CONNECTICUT HOLIDAY PACKING PARTY - Navy For Moms2024-03-29T15:26:10Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/connecticut-holiday-packing-party?groupUrl=connecticut-navy-moms&commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A8357227&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'd like to share with you an…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-12-13:1971797:Comment:83572272013-12-13T13:28:51.907ZDonnahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Donna_CT
<p>I'd like to share with you an email I received this morning. It made my day. :)</p>
<p>Hello Donna,</p>
<p>Words cannot express the joy I felt we received your gift packages. Just in time for the holiday and the timing was perfect. I am currently deployed with the USS RENTZ FFG 46 in South America. All 201 personnel onboard received a package and were equally excited. We could see that a lot of thought, dedication and sacrifice went in the packaging of each box. Even though we will not be…</p>
<p>I'd like to share with you an email I received this morning. It made my day. :)</p>
<p>Hello Donna,</p>
<p>Words cannot express the joy I felt we received your gift packages. Just in time for the holiday and the timing was perfect. I am currently deployed with the USS RENTZ FFG 46 in South America. All 201 personnel onboard received a package and were equally excited. We could see that a lot of thought, dedication and sacrifice went in the packaging of each box. Even though we will not be spending the holidays with our family and love ones its refreshing to know that there are others with kind hearts that are thinking about us. Have a great day! You can visit the ships Face book page to see the pictures of the crew receiving the package.</p>
<p>Very Respectfully,<br/>XXXXX</p> See you all tomorrow!
tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-11-02:1971797:Comment:82866562013-11-02T00:46:06.107ZDonnahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Donna_CT
<p>See you all tomorrow!</p>
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<p>See you all tomorrow!</p>
<p></p> Hi Donna, Can't wait to meet…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-11-01:1971797:Comment:82859962013-11-01T16:37:28.996ZMJ~ Erik's momhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/MJPederson
<p>Hi Donna, Can't wait to meet you tomorrow! I'll be bringing shampoos, deodorants, books, snack foods,etc.</p>
<p>I will bring extra packing tape, customs forms and envelopes, and boxes if we need them. It's going to be so much fun!!! Thanks for doing this! See you in the morning.</p>
<p>MJ</p>
<p>Hi Donna, Can't wait to meet you tomorrow! I'll be bringing shampoos, deodorants, books, snack foods,etc.</p>
<p>I will bring extra packing tape, customs forms and envelopes, and boxes if we need them. It's going to be so much fun!!! Thanks for doing this! See you in the morning.</p>
<p>MJ</p> I
IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE MOVIES…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-10-09:1971797:Comment:82370952013-10-09T22:17:40.001ZDonnahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Donna_CT
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<p>IMPORTANT NOTE:</p>
<p>THE MOVIES PURCHASED ALREADY ARE:</p>
<p>GAMES OF THRONES, BREAKING BAD AND DEADWOOD!!</p>
<p>YIPPIE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>></p>
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<p>IMPORTANT NOTE:</p>
<p>THE MOVIES PURCHASED ALREADY ARE:</p>
<p>GAMES OF THRONES, BREAKING BAD AND DEADWOOD!!</p>
<p>YIPPIE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>></p>
<p></p> Moms,
Donations for the pack…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-10-06:1971797:Comment:82296922013-10-06T23:29:00.027ZDonnahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Donna_CT
<p>Moms,</p>
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<p>Donations for the packing party have been coming in! I'm really excited for November 2nd. What's everyone up to?</p>
<p>Drop me a line.</p>
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<p>Moms,</p>
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<p>Donations for the packing party have been coming in! I'm really excited for November 2nd. What's everyone up to?</p>
<p>Drop me a line.</p>
<p></p> Does anyone want to purchase…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-10-03:1971797:Comment:82213382013-10-03T01:29:31.366ZDonnahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Donna_CT
<p>Does anyone want to purchase any of these movies for us to pack on November 2nd. The point of contact on the ship sent me a note saying the sailors would like any of these movies.</p>
<p>What a great Christmas present for our sailors. Please let me know if you'r going to purchase one so I can take it off the list so we don't have duplicates.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Donna</p>
<p><span>MOVIES REQUESTED:</span><br></br><span>The Wire (Season) Box Set</span><br></br><span>Smallville (Season) Box…</span></p>
<p>Does anyone want to purchase any of these movies for us to pack on November 2nd. The point of contact on the ship sent me a note saying the sailors would like any of these movies.</p>
<p>What a great Christmas present for our sailors. Please let me know if you'r going to purchase one so I can take it off the list so we don't have duplicates.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Donna</p>
<p><span>MOVIES REQUESTED:</span><br/><span>The Wire (Season) Box Set</span><br/><span>Smallville (Season) Box Set</span><br/><span>Dark Angel (Season) Box Set</span><br/><span>Charmed (Season) Box Set</span><br/><span>Breaking Bad (Season) Box Set</span><br/><span>Martin (Season) Box Set</span><br/><span>Deadwood (Season) Box Set</span><br/><span>Game of Thrones (Season) Box Set</span><br/><span>Justified Season (Season) Box Set</span></p> UPDATE
My point of contact se…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-10-03:1971797:Comment:82215302013-10-03T01:18:42.525ZDonnahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Donna_CT
<p>UPDATE</p>
<p>My point of contact sent me another list tonight. I had asked me to tell me what movies they'd like. Along with the movie request he mentioned these items that are needed. If you purchase any of these movies please let me know so we don't have duplicates.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Donna</p>
<table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="266">
<colgroup><col width="266"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td height="12">The Wire (Season) Box Set</td>
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<tr><td height="12">Smallville…</td>
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<p>UPDATE</p>
<p>My point of contact sent me another list tonight. I had asked me to tell me what movies they'd like. Along with the movie request he mentioned these items that are needed. If you purchase any of these movies please let me know so we don't have duplicates.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Donna</p>
<table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="266">
<colgroup><col width="266"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td height="12">The Wire (Season) Box Set</td>
</tr>
<tr><td height="12">Smallville (Season) Box Set</td>
</tr>
<tr><td height="12">Dark Angel (Season) Box Set</td>
</tr>
<tr><td height="12">Charmed (Season) Box Set</td>
</tr>
<tr><td height="12">Breaking Bad (Season) Box Set</td>
</tr>
<tr><td height="12">Martin (Season) Box Set</td>
</tr>
<tr><td height="12">Deadwood (Season) Box Set</td>
</tr>
<tr><td height="12">Game of Thrones (Season) Box Set</td>
</tr>
<tr><td height="12">Justified Season (Season) Box Set</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table> Thanks Donna,
Thanks for tell…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-09-28:1971797:Comment:82109352013-09-28T02:36:39.781ZDonnahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Donna_CT
<p>Thanks Donna,</p>
<p>Thanks for telling me about the dollar days.com. After finishing this letter to you that's going to be my next stop!</p>
<p>Tomorrow my daughter a few of her Volleyball team mates will go with me to Stop N SHop between 3-6 setting up a booth. The manger of Stop N Shop is giving us $50 gift card! Keep your fingers and toes crossed that customers are generous tomorrow.</p>
<p>Do you want to laugh? I had a drop off box at my Library. I went there this past Tuesday to…</p>
<p>Thanks Donna,</p>
<p>Thanks for telling me about the dollar days.com. After finishing this letter to you that's going to be my next stop!</p>
<p>Tomorrow my daughter a few of her Volleyball team mates will go with me to Stop N SHop between 3-6 setting up a booth. The manger of Stop N Shop is giving us $50 gift card! Keep your fingers and toes crossed that customers are generous tomorrow.</p>
<p>Do you want to laugh? I had a drop off box at my Library. I went there this past Tuesday to see what goodies had been donated to our deserving sailors. What to my surprise did I see..... A LAMP SHADE and a large can of Crisco!!!!! REALLY PEOPLE.</p>
<p>But, thats not the only thing. When I had placed the box at the library I had put in it a box of oatmeal, checkers, puzzle books to give people an idea what to put int (even though I attached items we're looking to get)</p>
<p>On Thursday someone stole those items!!!!</p>
<p>REALLY PEOPLE?</p>
<p>I'm not letting it get me down. I'll just keep trying!</p>
<p></p> Donna, you've got some amazin…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-09-28:1971797:Comment:82106022013-09-28T01:33:58.429ZProud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna)https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Donna572
<p>Donna, you've got some amazing ideas going here. Navy mommas are gonna rock these sailors' ship on Christmas morning!! Another great place to purchase small items in bulk is Dollar Days. They have a web page: DollarDays.com I got a lot of neat items for Easter baskets for our Special Hugs patients last April.</p>
<p>Any idea yet how many sailors you are going to need boxes for?</p>
<p>I don't know how many MA Moms we'll get to come down to Bridgeport, but I'll see what I can do to help…</p>
<p>Donna, you've got some amazing ideas going here. Navy mommas are gonna rock these sailors' ship on Christmas morning!! Another great place to purchase small items in bulk is Dollar Days. They have a web page: DollarDays.com I got a lot of neat items for Easter baskets for our Special Hugs patients last April.</p>
<p>Any idea yet how many sailors you are going to need boxes for?</p>
<p>I don't know how many MA Moms we'll get to come down to Bridgeport, but I'll see what I can do to help generate some responses from them for you. Or maybe we can plan a MA party for the same date? I'm sure we'll come up with something.</p>
<p>Just a thought. I talked to some Navy and Marine recruiters at one point and they were willing to have collection boxes in their offices. If it is a very busy office, maybe you can get a Mom or two to man the boxes and talk to people who come in and hand out lists of the items needed. Marcy ~ Corpsman's mom, did this one month last year. My recruiters even went so far as to tell me that they would have recruits come and help us with the packing!!</p> Hi Navy Moms,
Since this is C…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-09-26:1971797:Comment:82066122013-09-26T02:08:17.264ZDonnahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Donna_CT
<p>Hi Navy Moms,</p>
<p>Since this is Christmas packing party we'll be doing individual boxes (DVD size) for each crew member. So were going to need some small sized items to stuff in them. Here's some suggestions playing cards, stress balls, small games. I've just purchased 250 "bunch Balls" for Oriental Trading. Anyone have any other ideas we could use for these small boxes?</p>
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<p>Pat has just told me that she has enough stockings for every crew member and she has enough items…</p>
<p>Hi Navy Moms,</p>
<p>Since this is Christmas packing party we'll be doing individual boxes (DVD size) for each crew member. So were going to need some small sized items to stuff in them. Here's some suggestions playing cards, stress balls, small games. I've just purchased 250 "bunch Balls" for Oriental Trading. Anyone have any other ideas we could use for these small boxes?</p>
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<p>Pat has just told me that she has enough stockings for every crew member and she has enough items to stuff them! How great will it be for them to have a wrapped box plus filled stocking on Christmas morning!!!!!!</p>
<p>Please drop me with some thoughts! :)</p>
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