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November 15, 2006

Thirteen Marines of Christmas Time!!!

I have NAMES, I have ADDRESSES ~ I have EVERYTHING YOU NEED to adopt a Marine...or two or THREE. (And Lisa's National Guard hubby. {8^P) We're even on top of this a month earlier than last year!!

For those of you who are new to this post: It is our second year taking care of this unit as best we can. Lemme tell you a little about our kids ~ we took care of them last year through the holidays (and by that I mean from before Thanksgiving until the mail cut off end of Feb) and we're adopting again this year. Yep ~ you heard that right ~ mostly the SAME Marines, same station. They run the unmanned drones and, since there's only two units PERIOD, they rotate in and out of country

EVERY 6 MONTHS.
(One of their young captains is on his FOURTH tour.) So they left Iraq in March and got back there mid-September. That's a LOT to ask of anybody, but they just pack up and go, bless their hearts.

There's some old friends on the list, so there's a good chance you can touch base with your Marine from last year if you'd like. From cards and notes to ATOMIC FIREBALLS ~ WHATEVER you can do is hugely appreciated. Please start sending me those "I need a Jarhead" emails ~
thsister-at-gmail.com ~ subj. "13 Marines of Xmas"

Kcruella has already gotten Halloween goodies to Lt. Sara, so we need to get hopping! Please, please help. Some of these Marines have been to Iraq FOUR times already. That's a lot to ask.

For newbies to our Swillers, lots of helpful info in these posts from VMU-1's deployment last year.
Tons
of good
info/ideas
here!!

Nov. 10th note: It's the Marine Corps Birthday. It's easy to send money. It takes an effort to send friendship and support. We'd love to have you along.

AND BUMP.

Posted by tree hugging sister at November 15, 2006 11:52 AM

Comments

In!

Posted by: Faith at October 24, 2006 08:36 AM

Thanks Faith!

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at October 24, 2006 08:50 AM

Status report: First package off today! More to come!

Posted by: The_Real_JeffS at October 25, 2006 04:21 PM

Think they'd like some Halloween candy from Disney? I still have some flat rate boxes in the garage.

Posted by: Cindermutha at October 26, 2006 09:58 AM

Oh, I'll betcha they would!

Posted by: tree hugging sister at October 26, 2006 02:22 PM

Ok then, I'm in!

Posted by: Cindermutha at October 27, 2006 10:09 AM

Count me in!

Posted by: Michael at October 30, 2006 11:20 PM

Oh, you guys are the BOMB!

Posted by: tree hugging sister at October 31, 2006 09:50 AM

Not only am I in, but I'm going to link back and hopefully get a few others to join in.

What a GREAT idea!!!

Posted by: Tammi at November 2, 2006 08:40 PM

I am a former Marine living in the western suburbs of Chicago. I would like to know more about adopting a marine for the Holidays. Did not know if you are in a specific area or all over.

Let me know,Thanks in Advance.

Dave Stein

Posted by: Dave Stein at November 10, 2006 05:41 PM

Dear Dave ~

Consider yourself hooked up like a bad (Devil) Dog!! Check your email and thanks SO much. Happy Birthday, Jarhead!

Posted by: tree hugging sister at November 10, 2006 06:13 PM

I still need the address to send the Halloween candy to... I'd rather get some Marines sugared up than my kids LOL.

Posted by: Cindermutha at November 15, 2006 05:46 PM

I've sent two packages thus far.....got a couple more semi-packed. I'm sending one every 2-3 weeks or so. Fun!

Posted by: The_Real_JeffS at November 15, 2006 11:23 PM

Oops! I think I posted my comment in the wrong place! :-/ anyway, i just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of you who have sent the Marines goodies. They love getting stuff from "a friend of a friend of a friend of the Lieutenant's"!! :) THANK YOU so much and God Bless!!

~"Lt Sarah" :-)

Posted by: Sarah at November 20, 2006 10:01 AM

i am so in. i did multiple tours in viet nam and cannot comprehend the lads who are on their fourth or fifth full on combat tour. i'll start getting this out and about along with sending some stuff off myself. i have two sisters who are teachers and i'm thinking "class project."

Posted by: the minstrel boy at November 21, 2006 10:41 PM

i am so in. i did multiple tours in viet nam and cannot comprehend the lads who are on their fourth or fifth full on combat tour. i'll start getting this out and about along with sending some stuff off myself. i have two sisters who are teachers and i'm thinking "class project."

Posted by: the minstrel boy at November 21, 2006 10:41 PM

i am so in. i did multiple tours in viet nam and cannot comprehend the lads who are on their fourth or fifth full on combat tour. i'll start getting this out and about along with sending some stuff off myself. i have two sisters who are teachers and i'm thinking "class project."

Posted by: the minstrel boy at November 21, 2006 10:41 PM

here's my post it is also crossed at big brass blog I am also shamelessly whoring it all over the net. My son(16) and I have a list and we'll be shopping this afternoon. Thanks for the heads up on this one guys. As you can see, I take stuff like this personal.

Posted by: the minstrel boy at November 22, 2006 01:35 PM

Hey, count me in for adopting a Marine but if Jeff Gannon wants in, I'm bailing.

Posted by: jurassicpork at November 25, 2006 09:38 PM

(That's the bubble I live in ~ I had to Google him.)

Posted by: tree hugging sister at November 27, 2006 01:56 PM

What can my family do?? We would love to show our support to a family for Christmas!! We live in Central Florida

Posted by: Nancy Riordan at November 29, 2006 11:10 AM

I would love to send a care package! I've been searching the site, but can't seem to find any specifics other than what to send. Please email me with a name and address, and I'd be more than happy to send off a care package! Thanks!

Posted by: silentpawz at December 3, 2006 11:52 PM