Solar Charger for Lee
After Ike's post about Lee (see just below) I was thinking about living without electricity in Afghanistan. Wow! But of course, the workaround is solar, and I assume there is plenty of sun out there.
This is the device I've come across in the past as the must have charger for all of our now "essential" devices--whether you're in the mountains of Afghanistan or riding out a disaster here at home--the Solio--and you can find out all about it here. The SolioMG, in my opinion, seems the most rugged, durable and powerful and costs about $170. If anyone knows of a better option, be sure to chime in.
This is the device I've come across in the past as the must have charger for all of our now "essential" devices--whether you're in the mountains of Afghanistan or riding out a disaster here at home--the Solio--and you can find out all about it here. The SolioMG, in my opinion, seems the most rugged, durable and powerful and costs about $170. If anyone knows of a better option, be sure to chime in.
Anyway, thought I might jimmy up (sorry, Jim, don't know where that came from) a new thing here on the Sink. I've patched in a "Donate" button on the sidebar that goes directly to a PayPal account to purchase the device for Lee. Very easy to use, but of course, if you think the whole thing is too cheeky for you, do your own thing.
Comments?
posted by Bonnie at 1:15 PM
4 Comments:
Super idea Bonnie!
Thanks a bunch
Ike
Dear Bonnie, You are always so empathic, full of authentic kindness and generosity. I think you should run it by Lee and/or Chris: Lee may not be able to have and use such a device . . . it could be dangerous, don't you think, to be singled out at nighttime? And for Lee to be the only one in his crew to have such a useful item. How feasible would it be to carry the extra pounds? When Chris joined the Marines in 2004, I joined a blog called MFSO (Military Families Speak Out) that continues to give its over-3000 families thorough news of all our sons and daughters. There are ongoing conversations from soldiers' mothers, sisters, brothers and fathers, and grandparents of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. The blog helped me realize I was not the only one in anguish about my boy. The actual blog was begun around 2003 by a mother who had lost her son in Iraq. Recently, I read that the troops could use AA batteries (but maybe if they can receive batteries, they could receive your solar gadget), and paper, envelopes and stamps. Check the MFSO website. There may be answers and ideas. Chris wrote me (e-mailed) that books are always useful . . . buy a cheap paperback of good literature that can be passed around, then tossed.
Chris and Beth are now in Europe: he set my computer up on "Skype" so we can see each other (free download, free calls). Amazing
I'll stop now and get out of the way for others to respond. much love,
mickey
I donated! Who's next?
I checked out the solar charger and it seems great - and small - so I have donated. BTW, the free phone cards most likely come from the USO - a great organization and one of my favorite charities. Great idea, Bonnie. Barbara
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