2012 VA Home Visit

[Rocketman]

Hello Gang would there be room for another old vet at your get togeather?

Welcome to Bangshift and hope to see you in Detroit

[70chevyC-10]

The more the merrier SDG! Welcome aboard.

The more the merrier is correct - c'mon out !!

[66Fury3]

Hello Gang would there be room for another old vet at your get togeather?

We can never have too many Old Vets, See you at the VA show.....

[1cheapstreet]

Hello Gang would there be room for another old vet at your get togeather?

We would be honored to have you, thanks! Welcome!

Linda

[rocco3750]

Damn another chevy! Just kidding, welcome, I'm a newbe also, great people here

[oletrux4evr]

Welcome aboard, you'll probably like it here. See ya very, very soon!

[BluLightning]

Hello Gang would there be room for another old vet at your get togeather?

Sure c'mon. Spokane huh! You've got a long haul but we'll make you feel like one of the family.

[1cheapstreet]

OK freaks here's the "official" list I got from the Chief of Voluntary Services:

SUPPLY NEEDS:

slipper socks (non-slip soles), emory boards, white socks (no elastic) hair brushes, large combs (no rat-tail combs), shaving cream & razors, (NEW) briefs/t-shirts/boxers, shaving mirrors, reading eye glasses, toothpaste & toothbrushes, denture cleaner & adhesive, shampoo, hand & body lotion, deodorant, liquid soap, new playing cards, magic slates, dvds/video games, paperback books, crossword puzzle books, word search books, wheelchair gloves, finger & toe nail clippers, back scratchers (Plastic/wood), stamps (mail veteran's letters)

RECREATION AND CRAFT DEPARTMENT NEEDS:

all table games (monopoly, checkers, scrabble, chess, etc), c.d.'s, model kits (cars, ships, etc), paint by number, rug kits and craft supplies (needles, yarn, thread, art brushes, beads, etc.)

COMFORT CART ITEM NEEDS:

kleenex, pocket calendar, washcloths (different colors), journals, simple board games, humor material, letter writing materials, chapstick, gum/hard candy, store puchased snacks, bottled water, individual tea bags, hot chocolate, lap blankets, cd players, radios, body/wash lotion, flameless candles, playing cards, disposable cameras, note pads, pens/crayons/pencils, handheld video games.

****PLEASE NOTE: TRIAL/TRAVEL SIZES ONLY FOR ALL SHAMPOOS, LOTIONS, SOAPS, ETC.******

Now we CAN bring magazines BUT only current issues that are a month old!!! Unpopped popcorn is also a good thing to bring.

****ITEMS THEY CANNOT USE******

Bar soap (infection control), used playing cards, artificial limbs, crutches, walkers, matches, cigars or cigarettes, cassette tapes and VCR tapes, home baked goods, magazines, glass containers, jigsaw puzzles.

Thank you all in advance for supporting this visit!!! I'm sure each of you will be able to find one thing on this list that you can bring. If you prefer to give a monetary donation, they will gladly accept that too.

I will post the location's address and where we will be allowed to park shortly. You all are the best for coming to Detroit early to make this a HUGE success, I can't thank you enough!!

Linda

p.s.-I think Ken and I will pick up some disposable cameras to give the veterans to take pictures with. I think we can find them at our local dollar store.

[Mickinator]

Linda,
Thank you again for coordinating this. We'll see you there!

[Phil]

Linda, thanks for the list. I'll go shopping. See everyone in a few weeks.

Gwen

[silver_bullet]

Linda, We will be able to make the VA Home visit now. See everyone in a few weeks.

[1cheapstreet]

Linda, We will be able to make the VA Home visit now. See everyone in a few weeks.

Sweet!! Thanks Patrick and Tammy, will Sean be with you guys or in his own truck?

Linda

[1cheapstreet]

Hey freaks, can I get a car count of who all will be there? I'm still waiting on an answer to see if we park at the VA campus or down the street at the park.

Just like the the Diversified party let's keep a running total please.

Ken & Linda-2011 Camaro-1 total

[street72]

Linda, Let me see if I have all the info correct..
June 1st from 1pm - 3pm..
VA in Detroit
4646 John R Street, Detroit
And you want a car count with a running total..

We're in with 1 car so that makes 2 cars total. A Chevy and a Ford..Hummm

[Pumpkin]

Pumpkin makes it two Chevys and a Ford = 2.5. I kid, 3.