT
I would help too! Maybe there is a Pea or several who could knit them or sew them? Is that the type of pea you are looking for?
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Post by edie3 on May 28, 2018 3:38:20 GMT
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Post by Delta Dawn on May 28, 2018 3:40:12 GMT
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Post by camcas on May 28, 2018 3:57:41 GMT
Yes yes yes!
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Post by River on May 28, 2018 4:00:13 GMT
I'm in!
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Post by elaine on May 28, 2018 5:20:05 GMT
You all are so sweet! I do carry you all in my heart with me. And, I would gladly make space in my chemo bag for a plush pea. I will gladly contribute for mine and at least one other. Just let me know who to PayPal or Zella.
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Post by FurryP on May 28, 2018 5:33:59 GMT
Honestly I feel it kind of would go the way birthdays go at my place of work. One or two people do all the work, and the rest never instigate or participate $$$, but fully expect their birthdays to be acknowledged. And inevitably somebody gets forgotten.
And the peas would have to give their address. And maybe they don't want to. We may be a community, but most of us are still private people that don't freely give out our information.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2018 8:45:47 GMT
Honestly I feel it kind of would go the way birthdays go at my place of work. One or two people do all the work, and the rest never instigate or participate $$$, but fully expect their birthdays to be acknowledged. And inevitably somebody gets forgotten. And the peas would have to give their address. And maybe they don't want to. We may be a community, but most of us are still private people that don't freely give out our information. Definitely get where you are coming from. I think it has worked well in the past when others have dealt with difficulties, they have reached out and expressed welcome from peas wanting to do something. I think we could do this in the same way. If someone wishes to keep it private, they just let us know they don’t want to participate. We definitely want to respect privacy. This project will need a point person to keep the peas and then dispatch them to the Pea in need. Any volunteers? I will be Stateside in a few weeks and I will order a batch of peas and send them to the “keeper”. |
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Post by KelleeM on May 28, 2018 9:54:37 GMT
I think this is a sweet idea. I’d like to help financially but couldn’t take on the shipping part as I’m never near a post office.
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Post by snyder on May 28, 2018 10:01:03 GMT
I would contribute. Sweet idea.
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Post by inkedup on May 28, 2018 10:33:53 GMT
Honestly I feel it kind of would go the way birthdays go at my place of work. One or two people do all the work, and the rest never instigate or participate $$$, but fully expect their birthdays to be acknowledged. And inevitably somebody gets forgotten. And the peas would have to give their address. And maybe they don't want to. We may be a community, but most of us are still private people that don't freely give out our information. I don't think this is anything like office birthdays. I doubt the people who choose to participate will do so with any expectation other than doing a kindness for a pea in need. Do you really think there will be a bunch of seriously ill Peas who get bent out of shape when, for lack of a better phrase, it's their turn for help? Participation on any level is voluntary, so let those people worry about the workload and their privacy. It's clear you're not interested, though I'm still not sure why you felt the need to dump on someone's kind idea. |
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Post by christine58 on May 28, 2018 10:37:52 GMT
Honestly I feel it kind of would go the way birthdays go at my place of work. One or two people do all the work, and the rest never instigate or participate $$$, but fully expect their birthdays to be acknowledged. And inevitably somebody gets forgotten. And the peas would have to give their address. And maybe they don't want to. We may be a community, but most of us are still private people that don't freely give out our information. I don't think this is anything like office birthdays. I doubt the people who choose to participate will do so with any expectation other than doing a kindness for a pea in need. Participation on any level is voluntary, so let those people worry about the workload and their privacy. It's clear you're not interested, but I'm not sure why you felt the need to dump on someine's kind idea. gave her opinion as was asked by the OP. |
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Post by inkedup on May 28, 2018 10:40:56 GMT
I don't think this is anything like office birthdays. I doubt the people who choose to participate will do so with any expectation other than doing a kindness for a pea in need. Participation on any level is voluntary, so let those people worry about the workload and their privacy. It's clear you're not interested, but I'm not sure why you felt the need to dump on someine's kind idea. gave her opinion as was asked by the OP. I thought OP was trying to gauge interest, not ask who thought this would be a bad idea and why. Regardless, I think the negativity was unnecessary. |
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Post by donna on May 28, 2018 10:48:03 GMT
I think this is a very sweet idea. My administrators from work gave me a purple monogrammed lap blanket when I was diagnosed last year and it goes with me to chemo every week.
I will gladly contribute, but would not expect one for myself. You guys have done so much for me with my box of LOs.
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Post by camcas on May 28, 2018 10:51:46 GMT
Awww Donna....that smile in your avatar makes me want to send you a whole field of peas!!!!
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Post by peasapie on May 28, 2018 11:01:36 GMT
I think it's a lovely idea and would participate happily.
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Post by christine58 on May 28, 2018 11:19:19 GMT
FurryP gave her opinion as was asked by the OP. I thought OP was trying to gauge interest, not ask who thought this would be a bad idea and why. Regardless, I think the negativity was unnecessary. I guess that's the risk anyone of us takes when we post here... |
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Post by craftykitten on May 28, 2018 11:36:27 GMT
I think its a lovely idea  although I am in the UK and certainly wouldn't expect you all to send me something here, it would cost a fortune. I've had cards from some of the UK peas and it's been really touching, because apparently my friends in real life are a bit rubbish at things like that. |
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Post by baslp on May 28, 2018 11:43:14 GMT
This is a terrific idea. I would like to contribute.
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Post by inkedup on May 28, 2018 14:02:57 GMT
I thought OP was trying to gauge interest, not ask who thought this would be a bad idea and why. Regardless, I think the negativity was unnecessary. I guess that's the risk anyone of us takes when we post here... Great. Thanks for stating the obvious. We can agree to disagree. Is there a reason you feel the need to constantly be "helpful" to me in this way? |
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Post by FurryP on May 28, 2018 15:30:49 GMT
FurryP gave her opinion as was asked by the OP. I thought OP was trying to gauge interest, not ask who thought this would be a bad idea and why. Regardless, I think the negativity was unnecessary. Sorry, no negativity intended, I got confused when OP started her post with WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK... ETA: And my point was not that people would get bent out of shape, it was more like in the beginning everyone thinks it is a great idea, and and then some do not follow through. |
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Post by kelbel827 on May 28, 2018 15:33:25 GMT
Just tell me where to send my money.
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Post by peasquared on May 28, 2018 15:56:19 GMT
I'll help in any way. I can donate, ship, anything. I think it's a lovely idea.
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Post by Judy26 on May 28, 2018 16:13:11 GMT
Amazon has a variety of plush pea pods on their site. Some with free shipping. If someone with Prime wanted to do the ordering another Pea could PayPal or Venmo funds to that Pea and the order could be sent to the recipient if an address was given. Just a thought. I’m sure there are hurdles to jump I haven’t thought of with this idea.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2018 17:19:12 GMT
It is ok to take in everyone’s opinion. People can join in or not, and that is ok.
Let’s focus on making this happen for those that do want to get this going. Is there a pea that is willing to keep track of those peas going through chemo? Also keep a spreadsheet of those of us who want to contribute? Perhaps together we can come up with ideas on how to facilitate this into fruition.
I am open to ideas. Like I said, I will be happy to order a bunch while I am Stateside and ship them to a guardian pea.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2018 17:22:04 GMT
I think this is a very sweet idea. My administrators from work gave me a purple monogrammed lap blanket when I was diagnosed last year and it goes with me to chemo every week. I will gladly contribute, but would not expect one for myself. You guys have done so much for me with my box of LOs. Oh Donna. I hope you are one of the first recipients. Your strength is amazing! I would love nothing better than to know you have a pod with you to boost you up! |
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Post by peasquared on May 28, 2018 17:50:35 GMT
It is ok to take in everyone’s opinion. People can join in or not, and that is ok. Let’s focus on making this happen for those that do want to get this going. Is there a pea that is willing to keep track of those peas going through chemo? Also keep a spreadsheet of those of us who want to contribute? Perhaps together we can come up with ideas on how to facilitate this into fruition. I am open to ideas. Like I said, I will be happy to order a bunch while I am Stateside and ship them to a guardian pea. I have Amazon Prime, so I could order some. I see one under prime has 19 available and other has 2. I'd be willing to order them and then keep track of donations if they come in. I have a paypal account, already. I'm on 2 peas and Amazon daily, so I could keep ordering more, if the need arises. (Although I pray there won't be a need). I would have a few questions, but they could easily be answered if I am chosen to keep track. |
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although I am in the UK and certainly wouldn't expect you all to send me something here, it would cost a fortune. I've had cards from some of the UK peas and it's been really touching, because apparently my friends in real life are a bit rubbish at things like that. 
