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FLOODING WALTER REED WITH CARDS FOR SOLDIERS - I will pay for the first 50 FReepers to send one
Doug from Upland | 10-31-05 | Doug from Upland

Posted on 10/31/2005 7:11:43 AM PST by doug from upland

The America haters from Code Pink(o) are at Walter Reed every Friday night with despicable messages for our wounded soldiers and their families. Yes, I question their patriotism. Thank goodness the DC FReepers are there to represent us and show soldiers that Americans really care and are appreciative.

Here is an idea that I hope some of you think has merit. I want to flood Walter Reed with greeting cards of support for our wounded soldiers. Everyone knows how good it makes you feel to get a card, especially one that is unexpected.

If you would like to participate, for the first 50 FReepers, I will pay for a card and postage for you if you will take the time to get on your computer and write some words of support. This is a real card, not a computer card. It literally will take only about five minutes or so to do. You don't have to do anything except go to the site with the code I give you, choose a card, type a message, and click.

I have an account with a company that sends out greeting cards. There are many choices, and you can use their words or override with your own. You can also add your message on the inside left. It is the easiest way in the world to send greetings, and I am sending cards like never before for both business and personal reasons. Christmas cards this year are probably only going to take about 30 minutes, because I have the names and addresses programmed in the system. The info gets sent to a computer at midnight (or when you designate), it gets printed the next day, and it is sent out with a real stamp. The cost is only $.98 plus postage.

I spoke with the Red Cross office this morning at Walter Reed. The woman, of course, liked the idea. I will pay for the first 50 people who want to participate.

Perhaps an anonymous soldier who receives a card will write back and become a new penpal. Even if no one ever writes back, you will know that you gave a soldier something that let him know someone is grateful. It will make him feel good.

If this is a lame idea and no one wants to participate, that's fine. I'll send out the 50 cards myself.

If you think this has merit and you might be interested in taking a few minutes to participate, please check in on this thread and I'll send you FReepmail with instructions.


TOPICS: Announcements
KEYWORDS: codepink; freerepublic; greetingcards; heroes; soldiers; supportourtroops; walterreed; waronterror
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1 posted on 10/31/2005 7:11:45 AM PST by doug from upland
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To: doug from upland

Doug, that's a very fine idea. I am up for it. Do I freepmail you? V's wife.


2 posted on 10/31/2005 7:13:36 AM PST by ventana
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To: doug from upland

I think that's a great idea. But I want to pay for the card myself. How should I address the envelope?


3 posted on 10/31/2005 7:14:18 AM PST by conservatrice
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To: doug from upland
I will participate and I don't want reimbursement. It will be my honor.
4 posted on 10/31/2005 7:14:37 AM PST by MissyMa
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To: doug from upland

Definitely interested, dfu.


5 posted on 10/31/2005 7:14:44 AM PST by eastsider
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To: doug from upland
Hey, I'm interested in sending out a card or two.

Hold on to the reimbursement for some other freeper though, just toss the directions my way and I'll have it out in the next day or two.
6 posted on 10/31/2005 7:15:54 AM PST by tfecw (It's for the children)
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To: doug from upland

I would like to participate.


7 posted on 10/31/2005 7:16:07 AM PST by Eagle of Liberty (11, 175, 77, 93 - In Memory Always)
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To: doug from upland

Count me in. Thanks for the initiative.


8 posted on 10/31/2005 7:16:18 AM PST by cll (San Juan, PR, USA)
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To: MissyMa

Yep, ditto - don't need Doug to pay for it - just need the instructions.


9 posted on 10/31/2005 7:16:20 AM PST by gondramB
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To: doug from upland

Doug, this is a great idea!! I hope you get at least 1000 responses!


10 posted on 10/31/2005 7:17:36 AM PST by jellybean (George Allen 2008)
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To: doug from upland

I want to pay too....
Just let me know how and where to send the message.


11 posted on 10/31/2005 7:17:58 AM PST by najida (I've found the last dragon, now I need to figure out what to do with him.)
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To: doug from upland

Hi Doug,
Just the infor please. Will pay for card.


12 posted on 10/31/2005 7:18:48 AM PST by Two-Bits (Attn Terrorists: The Democrat Party does not speak for America. America is what is kicking your ..)
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To: DesertDreamer; CovenBuster

Ping


13 posted on 10/31/2005 7:19:08 AM PST by MissyMa
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To: doug from upland

Can we send cards our selves? through the USPO?


14 posted on 10/31/2005 7:19:48 AM PST by AmericaUnite
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To: doug from upland

I'd love to do this as well. Is it possible to post the addressing information? I wouldn't mind doing some the old-fashioned way!


15 posted on 10/31/2005 7:20:35 AM PST by Stormy_MS1
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To: doug from upland

Please give us Walter Reed's address....I'll be sending a card today!! Maybe more!!


16 posted on 10/31/2005 7:20:43 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion: The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience. T)
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To: doug from upland

let me know how to send 'em out .. and as seems to be the trend, no reimbursement is necessary


17 posted on 10/31/2005 7:21:03 AM PST by lpeterboyd (nemo me impune lacessit)
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To: doug from upland

Wonderful idea. But it sounds like many of us don't want you to have to pay for our cards, so could you advise us as to how to go through the process to pay ourselves?

Thanks again for pointing out what Code Pink is doing, and how we can help our servicemen see that so many of us greatly appreciate their sacrifice.


18 posted on 10/31/2005 7:21:10 AM PST by Joann37
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To: doug from upland

Please send info only. No need for $. Thanks


19 posted on 10/31/2005 7:21:53 AM PST by right2parent (www.citizensrule.net)
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To: doug from upland

Great idea - and with the holidays coming up cards can be seasonal as well as get well. Where do we send them?


20 posted on 10/31/2005 7:21:55 AM PST by ImpotentRage
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