I was just about to send Nicholette another box. It's been over 50 days since she last posted, it's suggested we hold off sending anymore until she responds to the email sent to her. I also haven't heard from her in a while. I better wait  in sending anymore just incase there's an address change. Kathy

Hi Amanda.. Just from the letters and cards I received from Nicolette in the past, I know she and the unit will be thrilled and excited. I ran out of room in my boxes, I'll have to catch up another time. I have a lot more to send but Christmas is coming fast... I have six grandchildren and a limited income. I'll catch ...

Hi Everyone...Tomorrow I'm mailing two more boxes, I had 16 tall thermos's that I decided to wait until cooler weather to send, I filled each thermos with hot chocolate packets,candy, and a tea bag. I also snet 5 packs of popcorn, 10 packets of laundry detergent, extra tea bags, five cans of tuna, one hand can opener, roll of ...

I was born in Pittsburgh, PA, at the age of 5 we moved to Grindstone, PA until I was 9 years old when we moved back to Pittsburgh. I always loved living in the country than in the city.  My mother is my hero; she raised all her children after my father passed away at the age of 36. I had four brothers and one sister. My ...

I was pleasantly surprised to find 300 suckers for 1.25 a bag. I bought the two that were left. I also found 100 candy bars for 5.00. Tomorrow I'm going to check out the stores downtown to see what I can find. I won't be able to send it all...like you I will use it to fill in small empty areas.

You're welcome Gran, I just got home from the store. I found three huge bags of candy bars on sale. Next payday I'll send them along with some more stuff I picked up. Have a nice day, Kathy

Just and update...I sent Nicoltte two boxes this morning with two boxes of hot oatmeal cereal, thirteen packs of soup, two packs of twizzlers, two packs of sunflower seeds, two boxes of tea, twelve packages of popcorn, two packages of cookies, four boxes of Crystal Light individual drink mixes, two bottles of shampoo, two conditioner, ...

I always open boxes that are individual wrapped and put them in a baggie to save space. If the item isn't labeled I'll cut a part of the box out that discribes what I'm sending and add it in the baggie so they know what it is. Kathy

Hi Luve, I would gladly pay the shipping if you could send me some...I have soldiers who would be grateful. Thank You, Kathy  

Hi TS.....Here is another solider looking for Penpals.  This one is also from Oct. 17.......Ryan M. Marchi   17 Oct 2008: We are at a small base near the Iraq border. We have basic need things for toiletries but lack in replcement razor blades, charmin, and basic non perishable snacks. Four of the troops are single and have no ...