I am notorious for writing long winded progressive letters that take days to write.  I wondered if they really like reading my day to day things. Last week I got a Thank you card back and later a quick email from a Marine.  Then I was surprised with a little package from the Marine with a book and little things.  Also I had ...

Hi, I have a great local PO.  I recently moved to a different part of the city and live a 5minute walk from the PO.  I previously had bad experiences at my old PO.  This new one is great.  If the manager serves me he makes a big fuss over the parcels being sent and often gives me 'leftover' stamps and things.  I ...

This Christmas I was surprised by a Christmas gift from a Unit of Marines I write to.  I put it under my tree.  It was an alligator (I live in Florida) dressed in Marine Blues.  Check out my profile pic.  I do get hassled at work for getting a Gator as I work at University of Miami (rival to Florida Gators!!!). This was such a ...

there is a gift under the Christmas Tree with your name on it with the sentence "for your soldiers". PS It was a bunch of DVDs.

Last weekend (Saturday after the last pickup for delivery) I sent a parcel to a Marine who was requesting specific Christmas gifts for his sailors and marines.  I got an email Tuesday morning to say he had received the parcel.  Three days!!!! My parcels don't get to my family in New Zealand that quick.

We had the 21st Party yesterday and what a great turnout.  At the bar we raised nearly $2,000 and a stack of donations!!!  We even had a local pro sports team (who wish to remain anonymous) donate team clothing and calendars, and a local restaurant that is going to do a similar event at Christmas.  It was a crazy night.  I took ...

It'll be November 16th.  Watch out South Beach!!!

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but oh well it'll do. This weekend I was posting a package and the manager at the USPS store (who I always thought was very grumpy), he asked me about the parcel and once he saw it was for anymarine he dug into his wallet and paid for the postage. Then later on I went into Bath and ...

This is a great program. I worked at a homeless shelter that benefitted from toys for tots. It is amazing.

I recently got emails from a Marine who is turning 21 this month. After roping in some friends we are having Travis' 21st party. I live in Miami so it'll be fun. I got a little teddy bear Marine who will be 'Travis' for the night. My roommate works in a bar and are always looking for an excuse for a party and/or event so they ...