MTB for a soldier

[onimity]

Trek, I couldn't agree more. The group I've been trying to work with is a non-profit and there are some that are concerned that it would be taking a political stance to do anything, which just fries me.

I feel very strongly about the war on a political level, but that doesn't really matter does it? I mean, it does when I'm voting, it does when I'm choosing which products I purchase, which modes of transportation I choose, the decisions I can make, but supporting our troops, and our fellow cyclists, goes beyond that. The way I look at it, if I think the war is wrongheaded, that's more reason, not less, to support the people our government has sent over there.

If anyone wants me to pick up parts to send on their behalf, I'd be happy to. My LBS will give me 20% off, and I'm trying to get other stores to donate items on their list. My paypal registered email is anne at annedirkse dot com.

Please send me a note if so and let me know if there is anything in particular you'd like your money to purchase. For those that have tools/parts/care packages to send, PM me and I can give you the military address to send to. SouthernBelle, I'd be happy to send some stuff to your friend as well...

Anne

[Trek420]

Southernbelle,

My former boss used to be a chef in the navy. She just handed me 2 great water bottles (the hard plastic type, don't know what they are called).

The poster and bottles are in a tube along with a small hex set.

The hex set is wrapped in a "breast power" red bandana because every cyclist needs a 'dam*bana We both signed it and you and anyone else who wants to join in the gesture please sign the dam*bana. This goes off in the mail tonight or early tomorow.

To either of you: I have a planet bike saddle, haven't been able to sell or give away otherwise. Nothing wrong with it just not my fave saddle. But if you think either guy could need a spare let me know and can send in box #2.

Thanks for doing this. I'd love to be a fly on the wall when he gets these

[Xrayted]

I love this forum!! Ok, I'm in. SB, I'll PM you for some details.
Onimity - what can you use yet or is it better to just send some $$ your way?

I'll look through our bike goody box tonight after work and see what spares I can come up with.

Thank you for doing this.

[onimity]

Hi Xrayted,

Thanks for being willing to help. I'm sure these guys will appreciate it.

I don't have any of the tools from the list I posted earlier, nor do I have brake/derailleur cables. I do have tubes & chain lube, as well as a floor pump to send. I'm planning on buying a stand for them & so will put any money I get toward the tools. I'm also planning on sending along some spare parts/tools that I've collected here, saddles, pedals, etc.

I think that the biggest thing to consider is that they are riding pretty rugged bikes, and doing a lot of maintenance work thanks to the sand. So anything that you have that would help to that end would most likely be well-appreciated. If sending money is easier, I'm happy to use that to buy things of their wish list.

Southern Belle,

Thanks for the address, I'll send a portion off the things I collect your friend's way as well.

Anne