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[broncnaz]

All I see here is somebody trying use a deployment to Iraq to drum up some money for a Bronco project and take advantage of people and their patriotism. Shameless on your part.

I sort of agree with Mike C and some of the others on this. No I havent been involved in this by posting until now part of the reason is below. While I'm sure there are nothing but good intentions behind this is it really warrented?. Unless I've missed something(if I have let me know) in all the posting I believe I read that there was $1500 a month availible for this project of his own money so why a raffle is needed who knows? For those of us that are in or have been in the military we all know what Army captains make and its not that bad plus being in a combat zone there are extra entitlements every month like hostile fire pay $250 a month I believe Family seperation pay about $250 a month, per deim $3.50 a day Tax free base pay not sure off the top of my head what the rate is for officers but I know they only get a certain amount tax free but still I would think that it adds up to more than $500 a month. I believe there is also iminent danger pay $250 but not sure if its authorized or not. So with the extra $$ for being in Iraq adds up close to $1500 a month just off the top of my head although some of this money doesnt get paid until his return he still will get it. Add all that up for a year and its a pretty penny. I know I've been there more than once and will probably go back.

 

[astark]

I don't think you met broncow72 (Alan) at the roundup, but I could be mistaken. I do know you met astark (Alan) as that is me. I know it gets confusing but hang in there, you get used to it

At least I think I am %)

 

[4wheelnar]

I don't think you met broncow72 (Alan) at the roundup, but I could be mistaken. I do know you met astark (Alan) as that is me. I know it gets confusing but hang in there, you get used to it

At least I think I am %)

Yes, Hi Alan you are right and I hear you about getting used to it. To many Alan's??? Well, I am blonde I am sure that is it. Thanks for keeping me straight.
Leslie ;D

 

[astark]

I think you may have missed something broncnaz that I don't know I can explain %)

But for three years I mowed a neighbors yard until he moved. He was a wealthy man and could have contracted out having his yard cared for. His wife would make me a cake every now and then and several times he brought over watermelon. The other neighbors may have thought this was not warranted, and maybe it wasn't, but it was something I wanted to do and I figured it was nobody's business weather I did it or not. And to my knowledge none of the neighbors I never mowed for ever complained about either of us or called us names.

I also like extreme makeover home addition. Maybe those neighbors think they or someone else deserves it more than who gets it and that the person who does, does not deserve it for one reason or another. I don't know, but it has not deterred my appreciation or enjoyment of the show and I figure those who do not like it can change the channel and watch something else. But maybe ABC gets letters of complaint for their efforts as well.

But in this case, my participation in the appreciation expression is voluntarily given, and not for a single solder, but symbolically for all as expressed through this project upon one brothers Bronco while he is away. It could have been yours or anyone else's.

So I guess you could say none of this is warranted and maybe your right. But what does it matter, and weather or not it is warranted was never the point to begin with.

I guess my point is that I will mow who I want for, watch what I will on TV, and show appreciation to those I so choose, regardless of what others think, and I will try not rain on the parade of others who think differently.

And Thank You for your service as well my friend

 

[CPT_D_1969]

Have mercy! I am under enough stress while my husband isn't home without worrying over whether or not our family is deserving of such a wonderful gift.

 

[CPT_D_1969]

We are currently up to 255 raffle entries! WAY TO GO!! Just incase you have just found this, here is the breakdown....

Here we go! So far we have some pretty nice items in the raffle. We have a Sirius Satellite Radio package (sportster pro package) Please Note: Service agreement is required for use and is NOT included.

We also have a Remington Arms Gift basket which includes 1) FieldMaster Cleaning System 2) Remington Black Delrin Peanut Pocketknife 3) Remington Playing cards 4) Remington Country Coffee Mug 5) Remington Ammunition Team Cap and 6) Remington Hat Pin


BRONCO DRIVER Magazine has donated 7 T-Shirts (Winner's choice of size) and 5 Decals!

Other great items include a red Operation Baghdad Bronco hat and a Johnny Lightning working class "Kick It" '66 Bronco!

Newest raffle addition: a 30 Quart Turkey Frying Kit with Burner! Perfect time of year for this one!

The drawing will be held Sunday October 16th at 4PM central. All proceeds go to Operation Baghdad Bronco. Entries are $2 each and payment can be made through PayPal to deaguilera814@hotmail.com . Please include name, address, and contact # in comments incase you win! If you prefer a different payment method, email me and we will work it out. Thank you all for your support and GOOD LUCK!

 

[broncnaz]

I think you may have missed something broncnaz that I don't know I can explain %)

But for three years I mowed a neighbors yard until he moved. He was a wealthy man and could have contracted out having his yard cared for. His wife would make me a cake every now and then and several times he brought over watermelon. The other neighbors may have thought this was not warranted, and maybe it wasn't, but it was something I wanted to do and I figured it was nobody's business weather I did it or not. And to my knowledge none of the neighbors I never mowed for ever complained about either of us or called us names.

I also like extreme makeover home addition. Maybe those neighbors think they or someone else deserves it more than who gets it and that the person who does, does not deserve it for one reason or another. I don't know, but it has not deterred my appreciation or enjoyment of the show and I figure those who do not like it can change the channel and watch something else. But maybe ABC gets letters of complaint for their efforts as well.

But in this case, my participation in the appreciation expression is voluntarily given, and not for a single solder, but symbolically for all as expressed through this project upon one brothers Bronco while he is away. It could have been yours or anyone else's.

So I guess you could say none of this is warranted and maybe your right. But what does it matter, and weather or not it is warranted was never the point to begin with.

I guess my point is that I will mow who I want for, watch what I will on TV, and show appreciation to those I so choose, regardless of what others think, and I will try not rain on the parade of others who think differently.

And Thank You for your service as well my friend

Your right. I agree we do want we want. I probably should have worded my post a little different. I'm not trying to judge wether its warrented or not that is for each person to decide. But appearances can seem out of place when you put all the pieces together. But as I said I believe this to be in good intentions (just a little questionable from my point of view). I'm not trying to question or attack anyone's character.
Actually thank you Astark you've always been standup and well spoken.

Capt D
Sorry if this is putting more strain on you. Dont worry about it none, people will always question. Thats one thing you can always count on. But this forum is pretty civilized compared to other forums out there that get down right nasty. Hope the time goes quickly until your husband gets home.

 

[Shoeless]

I don't care if you don't like this project.

Wow, I never thought anyone would get on here and complain about the gesture of doing this nice thing for an American soldier and his family.

I spent 8 yrs in the U S Army and I made good money...I am sure Phillip does OK and I am happy for him in that respect. However, this project had NOTHING to do with how much money any of us makes. It is a symbolic (and somewhat monetary) gesture of thanks to a man and his family whose sacrifices over many years cannot be measured in dollars.

As Melissa just mentioned, there is plenty of stress involved in just living life on a day to day basis without your mate and the fear of what dreaded event may befall them while deployed.

So, for all of you nay-sayers out there I really don't care if you think it is "not warranted" or "not justifiable" to do this thing for them. In My mind and heart it is one small thing I can do to show our soldiers that someone, resting in the freedom and safety they are providing, gives a damn.

(SSG) J Jackson
U S ARMY
Military Police Airborne
8 years

 

[CPT_D_1969]

We are currently up to 256 raffle entries! WAY TO GO!! Just incase you have just found this, here is the breakdown....

Here we go! So far we have some pretty nice items in the raffle. We have a Sirius Satellite Radio package (sportster pro package) Please Note: Service agreement is required for use and is NOT included.

We also have a Remington Arms Gift basket which includes 1) FieldMaster Cleaning System 2) Remington Black Delrin Peanut Pocketknife 3) Remington Playing cards 4) Remington Country Coffee Mug 5) Remington Ammunition Team Cap and 6) Remington Hat Pin


BRONCO DRIVER Magazine has donated 7 T-Shirts (Winner's choice of size) and 5 Decals!

Other great items include a red Operation Baghdad Bronco hat and a Johnny Lightning working class "Kick It" '66 Bronco!

Newest raffle addition: a 30 Quart Turkey Frying Kit with Burner! Perfect time of year for this one!

The drawing will be held Sunday October 16th at 4PM central. All proceeds go to Operation Baghdad Bronco. Entries are $2 each and payment can be made through PayPal to deaguilera814@hotmail.com . Please include name, address, and contact # in comments incase you win! If you prefer a different payment method, email me and we will work it out. Thank you all for your support and GOOD LUCK!

 

[Shoeless]

I'm just curious CAPT D, what you and your buddy do in the military, and what his assignment in Iraq is.

All I see here is somebody trying use a deployment to Iraq to drum up some money for a Bronco project and take advantage of people and their patriotism. Shameless on your part.

You should really read the beginning of the post to find out what is going on before you pass judgement. Since all you see is the negative, maybe a factfinding mission on your part would clear that up for you. Read the first pages of the "hubby in Iraq" thread and you will see how this project came to be.....

I guess no one ever told you to "get the whole story" before you jump into a conversation.

Shoeless

 

[Shoeless]

I sort of agree with Mike C and some of the others on this. No I havent been involved in this by posting until now part of the reason is below. While I'm sure there are nothing but good intentions behind this is it really warrented?. Unless I've missed something(if I have let me know) in all the posting I believe I read that there was $1500 a month availible for this project of his own money so why a raffle is needed who knows? For those of us that are in or have been in the military we all know what Army captains make and its not that bad plus being in a combat zone there are extra entitlements every month like hostile fire pay $250 a month I believe Family seperation pay about $250 a month, per deim $3.50 a day Tax free base pay not sure off the top of my head what the rate is for officers but I know they only get a certain amount tax free but still I would think that it adds up to more than $500 a month. I believe there is also iminent danger pay $250 but not sure if its authorized or not. So with the extra $$ for being in Iraq adds up close to $1500 a month just off the top of my head although some of this money doesnt get paid until his return he still will get it. Add all that up for a year and its a pretty penny. I know I've been there more than once and will probably go back.

Shame on you Mike C ....this is for you too.


I guess you didn't read very much further after you decided Melissa has plenty of money. Let me put this into perspective for you...

1. Dependant wife with two kids and all the corresponding bills trying to do something nice for her husband or as she says, Her Hero.

2. Melissa never asked us for money...just info. The Members of this forum offered to help with parts, information, and money. Start reading "Hubby in Iraq" thread; pay special attention to post # 27 and beyond.

3. The tickets we are selling are for items donated to this cause for the benefit of the project. Again, not Melissa's idea...she didn't ask for a raffle to raise money...we just decided to do it...

4. As for if this project is warranted, see "Operation Baghdad Bronco Raffle" thread post #'s 144 and 148.

5. Maybe Melissa could send you some of her bills that you know nothing about and you could just pay them for her since you have the money thing all figured out.

6. You and a couple of the "others" you refer to really just sound jealous.


I am done with the nay-sayers on these forums, If you don't agree with the subject matter, thats fine, but instead of being negative, how about not saying anything? Does that sound like something your mother used to tell you? Yeah, yeah, I am aware of our right to free speach... and Melissa's husband is risking his life right now to help protect that freedom. Voluntarily, I should add... Yes, he volunteered to go to Iraq..he did not just come down on orders to go. That speaks volumes of the man and I respect that very much.

This project will succeed without your negative input.

(SSG) J Jackson
U S ARMY
Military Police, Airborne
8 years (in case you are wondering)

 

[CPT_D_1969]

GOOD FRIDAY MORNING TO YOU ALL! We are currently up to 256 raffle entries! WAY TO GO!! Just incase you have just found this, here is the breakdown....

Here we go! So far we have some pretty nice items in the raffle. We have a Sirius Satellite Radio package (sportster pro package) Please Note: Service agreement is required for use and is NOT included.

We also have a Remington Arms Gift basket which includes 1) FieldMaster Cleaning System 2) Remington Black Delrin Peanut Pocketknife 3) Remington Playing cards 4) Remington Country Coffee Mug 5) Remington Ammunition Team Cap and 6) Remington Hat Pin


BRONCO DRIVER Magazine has donated 7 T-Shirts (Winner's choice of size) and 5 Decals!

Other great items include a red Operation Baghdad Bronco hat and a Johnny Lightning working class "Kick It" '66 Bronco!

Newest raffle addition: a 30 Quart Turkey Frying Kit with Burner! Perfect time of year for this one!

The drawing will be held Sunday October 16th at 4PM central. All proceeds go to Operation Baghdad Bronco. Entries are $2 each and payment can be made through PayPal to deaguilera814@hotmail.com . Please include name, address, and contact # in comments incase you win! If you prefer a different payment method, email me and we will work it out. Thank you all for your support and GOOD LUCK!

 

[Shoeless]

then try a moment of silence. please.

What does that mean?

 

[Shoeless]

Only today and Sat to get your tickets for the raffle....

It's a chance to win some great prizes and help in a very meaningful project at the same time. Thanks to all that have helped and all of you who will get your tickets or donate in any other way!


Shoeless

 

[Shoeless]

Hey Melissa, how are the ticket sales going today??

 

[broncoman33]

Why we are doing this?

Well for my part,

I just thought I was helping get a down on its' luck EB back in form.

Wasn't even thinking about making a statement.

I just thought the whole idea was fun.

my 0.02

 

[CPT_D_1969]

T.G.I.F.! We are currently up to 272 raffle entries! WAY TO GO!! Just incase you have just found this, here is the breakdown....

Here we go! So far we have some pretty nice items in the raffle.

We have a Sirius Satellite Radio package (sportster pro package) Please Note: Service agreement is required for use and is NOT included.

We also have a Remington Arms Gift basket which includes 1) FieldMaster Cleaning System 2) Remington Black Delrin Peanut Pocketknife 3) Remington Playing cards 4) Remington Country Coffee Mug 5) Remington Ammunition Team Cap and 6) Remington Hat Pin


BRONCO DRIVER Magazine has donated 7 T-Shirts (Winner's choice of size) and 5 Decals!

Other great items include a red Operation Baghdad Bronco hat and a Johnny Lightning working class "Kick It" '66 Bronco!

Newest raffle addition: a 30 Quart Turkey Frying Kit with Burner! Perfect time of year for this one!

The drawing will be held Sunday October 16th at 4PM central. Only a couple of more days! All proceeds go to Operation Baghdad Bronco. Entries are $2 each and payment can be made through PayPal to deaguilera814@hotmail.com . Please include name, address, and contact # in comments incase you win! If you prefer a different payment method, email me and we will work it out. Thank you all for your support and GOOD LUCK!

 

[CPT_D_1969]

* :d * ;d

 

[CPT_D_1969]

Only a couple of days left guys! We are up to 272 raffle entries! Pretty darned good so far.

 

[Shoeless]

Well for my part,

I just thought I was helping get a down on its' luck EB back in form.

Wasn't even thinking about making a statement.

I just thought the whole idea was fun.

my 0.02

You have certainly given more than 0.02 ! Thank you very much for helping,, we were really stressing about getting a D44 for this project and now that stress is gone. You have really gone the extra mile to help. Thank you very much.

Shoeless