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March Adoption 2014: Operation Afghanistan!
Happy March!!
This month we’re bringing some springtime to Afghanistan. We have a Unit of 86 (80 men, 6 women) on deployment to an area where conditions are as our contact describes:
Living conditions are decent (4 walls, a roof, and floor), but could always use a touch of home. We have standard US-style electricity.
Snack foods, movies, and reading material are big hits. As for the pillowcases, they would be very well received - most of the guys are still using standard issue scratchy military pillowcases.
Food requests are along the line of pickup and go snacks. Candy, sunflower seeds, nuts, & protein bars.
Our female counterparts are good for the basics. They are huge on the creature comforts that make the workplace not smell like dirty boots and muck (Candles or non-battery/plug in scented sticks). And snacks ... I think the recurring theme is candy and snacks
The largest request would be: COFFEE, Coffee Cups, and Filters!! Tea would be a great addition; there are a few of us who drink tea. Not sure exactly what type of tea they drink during the day, but I know I heard whispers of wanting the "Sleep Time" tea for the evening.
The general consensus other than coffee is really staying comfortable and weathering the winter while we complete our tour. Any support that is sent our way would be greatly appreciated!
Kim at “We Stitch Love” is already working on making their sleep time more comfortable.
They do have access to a freezer so if it melts they can re-chill it back into some sort of shape.
Mom’s ... they’re missing home, but I think we can bring some home to them. Let’s make it happen!! Our mailing will be March 19th – March 22nd
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Permalink Reply by CruAn on
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I can't say for sure which but our POC states he's preserved his for almost 2 weeks so I'm thinking styrofoam.
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Permalink Reply by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on
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Ok, I'll work on getting those sent. Would you like me to go ahead and send them since they are running low or wait until shipping time? Or send some now and a some later?
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Kim, I'd hate for you to wait and find them not available. So, please send whenever you're ready. I would think that they only make deliveries to these out stations a few times a month. For all we know, no matter when it's mailed; everything might arrive at the same time.
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I ordered them and there are 1000 cups headed their way!
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Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on
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like
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Permalink Reply by 2catsn2sailors on
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I remember when coffee containers were actually a pound, back when it was under $5 for an actual CAN of coffee.
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Permalink Reply by HuskerFan on
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I got filters today at Sam's! 700 for $2.88! Add that to what I'll be sending! :-)
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Permalink Reply by Navy brat/mom on
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This is a group after my own heart!!!! Teas are right up my alley...lol. We will send some teas, candy, coffee creamers, and what ever else we can pick up along the way. And of course my daughter will have fun with the smell good stuff...lol. How many pillow cases do we still need for this month? And does anyone know where we can find some more masculine fabric at a good deal? I look at Hobby Lobby, JoAnn's, WalMart, and our local fabric store but I always end up finding masculine fabrics at regular price, and AMAZING fabrics for the gals on clearance.
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If you get on Joann's mailing list - a lot of times they will clearance out their military fabrics online - sometimes as much as 50% off! Then they will offer free shipping! I just got a bunch of Navy fabric for $3.99 a yard in January!
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Thanks!!! Just went and signed up.
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