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Seabees in Afghanistan
The groups in Haiti are rotating in and out too quickly. We have tried to pick up a couple of units but have not had luck yet. So Sue asked me to search for another unit to adopt.
There's a group of seabees in Afghanistan that would like to be adopted. There are 80 males and five females. The unit is from Mississippi and they will be there until August.
I know that several of your volunteered to make whimsical pillowcases and if you still have them set aside, I would love for you to volunteer to send them. The turn around on sending them is fairly short since many of you have a stash sitting in your cupboard. How about targeting tax day (April 15) for mailing?
Once I have the volunteers, I will send you the address via a private message. If Sue doesn't have your e-mail address, please send it to her. She has mine or you can make me a friend on N4M and I will send it to you there. I have a list of goodies on their wish list. If you have room, you might want to include a few of those.
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Permalink Reply by Sue-Pillowcase lady on
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that's an interesting idea. to include a photo. hadn't thought of that.
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Permalink Reply by Donna P on
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If we uploaded the file to our computer of the label, we can always place our photo on it where we sign our name. I know it can be done on photoshop or printmaster. Would that be ok?
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that sounds great! we are getting so smart! thank you!
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Permalink Reply by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on
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I like the idea Donna.
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Sue and DC, I mailed the 12 pillowcases today to this group. I included a note about more packages will be arriving.
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great. thanks for adding that note. did you take pcitures?
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Permalink Reply by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on
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Here are the ones I mailed to the Seabees yesterday. I used 2 boxes and put snacks and toiletries in them.
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Kim, what's the figure in the lower left? Your loonie reminds me of Maine!
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Permalink Reply by Matt's Mom/Cathy on
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I am sending 2 boxes next week and these are the goodies that I am including with my pillowcases.
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This is the other box of goodies and I will post my pillowcase pictures later.
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