Molly's Adopt a Sailor project

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Comment by LLovemytwosailors on November 16, 2009 at 3:17pm

Yes, Lyn could. Just not before my Christmas gifts get done.

Comment by Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors on November 16, 2009 at 3:11pm

WOW ---- how many sweatshirts Diane. Lyn could whip something cool up later for future sailors ???

Comment by LLovemytwosailors on November 16, 2009 at 2:21pm

I finally got the pictures of the new basement posted on my page. It shows the entire construction project.So, if you want to see what I've been up to for the last 7 weeks, its all there.
diane, did you pack up all the sweatshirts? If they are white, I can embroider NAVY on them. Great job to all the Central Florida group!

Comment by diane {Shawns mom} on November 16, 2009 at 1:25pm

Hi girls,, busy mom here!
Central Florida packing party was once again a HUGE success!
A huge thank you to Mr. knot who dontated WHITE t-shirts...cases upon cases upon case upon case AND white sweatshirts!!!!
♥

Comment by Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors on November 15, 2009 at 5:34pm

Thanks Karen ---thats good to know !! First hand information always is great.
Wow Moms what a weekend this has been so far ---
Love to all

Comment by Karen Ott on November 15, 2009 at 12:48pm

Hey Guys,
For the last 5 yrs I've worked for American Red Cross & Adopt an American Soldier. We send an average of 12 - 15 boxes a week. I keep in touch with several Chaplains that are deployed ( they let me know of any military not getting mail or needing a little xtra pk me up) We always have put Chaplain in the return address and they said they haven't had any problems receiving yet.When they get the package they give it to someone who really needs it.

Comment by Sue-Pillowcase lady on November 14, 2009 at 9:25pm

Lyn, that is great information. I was told by my PO that I would be charged to have it returned and they suggested the chaplain.
I would the USPS would get it all together so we get the correct information.

the surface/airmail pertains to transportation from your PO to the mailing PO. Then it goes by air. And I know from personal experiecne, that checking surface is not a good thing. That was my 1st box to my son, the one the cake was taken out of. Hey, the guy must've gotten hungry on the road.

Did something unique today thanks to Ally's suggestion. I did a craft fair today and I put 6 pillowcases for the USS New York up for adoption. I asked for $1.00 and gave the peeps alittle paper to sign that said "this pillowcase was adopted by and a blank space for their name "
. Got $29.00. I have 2 more fairs to do. I am excited.

Comment by LLovemytwosailors on November 14, 2009 at 2:32pm

I have had two boxes returned from FPO addresses (not MAS boxes) and I didn't have to pay anything either time.

Comment by tina on November 14, 2009 at 12:48pm

If you check return to sender overseas the po will make you pay to send it back to you so I put in att: commander any sailor or solider in the box.

Comment by Lori (OH) on November 14, 2009 at 11:38am

I have always checked the box saying that it is a gift and they have still made me write the statement on the customs form. This is at two different post offices.

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