Re: Word from Iraq

They do use the wipes, too.  I just know that he's fond of the gel and that
it at least disinfects.  I got a name today for someone at the PO to talk to
re the % of alcohol in the gel.  It's possible we may be able to send it
after all.  Will check on it tomorrow.

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judy L Browning" <judybrowning@lewiston.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Word from Iraq


> How about sending him baby wipes? They can actually be more effective
> against disease organisms that reproduce with spores (like anthrax), since
> the bacteria & spores are wiped off the hands rather than just being moved
> around with the gel. Not as convenient to carry, I'll admit.
> Judy B
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 8:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Word from Iraq
>
>
> > Donna,
> > what a wonderful thing for your group to have done.  The one thing I do
> know
> > that my nephew needs and can't get over there is hand sanitizer gel.
When
> > he first became an MP, he started using it all the time, because you
never
> > know what you're touching and soap and water isn't always available.  I
> gave
> > him a good sized bottle when he left, and I know he packed what he
could,
> > but I'm sure he goes through it quickly.  Apparently it can't be sent
over
> > there without a hazmat label because it has alcohol in it.  And with the
> > hazmat label on the box it can be delayed for eternity.
> >
> > I may have to get creative.  I was successful in sneaking M&Ms in an
> aspirin
> > bottle and a kit kat bar in a photo folder to him when he was in basic.
> Any
> > ideas?
> >
> > Kitty
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Donna " <justme@prairieinet.net>
> > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2004 7:12 PM
> > Subject: RE: [CHAT] Word from Iraq
> >
> >
> > > I have not read the entire thread yet, but agree with many of the
> > > comments made.
> > >
> > > One of my clubs (ponds) sent items over to Iraq for Xmas this year.
> > > Started with one members son who is stationed there and telling his
mom
> > > how he and others could really use.....
> > >
> > > She brought it up to the membership if anyone wanted to donate items.
> > > Somehow it escalated into mayhem. We sent skids of stuff that did
arrive
> > > just in time for Xmas. Amazing when some of us asked businesses, they
> > > did big time. One grocery store gave us cases of those cut and bake
> > > cookies... we sent like 3000 of them and I don't think I ever want to
> > > bake another cookie! Best Buy donated cases of batteries, casinos
cases
> > > of playing cards, schools had children send letters, parents donated
> > > other items, banks allowed donation box drop offs, and ended up with
> > > 1000 prs of socks and the list goes on.... it was totally amazing how
> > > easy it was to get them to do it. We never expected to get that much
> > > stuff, but felt good that many recipients of these items knew so many
> > > did not forget them.... word is we may try for another shipment in the
> > > spring...
> > >
> > > Donna
> > > Ps the hardest part was getting all this thru the government security
to
> > > the troops... but we did....:)
> > >
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