tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19010316.post3762695858177797378..comments2024-02-24T04:26:40.372-06:00Comments on Fine Martial Fiber: BehindBecky Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901212090175780900noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19010316.post-88953997277972436162010-11-09T20:19:38.564-06:002010-11-09T20:19:38.564-06:00I listen to Christmas music all year round. More s...I listen to Christmas music all year round. More so at Christmas time, but still...<br /><br />It's never too late to adopt a soldier. There are plenty of them stationed overseas during peacetimes as well. Check into Soldier's Angels. That's the one I thought about, but I've gotten so terrible at letter writing.Becky Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901212090175780900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19010316.post-48117893200308818532010-11-09T19:40:46.920-06:002010-11-09T19:40:46.920-06:00Christmas music...ALREADY?! ;) I love it too, bu...Christmas music...ALREADY?! ;) I love it too, but geez it ain't even Thanksgiving yet! <br /><br />I wouldn't mind adopting a soldier (or sailor or airman or marine) who doesn't already have a parent<br />/spouse/friend/whomever to send them things. Wonder if it's too late for that now? I mean the war's/deployment's been going on a long time and all...Patchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19010316.post-79017472374770955042010-11-07T15:34:22.451-06:002010-11-07T15:34:22.451-06:00Dan might know someone, if you don't get any o...Dan might know someone, if you don't get any other leads. <br /><br />I used to ship in one of those flat rate boxes, and I addressed it to a FPO or whatever they are called. It was a LOT easier and cheaper than sending to an Iraqi address. I think it was about $20 once I put insurance on it. And the tracking thing never worked. I relied on Dan to email me when he got the package.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025006684999634241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19010316.post-40106728365800836482010-11-07T14:34:37.982-06:002010-11-07T14:34:37.982-06:00This will be the first one I've sent personall...This will be the first one I've sent personally. I have participated in sending care packages through the church, and work, and such. I've never done one myself. I was hoping to have it off in time for Christmas, but I don't think that is going to happen. <br /><br />I think I'm going to order some small toys in bulk from Oriental Trading Company to include, and that will take a few days. Plus, I have a few more things I want to buy to put in there.<br /><br />My cousin's husband just got back, I think he was in Kuwait, or I could have gotten a name from him. I kind of want to find that one guy who never seems to get any mail. Anyway, when I get it ready to send, then I'll poke around and see what I can come up with.Becky Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901212090175780900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19010316.post-91073993756487543872010-11-07T10:41:59.432-06:002010-11-07T10:41:59.432-06:00I used to send to Dan when he was on his second to...I used to send to Dan when he was on his second tour in Iraq. And then one time the whole company pitched in, and even sent toys so he could give them to the Iraqi children. That was his idea. It's really touching when you know the person it is going to, but also very rewarding when you don't know them.<br /><br />Oh, yeah. I almost forgot. Someone included Animal cookies (maybe me), and he said they almost killed for that. The soldiers, that is.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025006684999634241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19010316.post-56371974043935701842010-11-06T21:39:42.995-05:002010-11-06T21:39:42.995-05:00No, that's a really nice surprise. When I had...No, that's a really nice surprise. When I had friends serving overseas, I liked being able to send personalized care packages to individuals -- and then giving them my blessing distribute, share, or trade (or not!) as they would like. Now, everyone I know is back home safe (Thank God!) and I don't know anyone personally that is over there. I can keep my ears open, though.Sushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184460047216084152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19010316.post-84682470449441396912010-11-06T06:44:21.700-05:002010-11-06T06:44:21.700-05:00Well, it's not really that big of a surprise. ...Well, it's not really that big of a surprise. I'm putting together a care package for a military person serving overseas. The co-conspirator part comes in in that I don't really know anyone serving overseas, so I've got to somehow come up with someone to send it to. I know there are organizations, but most of them just want you to send them money, and they put together standardized cookie-cutter care packages. I want to send my own.Becky Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901212090175780900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19010316.post-47451356879829050452010-11-05T06:55:34.801-05:002010-11-05T06:55:34.801-05:00Ooh, a surprise? I can't wait to see what you...Ooh, a surprise? I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve!<br /><br />Your coworker's grandbaby is a cutie patootie! It looks like everyone (especially the kiddos!) had a good time at the picnic. Jealous that you are still experiencing "picnic" weather down there. :)<br /><br />Yay for plants that grow regardless of what we do to them! ;) I may have to try it again soon.Sushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184460047216084152noreply@blogger.com