Would you like to help???? - Page 2

Ber999T · 17-10-2007, 12:32

Hi I'm just wondering if any members of Accyweb have considered in sending small parcels to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan that will be overseas over the Xmas period.

If you require more information then please look at SOS - Support Our Soldiers this is a registered charity.

Will see if I can put the posters in a post.

If you want to ask me any questions please feel free to ask.

Thank you for taking time to read this thread

Bernard

cherokee · 17-10-2007, 12:58

OK Im sorry to be a pain but if anyone knows of anywhere who can donate packing tape or shoe boxes . that would be a great help also.. im working my way round blackpool atm trying to find somewhere .. thanks again .. .
ALSO just like to add .. Ihad a call from my son and he says that a lot of the soldiers are only on basic rations over there atm and the bases are the absolute minimum .. he said his base did have running water which were a treat but many havent and have to wait till they get to the nearest one . so as you can see these parcels are going to be a huge morale lifter .. sorry to go on .. thanks guys i know your doing what you can..

Ber999T · 17-10-2007, 17:24

Not able to post the poster but if anyone want them please ask away for them

onlyme · 17-10-2007, 17:36

Hiya All

As some of you may know (due to missing childs car a few months ago) I am Cherokee's daughter but live in Accy

I know how much work she is putting into this, and its absolutely amazing how many of you have come on board to help. She is now on a mission (when I say a mission, I think me Dad and the kids are going to have to move into the shed cos if they sit still too long, theyre packed up and winging their way to Afghan!) to get as much help and parcels over, not just for the festive period but hopefully the following months as well.

REMEMBER, A SQUADDIE IS FOR LIFE, NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS!!!

sorry

So, she has the will, but she (and everyone else behind the charity) can only help with everyones support, and judging by all the really positive comments from everyone here, this could be a long term thing.

I am able to fetch, drop and carry (lmao, just like a well trained rottweiler) and live in the fern gore area so if anyone can help but needs a hand or drop off point (as well as Mick obviously), or basically anything, let me know.

ANY help will be gratefully received, with peoples time as much as financial help being precious to these guys.

And THANK YOU to everyone so far for everything promised and donated. For some of the lads over there, this is their first tour or first time away from their family and anything that makes them realise that we are still thinking of them will help.

Also, anyone that has a good and regular supplier of kleenex tissues (preferably the aloe vera soft on snotters) would be great cos Cherokee is going through them at the rate of knots. Oh and ear plugs would be great too

mez · 17-10-2007, 17:42

cherokee, i went to a shoe shop & asked them if i could have any spare shoe boxes, they said with pleasure so spent 1 week collecting shoe boxes at 5pm each night now have a lovely tidy section in my wardrobe of full shoe boxes.mabe you could do that or do you want me to ask at same shop for you ............no problem .

cherokee · 17-10-2007, 17:50

ONLYME......Also, anyone that has a good and regular supplier of kleenex tissues (preferably the aloe vera soft on snotters) would be great cos Cherokee is going through them at the rate of knots. Oh and ear plugs would be great too

Now just what are you tryin to say young lady ...

and i hope the earplugs are for me too , so i dont have to keep listening to you lot tellin me to shut up !!!

Thanks for your support hun .. love ya ..

cherokee · 17-10-2007, 17:55

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Originally Posted by mez

cherokee, i went to a shoe shop & asked them if i could have any spare shoe boxes, they said with pleasure so spent 1 week collecting shoe boxes at 5pm each night now have a lovely tidy section in my wardrobe of full shoe boxes.mabe you could do that or do you want me to ask at same shop for you ............no problem .

aww cheers mez .. I am in town this weekend so i m heading into a few shops , also gonna ask at local matalan , but if you have any spare ones mez i can always get nic to pick them up for me .. thanks hun your a star..

onlyme · 17-10-2007, 17:56

errr, yes of course the ear plugs are for you! Obviously nothing to do with the bubbling and wailing that we get when you dont hear from him, and the extreme bubbling and wailing we get when ya do!!

Nothing to do with that whatsoever!!!

mez · 17-10-2007, 17:57

am in town tommorrow will go & line some up & let you know how many ive got ok .

cherokee · 17-10-2007, 18:05

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Originally Posted by mez

am in town tommorrow will go & line some up & let you know how many ive got ok .

thats great mez ..thanks

Ber999T · 17-10-2007, 19:08

I'm just waiting to see if I can use St John Drill Hall as a drop off point. As soon as I find out I'll post the reply from St John.

Eric · 17-10-2007, 19:37

What a great idea. I will have to check to see if there is something similar for Canadian Forces serving in Afghanistan.

cherokee · 17-10-2007, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Eric

What a great idea. I will have to check to see if there is something similar for Canadian Forces serving in Afghanistan.

Hi eric someone asked about that on the forum the other day and apparently ther is another website that do them , if i can find it i will put it on for you..

lindsay ormerod · 17-10-2007, 20:13

Posters going up in our staff room tomorrow Cherokee, also I have loads of individual packs of tissues that you can have !

Eric · 17-10-2007, 20:17

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Originally Posted by cherokee

Hi eric someone asked about that on the forum the other day and apparently ther is another website that do them , if i can find it i will put it on for you..

Thanks hon. It seems as if it will be real easy for me to donate. They are taking donations at CFB/BFC Kingston. I also have it on my christmas wish list that the "peace on earth" idea might finally catch on.