(it was the lil froggie.. right?)
Yup!! That's the one! Still sits on my desk!
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I haven't participated yet, but I wanted to. I have, however, been the reciepent of supplies to get started by some wonderful angels on this board who asked for nothing in return. I want to give back. I would see an offer and think I could take that and give XYZ. I don't have a lot to give but I would give what I could. My thing is I have to offer near payday or I won't have money to mail it. I only make $60 a week and I give at least $20 to my mom.
that's what is nice about this place too.. you don't have to be tied down to a certain day of the week.. or if it's a little bit away.. then mention that.. "I can't mail this till next week" or what have you. We are always willing to pitch in and help out in mailing areas too! One of the things I offered was a 'mailing' pack.. and I do that sometimes, because I know how that can be too.
(honestly.. sometimes I look back on when I started.. just about nine months ago... and I wonder how in the world I got so much, in such short time. Seems the more I give away.. the more I keep getting.
It's like love ♥ it just multiplies!!
)
Great OP
If you have little to give put that tiny bit up and someone with ,more will add to the offer. I love adding to offers. If you want or need a pif...take it. There are no strings or problems if you are new and just starting out. Let the givers give and find joy. When you take a gift, the giver receives joy. One day very soon you, too, will become a giver when you are able.
Leannebug you are the epitome of what PIF is all about and I salute your courage to post your sentiments and am on the look out for a pif of yours to snatch up.
Hugs
Bonnie
If you have little to give put that tiny bit up and someone with ,more will add to the offer. I love adding to offers. If you want or need a pif...take it. There are no strings or problems if you are new and just starting out. Let the givers give and find joy. When you take a gift, the giver receives joy. One day very soon you, too, will become a giver when you are able.
Leannebug you are the epitome of what PIF is all about and I salute your courage to post your sentiments and am on the look out for a pif of yours to snatch up.
Hugs
Bonnie
Thank you Bonnie
(I'm gonna hold you to it too!! You.. Keyzy.. Zen.. BM..
.. cant' say that without laughing!)
But you are SO right.. I *do* get a lot from giving.. in my eyes.. more. I get more out of giving than I do out of getting. It is why I truly love the Holiday Season.. because I can give give give ♥
and Grandma.. I read again, what you wrote.. and you are correct. I should look at it as the Proof Positive of PIF. and it's not that it only sat for a little while.. but that I saw a few people that could have used it, but didn't take it.. and I had only the comment made, to go by... and I couldn't hold it back anymore! Giving is what our group is about, as it should be.
(I'm gonna hold you to it too!! You.. Keyzy.. Zen.. BM..
.. cant' say that without laughing!)But you are SO right.. I *do* get a lot from giving.. in my eyes.. more. I get more out of giving than I do out of getting. It is why I truly love the Holiday Season.. because I can give give give
♥and Grandma.. I read again, what you wrote.. and you are correct. I should look at it as the Proof Positive of PIF.
and it's not that it only sat for a little while.. but that I saw a few people that could have used it, but didn't take it.. and I had only the comment made, to go by... and I couldn't hold it back anymore! Giving is what our group is about, as it should be.
Lbug! One of the best PIFs I ever received was from you! Lots of extra goodies including a brand spanking new carto that I still have wrapped! Stay around, we love you! <3
Whippet!! So good to see you back!! Glad everyone stepped up and pitched in too
I love this group... there is no better (and I can't believe you still have that!! lol.. was it yucky? or PINK?)
I love this group... there is no better (and I can't believe you still have that!! lol.. was it yucky? or PINK?)
LOL! It was silver! I think its one of the new types! I am so glad I'm back and that everyone is pitching in to help! It really makes me feel great and proud to be a member of such an amazing group of people!
I am so glad I'm back and that everyone is pitching in to help! It really makes me feel great and proud to be a member of such an amazing group of people! 
Bug we love you and your offers.
Please never think about leaving, we'd miss you too much!!!
Please never think about leaving, we'd miss you too much!!!
There's a TV commercial about Leanne. The guy says....
I don't take PIF's very often, but when I do...
...I prefer Leannebugs.
Stay vaping, my friends.
I don't take PIF's very often, but when I do...
...I prefer Leannebugs.
Stay vaping, my friends.
Bug don't you dare leave again! We're not starting this argument about who is the best again, cause you are and that's FINAL!
Honestly I haven't been on much lately cause I've been busy, but I happened to sign on right after you made that offer. Honestly I would have loved to taken it and could have offered a nice offer in return. Please don't be mad at me but I purposely passed so someone less fortunate than I could have a chance at it
If that upsets you I am sorry, I would rather add to a newbie offer or take an offer for someone else unless it's something I really need or want. Please PM me if it was me that upset you so we can work it out, cause you know I think the world of you
♥ ya boB
Honestly I haven't been on much lately cause I've been busy, but I happened to sign on right after you made that offer. Honestly I would have loved to taken it and could have offered a nice offer in return. Please don't be mad at me but I purposely passed so someone less fortunate than I could have a chance at it
If that upsets you I am sorry, I would rather add to a newbie offer or take an offer for someone else unless it's something I really need or want. Please PM me if it was me that upset you so we can work it out, cause you know I think the world of you
♥ ya boB
Leanne please don't even think about leaving again. We missed you terribly. You were such a big help and inspiration to me in the beginning I can honestly say you were the main reason I stayed and got involved the way I did.
You can't imagine how overjoyed I was to see you back. Not just back but getting married too. You make everyone around you so happy it was nice to see you get some happy for yourself.
Give us another chance. We won't let you down.
You can't imagine how overjoyed I was to see you back. Not just back but getting married too. You make everyone around you so happy it was nice to see you get some happy for yourself.
Give us another chance. We won't let you down.
I didn't get to know you before you left the first time but I am thrilled to see you back, and would love to add you to the wonderful friends I have found here. I would never want someone to give all this up, I know I would crumble without you guys. Hugs to you and keep doing what you're doing girl!
P.S. I would happily one of your PIFs if I am ever lucky enough to catch one. I have missed one of your shipping kits twice and have been so sad. You rock!
P.S. I would happily one of your PIFs if I am ever lucky enough to catch one.
I have missed one of your shipping kits twice and have been so sad. You rock!
I understand why the frustration began....I saw the PIF offer you were referring to....May have taken it myself if i had certain other supplies to make it useful but seeing such a generous offer and knowing u have so little to offer back can be intimidating!! I haven't gotten to participate in a lot of PIF's yet or offer up a lot to anybody but have already recieved help from some of the nicest people around (I already owe Trish my next kid prolly at this rate ). There have been too many people who have helped me a lot to name them all but especially for a shy person like myself i understand both sides of the frustration u went thru there. I can't count the number of PIF offers i've considered and decided against for not having much to offer back or feeling guilty about how much help i've recieved already tho usually when i do decide against getting something it boils down to having to ask a non reliable family member drop stuff in the mail for me since i have no transportation lol
). There have been too many people who have helped me a lot to name them all but especially for a shy person like myself i understand both sides of the frustration u went thru there. I can't count the number of PIF offers i've considered and decided against for not having much to offer back or feeling guilty about how much help i've recieved already tho usually when i do decide against getting something it boils down to having to ask a non reliable family member drop stuff in the mail for me since i have no transportation lol
OH.. don't make me start boo-hooing now too! (hormones people.. hormones) This is not a "fish for compliments thread" you know I love you all.. and you are part of my family, and I did miss you all like crazy. Ask my deej.. all I said was "PIF" this and "PIF" that.. and blah blah blah... but I wouldn't have risked public embarrassment if this weren't important. I think it needs addressed somehow... and I finally see the difference. (thank you boB, Superbals)
It is one thing, to see a PIF.. decide that you would like to pass on it so the next person has a chance (you may want it, or maybe not) but you don't take the offering because you are, in a sense "paying it forward".
It's different (at least to me) if you see a PIF that you would like, but you pass on it because you don't feel worthy of taking it... you feel you don't have enough to offer in return, you feel you have too much already. whatever the reason.. you don't take it even though you want it. To me: this person is why we do this, at the least; one of the biggest reasons of why I do it. This is the person I want to take my PIF. I want it to go to someone that really really could benefit from it. Someone that doesn't have enough stuff to make a kit, therefore could actually use it!! Or someone that sees something that they've really been wanting to try, and even though they do have stuff.. maybe they don't have what I'm giving- this might be a treat for all that they do around here. Ideally.. these are the ones I want to take my PIF.
Of course we cannot pick whom our recipient is... Of course, anyone is welcome to them.... but I'm finding, for whatever reasons, the people I'd most like to take one, are the ones I have to chase down and beat with a stick, just to take something from me.
boB.. no ((((((((((hugs)))))))) honey, I understand why you did it. Though I wished you would have taken one of my PIFs more often, between you and Missy, yall did take occasionally. Thank you.. and never EVER worry about me getting upset with you.. It's just not going to happen
Superbals... sweetie.. yes.. I saw you down at the bottom for a while. I had read in some other thread, about you needing something (couldn't remember at the time.. what.. but I was hoping either you or PoP would take it) To me, giving something I have extra of, and thinking of you opening your PIF and being appreciative, of what I have been able to share, knowing that I could do that for someone (even if it's a pack of bottles) That is one of the greatest feelings in the whole world. Sharing Joy with someone else.. it's undescribable.. and it's why I do this. I have been on the recipient end of that senario many times...I know that feeling all to well. This is one of the ways that *I* can pay forward the things given to me.
People, I am not rich, I am not rolling around in lavishness.. I am blessed to have people that help me.. in my life. Sometimes I get extra help, and can share with my friends. So I do. The rest of the time my life is a struggle too. I live paycheck to paycheck, I scrimp and save (not so good at the saving part), I do without, I am frugal and pinch pennies, I sometimes get myself in the red too. But a big part of my "joie de vie", my love of life, is giving and helping other people. It's just how I was raised, and the person I turned out to be. So sometimes, even when I can't afford to give, I do anyway.
That could lead to the other big reason I left, but I won't go there now. When it becomes appropriate, I'll bring it up. But you all should know this little fact about our group, and maybe it will help you, when you give/take....
Almost every single one of us, is living in a house (rural or urban) that is almost identical to the other members. People, I have your addresses I have seen your houses. They look like mine, they look like Julies, they look like almost every other member of our little group.. (not so little anymore)... but the point of this is: we are all in the same/similar boat(s). The group just works because; some of us having been doing this longer and can share a little of that Waffle juice, or have learned to have a stash of attys on hand, to spare one. When I first started.. people shared with me, now I can share back. I also went from having a 3 pad family cig budget, to almost none, so that is the money I used. In the beginning, I had extra vaping money, and I had access to some really great deals.. so I took advantage (I'm a great shopper) So, for me to build up my stash quickly.. it worked out for me. Now, when I look at what I have, and I know I'm not going to use that item, I send it to someone that will put it to use.. to someone that does have an immediate need for it. To me, that is better than having it sit in a drawer, just because I might need it later (believe me.. that happens too! )
I guess, what I'm trying to say... I don't want anyone to feel badly, taking a gift from me. Think of me instead, as your neighbor, and you are borrowing some sugar... (yes we do that here)... are you going to give it back? No, but you might pay it forward. Or think of me as your sister that bought too many tee-shirts, and gives you a couple. Do you fret over who has more? Or if you can give back?..... No, you take it because you need it, or want it. Or think of me as your Aunt that bought a new TV and is getting rid of the old one... do you worry about how much it cost? No.. it doesn't matter because she doesn't need it anymore.
Well, that is me.. I'm just your sister, you neighbor, your Aunt, your friend.... someone that has an extra few bottles, or bought too many 901 batteries... and is offering to share with you.
if this weren't important. I think it needs addressed somehow... and I finally see the difference. (thank you boB, Superbals)It is one thing, to see a PIF.. decide that you would like to pass on it so the next person has a chance (you may want it, or maybe not) but you don't take the offering because you are, in a sense "paying it forward".
It's different (at least to me) if you see a PIF that you would like, but you pass on it because you don't feel worthy of taking it... you feel you don't have enough to offer in return, you feel you have too much already. whatever the reason.. you don't take it even though you want it. To me: this person is why we do this, at the least; one of the biggest reasons of why I do it. This is the person I want to take my PIF. I want it to go to someone that really really could benefit from it. Someone that doesn't have enough stuff to make a kit, therefore could actually use it!! Or someone that sees something that they've really been wanting to try, and even though they do have stuff.. maybe they don't have what I'm giving- this might be a treat for all that they do around here. Ideally.. these are the ones I want to take my PIF.
Of course we cannot pick whom our recipient is... Of course, anyone is welcome to them.... but I'm finding, for whatever reasons, the people I'd most like to take one, are the ones I have to chase down and beat with a stick, just to take something from me.
boB.. no ((((((((((hugs)))))))) honey, I understand why you did it. Though I wished you would have taken one of my PIFs more often, between you and Missy, yall did take occasionally. Thank you.. and never EVER worry about me getting upset with you.. It's just not going to happen
Superbals... sweetie.. yes.. I saw you down at the bottom for a while. I had read in some other thread, about you needing something (couldn't remember at the time.. what.. but I was hoping either you or PoP would take it) To me, giving something I have extra of, and thinking of you opening your PIF and being appreciative, of what I have been able to share, knowing that I could do that for someone (even if it's a pack of bottles) That is one of the greatest feelings in the whole world. Sharing Joy with someone else.. it's undescribable.. and it's why I do this. I have been on the recipient end of that senario many times...I know that feeling all to well. This is one of the ways that *I* can pay forward the things given to me.
People, I am not rich, I am not rolling around in lavishness.. I am blessed to have people that help me.. in my life. Sometimes I get extra help, and can share with my friends. So I do. The rest of the time my life is a struggle too. I live paycheck to paycheck, I scrimp and save (not so good at the saving part), I do without, I am frugal and pinch pennies, I sometimes get myself in the red too. But a big part of my "joie de vie", my love of life, is giving and helping other people. It's just how I was raised, and the person I turned out to be. So sometimes, even when I can't afford to give, I do anyway.
That could lead to the other big reason I left, but I won't go there now. When it becomes appropriate, I'll bring it up. But you all should know this little fact about our group, and maybe it will help you, when you give/take....
Almost every single one of us, is living in a house (rural or urban) that is almost identical to the other members. People, I have your addresses
I have seen your houses. They look like mine, they look like Julies, they look like almost every other member of our little group.. (not so little anymore)... but the point of this is: we are all in the same/similar boat(s). The group just works because; some of us having been doing this longer and can share a little of that Waffle juice, or have learned to have a stash of attys on hand, to spare one. When I first started.. people shared with me, now I can share back. I also went from having a 3 pad family cig budget, to almost none, so that is the money I used. In the beginning, I had extra vaping money, and I had access to some really great deals.. so I took advantage (I'm a great shopper) So, for me to build up my stash quickly.. it worked out for me. Now, when I look at what I have, and I know I'm not going to use that item, I send it to someone that will put it to use.. to someone that does have an immediate need for it. To me, that is better than having it sit in a drawer, just because I might need it later (believe me.. that happens too! )I guess, what I'm trying to say... I don't want anyone to feel badly, taking a gift from me. Think of me instead, as your neighbor, and you are borrowing some sugar... (yes we do that here)... are you going to give it back? No, but you might pay it forward. Or think of me as your sister that bought too many tee-shirts, and gives you a couple. Do you fret over who has more? Or if you can give back?..... No, you take it because you need it, or want it. Or think of me as your Aunt that bought a new TV and is getting rid of the old one... do you worry about how much it cost? No.. it doesn't matter because she doesn't need it anymore.
Well, that is me.. I'm just your sister, you neighbor, your Aunt, your friend.... someone that has an extra few bottles, or bought too many 901 batteries... and is offering to share with you.
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