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Permalink Reply by Huntz Meyer on June 18, 2011 at 10:21am

Diane,

Thank you for starting this group, and Dan for managing it.  Building CBGs for sale wasn't really my intent when I started building, and this group has given me the focus I wanted.  Although I still need to sell enough to keep this hobby roughly break even, I'm happier building them for those that are serving our country.  I wish I could build more, but I still have to work for a living.

Huntz

 

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Permalink Reply by Diane in Chicago on June 18, 2011 at 10:44am

I agree!  I look forward to the day I can get back into the shop and fire off a series to be sent overseas!

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Permalink Reply by Jess on June 18, 2011 at 3:47pm

Hi Diane:

You're the one who set this whole thing in motion, and you are to be commended.  What a wonderful idea you had!

I'm not sure there is a competition, but one thing I am sure about is that it is impossible to say no to a person doing a job that, in the best case, is nearly intolerable  . . . I'm speaking about our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq especially.

And, the bonus for me is that I have met some people who I hold very dear.  I know I will never meet them face to face, but they are my friends, and that is special and I will never forget them.

I started building CBGs as a hobby to fill the retirement void left after stepping off the corporate fast track, but all of a sudden it has become a real purpose, and a passion for me.

Thank you for getting me involved.  There may be something to the adage that 'giving is better than receiving', but you know what, the more I'm giving to my military friends, the more I am receiving . . . and, damn it feels good!

Jess

 

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