Got a letter from ClemsonTiger

XXXPhoto · 05-02-2004

Peaches,

Drills (in any branch) are akin to traffic cops, they can ALWAYS find something to 'gig' ya for...

On the inspections, sending him a roll of scotchtape (matte, not shiney) will be super helpful. Tape applied to bottoms/backs of things keeps them from shifting... Just make sure they can't see the tape and will go ok.

Thin cardboard strips (inch wide, 6 inches long) make good supporting forms when doing sock 'boats'.

A small stapler (like kids use in school) helps keep tshirt rolls tacked shut (just don't put staple where can see it).

Can also use small strips of tape on clothes rod to keep hangars proper distance apart (wrap NEATLY around rod on either side of where hangar goes to create a 'notch')...

If he's allowed to have a lighter, going over all seams w/ a flame will burn off the strings and reduce fraying.

On the buttons coming undone, again use stapler (or needle/thread) to 'cinch up' the button hole of any button he doesn't really use. Just put a small staple or few stitches right under the button and won't have to worry about them coming undone anymore.

For brass polishing, send him pair of cotton gloves (he can loan out the other glove).

A rag sprayed with unscented pledge in a ziplock bag or some of those 'dust magnet' mop covers for hardwood floors are good tools to have for quick dusting (and keeping it at bay).

Mailing him a package of postcards w/ stamps attached is helpful as it's much easier to jot down a note and drop in mailslot than it is to mess with envelopes/stamps/paper...

Hope these help... Tell him to hang in there... he's going to actually miss this time in his life a few years down the road... lol

05-02-2004	#10
XXXPhoto Members Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,048	Peaches, Drills (in any branch) are akin to traffic cops, they can ALWAYS find something to 'gig' ya for... On the inspections, sending him a roll of scotchtape (matte, not shiney) will be super helpful. Tape applied to bottoms/backs of things keeps them from shifting... Just make sure they can't see the tape and will go ok. Thin cardboard strips (inch wide, 6 inches long) make good supporting forms when doing sock 'boats'. A small stapler (like kids use in school) helps keep tshirt rolls tacked shut (just don't put staple where can see it). Can also use small strips of tape on clothes rod to keep hangars proper distance apart (wrap NEATLY around rod on either side of where hangar goes to create a 'notch')... If he's allowed to have a lighter, going over all seams w/ a flame will burn off the strings and reduce fraying. On the buttons coming undone, again use stapler (or needle/thread) to 'cinch up' the button hole of any button he doesn't really use. Just put a small staple or few stitches right under the button and won't have to worry about them coming undone anymore. For brass polishing, send him pair of cotton gloves (he can loan out the other glove). A rag sprayed with unscented pledge in a ziplock bag or some of those 'dust magnet' mop covers for hardwood floors are good tools to have for quick dusting (and keeping it at bay). Mailing him a package of postcards w/ stamps attached is helpful as it's much easier to jot down a note and drop in mailslot than it is to mess with envelopes/stamps/paper... Hope these help... Tell him to hang in there... he's going to actually miss this time in his life a few years down the road... lol __________________ Intersmart.com - Avatars, Favorite Icons, Custom Smilies, Cartoon Caricatures and more...