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Saturday, November 30, 2013

WE DESPERATELY NEED SOME CHRISTMAS ELVES, PLEASE HELP US!!

One Dozen situations...holiday needs/wants list.  Please remember that when we give dolls to little girls we try to give them dolls that look like them racially.  Peaches says when a little girl looks at a doll she should see herself. 

Family #p1

Mom and Dad to 6 children both work when she can find work. Dad works in the kitchen and makes minimum wage. Mom does odd jobs  (waitress, cooking, etc) but if a child gets sick and she has to leave or causes her to be late they are often not understanding.  She is currently looking for work in an economy where many others are also.
Jesus 1 yr old boy clothing size 18 months shoe size 2 baby. He likes cars and balls.
Emily 4 yrs old clothing size 7/8 shoe is 11 she likes Barbies and doll babies.  Would like an age appropriate scooter.  Would love to have a Glow pillow for bedtime.
Monica 10 yr old wear teen size 12/14 or straight 14 would work too.  Shoe size 6 ladies she needs socks.  She likes arts and crafts and loves music and cosmetology things.
Vanessa 12 yrs old size 14/16. Shoe size 6.5 ladies she really needs sneakers and could use socks. Sports bras size 34a. wears hair ties. She likes skateboarding arts & crafts items. At the age where makeup is appreciated. Needs PJs and a teen size 16 robe.
Anthony 15 yrs old pants size 32/32 shirts large men's.  Needs Ankle socks and boxer briefs badly. Likes skateboards and doing things outdoors. Someone gave him an  Xbox but not any games so he could use ones that a teen /adult would like or a year membership Brianna 19 yrs old wears size  womans16 pants and med shirt she needs sock .  At her age often a gift card is easiest so she can pick out clothes she likes. Helps with the younger children .  
Mom wears 1x shirts size 18/20 pants size 9 shoe Dad is a L shirt 33 or 34 x32 pants
Can always use beach size towels
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Family #p2 Caucasian doll
young newly single mom has 2 children ....daughter age 4 wears  size 5/6 or straight 6 will work too. She loves being a girl...dress up, doll babies, kitchen play and anything pink. Her little brother is almost a year old now. He wears 12/18 months. loves colorful age appropriate toys . He loves  things that make noise. Household could use  silverware and smaller microwave safe plates. They have a cat that loves to eat  much more then anything else
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Family #p3
34 year old mom of two ( escaped abuse) living in a motel after welfare failed to pay her rent on last  apartment....leaving them with out a permanent place to call home. Welfare admitted their mistake and put Mom( who is on disability ) and the children in a motel saying it would be for a few weeks. It has now been 6 months and she is stuck trying to find a solution on her own...
Children are both boys. Oldest is 10 ...he is a tall child, wears men's clothing sizes 32x 30 and men's med shirts. Men's shoe size 10. Could really use clothing/ shoes/ socks/underwear. When they lost the apartment the landlord gave them 30 mins to grab what they could.  The summer clothing from the landlord let them take are of little value when it's 20 degrees out. There is limited space in the room but it would be nice to have a small tabletop tree and something for him to do. Likes games, arts and crafts....solitary play items like a handheld game might be a good idea.
Youngest child age 2 has clothing as we were able to get him size 3 clothing but he still needs toddler shoes size 11.5 to 12, socks  and 2/3 underwear...uses size 5 pull ups for night time . He loves anything with wheels or wings
mom could use make up, personal hygiene items and some warm wear items in size 18/20 , xl-xxl tops and size 11 woman's shoes. She Desperately needs shoes that are not open since the only transportation to stores 1/2 mile away to get food are their feet.
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 FAMILY #p4 Bi-racial toddler (black/white) Child
Single disabled mom of a 4 year girl could use some size 5, 5/6 clothing. She loves painting, arts and crafts, puzzles, learning toys and books. Also would like to have a black barbie...someone gave her a naked white one and she keeps asking why it looks like her mom but not darker like she is. Also wonders why it has nothing to wear. Mom said she needs nothing for herself though of course would appreciate some scented soap, make up or perfume
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FAMILY #p5
Single fulltime student part time workers is a mom to a little
Her son likes typical 7 year old boy toys -Army men, cars, noise making items, sports....and learning toy. He wears a size 7.  She would appreciate some pots/pans ( trying to learn to cook more then microwavable items) and some fun things that she can never afford like nail polish, perfume, body wash. clothing size
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FAMILY #p6
Disabled grandparents raising 3 teen grandsons. Grandmother of house has been in a wheelchair for years. She wear 5x on bottom and could use some skirts or pants in that size...even used or hand sewn would be appreciated. We were able to find her some tops. Grandsons could use some xl/xxl shirts/coats. They are teen boys so not the easiest to figure out what they want but they do get along so perhaps they would play games. they are in stage where body spray, cologne and men's jewelry would also be used.
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FAMILY #p7 Caucasian Dolls
Two females sharing a house...one single one has a husband who is currently stationed in Afghanistan . Both have Minimum wage jobs. They each have a daughter. One is 3 years old and wears 4/5, the other is 6 now and wears , 7/8. The older girl tells anyone that will listen that she wants barbie accessories like clothing and shoes for them. She also wants a new boardgame as she is tired of candy land and chutes and ladders....says she is to big for them now . She loves to play dress up  . Her little cousin loves baby dolls she cuddle with . Would like one that comes with a bottle to play feed it. They have both a med sized dog and a cat that they adore.
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FAMILY #p8 African American  doll
After her husband died she thought she would never find love again but she did. Just when things were looking up in her world, due to budget cuts in the school system her job was changed to a much lower paying one. Mr of the household takes the train an hour away to continue to have work.  There is no money for a vehicle . They have an almost 10 year old son that wears size 12-14/16 boys and size 1.5 shoe.  He would love a handheld game that works for a child his age, likes puzzles, coloring, typical ten year old boy toys...their 3 year old daughter would enjoy a baby doll that is age appropriate.  She loves board books and fisher price characters...anything Disney is another thing she always notices on TV or in a store.  She is size 3/4 and shoe size 7.5T.  Mrs wears size 24/26 top and 24/30 bottom depending on cut. Mrs.  needs work dress clothes and size 8.5 work  shoes (flat) or (wedge) BADLY.  Mr wears 32x32 jeans and XL shirts. They all could both use  some heavy gloves. Waiting for  the train/bus is their only transportation.  

The kids both need good heavy winter coats or snowsuits and a few hats/scarfs/gloves and snow boots.   They really need clothes and shoes, they do not need to be new....Also important, a used Bed guard needed for the little one who has fallen out of her bed more then once. 
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FAMILY #p9 Bi-Racial Black/White Dolls
Couple: Both parents have jobs but the amount they are paid is minimum. they have a 5 yr old daughter who likes games intended for older child...6 + games. She is a bit advanced for age.  She wears a size 6 to 7 could use socks  and some size 13 shoes . Enjoys Barbie dolls  and anything that goes along with them especially their clothing. Dad of household could use some heavy socks as he works outside. Could also use some heavy mens larger size gloves and a new wallet.  I am sure that Mom would appreciates some fun stuff...bubble bath,
scented candles, perfume....they live in a rented house in disrepair anything to help her escape that reality for a few minutes would be nice.  House hold could use some blankets as every room is a chilly room
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Some single men LIVING ALONE situations #p10

92 year old man in poor health but still living alone in need of gloves , water bottle with easy open top ( suppose to drink allot more then he does) most bottles he can not open.He tends to knock over glasses. He could also use some socks since he is always cold. A small blanket for when he watches TV would be good.

Newly widowed disabled man feels alone. Would like to go with his friend to Dunkin Donuts on occasion but with limited income he cant afford that. Even a $5 gift card would allow him to go and be able to have a coffee and donut. Might not sound like a need but it would be something better then sitting home alone. He has a small dog and a cat both can always use food.

 Man in his 50's who lives alone given months to live due to Chemical poisoning from prior job and Cancer. He lives on $800 a month. He  has no working heater in his house ( could not afford oil even if he did) which means he also has no hot water. He uses lightbulbs ( the old kind ) to heat the room he rarely leaves. He needs baby wipes as he uses them to clean off...and  blankets ( plug in kind might be ideal-size does not matter)-- and socks. He could really use an emergency shut off --button on bottom that makes it shut off if falls over---space heater ( his medication makes him groggy) .  Actually, an oil filled heater would be very practical as it is inexpensive to run and much safer than the tipsy electric ones. 
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Some single women LIVING ALONE  situations #p11

Diabetic very limited income woman with amputated leg needs food for the dog she keeps for protection.

Elderly woman with stage 4 Cancer keeps fighting even though she has been told her time is very limited. She loves flavored hot tea ( one thing she can keep down even after her current treatments). She is too weak now to sit down in a  bath and misses getting a bubble bath.  While sitting on a shower chair she could still use scented soaps or out of the bath  she could use scented body spray.

Recently divorced woman was  left with little more then a car with mechanical problems and financial issues that with her current income from multiple jobs will still take many years to make a  dent in. She could really use something to lift her spirits...positive talk type books, loves religious items, pretty stationary, note cards, perfume. She also wears hair decorations necklaces, bracelets & pins.
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Situations #p12
Family Mixed race ( back/white ) for dolls...Struggling couple with 7 children...they had 4 and then due to circumstances took custody of 3 more recently...they are all under the age of 8. Dad is working fulltime and mom works part time while their teen aunt is available to watch them. The 7 year old is a boy, then there are 4 girls ages  1, 3, 4 and 5. The other two boys are ages 3 and 1. The aunt of these children come over from her own struggling home to help as much as she can while still maintaining her good grades. Their parents said anything age appropriate would be a blessing. they would also appreciate a little gift to thank their teen (age 14) aunt for all help she gives them but understands if that is not possible
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p13----We also always need:   toys that can be used for both boys and girls…things such as books,  hot wheels, Legos,  blocks,  larger piece puzzles, coloring books, crayons,  baby supplies, teen items which are always in severely short supply. We have some Autistic children we help that seem more responsive to BRIGHTLY  colored toys. Also any size new clothes will be used if not now then when we find someone that wears that size in need. Sometimes its  nice to discover you mattered enough to receive something that is new and just for you .  As always we are the perfect place to re-gift that item you received but will never use. 
Always needed are smaller outside pet houses in good/great shape which are needed for the feral cat colonies and some people we have found that need  better shelter for their dogs…the plastic ones are the best to keep the rain/snow out.Newer wooden ones in good shape do work if the roof is water proof.
 FOOD IS ALSO ALWAYS NEEDED for people and the pets they love


Thursday, November 28, 2013

Can you adopt one of these children for Christmas?


2 autistic boys they can only wear elastic type waist bands in pants as they have problems tolerating anything else.Both boys love cars and big legos.And popcorn
-6 yr old wears size 8
10 yr old wears size 14



These children below would like toys,The 10 yr old would like makeup and a barbie.The 2 little ones like blocks and dolls

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Have a nice Thanksgiving Day tomorrow

 These wild turkeys seem to be oblivous to tomorrows holiday,or
they would be hiding.lol

Saturday, November 23, 2013

FOR ALL SANTA'S ELVES - Republishing the list

The List  Begins:

1.Elderly woman would like a robe size 3x for Christmas.THIS WOMAN HAS BEEN ADOPTED

2. Single  mom with 3 children - 
a. daughter 13 yrs old  likes anything to do with art and would like a fuzzy blanket
b. 2 yr old daughter likes all toys and barrettes in her hair
c. 6 mos. boy needs clothes size 9-12 mos

3.*Single mom with 4 children -
all of the children still need school supplies with a back pack
they also all need gloves and socks
a.13 yr boy likes anything to do with flying
b.10 yr boy likes drawing and reading about science
c.8 yr girl wants a twin comforter for her bed. Something girly and art supplies
d.5 yr boy likes anything to do with trucks

4. Single mom w/one daughter would like boots size10.
 Her 9 yr daughter wants boots size 9 womans and a blanket to cuddle up with when watching TV.

5.  Single dad w/two boys would like 3x shirts and socks
a. 4 yr old boy would like pjs  size 6 and a cool car
b. 10 yr old boy wants a bed set size twin that is manly (LOL,whatever that means)

6.  *Elderly woman would like some sweet smelling soap, perfume and powder.

7. *Single mom would like some blocks or big legos for her 4 yr old son,and he wears size 5t clothes-THIS FAMILY HAS BEEN ADOPTED

8. *Ocean Co. single mom w/three girls would like help for Christmas.  Her holiday savings went to bury her father,who died  unexpectedly.
a.15 yr old girl size 16 junior pants, size 10 women shoes, wants pierced earrings, mystery books, make up, perfume and a drawing set.

b. 12 yr old girl wants boots that look like Uggs size 10/12 in girls,
a nice purse , music box, needs an alarm clock to help her wake up for school; loves crafts.
c. 6 yr  old girl wears 7/8 clothes, size 2 boots in girls, loves hello kitty, barbie dolls, wants a rainbow loom bracelet maker and a baby doll with a stroller.

Mom would like a board game to play with daughters.


9. # Dad with 1 son would like a nice bed spread size full to do with sports. His son is 10 yrs old and loves sports

10. Young couple with a 3 mos baby boy, the couple would like a plush blanket for a full bed any color,and some silverware.(they have only a few pieces they bought at a yard sale).The baby wears size 3-6mosThis family has been adopted

11. *grandmother raising 2 grandchildren.(their mother is unfit
a. boy age 5 size 6/7 likes sports, cars ,transformers ,would like to have a soccer ball
b. girl age 7  size 8/10  wants a coat, a fluffy robe, likes lip gloss and would like 2 board games
grandmother would like toiletries, she is on a small income and says she always needs toilet paper and bath soap(she is not sure what the children do with it LOL) This family has been adopted

12. Struggling single mom with 3 boys
a.boy 10 yrs likes sports, fire trucks ,cars, models or planes
b. boy 8 yrs likes reading about astronauts and earth, science, would like a CHILD'S BIBLE-something easy for him to read to his little brother with pictures in it.
c. boy 4 yrs, likes blocks, wants a firetruck or an ambulance, bowling ball set, Gi Joe or Army men

MOM WANTS NOTHING BUT HER CHILDREN TO HAVE A NICE CHRISTMAS.Last Christmas was when there father left them. So this holiday will be the first without him.



13. *Neighbor wants board games , gloves and anything to do with music. On Social  Security so money is tight.  Her neighbor who likes to drink seems to forget about buying gifts for her children's birthdays or Christmas.  This neighbor would like to have some gifts to give to these 3 children.
a. boy 12 yrs old wants to be like David Copperfield when he grows up
b  girl 10 yrs likes board games and nail polish
c. girl 8 yr likes board games and barrettes in hair.

These children also need gloves.

14. Sickly, disabled dad with 1 teenage son. He tried several churches but, their cut off is 12 yrs old. His son is 14 yrs old. He would like a gift card to give to his son and anything to do with guitar music, as his son has an old guitar he tries to play.  Like a boom box or radio, gloves, and socks.  Father would like any kind of socks as his feet are always cold due to poor circulation.

NOTE FROM PAT:

  We often  do families in several counties.  If you see an * near a name that family is in Ocean County,  if you see a # near a name that family is in Burlington County, if nothing is near the name it means they are in another county. We had a woman ask us if we could at least let people know what counties they are in.  Not really sure why she felt this info was important since we are the ones that drive all over and deliver items.



Donna donated gloves and hats for Pastor Karen's children

Dorothy holding 2 donated turkeys for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

GOOD NEWS TO SHARE!

The group "Gotta Have Soul" shipped 50 pairs of shoes to Pine Ridge - THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Here's a copy of the email transcript between Pat and Pastor Karen:
 
"Hello Pat,
The shoes arrived safely Saturday...I've sent a note to Nicholas letting him know too.  Thank you for your work to help the folks on Pine Ridge.  We're preparing distribution...we have more than 80 young people who come here, many who need shoes and also frequently receive visits from folks in the districts.  Pictures and thank you notes will be sent after the distribution.


On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 7:23 PM, Pat Rodriguez  wrote:
Let me know when they arrive.You can go*:) happy to the GOTTA HAVE SOLE FOUNDATION on their facebook page is a picture of some of the boots on the way.


On Saturday, November 9, 2013 9:02 PM, Karen Rupp  wrote:
Hi Pat,
Thanks again for your work to provide boots to the Pine Ridge people.  I'll get some pictures to share with you all and thank yous will also be on the way.  What wonderful gifts to fulfill a great need! "

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

BEFORE YOU DONATE ......

PLEASE READ AND CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO US.  100% OF ALL GOODS AND MONIES GO TO OUR MISSION OF HELPING THOSE IN NEED.  THANK YOU!!

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Please Help ...

It's getting very cold in South Dakota - home of the Pine Ridge Reservation.   This is a very difficult time of year for the impoverished who live there.   Winter is barreling down on them and many folks have no heat or have only wood fires for heat.  They also need food - many skip meals or go hungry all together.  It is a sad state of affairs that these conditions exist here in our country.  

Here are a few ways you can help - they have a monthly  food program that serves 1000 people/families - the cost is $65.00 - here's a link to that page:

Nativeprogress/ONESpirit Food Program  - you can make a monthly donation in any amount or buy the whole box.

They have a wood program, $100.00 buys enough wood for 3 weeks of use.  Here is there link:

Nativeprogress/ONESpirit Wood Program

They also have an Okini list - which in Lakota means "to share of material things" - this is the most eye-opening, saddest, awareness-raising document.  It is a list of families and what they need.  Many of them are quite large - and are elders raising many grandkids.  Many times these kids arrive with only the clothes on their backs.  There is one elder woman who lives "off the grid" - no central heat or electricity.  She uses wood for heat and has a kerosene lamp.  She is 77 years old.  She needs winter boots, a maul (wood-splitter) and a bow saw (for cutting trees)  - How many of you reading this can imagine your 77 year old grandmother splitting logs and having a kerosene lantern??

Here is a link to the Okini List- ANY HELP you can give is more welcome than you can ever imagine:

ONESpirit OKINI LIST 

Thank you to all who donate!!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Thank You Melodi..

Our most sincere thanks to Melodi for the awesome tribute she made for us.  It makes all that we do worth every single minute!!

Please click on the image -

Saturday, November 9, 2013

GOTTA HAVE SOLE FOUNDATION ANSWERED OUR REQUEST

WE HAVE TRUELY BEEN BLESSED-WE PUT IN A  REQUEST TO SEE IF THEY WOULD  CONSIDER SENDING SOME BOOTS TO THOSE PASTOR KAREN HELPS ON PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. THEY JUST SENT OUT 50 PAIRS OF NEW BOOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, November 4, 2013

Atttention Attention to all Santa's elves

The List  Begins;

1.elderly woman would like a robe size 3x for Christmas.THIS WOMAN HAS BEEN ADOPTED

2 #.single  mom with 3 children 
a. daughter 13 yrs old  likes anything to do with art and would like a fuzzy blanket
b. 2 yr old daughter likes all toys and barrettes in her hair
c.6 mos. boy needs clothes size 9-12 mos

3.*single mom with 4 children
all of the children still need school supplies with a back pack
they also all need gloves and socks
a.13 yr boy likes anything to do with flying
b.10 yr boy likes drawing and reading about science
c.8 yr girl wants a twin comforter for her bed.Something girly and art supplies
d.5 yr boy likes anything to do with trucks

4.single mom would like boots size 10
9 yr daughter wants boots size 9 womens and a blanket to cuddle up with when watching tv

5.single dad would like 3x shirts and socks
4 yr old boy would like pjs  size 6 and a cool car
10 yr old boy wants a bed set size twin that is manly(lol,whatever that means

6 *elderly woman would like some sweet smelling soap,perfume and powder.

7.*single mom would like some blocks or big legos for her 4 yr old son,and he wears size 5t clothes-THIS FAMILY HAS BEEN ADOPTED

8. *Ocean co. single mom would like help for Christmas.Her holiday savings went to bury her father,who unexpectedly died.
a.15 yr old girl size 16 jr.pants,size 10 women shoes,wants pierced earrings,mystery books,make up,perfume,drawing set


b.12 yr old girl wants boots that look like uggs size 10/12 in girls
wants a nice purse ,music box,needa an alarm clock to help her wake up for school,loves crafts,
c.6 yr  old girl wears 7/8 clothes,size 2 boots in girls,loves hello kitty,barbie dolls,wants a rainbow loom bracelet maker and a baby doll with a stroeller
mom would like a board game to play with daughters.


9#dad with 1 son would like a nice bed spread size full to do with sports. His son is 10 yrs old and loves sports

10.young couple with a 3 mos baby boy,the couple would like a plush blanket for a full bed any color,and some silverware.(they have only a few pieces they bought at a yard sale).The baby wears size 3-6mosThis family has been adopted

11. *grandmother raising 2 grandchildren.(their mother is unfit
a. boy age 5 size 6/7 likes sports, cars ,transformers ,would like to have a soccer ball
b. girl age 7  size 8/10  wants a coat, a fluffy robe, likes lip gloss and would like 2 board games
grandmother would like toiletries, she is on a small income and says she always needs toilet paper and bath soap(she is not sure what the children do with it,lolThis family has been adopted



12.struggling  single mom with 3 boys
a.boy 10 yrs likes sports,fire trucks,cars,models or planes
b boy 8 yrs likes reading about astronauts and earth,science,would like a CHILDS BIBLE-something easy for him to read to his little brother with pictures in it
c boy 4 yrs,likes blocks,wants a firetruck or an ambulance,bowlingball set,gi joe or army men
MOM WANTS NOTHING BUT HER CHILDREN TO HAVE A NICE CHRISTMAS.Last Christmas was when there father left them. So this holiday will be the first without him.



13 *.Neighbor wants board games ,gloves and anything to do with maic. On soc. security so money is tight. Her neighbor who likes to drink seems to forget buying gifts for childrens birthdays or Christmas. Neighbor would like to have some gifts to give to these 3 children.
a.boy 12 yrs old wants to be like David Copperfield when he grows up
b girl 10 yrs likes board games and nail polish
c.girl 8 yr likes board games and barrettes in hair
these children also need gloves.

14.sickly ,disabled mom with 1 teenage son. She tried several churches but , their cut off is 12 yrs old. Her son is 14 yrs old.She would like a gift card to give to her son and anything to do with guiater music ,as her son has an old guaiter he tries to play.Like a boom box or radio. gloves,andsocks.Mother would like any kind of socks as her feet are always cold due to poor circulation.


  Often we do families in several counties.If you see * near a name that family is in Ocean County,if you see #near a name that family is in Burlington County,if nothing is near the name it means they are in another county .We had a woman ask us if we could atleast let people know what counties they are in.Not really sure why she felt this info was important since we are the ones that drive all over and deliver items.




Sunday, November 3, 2013

Box getting packed for Pastor Karen in S.D.

 Once we get some money this box of school supplies will be sent out to the Retreat Community Center on the Pine Ridge Reservation.The children
on the reservation always are in need of school supplies.


Saturday, November 2, 2013

To All Our Followers..................

As the holidays are fast approaching - we start to get deluged with requests for help for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  

If you like what we do - would you be so kind as to share us on facebook via the link on the upper left hand side of the page.  If we can get the word out - perhaps we will get more support for those in need.

Thank you!!

Friday, November 1, 2013

Conte Farms

 While at Conte Farms I actually witnessed a man pay for an elderly woman's produce when she discovered she forgot her wallet.So nice to see others being generous.I told the woman the food always taste better when someone else pays for it.She chuckled.