skybytch 273 #1 February 5, 2003 Another one of our dz.com family, lowpullin1, is off to places unknown very soon, leaving his wife and soon to be born child behind. Got me thinking... there's now a bunch of "our guys" (and girls!) in far off places, and I'm sure they're all missing home bad. Wouldn't it be cool to be able to send each of them something special from the States? Something to take their minds off where they are and why they're there, to remind them of how much we all appreciate their sacrifices, and to let them know that we're thinking and worrying about them? The list of goodies we could send is endless - homemade cookies, skydiving mags and pictures, print outs of favorite threads from dz.com... How could we make this happen? I'm envisioning a list of names and mailing addresses (APO/FPO's) that anyone can access to send something off to each of "our boys." I'll be glad to put up and maintain the list on my website and post a link in my signature file. Just need some help gathering the names and addresses... Regardless of your politics on the war issue, let's show the people who are out there far from their families and friends just exactly how much they're loved and appreciated by stuffing their mail call sacks with cards and other good stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #2 February 5, 2003 That is a GREAT idea. Just let us know how it all will work and I definitely will send something to make their stay just a little easier. J "There's two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither one works." -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #3 February 5, 2003 Fantastic idea! Count me in... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #4 February 5, 2003 It always amazes me when you come up with a great idea. I'm in. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #5 February 5, 2003 That is a great idea. I have never meet any DZ.commers in person but I would be happy to send some some stuff over to make their stay a little less dreary (if that's possible). If anyone likes chocolate let me know - I make really good chocolate candies! "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #6 February 5, 2003 Good idea. Supporting our skydiving sisters and brothers in arms. I say we send them beer Count me in fo sho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #7 February 5, 2003 I'm in. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #8 February 5, 2003 You beat me to it Lisa...I"m in...cookies, candy, dz.com nig noggery, skydiving videos, etc. To all those currently serving, good luck, and know that we are all pulling for you and you will never leave our thoughts and prayers. I know you will represent our country well and honorably. If you need anything...don't hesitate to ask. Israel"Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #9 February 5, 2003 wtf? Lisa, you ain't no bytch!!! That's a terrific idea! I'm looking forward to seeing this list of yours. I'm thinking aready of my GF' baking and some skydive video... Pretty cool surprize I'd bet. Rock on! My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #10 February 5, 2003 Yup, once again we'll prove that skydivers rock! Now for the hard part. We need names and addresses. Pull out your address book, ask your friends and at your home dz, whatever you gotta do... get those names and addys and get them to me ASAP! They don't have to be dz.commer's; they don't even have to be skydivers. Got an address for a whole unit? Great! Send those too! You can email 'em to my @dropzone.com email. This is gonna be great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #11 February 5, 2003 That's the way to keep them happy, sebazz. Get one of those massive Heinekin bottles and pack it up and ship it out Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #12 February 5, 2003 I'm in__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 February 5, 2003 That's a GREAT idea!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #14 February 5, 2003 Quote You can email 'em to my @dropzone.com email. Does that mean you're actually going to start checking it? Great idea, Lisa. Count me in too!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #15 February 5, 2003 good idea lisa.......i know if i was over there it would brighten my day to get some mail from the "real world"........ just remeber if you are sending it to someone overseas that is in s.w. asia, no alcohol or nudy mags....... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galen 0 #16 February 5, 2003 Good idea. Count me in too. Respect the Dolphin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #17 February 5, 2003 I'm in, as well. How can I help, Lis? Say the word, and I'll manage it. And another thought, albeit a tad more involved...there are at least 2 who are either expecting or have recently had new additions, or families with young children. Is there maybe something we can do for the families, as well? Let them know we're here should they need it? It's gotta be really hard on them, and they are part of the family, too.. Just a thought. And Lis, you rawk. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #18 February 5, 2003 Aren't teenagers the best?? Excellent idea.....!!!! Smiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #19 February 5, 2003 Quote Is there maybe something we can do for the families, as well? Absolutely! Great idea Okay, send those APO/FPO addresses to me, and also send addresses for any families you know that are missing someone who is off serving in the military. Send suggestions on what items to send overseas too. Tips from those who've been there and those who've sent things to military friends before are especially welcome (thanks wingie! Didn't know that about s.e. Asia). My hosting company says bandwidth is unlimited for my website. Would sure love to test that out... Quote And Lis, you rawk. No, the people who risk their lives for us and the people that wait at home for them are the ones who rock. An idea and a couple hours of my time is nothing compared to what they're doing for me. And this won't work at all if you guys don't send the mail out, so hey - we ALL rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #20 February 5, 2003 Quotewe ALL rock! Especially them. They rawk in Iraq...and we rawk here (Ah geez, don't mind me, it's been a long and emotional day...sigh.)... One idea I had was to make sure that families were "coddled" by us - if we work in the same area, lunch is great. Or invite them out to the dz for a barbque. Or cards and notes to them, let them know they're not alone, we're here. Stuff like that. Cultivate friendships, especially with new moms who might feel overwhelmed... OTOH, I really haven't got an idea of what they would need, because I have not been in that situation. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #21 February 5, 2003 It's an excellent idea. This is going to be a long haul and more people are going to be going than we may think(Selective service is still here and has wider hands than people think/ not just 18yrs olds). Thanks Sky._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #22 February 5, 2003 Count me in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #23 February 5, 2003 i will give you my new address when I get over there adn i can tell... probally will be Le Roy 2/3 SFG(a) apo ar 09354Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #24 February 5, 2003 Sounds great lisa I just received my shots over the weekend and it's looking pretty good for me as well. Send them the love and may be a little skydiving something. Since my closing pic necklace has broken I will put the pin onto my dog tags as a motivating reminder to get my ass back home and to the DZ. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #25 February 5, 2003 I'm in.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
