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Started by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna). Last reply by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) Nov 11, 2016. 3 Replies 1 Like
Started by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna). Last reply by Johanna Oct 7, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like
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What time is the packing party on the 19th? I am disappointed, but I probably won't be able to come, but am hoping to see you all at the next one. Please keep me posted about the 19th just in case things change for me.
I am definitely planning on baking for the 19th.
I am unsure if I will be available for coming to a party, but I will get my "pie's in a jar to you" (Donna/NYPD)) in time for the packing.
Would that work if necessary?
Thanks Tammy! In fact, I just sent you a PM. Great minds ... !!! :)
ProudNavy/NYPD Mom - I am in for the 19th!!! Plans every other weekend! If we need bigger space, I am offering house up in RI! Plenty of room! IF you do the admin. posting stuff, I can provide the house and drinks!!! Would love to help out!
Let's go with a packing party on October 19. Nothing has changed from the post below, but I really want to have this party. I will be in PA from 10/9-14, so plenty of time to organize when I get home.
If you can let me know if you'll be able to make it before the 9th, it would really help. That way if we need more room, I can make arrangements ahead of time. We can chat about the party in the discussion above.
Comment by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) just now Delete Comment
Anyone else think they could be hostess for the packing party in October? Some difficult things have come up for me and I'm not even certain at this time where I will be living. Likely still in MA, but even that is up in the air. I could be in NY with Matthew. But could even be with my sister in PA. No, I don't have a place there yet, just going there to get away from everything here. She wants to "take care of me" for a while. Long story. Too long for here. I am ready to start baking. Thinking I might do that this week-end and freezing the cookies and decorating them later when it is closer to shipping time.
We can chat about it in the discussion above.
Everyone, thank you for your kind words of support -- they really mean a lot and are very comforting. Yes, I would like to connect after my son leaves on the 16th and will be in touch! Thank you all again.
Helen, my son's PIR is two weeks after Nausetmom's and it is getting easier and since we live in the same town, any time you want to get together, let me know! Also, I mailed two packages this week to the sailors!! It was really fun. Next time I hope to be able to come to the packing party.
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