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Gallupe 
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 Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 9:36am |
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Raven -- looks like you and I did the same thing. Have about 100 flag color/powmia color beads and another 100 flag color/national defense ribbon color beads. Picked up some American Flag pins from eBay but not pleased with the quality -- flags look ok but they used safety pins as connectors. Will bring them along also.
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Gallupe, USAF-RET 7/1978 to 8/1998
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Raven
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 10:24am |
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Like I said, Great minds think alike! Cool on the national defense ribbon. I thought doing the Nam beads but have not started still thinking about it.
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gulfwarvet
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 11:56am |
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well since i cant get an answer to my question i will just forget about bringing anything .
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TN. ARMY National Guards Desert Storm .1990-91 20th Eng. Airbourne PGR Rider since 2010
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Road Dawg
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 12:04pm |
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Gary,
I think Raven posted a comment regarding that yesterday morning. Said she didn't see a problem nor do I. The only think I can remember concerning that is the schools ask that we not give out candy. That's counteractive to what they teach kids concerning safety. I know quite a few RFTW riders are also PGR riders. Heck, I'd kinda like a PGR pin. Dawg |
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Raven
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 12:58pm |
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Wow GaryB you sound like a two year old not getting his way.! Poor attitude guy. Sorry but I think you are not getting the point here! As Road Dawg said the question was answered. If you were not clear on the answers then ask again to clear the question, but saying you just won't bring anything is childish.
Just my thought!
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 1:42pm |
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The last few years, the wife and I have been following our own tradition. We ride the CR and we've been buying 5 dozen or so red, white, and blue hacky sack balls to take to Gallup. After we arrive, we walk around and give the balls to the little kids. The look on their faces and their excitement has been a great experience. I think it leaves a good impression with the kids and their families that RFTW riders appreciate their support and all that the community does for us.
P.S. If you do anything similar to this, I want to mention that it's never a good idea to pass out your little gifts while on the road or on the bike. Wait till you're on foot. That way you can say hello and thank them.
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tsharp
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 1:43pm |
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I made about a 100 of the red/white/blue beads last year. They were nice but I wasn't sure my fingers were going to recuperate. I'm thinking about getting post cards from the grade schoolers where my daughter teaches to pass out. I'm also looking into some coloring books and patriotic story books that can be puchased through the American Legion catalogue.
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Raven
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 3:20pm |
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The patriotic story books sound great, I did not know they had them. We will have to look at the AL site again. We saw a bunch of Mari Gras type beads go out last year on the SR and I think that would be good one's for this year as well since the Saints won the bowl this year.
Raven
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 3:39pm |
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My FNG year, I didn't know about taking things for the kids, and to the children this seemed okay. They still had me autograph their tablets, books and t-shirts and gave me a "heroes welcome." If you don't have any trinkets, just a big smile and providing your autograph will be enough. Trust me they are not there for gifts, but to honor YOU. Just be sure to donate as much as you are comfortable with. It all goes to a wonderful cause (on both routes)
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Gallupe
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 4:00pm |
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RedCatcher -- 100% on target. Ref pins, if you have a large stock, that's cool. If you don't, check out the prices of the POW/MIA pins in the merchandise section. It's really hard to beat the price they have for 100 pins (which won't last long) Cheers
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Gallupe, USAF-RET 7/1978 to 8/1998
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 10:15pm |
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My advice goes along with Boots', buy the pins on te RFTW site. It support the Run, the mission, and the kids.
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gulfwarvet
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Posted: Feb-09-2010 at 11:25pm |
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thanks road dawg I must of missed that one , need to get thicker glasses I quess LOL. And I will see about getting you one , as after the ride I will be heading back down into chattanooga to spend a few days with the family . So maybe before I leave here I can get a number for you and we can meet at the harley shop in chatt town since your not going all the way .
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Generals Driver
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Posted: Feb-10-2010 at 11:54am |
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I am thinking of giving out a photo of General with his son Major. Any thoughts?
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Raven
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Posted: Feb-10-2010 at 12:04pm |
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GD, think you could take the RFTW header and put with the picture? Maybe take the picture on the bike. You know kids they love pets. I think that would be great.
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Gallupe
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Posted: Feb-10-2010 at 12:22pm |
Little business card or book markers with pictures of General would be a great idea. |
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Gallupe, USAF-RET 7/1978 to 8/1998
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Generals Driver
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Posted: Feb-10-2010 at 4:58pm |
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Those are some good ideas. Thanks. I'll talk to the people in our marketing department. I have a photo from last years Putts for Mutts ride with General in his pouch and Major in a pouch on my side. I can have them photoshop me out of the pic and add the banner. Will I need permission to use the banner?
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Gallupe
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Posted: Feb-10-2010 at 8:19pm |
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If you have space, don't forget Generals Iron Butt awards.....
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Gallupe, USAF-RET 7/1978 to 8/1998
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Generals Driver
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Posted: Feb-11-2010 at 7:51am |
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The Few-The Proud-The Marines
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Gallupe
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Posted: Feb-11-2010 at 7:58am |
Now that could be the start of a RFTW Collectors Card!!!
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Gallupe, USAF-RET 7/1978 to 8/1998
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Posted: Feb-11-2010 at 8:37am |
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Two paws up. Looks great. Save two for me to give my granddaughters. Dawg |
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