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  • Herbsinator
    All Star
    • Sep 2003
    • 4573
    #1

    Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

    Hey guys,
    As most of you already know our own Shortsoldier is currently serving our country. Right now he is in Fort Lewis, WA, but soon he will be over in Iraq. I am starting to put a care package together for him. Here's what I want from you guys: I wan't everyone here to just write a little note for Justin. I will include all of the notes in with the package so he can read them. Shortsoldier is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful and gramatically perfect (Justin is a grammar freak) posters here. Show him that you care.

    Also, if anyone who has experience at this type of thing...what types of things should I put in a care package?

    ***you can post the message right here or just PM it to me.****

    Also, if you want to include any pics or anything else...just send them to me and i'll make sure he gets them. I'm not exactly sure on the date when I'll send it, but I'll probably wait until he gets into Iraq before I send it.
    Last edited by Sully; 09-14-2005, 09:14 PM.
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    • Acid
      Mr. Brightside
      • May 2003
      • 16954
      #2
      Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

      I think this is a great idea, I'll definately write up something before you send it.
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        • Herbsinator
          All Star
          • Sep 2003
          • 4573
          #3
          Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

          I'm actually thinking about sending it around christmas...so y'all will have some time to think about what to say.

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            • poster
              All Star
              • Nov 2003
              • 7506
              #4
              Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

              What a great idea. I would even consider throwing in a little money to get him something. I couldn't imangine doing what he is doing, so its the least I could do. Let me know, or I will watch the thread. Thanks.

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                • Herbsinator
                  All Star
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 4573
                  #5
                  Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                  I'm not going to ask for donations, but if you want to paypal me a few bucks...I'm not gonna stop you.

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                    • SportsTop
                      The Few. The Proud.
                      • Jul 2003
                      • 6716
                      #6
                      Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                      -If he brought a portable DVD player then new movies are always a plus. If you are planning around Christmas time then there should be a few good ones out.

                      -If you are going to send him a little something to help him sleep at night then make sure you disguise it well. I can PM you with a few pointers.

                      -If he has a favorite candy or snack then send him those too. Jolly Ranchers were always my favorite. Some stuff is harder to score than others out there.

                      -Depending on his job (MP?) he may have access to the site. There are "internet cafes" set up at many of the bases out there. But still, personalized messages always mean a lot.

                      I'll post more as I think of it. I'm sure Jackdog could add a few things as well.
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                        • Herbsinator
                          All Star
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 4573
                          #7
                          Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                          He is in a security company. I think he said he will have internet access and possibly a PS2/XBOX. He'll have his laptop, so I could still send him a movie or two.

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                            • mgoblue
                              Go Wings!
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 25477
                              #8
                              Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                              can you let us know again closer when you'll send it? I'll throw you a message, but rather it be more recent (as opposed to writing it now)
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                                • nc0ffey
                                  PS/XB: nc0ffey84
                                  • Jul 2002
                                  • 6215
                                  #9
                                  Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                                  My best friend Willie is in Ft. Lewis...

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                                    • Herbsinator
                                      All Star
                                      • Sep 2003
                                      • 4573
                                      #10
                                      Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                                      Originally posted by NCoffey
                                      My best friend Willie is in Ft. Lewis...
                                      Really? maybe you could PM his full name and I could pass along that info to SS next time I talk to him and see if he knows him. Where is Willie from?

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                                        • Jackdog
                                          Wolverine Soldier
                                          • Aug 2002
                                          • 7719
                                          #11
                                          Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                                          Originally posted by Squint
                                          -If he brought a portable DVD player then new movies are always a plus. If you are planning around Christmas time then there should be a few good ones out.

                                          -If you are going to send him a little something to help him sleep at night then make sure you disguise it well. I can PM you with a few pointers.

                                          -If he has a favorite candy or snack then send him those too. Jolly Ranchers were always my favorite. Some stuff is harder to score than others out there.

                                          -Depending on his job (MP?) he may have access to the site. There are "internet cafes" set up at many of the bases out there. But still, personalized messages always mean a lot.

                                          I'll post more as I think of it. I'm sure Jackdog could add a few things as well.
                                          Great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                          My wife sent me things from this place:
                                          http://www.giddygiftbox.com/military.html?


                                          Everything was in pefect shape when I got it. She sent about 3 a month. I had no complants.

                                          If you want some donations please let me know. Justin is a damn good man. We should do as much as we can for the brother.
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                                            • Herbsinator
                                              All Star
                                              • Sep 2003
                                              • 4573
                                              #12
                                              Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                                              Originally posted by Jackdog
                                              Great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                              My wife sent me things from this place:
                                              http://www.giddygiftbox.com/military.html?


                                              Everything was in pefect shape when I got it. She sent about 3 a month. I had no complants.

                                              If you want some donations please let me know. Justin is a damn good man. We should do as much as we can for the brother.
                                              There looks to be some good things on that site...

                                              I think I'm also gonna send him a log of cope...he doesn't use it, but he can sell it for a mad profit over there.

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                                                • Herbsinator
                                                  All Star
                                                  • Sep 2003
                                                  • 4573
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                                                  I guess this got unstickied...Well, I got a call from Justin yesterday. He is shipping out to Kuwait today (12/4). 27 hour flight. He will spend about 2 months in Kuwait trainning before he goes on to his actual mission in Iraq. He will be in Iraq for about 12 months. He probably won't have internet access and definetly won't have a permanent address for 2 months. So that means no Christmas letters or presents or anything. So yeah...keep him in your thoughts.

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                                                    • SportsTop
                                                      The Few. The Proud.
                                                      • Jul 2003
                                                      • 6716
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                                                      Originally posted by Herbsinator
                                                      I guess this got unstickied...Well, I got a call from Justin yesterday. He is shipping out to Kuwait today (12/4). 27 hour flight. He will spend about 2 months in Kuwait trainning before he goes on to his actual mission in Iraq. He will be in Iraq for about 12 months. He probably won't have internet access and definetly won't have a permanent address for 2 months. So that means no Christmas letters or presents or anything. So yeah...keep him in your thoughts.
                                                      He'll have internet access.

                                                      Trust me.
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                                                        • Herbsinator
                                                          All Star
                                                          • Sep 2003
                                                          • 4573
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: Care Package for Shortsoldier(Justin)

                                                          Originally posted by Squint
                                                          He'll have internet access.

                                                          Trust me.
                                                          Ok, I was just going off of what he told me. Don't shoot the messenger.

                                                          Oh yeah, Justin wanted me to pass on his best wishes for everyone here.

                                                          I guess if you guys want to start posting messages now to Justin, you sure can.

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