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« Reply #25 on: July 02, 2009, 07:43:28 AM » |
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He's gonna love it.
My little brother (well, he's 39) is in Iraq as well and I apparently don't love him enough - cuz I haven't sent anything close to a care package that cool.
LOL, Geoff! Just don't let him get wind of what Guernsey did.  Best wishes and many thanks to your brother, too, Geoff. You and your family will be in my prayers, as well as the other soldiers and their families of whom I am aware (and the military in general, of course). My nephew, some friends, and several former students have been there, as well. |
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« Reply #26 on: July 08, 2009, 02:29:19 PM » |
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I mailed the K2 to my son last night after getting confirmation that his new address was now in effect. I copied off the well wishes for him and pasted them into my letter. I was struck by the number of people who post here who have been deployed themselves or who have loved ones currently deployed. I pray for the safety of those of you who serve or have loved ones serving in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard. Another thread posted today alerted me to a price decrease for the K2. I called CS and just qualified for the 30-day price adjustment (ordered the K2 on June 9). These boards are helpful in so many ways--from advice on accessories, to book recommendations, to how-to instructions, to saving money, and to good cheer.  KB rocks! |
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« Reply #27 on: July 08, 2009, 05:35:26 PM » |
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I mailed the K2 to my son last night after getting confirmation that his new address was now in effect. I copied off the well wishes for him and pasted them into my letter. I was struck by the number of people who post here who have been deployed themselves or who have loved ones currently deployed. I pray for the safety of those of you who serve or have loved ones serving in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard. Another thread posted today alerted me to a price decrease for the K2. I called CS and just qualified for the 30-day price adjustment (ordered the K2 on June 9). These boards are helpful in so many ways--from advice on accessories, to book recommendations, to how-to instructions, to saving money, and to good cheer. KB rocks! Guernsey, I can't wait to hear what he has to say about his new Kindle! I know it will help him pass the time there, and he'll love it. You're a great mom! |
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« Reply #28 on: July 09, 2009, 01:14:32 PM » |
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I just saw this post. Let us know how the Kindle works out for your son. I have added him to my prayer list.
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« Reply #29 on: July 13, 2009, 01:21:13 PM » |
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I mailed the Kindle to Iraq on July 7 and my son emailed today (July 13) that he received it: "Hey, Got my Kindle today!!! It is awesome. Thank you so much!!! Started reading my first book, Angry Lead Skies. I'm real excited. The padded case (the soft one that you cut up zane gray for) was a real nice touch. I started reading the posts, haven't finished them all. Definitely is appreciated though. Life goes on here. Keeping busy with work, and now with reading. Couldn't have come at a better time, just finished rewatching all of Scrubs. Anyway, will call later on in the week... Time to read some more!" The padded case is the Patagonia case donated by a KB member to which I added padded inserts (see page 1 photos). The posts are the well wishes from KB members that I pasted into my letter. Knowing my son, he'll share more of what he thinks of the Kindle later. Now he wants to use it and not talk/write about it. LOL. |
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« Reply #30 on: July 13, 2009, 01:22:52 PM » |
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I mailed the Kindle to Iraq on July 7 and my son emailed today (July 13) that he received it: "Hey, Got my Kindle today!!! It is awesome. Thank you so much!!! Started reading my first book, Angry Lead Skies. I'm real excited. The padded case (the soft one that you cut up zane gray for) was a real nice touch. I started reading the posts, haven't finished them all. Definitely is appreciated though. Life goes on here. Keeping busy with work, and now with reading. Couldn't have come at a better time, just finished rewatching all of Scrubs. Anyway, will call later on in the week... Time to read some more!" The padded case is the Patagonia case donated by a KB member to which I added padded inserts (see page 1 photos). The posts are the well wishes from KB members that I pasted into my letter. Knowing my son, he'll share more of what he thinks of the Kindle later. Now he wants to use it and not talk/write about it. LOL. That's wonderful, Guernsey! Thanks for sharing. Have been wondering if he'd received it yet. |
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« Reply #31 on: July 13, 2009, 01:35:21 PM » |
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That's awesome. I got goosebumps when I was reading his letter to you.
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« Reply #32 on: July 13, 2009, 01:44:53 PM » |
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I'm so glad to hear he received it and it's working well for him. You can tell he is excited about it and I'm sure he knows how much love went into it.
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« Reply #33 on: July 13, 2009, 06:39:12 PM » |
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Glad it arrived. . . .hope it provides some R&R for him. . .wonder how many of his buddies will be sending back home for ther families to get them one!
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« Reply #34 on: July 13, 2009, 09:55:20 PM » |
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« Reply #35 on: July 13, 2009, 10:47:55 PM » |
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Wow, it got there fast. Your such a good mom.
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« Reply #36 on: July 14, 2009, 06:58:56 AM » |
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What a fantastic care package! You are a great mom. I'm so glad your son is enjoying his spoils and I appreciate his service to our country.
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« Reply #37 on: July 14, 2009, 10:42:51 AM » |
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man...that beats the junk food I got in my care packages (pre-Kindle). I did some books and DVDs if I remember right.....
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« Reply #38 on: July 14, 2009, 04:41:03 PM » |
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I mailed the Kindle to Iraq on July 7 and my son emailed today (July 13) that he received it:
"Hey, Got my Kindle today!!! It is awesome. Thank you so much!!! Started reading my first book, Angry Lead Skies. I'm real excited. The padded case (the soft one that you cut up zane gray for) was a real nice touch. I started reading the posts, haven't finished them all. Definitely is appreciated though. Life goes on here. Keeping busy with work, and now with reading. Couldn't have come at a better time, just finished rewatching all of Scrubs. Anyway, will call later on in the week... Time to read some more!" ...
He must be one great guy if the mother is any indication. Everything you put into that package just defines Love and Care. And there's no Kindle remotely like that one in the world. Just a beautifully customized gift. I'm in awe. |
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« Reply #39 on: July 14, 2009, 08:36:33 PM » |
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So good to know your son received the fabulous Kindle gift you sent him. He sounds like a wonderful young man. Somehow I am not surprised. Thanks for updating!
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« Reply #40 on: July 14, 2009, 09:20:59 PM » |
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So happy to hear it survived the TLC of both the US & the military post offices! Make sure (once he's worked through the books you sent him pre-loaded) that he knows about all the cool free sites. My prayers are with him!
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« Reply #41 on: October 24, 2009, 10:12:19 AM » |
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I hope KB members are aware of a new and truly wonderful grassroots program that started here on KB.com now called Operation eBook Drop. What started out as one indie author giving his books to a deployed troop has now morphed into 175 (and counting) indie authors gifting their books to deployed troops in coordination with Smashwords. Thank you to all the participating authors and special thanks to author Ed Patterson for doing yeoman's work to get this going and Mark Coker at Smashwords. If you have a loved one serving in the military, look into Operation eBook Drop. If you don't and want to lend your support, buy a book from one of the many good people who are offering their books through this program. Participating authors are listed at: http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php/topic,13352.0.htmlMy oldest son has been in Iraq for 6 months and his Kindle has been a godsend. My DIL deploys soons and she is hoping her Kindle gets to her before she leaves. (Due to a crazy mail system at her post, it arrived and was sent back before she picked it up.) And she bought one for my other son for his birthday. He, too, is in the military. I may have 3 Kindles deployed at the same time so this program is one I especially appreciate! If you are thinking of a Christmas or birthday gave for your soldier/sailor/marine/airman, check out page 1 of this thread for how I sent one to my son or email this link to a Secret Santa: http://www.kindleboards.com/blog/2009/07/a-kindle-heads-to-iraq/And once again--thank you to our indie authors, Ed Patterson, and Mark Coker/Smashwords for Operation eBook Drop!!! |
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