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Reply #30 - 4^th Apr, 2011 at 11:56pm

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Nice books Old Man. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks. I had Books 10 and 11 in the series translated into the Lao language and a Japanese NGO paid to print thousands of copies of them which a Lao children's charity (Action with Lao Children) then sent to every secondary school in Laos.

I even got interviewed on TV about one of the books (about Evolution). I think 6 or seven people may have seen the TV program - seems like nearly everyone here prefers to watch Thai TV.

Here are the two books that were sent to the schools.

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How IS your pasa Lao, by the way. 20 years must be long enough.

Laos just needs to be more creative and come up with the goods when it comes to entertainment. Otherwise it's back to those Siamese lakorns. I remember when I was there, they used to have people perform in front of a bluescreen. Not an authentic experience, if you know what I mean.

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Reply #31 - 5^th Apr, 2011 at 12:21am

Larb Dip wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 11:56pm:

How IS your pasa Lao, by the way. 20 years must be long enough.

I get by with my Lao - but it's not great by any means.

Larb Dip wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 11:56pm:

Laos just needs to be more creative and come up with the goods when it comes to entertainment. Otherwise it's back to those Siamese lakorns. I remember when I was there, they used to have people perform in front of a bluescreen. Not an authentic experience, if you know what I mean.

I was probably being unkind to Lao TV - they've improved it a lot in recent years.

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Reply #32 - 5^th Apr, 2011 at 1:02am

I had used money gram before. Sending money to a relative in Vientiane. It's easy and more convenient.
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Old Man thank for the link. Does they have "One laptop per child" in Laos?

Not as such. i.e. not an office, etc. But anyone can buy laptops and donate them personally.

llX wrote on 2^nd Apr, 2011 at 12:49am:

For packforapurpose.org. Do you pack all those supply yourself when you visit Laos or the organized can send them for you?

If you wanted to send them, you could post them to me at:

Old Man,
Rivertime Ecolodge
PO Box 5272,
Vientiane,
Laos

Or contact Barnaby at the ecolodge through their website for more info. and details.

www.rivertimelaos.com

How about another option? Perhaps you can create a Paypal account so we can send the donation to you directly? The money you receive you can purchase the item there. Wouldn't that be easier and cheaper? I have been using Paypal for years and they are very reliable, and convenient. I know there's Western Union and Money Gram but, they too are expensive.

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Re: Young Lao kids learning English
Reply #33 - 5^th Apr, 2011 at 1:06am

Me and maybe Mrlao4ever are trying to send school supply to Old Man. He is volunteering and teach English to Lao kids for free. I spend more going out and drink beer, $50-$100 not going to broke my bank.

"Ask not what Laos can do for you, ask what you can do for Laos".
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Larb Dip wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 11:50pm:

OMD wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 7:28pm:

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llX wrote on 2^nd Apr, 2011 at 12:49am:

Old Man thank for the link. Does they have "One laptop per child" in Laos?

Not as such. i.e. not an office, etc. But anyone can buy laptops and donate them personally.

llX wrote on 2^nd Apr, 2011 at 12:49am:

For packforapurpose.org. Do you pack all those supply yourself when you visit Laos or the organized can send them for you?

Why would you want to do such a thing? Old Man might want to pocket the ca$h himself. Grin

I'm kidding man. He seems like a real saint. A real buddhist. A good human. He has Laos' best interest at heart. Yoo do too. Grin

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Re: Young Lao kids learning English
Reply #34 - 5^th Apr, 2011 at 1:18am

llX wrote on 5^th Apr, 2011 at 1:06am:

Larb Dip wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 11:50pm:

OMD wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 7:28pm:

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llX wrote on 2^nd Apr, 2011 at 12:49am:

Old Man thank for the link. Does they have "One laptop per child" in Laos?

Not as such. i.e. not an office, etc. But anyone can buy laptops and donate them personally.

llX wrote on 2^nd Apr, 2011 at 12:49am:

For packforapurpose.org. Do you pack all those supply yourself when you visit Laos or the organized can send them for you?

Why would you want to do such a thing? Old Man might want to pocket the ca$h himself. Grin

I'm kidding man. He seems like a real saint. A real buddhist. A good human. He has Laos' best interest at heart. Yoo do too. Grin

You deserve to be praised too, then. Wink

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Reply #36 - 5^th Apr, 2011 at 3:35am

Lao Democratic, how much would it cost to send all these that you are getting over there? I have not done this before. I do not worry about the cost but wanted to have an idea so I can get more supplies as much as possible.

llX wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 6:02pm:

MrLao4ever to help Lao student. You can talk to Old Man and send him school supply. He also donated them to surround school in other village. I will send a box of school supply sometime this week. I found great deal at Wal-Mart for one pack of 76 pencil it cost only $4. I'll get at least 5 pack = 380 pencils and other school supply too.

*pencil
*pens
*notebook
*rulers
*crayons
*erasers
*soccer
*marker

If you wanted to send them, you could post them to Old Man at:

Old Man,
Rivertime Ecolodge
PO Box 5272,
Vientiane, Laos
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PEACE wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 12:25pm:

What can I do to help?

llX wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 3:41am:

Nice book Old Man. Keep up the good work.
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You're kind at heart and caring. You wouldn't find many ethnic Lao people in Laos who would be willing to teach anything for free.

Your valuable lessons will help them grow and develop their language skills, and we all know that English is a very important language in the world.

Thanks for your kind and generous words Administrator.

I wrote this series of 12 graded, illustrated, bi-lingual readers especially for Lao children and use to them to teach these children. I illustrated the first 5 books myself before hiring a professional Lao illustrator and layout specialist.

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Reply #37 - 5^th Apr, 2011 at 3:46am

That is the smae question I wanted to ask to - Would it be better to send money and you all can purchase them over there? I think it would be more feasible.

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Old Man thank for the link. Does they have "One laptop per child" in Laos?

Not as such. i.e. not an office, etc. But anyone can buy laptops and donate them personally.

llX wrote on 2^nd Apr, 2011 at 12:49am:

For packforapurpose.org. Do you pack all those supply yourself when you visit Laos or the organized can send them for you?

Good idea Jackspade. I'll see if I can set one up.

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Reply #38 - 5^th Apr, 2011 at 4:18am

I think it's better to send money and buy them over there. Don't have to pay shipping fee. It only cost $10 for money gram to send money and they can pick it up in Laos in 10 minute at any bank. You can also ask Old Man. I'll find out about shipping fee tomorrow and let you know.
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PEACE wrote on 5^th Apr, 2011 at 3:46am:

That is the smae question I wanted to ask to - Would it be better to send money and you all can purchase them over there? I think it would be more feasible.

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Old Man thank for the link. Does they have "One laptop per child" in Laos?

Not as such. i.e. not an office, etc. But anyone can buy laptops and donate them personally.

llX wrote on 2^nd Apr, 2011 at 12:49am:

For packforapurpose.org. Do you pack all those supply yourself when you visit Laos or the organized can send them for you?

Good idea Jackspade. I'll see if I can set one up.

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Reply #39 - 5^th Apr, 2011 at 6:01pm

It cost about $30-$60 for shipping. Depend on the size of the box and weight. I think it's better and cheaper just to send money gram. They can buy school supply in Laos. It only cost $10 and no hassle.
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PEACE wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 12:25pm:

What can I do to help?

llX wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 3:41am:

Nice book Old Man. Keep up the good work.
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Reply #40 - 5^th Apr, 2011 at 10:30pm

Seems too easy.

When we have the number and give it to the bank, what does the bank then do?

After all, you said "go into any bank" so the moneygram is not sent to a SPECIFIC bank. Where is it sent to?

Banks here are often not that up to date with new technology and I worry that they won't know what to do with that number.

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Reply #41 - 5^th Apr, 2011 at 10:44pm

If you give the number to the bank and tell them your name. At any bank they'll know. They has the record in their computer. I send money to relative in Vientiane all the time. Very easy. Old Man just try to go to any bank by your house.
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Reply #42 - 6^th Apr, 2011 at 12:58pm

Lao Democratic I agree. Less hassle for us. PLus these supplies are relatively less expensive over there and they should be able to get more supplies.

llX wrote on 5^th Apr, 2011 at 6:01pm:

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PEACE wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 12:25pm:

What can I do to help?

llX wrote on 4^th Apr, 2011 at 3:41am:

Nice book Old Man. Keep up the good work.
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Reply #43 - 6^th Apr, 2011 at 3:52pm

I just talk to Old Man. I think he prefer a box of school supply. Its easy for him and he don't have to spend time, and gas to get all the stuff in Laos. Easy for us to get supply in the US and ship them. I live by Target, post office and Wal-mart store.
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PEACE wrote on 6^th Apr, 2011 at 12:58pm:

Lao Democratic I agree. Less hassle for us. PLus these supplies are relatively less expensive over there and they should be able to get more supplies.

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Reply #44 - 6^th Apr, 2011 at 5:31pm

OK will do the same. What is the address to go to?

llX wrote on 6^th Apr, 2011 at 3:52pm:

PEACE wrote on 6^th Apr, 2011 at 12:58pm:

Lao Democratic I agree. Less hassle for us. PLus these supplies are relatively less expensive over there and they should be able to get more supplies.

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