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You would really be surprised at what the soldiers can come up with. When Jason was over there the first time I did send him grass seeds, veggies seeds to plant, even a few strawberry snippings, heck yeah even flower bulbs/seeds.
When the grass grew in I think the guys enjoyed that the most. Of course it was nothing like at home. But it was something. They would walk on the little bits they had, and one even grew a nice little patch of grass in the shape of the arrow(for the red arrow brigade). That was not Jason, but someone with him.
The veggies and flowers were kinda touch and go. But they enjoyed planting, growing, and tending to the stuff. Even Jason who is really not into that at home. Still doesn't really help in the gardens or flower beds. He does mow though...Of course it is a rider...Back on track....Some of the guys would even go out with sisscors and cut the grass. They all took pride in what they grew over there....
They came up with miniture water systems and everything for these little 'gardens'. And water for them was ALWAYS on very short supply.
I already have a few seed packets ready I plan on sending him this time too...
That is a good idea I am sure someone in my sons platoon would like to do that...thanks
Not a problem. I know with Jason getting ready for his 2nd deployment I have been starting to remember alot of things I had sent him. Or even things he has asked for. I wonder if there is a topic just for that stuff...Maybe I'll start one....(I think I said that once before and never did it)
You would really be surprised at what the soldiers can come up with. When Jason was over there the first time I did send him grass seeds, veggies seeds to plant, even a few strawberry snippings, heck yeah even flower bulbs/seeds.
When the grass grew in I think the guys enjoyed that the most. Of course it was nothing like at home. But it was something. They would walk on the little bits they had, and one even grew a nice little patch of grass in the shape of the arrow(for the red arrow brigade). That was not Jason, but someone with him.
The veggies and flowers were kinda touch and go. But they enjoyed planting, growing, and tending to the stuff. Even Jason who is really not into that at home. Still doesn't really help in the gardens or flower beds. He does mow though...Of course it is a rider...Back on track....Some of the guys would even go out with sisscors and cut the grass. They all took pride in what they grew over there....
They came up with miniture water systems and everything for these little 'gardens'. And water for them was ALWAYS on very short supply.
I already have a few seed packets ready I plan on sending him this time too...
That is a good idea I am sure someone in my sons platoon would like to do that...thanks
Not a problem. I know with Jason getting ready for his 2nd deployment I have been starting to remember alot of things I had sent him. Or even things he has asked for. I wonder if there is a topic just for that stuff...Maybe I'll start one....(I think I said that once before and never did it)
