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Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
What is the easiest way to post pics here?
Vaccinium has a great answer for that.


There will be a separate thread for pictures, and if you're having trouble getting them to post, you can always ask any of us for help and we'll help you out
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
I use Flickr, but you can use Photobucket or any other upload service.
doesn't picasa have a website too?
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
post em on flickr or somewhere else that has picture hosting (even image shack, where you don't need an account nor do they need to stay there permanently), get the url for the picture, then follow the instructions in the "Links & ... more
Thanks!
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
I use Flickr, but you can use Photobucket or any other upload service.
Cool
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I see no reason why this couldn't be an ongoing thing really.





Maybe we could have a separate thread here for sharing the pictures from donation?
I think a separate thread might be good and might generate more attention, etc. who doesn't like looking at pics? some ppl might not want to read the minutes from the last meeting though, so to speak. or any text at all. then they enter the thread and you grab em with the pics. just mho, i could be waaay off-base.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
For anybody who isn't sure where the best place to go to donate clothing items, Google can be a tremendous resource. If you search "clothing donation" with your town/zip code, you can find a list of places that either take donations directly, or have donation boxes that you can drop off clothing/shoes/accesso ries to. If you're looking to have a tax deduction, I'm not 100% sure on the specifics of that, but you won't get a receipt from a donation box, so if you need one, make sure you seek out an actual donation center.

And don't forget that plenty of donation centers take plenty of things other than clothing. Check out what the centers in your area are in need of, you might just be able to help there too!
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I think a separate thread might be good and might generate more attention, etc. who doesn't like looking at pics? some ppl might not want to read the minutes from the last meeting though, so to speak. or any text at all. then they enter the ... more
A separate thread for sharing donation pictures it is then!
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Its awesome that you were able to do that. It probably helped you coming to terms to some extent too. I work with my local American Legion raising money for kids and soldiers and it always makes me feel like Ive gotten much more than Ive given.
Most definitely, tough between the first year and the 2nd, I had two close friends commit suicide as well, so for awhile I felt like it was a pointless exercise in futility, but once I got started on the 2nd one (it's quite a to-do and takes months of planning/organization/ etc), that all changed. I felt reinvigorated again and, again, surprised by the amazing ability of others to give and to love and to care.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Thanks!
Anytime!
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
Quote:
Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
Most definitely, tough between the first year and the 2nd, I had two close friends commit suicide as well, so for awhile I felt like it was a pointless exercise in futility, but once I got started on the 2nd one (it's quite a to-do and takes ... more
Kisses to you!
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Jul!a
For anybody who isn't sure where the best place to go to donate clothing items, Google can be a tremendous resource. If you search "clothing donation" with your town/zip code, you can find a list of places that either take donations ... more
Also, any place that has a Goodwill has at least one place you can donate
05/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
For anybody who isn't sure where the best place to go to donate clothing items, Google can be a tremendous resource. If you search "clothing donation" with your town/zip code, you can find a list of places that either take donations ... more
If you want to know how much your donations are worth (for tax purposes), you can figure it out by signing up (free) here: link
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Kisses to you!
Awws, thank you! Back atcha, babe!
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
Also, any place that has a Goodwill has at least one place you can donate
Absolutely!
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
Awws, thank you! Back atcha, babe!
Welcome!
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
If you want to know how much your donations are worth (for tax purposes), you can figure it out by signing up (free) here: link
Any reputable donation center will give you a receipt with a number value for tax purposes.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
If you want to know how much your donations are worth (for tax purposes), you can figure it out by signing up (free) here: link
Thank you so much for sharing that link (again I believe?)

It's a great resource
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
Any reputable donation center will give you a receipt with a number value for tax purposes.
I think it was more for if you didn't donate directly to a center, but instead brought your donations to a box, which is much more convenient if you aren't free to make donations while the donation center is open
05/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I think it was more for if you didn't donate directly to a center, but instead brought your donations to a box, which is much more convenient if you aren't free to make donations while the donation center is open
Itemizing also helps if the IRS ever comes calling.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Jul!a
I think it was more for if you didn't donate directly to a center, but instead brought your donations to a box, which is much more convenient if you aren't free to make donations while the donation center is open
Ooooh, duh! *facepalm*
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Itemizing also helps if the IRS ever comes calling.
Thats no lie...we got audited 3 years ago and I gave the guy shoeboxes full of reciepts. He did NOT look pleased that he had to go thru them but ehhh. I had receipts for everything I claimed lol!
05/02/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
We have two in town. a St Vincent and a Goodwill. St Vincent does way more around here than Goodwill. Might be worth looking into the donation site you are looking at. Some do way more for the community than others.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Itemizing also helps if the IRS ever comes calling.
This is very very true. I'm absolutely horrible at that stuff, and will likely be very screwed if I ever get audited.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
We have two in town. a St Vincent and a Goodwill. St Vincent does way more around here than Goodwill. Might be worth looking into the donation site you are looking at. Some do way more for the community than others.
Very good point for doing a little bit of extra research
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Does anybody else have any other questions or anything else they want to bring up?
05/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Quote:
Originally posted by sexyintexas
Thats no lie...we got audited 3 years ago and I gave the guy shoeboxes full of reciepts. He did NOT look pleased that he had to go thru them but ehhh. I had receipts for everything I claimed lol!
If they choose to audit you, then they need to be prepared to sort through your receipts. We are very anal retentive about getting receipts for everything. And we store our receipts for at least three years. And we take pictures of things we donate.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Does anybody else have any other questions or anything else they want to bring up?
Is there another big event planned after Taco's run is finished?
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
If they choose to audit you, then they need to be prepared to sort through your receipts. We are very anal retentive about getting receipts for everything. And we store our receipts for at least three years. And we take pictures of things we ... more
Lol, he is a truck driver so everything from fuel to clothes to food and truck supplies get claimed as well as house and school etc. I doubt they will be back soon.
05/02/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Is there another big event planned after Taco's run is finished?
As of right now, nothing big, just this donation drive.

That means that we are more than willing to listen to any suggestions anybody might have. If you (anybody) can come up with any ideas and have things to back it up, we're interested
05/02/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
Good night everyone, gotta get baths done.
05/02/2011