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May, 2016 Adoption - Group on the USS John C. Stennis

The May adoption is a group of 75 males and 16 females deployed on the USS John C. Stennis. This is the Repair Division. "Anything that's broken, we fix it!" They are plumbers, welders, carpenters, and machinists. They have microwaves and small refrigerators.

Pillowcases are a GO!

Wish List:

Slim Jims

Dried fruit (esp. plums & mangos)

Tuna fish

Toothbrushes

Feminine hygiene products

White cheddar popcorn

Pecans

Walnuts

Candy

"Girly Stuff"

Playing cards

Plastic utensils

Large coffee filters

Cosmo or Discover magazines

LETTERS!

Shipping will be May 23-26.

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Permalink Reply by MJ~ Erik's mom on May 1, 2016 at 10:52am

I can donate 50- 60 pillowcases. I'll have to count what I have and get back to you. I may even have more.

Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on May 1, 2016 at 11:07am

YOU ROCK!!!

Permalink Reply by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on May 7, 2016 at 7:16am

Thank you MJ! When you have a definite number please let me know so I have a correct count.

Permalink Reply by MJ~ Erik's mom on May 7, 2016 at 6:13pm

Hi Kim,

I have them all covered. I have 16 pretty ones for the gals, and 75 for the men. I will be going away on the 23rd, so I will either have to mail them early, or a few days later than your scheduled shipping dates.

Permalink Reply by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on May 7, 2016 at 6:58pm

You are awesome MJ! The ladies will love the pretty ones! Cheryl Ann had already contacted us and promised 25 and Martha on FB had promised 20 Could you save 45 of the male ones for another adoption? Sending them earlier would be fine. Or whichever works for you!

Permalink Reply by MJ~ Erik's mom on May 7, 2016 at 7:31pm

Yes, I can take out 45 of the male ones. I would prefer to send them earlier if possible. Can Pat ship me postage for the 46? Thanks in advance. MJ

Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on May 7, 2016 at 7:38pm

MJ, Do you have access to a printer? Postage and customs are now 1 page using Click 'n Ship. I can do the postage and then you can go to the Molly's USPS site and print them from "Shipping History."

EASY-PEASY!!!

Permalink Reply by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on May 7, 2016 at 7:13am

Sorry for being MIA! I'm in!

I'll post on the We Stitch Love thread and get busy with the pillowcase count!

Permalink Reply by Tamme on May 12, 2016 at 2:13pm

This was my son's ship and my husband and I went on the Tiger Cruise following their last deployment. I read the ship wasn't allowed by China to go to Hong Kong so I'm sure they are ready for some TLC. I will get my VFW ladies going on collecting items.