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audiodaveaudiodave Posts: 1,623
edited October 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
This scheme was brought to my attention through my work today, and I thought some of you may be interested in it, as I was unaware of it previously. Some of you may not be interested, but it's worth making people aware of it.

http://www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/?q=pages/what-occ

It's a scheme where you can fill a shoe box full of things for a child somewhere or other (see the website for such specifics :p) who would otherwise get nothing. I don't know if it's an international scheme or UK only, but it's worth looking into if you're interested.
~AKA Dave-of-the-dead~

I don't wanna think, I wanna feel

Dublin 23/08/06 Lisbon I 04/09/06 Lisbon II 05/09/06 Paris 11/09/06 Verona 16/09/06

London 18/06/07 Dusseldorf 21/06/07 Copenhagen 26/06/07 Nijmegen 28/06/07
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  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    audiodave wrote:
    This scheme was brought to my attention through my work today, and I thought some of you may be interested in it, as I was unaware of it previously. Some of you may not be interested, but it's worth making people aware of it.

    http://www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/?q=pages/what-occ

    It's a scheme where you can fill a shoe box full of things for a child somewhere or other (see the website for such specifics :p) who would otherwise get nothing. I don't know if it's an international scheme or UK only, but it's worth looking into if you're interested.
    It might get more attention if you didn't refer to it as a 'scheme' ;)
  • LizardjamLizardjam Posts: 1,121
    Rygar wrote:
    It might get more attention if you didn't refer to it as a 'scheme' ;)

    I was thinking the same thing. I thought it was a warning...
    bugs in the way...I feel about you

    "New music, new friends. Pearl Jam."

    I like our socks. I hear we make a fine sock. I always say, You might not love our records, but I think you'll like our socks. - Stone

    "This record is us speaking out in class." -EV on PJ
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    This is a legit thing, we did it in school when I was younger. There are some rules about what you can give that thought that I always thought was weird. No items of "a religious nature"... so um, how about a CHRISTMAS present? :o

    Even so, nice idea. Always cool to give something to people who are otherwise alone and forgotten at that time of year.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • chimechime Posts: 7,839
    Rygar wrote:
    It might get more attention if you didn't refer to it as a 'scheme' ;)

    I'm seeing a UK/English v American/English confusion here.

    We'd call it a scheme :o ... it's not a scam :p

    Dave we do this at work every year too :)
    So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    I've done it every year for last 9 or 10 years... its a great idea.

    i dont like that they give bible leaflets to these kids but i figured they can either make paper planes out of it or use it to wipe their arse...

    at least the kid gets a gift and thats all that really matters :)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    Chime wrote:
    I'm seeing a UK/English v American/English confusion here.

    We'd call it a scheme :o ... it's not a scam :p


    i love how it takes them ages to work out what it means... like when Jeremy1012 had a thread called 'pet hates' and lots of americans were thinking 'oh my god how can you hate pets!!!' ... and thats when i would direct them to one of my very own threads :);)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    dunkman wrote:
    i love how it takes them ages to work out what it means... like when Jeremy1012 had a thread called 'pet hates' and lots of americans were thinking 'oh my god how can you hate pets!!!' ... and thats when i would direct them to one of my very own threads :);)
    I know, jesus... where is the logic here? :D
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    dunkman wrote:
    i love how it takes them ages to work out what it means... like when Jeremy1012 had a thread called 'pet hates' and lots of americans were thinking 'oh my god how can you hate pets!!!' ... and thats when i would direct them to one of my very own threads :);)
    Are you sure anyone got confused over 'pet hates'? That means the same thing here as it does there.
    North America got rid of using 'scheme' for anything but criminal purposes as soon as we got here.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    Rygar wrote:
    Are you sure anyone got confused over 'pet hates'? That means the same thing here as it does there.
    North America got rid of using 'scheme' for anything but criminal purposes as soon as we got here.
    I posted a thread about pet hates and almost every american thought it was a thread about hating pets...

    then when myself and Dunk explained, they informed us that we meant "pet peeves"...
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    Rygar wrote:
    Are you sure anyone got confused over 'pet hates'? That means the same thing here as it does there.
    North America got rid of using 'scheme' for anything but criminal purposes as soon as we got here.


    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=300806

    read and laugh :D


    what about 'color scheme' ... dont you n.americans at least have a nice decorating thing going on? all interior paintwork should follow a 'scheme' ;)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    I posted a thread about pet hates and almost every american thought it was a thread about hating pets...

    then when myself and Dunk explained, they informed us that we meant "pet peeves"...
    Well I knew what you meant ;)


    I'd also like to point out that Operation Christmas Child sounds like Ethiopia is going to get bombed on Christmas day...
  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    dunkman wrote:
    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=300806

    read and laugh :D


    what about 'color scheme' ... dont you n.americans at least have a nice decorating thing going on? all interior paintwork should follow a 'scheme' ;)
    Yeah, there's 'color scheme', but they're untrustworthy.
  • chimechime Posts: 7,839
    dunkman wrote:
    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=300806

    read and laugh :D


    what about 'color scheme' ... dont you n.americans at least have a nice decorating thing going on? all interior paintwork should follow a 'scheme' ;)

    That thread :o:D
    So are we strangers now? Like rock and roll and the radio?
  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    congrats on derailing this thread.
    it's my pet hate.
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    My pet peeve is when people don't really know wtf they are talking about.
    The English language evolved from the Germans.
    They brought the language to the British Isles. It wasn't "invented" there.
    And while we are at it, no one "invented" the English language.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    TrixieCat wrote:
    My pet peeve is when people don't really know wtf they are talking about.
    The English language evolved from the Germans.
    They brought the language to the British Isles. It wasn't "invented" there.
    And while we are at it, no one "invented" the English language.
    No, you are correct, but we have a strong enough claim to it, having had it in its present form for at least 600 years, that we are entitled to be irritated when Americans try to correct us on it :)

    Besides, when I started that thread, "peeve" really didn't quite cover how much I disliked the thing in question :D
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    PS, this is a good cause. Sorry about the derailment.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    No, you are correct, but we have a strong enough claim to it, having had it in its present form for at least 600 years, that we are entitled to be irritated when Americans try to correct us on it :)

    Besides, when I started that thread, "peeve" really didn't quite cover how much I disliked the thing in question :D
    So you meant to say hate or peeve?
    I often have conversations with someone on here and we call them disconnects. lol We find it funny that one thing may mean something entirely different. Not a matter to remind everyone where the language came from.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    PS, this is a good cause. Sorry about the derailment.
    Yes, it is.
    :)
    My church handed out the info the other day.
    I think it is awesome.
    Toys for Tots on a global level.
    I don't mind the religious paperwork they put in.
    I think it is a wonderful cause.
    I have always been a big fan of collecting for UNICEF on Halloween.
    :)
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    TrixieCat wrote:
    So you meant to say hate or peeve?
    I often have conversations with someone on here and we call them disconnects. lol We find it funny that one thing may mean something entirely different. Not a matter to remind everyone where the language came from.
    I meant hate, and some people told me that I meant peeve. I informed them that I definitely meant hate :)
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    OK Just to Confirm

    Pet Hates (UK/Canada) = Pet Peeves (USA)
    Scheme (UK) = Idea (USA)

    Helping Kids = Good (Worldwide)
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  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    TrixieCat wrote:
    My pet peeve is when people don't really know wtf they are talking about.
    The English language evolved from the Germans.
    They brought the language to the British Isles. It wasn't "invented" there.
    And while we are at it, no one "invented" the English language.


    paste this onto the know-it-all thread.
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    TrixieCat wrote:
    Yes, it is.
    :)
    My church handed out the info the other day.
    I think it is awesome.
    Toys for Tots on a global level.
    I don't mind the religious paperwork they put in.
    I think it is a wonderful cause.
    I have always been a big fan of collecting for UNICEF on Halloween.
    :)
    The only problem I have with the religious stuff is that it should be a universal charity, without an agenda. Putting in Christian stuff is definitely an attempt to lead the recipients in a certain directions and I'm not sure that's right, especially since they advise that people making donations steer clear of including anything of a religious nature.

    Other than that, I think it's a great idea. We used to get a shit load of them packed up and sent off from my school, some kids would do 3 or 4 because they knew that not everyone would do one.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    Black Diamond wrote:
    OK Just to Confirm

    Pet Hates (UK/Canada) = Pet Peeves (USA)
    Scheme (UK) = Idea (USA)

    Helping Kids = Good (Worldwide)
    :):):)
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    The only problem I have with the religious stuff is that it should be a universal charity, without an agenda. Putting in Christian stuff is definitely an attempt to lead the recipients in a certain directions and I'm not sure that's right, especially since they advise that people making donations steer clear of including anything of a religious nature.

    Other than that, I think it's a great idea. We used to get a shit load of them packed up and sent off from my school, some kids would do 3 or 4 because they knew that not everyone would do one.
    I remember we used to do it in school too.
    It is something I would like Holden to start doing every year. Civic mindedness is important.
    I didn't realize you weren't supposed to put anything of a religious nature. That may be so that a muslim doesn't recieve a red velvet Jesus or a Catholic doesn't receive a macaroni encrusted star of david???
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    TrixieCat wrote:
    I remember we used to do it in school too.
    It is something I would like Holden to start doing every year. Civic mindedness is important.
    I didn't realize you weren't supposed to put anything of a religious nature. That may be so that a muslim doesn't recieve a red velvet Jesus or a Catholic doesn't receive a macaroni encrusted star of david???
    I guess that's why, yeah. I just remember it said on the leaflet we got that they'd prefer it if we didn't put anything of that nature in them, presumably so no one would be offended or something, which is fair enough. I know that no one I knew who made a box did it to spread the story of the nativity, we just wanted to give some kids who had nothing a present :)

    They also said no knives etc but that had a more practical reason behind it obviously.
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    TrixieCat wrote:
    I remember we used to do it in school too.
    It is something I would like Holden to start doing every year. Civic mindedness is important.
    I didn't realize you weren't supposed to put anything of a religious nature. That may be so that a muslim doesn't recieve a red velvet Jesus or a Catholic doesn't receive a macaroni encrusted star of david???

    One thing we have been doing with my kids since they have been cognisent, is every B-day, or every other holiday where there are presents, each of them puts aside one present for charity. Their choice. We accumulate and give to local Children's group.
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  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    Black Diamond wrote:
    One thing we have been doing with my kids since they have been cognisent, is every B-day, or every other holiday where there are presents, each of them puts aside one present for charity. Their choice. We accumulate and give to local Children's group.
    That is an awesome idea. I have holden give his other toys to charity, not the new ones. I would feel badly for the person that gave him a prezzie and then he is like, oh let's give that one away. lol

    Jamie, I have the brochure around here somewhere. I went to church for the first time in forever the other week. They were talking about it and gave everyone the brochure.
    I will see what it says and if it has been updated.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • audiodaveaudiodave Posts: 1,623
    See i'm showing that i've only just started working...everyone knows about this but me. :p

    I obviously come from a selfish small town whose schools did no such thing. We gave away our tins of unwanted sweetcorn at harvest festival though ;)

    I also hadn't had enough time to read enough into it to realise that they hand out Christian leaflets with it. Is that right hmm? I'm not really encouraging that, but it doesn't take away from the fact that it's a good cause. It's just a bit like...here's a gift, Jesus made it possible...but oh well ;):p
    ~AKA Dave-of-the-dead~

    I don't wanna think, I wanna feel

    Dublin 23/08/06 Lisbon I 04/09/06 Lisbon II 05/09/06 Paris 11/09/06 Verona 16/09/06

    London 18/06/07 Dusseldorf 21/06/07 Copenhagen 26/06/07 Nijmegen 28/06/07
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    audiodave wrote:
    See i'm showing that i've only just started working...everyone knows about this but me. : p

    I obviously come from a selfish small town whose schools did no such thing. We gave away our tins of unwanted sweetcorn at harvest festival though ;)

    I also hadn't had enough time to read enough into it to realise that they hand out Christian leaflets with it. Is that right hmm? I'm not really encouraging that, but it doesn't take away from the fact that it's a good cause. It's just a bit like...here's a gift, Jesus made it possible...but oh well ;):p
    It's definitely something that made me a little unsure about it but at the end of the day, it's still worthwhile. Most of the kids probably don't read anything that comes with it anyway, they just want to play with their toys, and fair enough I reckon :) Just slip a little note in saying "don't swallow everything they feed you whole" :p
    "I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
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