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Right not sure where to put this one but im sure mick will put it in the right place ..
I have got permission from mick for this one and would like to invite you to help our troops for the festive season . As you can see from my sig i am a member of another online forum called support our soldiers and i am helping collect for the xmas parcels for our lads and lasses over in operational zones and this is where you come in If you could donate something to add to the parcels it would be greatly appreciated no matter how small . i am not looking for cash donations although this can be done through the website . what i am looking for is bits to make up xmas parcels these can be
Alcohol, Aerosols, Christmas Crackers, Party Poppers, Lighters/Lighter fuel, Matches, Pornographic (even slightly) Magazines/Books If you would like to help mick has kindly agreed for stuff to be dropped off with him so i can collect from him direct.. although will pick up if need to ..although individual names wont be acknowledged accrington web will be acknowleded as a whole on the website you can even add your own personal message of good will and these will be added to boxes .. thankyou all and i hope you can help.. |
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Consider it done will get a few bits when I'm in town.
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me too anything to make it easier & christmassy for them.
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If anyone thats going to the Accyweb meet has anything they can bring it along and i will pass it on ta.
if you are not going to the meet or just want to drop something off please pm me and i will let you have my address. i have just checked and the very last day for sending these things is the 5 th December. so please get your donations in as soon as you can thankyou |
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Surely a few more people are going to contribute towards making Christmas a little better for the lads and lasses on active duty over the festive period!!
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Just one tiny point. The banner is not a hyperlink so I have taken the liberty of publishing this www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk which is a hyperlink. Sorry if I seem out of breath but I’ve just been beating my credit card into submission. It’s such a wimp at times. Donation made. Now where’s that bread and dripping?:rolleyes: |
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Hi Honey,
Can you let us know what the closing date is for this. I'll be seeing you soon so I'll get some bits together for you. |
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What an absolutely wonderful idea. I'll see what we can do to help.
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I notice that the list does not include sandwiches. Hardly surprising really when you consider all the sand which is there already. Joke courtesy of the Beano or was it the Dandy a long, long while ago. |
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I’ve just received an email from SOS web site that reads:
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Have pm'd you Cherokee; let's see what the might of Boots can do for your appeal !:not_ripe:
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Oh my word .. what a wonderful lot you are . jambutty thankyou for your donation and thanks for adding the link .. doug thankyou also i am collecting until the end of nov .. I do have two of the sos girls coming to collect the bulk off me on the 4/5th nov but i waill be asking for some names off them so i can still send over from my end too ..failing that i will be sending c/o my own son who is in afghan atm so he can hand out to whoever needs them ..
Lindsey thanks for your pm i have replied . and can I say a huge thankyou to everyone who is taking part .. your donations will make a huge difference... |
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Every little bit helps and I am happy to do my bit. I will get some stuff to Mick
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Just checked the thread............count me in too...will get something down to mick asap.....anything to make our lads lives a bit better
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S.O.S. (Support our Soldiers)
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 |
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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.. |
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Not able to post the poster but if anyone want them please ask away for them
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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 ;) |
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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 .
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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 ...:eek: and i hope the earplugs are for me too , so i dont have to keep listening to you lot tellin me to shut up !!!;):D Thanks for your support hun .. love ya ..:D:) |
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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..:) |
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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!!! ;) |
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am in town tommorrow will go & line some up & let you know how many ive got ok .
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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.
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What a great idea. I will have to check to see if there is something similar for Canadian Forces serving in Afghanistan.
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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.. |
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Posters going up in our staff room tomorrow Cherokee, also I have loads of individual packs of tissues that you can have !:not_ripe:
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ERIC THIS IS ALL I CAN FIND BUT IF YOU EMAIL MARIE IM SURE SHE,LL DO HER BEST FOR YOU .. GOOD LUCK . Support For Commonwealth Personnel Hello, I hope you don't mind me leaving this message. I'm ex WRAF from a few years ago and along with an ex QARAMC (who now lives in Canada) we run a forum called Kitbag Mates mainly for ex service men and women to meet up and chat about anything and everything, but without the heavy stuff. We even have 3 ww2 Veterans on board, who are excellent on the computer and bright as buttons. We have only been going for 6 weeks and are gradually building up our membership. The reason I'm on here is that one of our members son's has just returned to Iraq and is sending parcels and goodies via him and a female colleague for those that don't have anyone to send them things. Now we would like to do more ourselves, but I notice this is just for British personnel. Is there anywhere, or a site that you know off that includes British, Canadians, Australians etc........the whole of the Commonwealth who are out in these danger zones, that is supporting them? Thanks for any help and I can give my email if this helps. Lin BTW this seems a nice helpful site and great for those that need to have a contact. Marie SOS (Ships Nurse) http://assets.bravenet.com/common/images/forum/link.gif Sep 29th, 2007 - 12:55 PM http://assets.bravenet.com/common/im...cons/set11.gif Re: Support For Commonwealth Personnel Hi Lin Welcome to SOS .If you Email me I can give you the info you want [email protected] |
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will be taking some stuff round to mick as soon as i can
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Right, lynx1 & i have had a productive morning ...ive got about 50-60 shoe boxes in my car at the min, lynx is picking somemore up at 4-30pm this afternoon, will also pick some more up tommorrow we've got some goodies too.
may i say a big thanks to the 3 shoe shops on whalley rd, madhouse & the clarks shop & barbara kays too who kindly donated £10 to buy goodies for our lads & lasses nice one. |
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Would I be better of getting the selection packs rather than boxes? I am only asking because I think a selection box doesn't leave much room for anything else to fit in the shoe box.
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Jedimaster thanks very much every bit is going to help ..
Mez thanks for ringing , hope you feel better soon hun , and as much as i appreciate all your help please DONT burn yourself out. ..... get yourself a hot toddy girl .;) |
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Right packets it is then:D
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Have just spoken to stepdaughter she says her fiance and his regiment appreciate everything everybody does to show their support.
He is back for a 2 week break shortly so will let him know what everybody is doing. Just thought you might like to know how they feel. |
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he he hey i would but on the antibiotics..
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Damn those antibiotics !!! they make us avoid all the things good for us hehehehe
STANACCY PM SENT . |
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Just to let everyone know i will be in all day today so if you have anything to drop off i will be here.
But will be out tomorrow (sunday) having a quiet pint in the queens at church from 2pm with TC,Margret,Less,tealeaf,and moonshiner):D so if your out and about drop in for a chat (impromptu accyweb meet):p |
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Mez just to let you know your stuff got here safe and sound (which is surprising with nics driving lol) she.ll kill me for that one hehe
anyway its all here so thankyou so much and also to you lynx1 it perfect , and also to let you all know that I am now officially the sos area co ordinator for the blackpool area so im quite chuffed at that and also quite honoured ..:D |
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good, hope you have enough boxes for the minute..& may i say once again congratulations on your appointment as co-ordinator for the fylde coast area of the sos well done:banlama:
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oi wench! what dya mean, with my driving?????
Am a responsible mother now, dontcha know! Besides Ethan likes going fast.... And Thanks to Mez and Mary for allowing me my blonde moment and guiding me to where I should be, when and also giving lolly pops to get me there lol xx |
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sssshhh thats the accyweb meets stash ........the lolly's
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aaaaaahhhhh!! oooooops lol
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We have just recieved this lovely message on sos and i thought i would just share it with you guys , It basicly says how much they appreciate the support from back home .actually brought tears to my eyes .. soppy old me lol..
thanks for all your support hi everyone i have just been flicking throu all the messages you all sent on the day we returned and come on people you lot need to get out more . no but seriously i knew there was support back home however not that much. just a quick bit of advice, if its the first time your loved one has been away just bear with them. they are bound to be abit different ie; snappy, mood swings,out on the beer, and at times quiet.(there will be loads of different emotions going throu each and every other persons head) but dont take any of it personally as we have all experienced alot of new things that we couldn't even start to explain, but in time you will hear the stories that mean alot to the person that is telling them. just please for your loved ones sake give them time. even thou we were all in the same place fighting the same war every single person was fighting a different one. if there is anyone reading this that has unfortunatley lost someone out there then mine and all of the lads send our deepest condolances our respect to your family. i no they will always be in your hearts, please no they will always be in ours aswell. i am not trying to say we have suffered the same lose as yourself however when we are walking around in our own clothes or on parade in our uniform we are there representing them. they will never be forgotten. on behalf of everyone who was and is still serving overseas i would like to give you all a massive thank you for everything you do it means alot to us all. people dont realise how much work you all do, however to get a parcel from someone you dont no means more than getting one of a loved on as it shows us that there is support back home and people that care. |
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That is so lovely, I have got tears in my eyes as wll. Just need to get some stuff sorted for you, will make sure Mick gets it Saturday if not before.
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Thats great bernadette
It did make me all blurry eyed , but it does show just how tough theyu have it over there and also just how much they appreciate getting parcels esp off strangers . someone asked me yesterday how they could get thier school involved and i suggested all the kids doing a xmas card , so hope that works . |
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I know where your coming from my brother was in the army for years and my brother-in-law as well. It is really hard on the family but we will never understand what the lads and lasses go through. I sometimes think the mental pressure is the worst for them. I know when my brother-in-law was on the Sir Gallahad when it got bombed he wouldn't talk about what he saw but it must have been horrendous.
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They all react differently to different experiences , ive had a couple of bad do,s with my lad and its so hard to understand . but they do come through it with time .
CAN I JUST SAY ANYONE ON THE SITE WHO HAS LOVED ONES SERVING IN AN OPERATIONAL ZONE AND IS A MEMBER OF THE ARMED SERVICES WOULD LIKE TO PUT THEIR NAME FOWARD FOR A XMAS PARCEL PLEASE PM ME WITH THIER DETAILS AND WILL DO MY BEST . |
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Hopefully lad be home, safe and sound after his 1st tour in Iraq, for Xmas but going to send something out for those overseas.
Not yet heard off SJA re using Drill Hall as colection point so will ring them after work later this morning.. |
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Hi Guys Can I Just Remind You That Mick Will Be Collecting And Accepting Things At Tonights Meet Should Anyone Want To Donate To The Sos Appeal. Many Thanks AND I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GOOD NIGHT
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Hope they like chocolate!!!
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well no ones written back to me complaining yet hehe:D:D
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That's okay then:D
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Can i just say thankyou to all whou donated last night every bit help towards the parcels so thanks .
Also just a reminder that i am collecting until the end of NOV so you still have plenty of time to help if you couldnt make the meet last night . just pm me or mick and we will give you details .. many thanks again . |
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Bernie pm on its way .. thanks!!!!
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Anyone who has stuff to pass on to me can they do it as soon as possable Cherokee is comming over to pick it all up in the next few days thankyou for your help.
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Aaargh! Forgot all about this! I seem to be running around in ever decreasing circles at the mo. Must get something sorted.
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No worries willow im picking this lot up from mick so i can get some parcels ready to go , but i am still collecting untill the last week in nov so you still have time , just drop off with mick as suggested and he,ll ring me when i can collect . thanks again .
Can i just say that upto now i have collected enough to make about 25 parcels which is great , but would really love to be able to double that . so please if you want to help just pm me .. many thanks |
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