If the units want to provide something to you/us, how about saying something like, "When you rotate off the front lines, send us a captured Russian unit insignia". Maybe keep a wall of them...oooh, better idea:
Hold a raffle: For...I dunno...$10/chance, put up a captured Russian unit insignia or other "liberated" item as a prize to get more people to contribute!
I know that many are doing that. I do not see much point in 'collecting trophies'. That said, and foremost: I do know to appreciate the gratefulness of ZSU troops, I do not want to trouble them.
I can't speak for the front-line troops, of course, but thinking is that my family (from Lviv) always got weird if you gave them something, even if they asked for it, and would immediately find something to give to you in return (my favorite was a can of tomato soup from Aunt Mary...). So, by bringing back a trinket, after they rotate out they can send it to the both of you. They feel like it is a fair (or fair-ish) exchange, you have something that can be used for more supplies.
If a raffle or similar might stray into gray economic/finance areas (like my foundation idea from several months ago), put it up on eBay to help pay for more supplies. Of course, the above may be more of a logistical hassle than any return on the effort required.
Thanks for the update. You wrote: I do not want to busy ZSU troops with shipping stuff to us. They are already doing so much, and I find we all are privileged to be able to help them.
Thank you!
No need to thank me at all, really: I'm deeply humbled by all the willingness to help - and then so continuously, month after month...
Thank you, Tom!
Is this the same paypal account, as previously?
Yes, still the very same.
Thanks Tom!
An occasional photo with a wave or a thumbs up is more than enough thanks for me. Glad I can help them.
If the units want to provide something to you/us, how about saying something like, "When you rotate off the front lines, send us a captured Russian unit insignia". Maybe keep a wall of them...oooh, better idea:
Hold a raffle: For...I dunno...$10/chance, put up a captured Russian unit insignia or other "liberated" item as a prize to get more people to contribute!
I know that many are doing that. I do not see much point in 'collecting trophies'. That said, and foremost: I do know to appreciate the gratefulness of ZSU troops, I do not want to trouble them.
We're here to help, after all.
Oh yeah, all of what you say is a given.
I can't speak for the front-line troops, of course, but thinking is that my family (from Lviv) always got weird if you gave them something, even if they asked for it, and would immediately find something to give to you in return (my favorite was a can of tomato soup from Aunt Mary...). So, by bringing back a trinket, after they rotate out they can send it to the both of you. They feel like it is a fair (or fair-ish) exchange, you have something that can be used for more supplies.
If a raffle or similar might stray into gray economic/finance areas (like my foundation idea from several months ago), put it up on eBay to help pay for more supplies. Of course, the above may be more of a logistical hassle than any return on the effort required.
I see.
Ironically, that's a very similar tradition to what I've experienced in Syria.
Wohoo. Had enough money to send again. Small amount but hope it helps
It certainly does! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the update. You wrote: I do not want to busy ZSU troops with shipping stuff to us. They are already doing so much, and I find we all are privileged to be able to help them.
Indeed.
Величезне ВАМ дякую! І мені соромно, що навіть така людина, як ви допомагаєте нам (українцям) в той час, коли ми самі собі допомогти не хочемо
Don't worry: 'you' are helping yourself a lot. I know from Anastasiia how many Ukrainians are helping the ZSU, and in what fashion, every single day.
More good work team. Thanks for your efforts guys! Slava Ukrainii
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Why can't they add a speaker to the drone and noise cancelling to make them silent.