Troop support - poll & discussion

shilala · 03-01-2009, 12:24 PM

I just kinda fell off when Bruce came home.

JohnnyKay5 · 03-01-2009, 12:30 PM

Same here, back from deployment is like taking a 40% paycut when figuring in taxes, and now trying to get a hold on my expenses. Rent, bills, you know the everyday stuff i didt do for a while. Once i figure out how to put money into my savings again I will get more to the troops.

I did a donation last month and shold be able to do another around the middle of this month.

rrplasencia · 03-01-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I just kinda fell off when Bruce came home.

Bruce was a face to put with the efforts. We all got to know him. All the guys we knew started coming home all at once. I think having Brian onboard now will help bring things around again. and economy being a little shaky isn't helping.

markem · 03-01-2009, 09:14 PM

I'm doing my best to get new blood into the mix, Fred!

shilala · 03-01-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rrplasencia

Bruce was a face to put with the efforts. We all got to know him. All the guys we knew started coming home all at once. I think having Brian onboard now will help bring things around again. and economy being a little shaky isn't helping.

When Bruce was coming home and couldn't find someone who was willing to take over for him, I have to admit I was very disappointed.
I guess I shouldn't have been surprised. What Bruce did was very special, very selfless, and a lot of work.
Just goes to show what a special person he is. You don't find crazy bastids like that every day.
I just honestly haven't found time to get all re-involved. It's tough to go from "totally stoked" to "it's all over" to starting at square one again.
I sure miss getting all excited about sending stuff for the Slut Hut, though. It was tons of fun, and it's something I'll always remember
I hope I can get respirited about it. I sure do miss being involved.

Tikihut27 · 03-02-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I sure miss getting all excited about sending stuff for the Slut Hut, though. It was tons of fun, and it's something I'll always remember.

Sending stuff where to the what, now?

MajorCaptSilly · 03-02-2009, 10:46 AM

I have a nephew in Iraq and I've been sending some stuff to him on my own.

MCS

SvilleKid · 03-11-2009, 12:45 AM

Sorry Fred,

I'm one of the guilty ones. Used to send bunches in various ways, but I'm in real estate business, and my income is 25% (and less) of what it was 2 years ago. Just don't have the disposable income I once had. And, pretty much weaned my collection down last year giving from collection as opposed to buying for donations.

View Poll Results: I do not participate because:
Economy (Uncertain about future employment and earnings.)	33	44.59%
Political (Oppose troop deployment and/or other reasons.)	3	4.05%
Accountability (Donations are used appropriately.)	1	1.35%
Expense (I can't afford to donate at the moment.)	41	55.41%
Unaware (Don't follow the troop support efforts.)	10	13.51%
Do it myself (I would rather send donations directly to the troops.)	16	21.62%
Other	12	16.22%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

03-01-2009, 12:24 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Troop support - poll & discussion I just kinda fell off when Bruce came home. __________________

03-01-2009, 12:30 PM	#2
JohnnyKay5 Armed Forces Tumbleweed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,046 Trading: (22)	Re: Troop support - poll & discussion Same here, back from deployment is like taking a 40% paycut when figuring in taxes, and now trying to get a hold on my expenses. Rent, bills, you know the everyday stuff i didt do for a while. Once i figure out how to put money into my savings again I will get more to the troops. I did a donation last month and shold be able to do another around the middle of this month. __________________ *HIGH FIVE!*

03-01-2009, 09:14 PM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,647 Trading: (47)	Re: Troop support - poll & discussion I'm doing my best to get new blood into the mix, Fred! __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

03-02-2009, 10:46 AM	#7
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Troop support - poll & discussion I have a nephew in Iraq and I've been sending some stuff to him on my own. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

03-11-2009, 12:45 AM	#8
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Troop support - poll & discussion Sorry Fred, I'm one of the guilty ones. Used to send bunches in various ways, but I'm in real estate business, and my income is 25% (and less) of what it was 2 years ago. Just don't have the disposable income I once had. And, pretty much weaned my collection down last year giving from collection as opposed to buying for donations. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.