NPR Reporters Following Lee's Platoon

Lindsay brought this report to my attention; she says that Lee is in the "Golf Platoon".

The whole article, as well as the dramatic photographs, is a jolting bit of reality of what these guys are going through.

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.

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?

Lee Again in the News

From Ike,
Not sure what everyone has for info but wanted to post a summary about Lee and his entry into the United States Marine Corps.

Lee left Bangor on Sunday June 22 for his journey to Parris Island and Boot Camp in the US Marines.

As usual the first few weeks are pretty much void of communication while they go about their business.

Today I received my first letter from Lee (good ol' fashion written 3 pages on good ol' fashion stationary..remember those days?) and it sounds like he is settling in and adjusting to the grind that the first few weeks at Boot camp brings. Tough adjustment but tough kid, that Lee.

Anyway, he would love lots of letters from folks and he promises to try to respond as much as possible although the training has a lock on much of his time.

Lee's date of graduation is set for September 19 but as with everything military, that can change.

Here is address.

Rct. Morgan, Lee 2423
Plt 1069 Alpha Co.
1st RTBN Box 11069
Parris Island, South Carolina 29905-1069

Some Nice Family Photos from Maine

Ike sent these great pictures of the family, mostly from Lee's recent graduation and prom.

Multiple Birthday Postings!

(Updated below on numerous items! Thanks for the corrections.)

I have been seriously delinquent in my postings lately everyone, please accept my apologies--and let me do Spring Birthday Rush in one fell swoop!

Lindy on February 18

I believe this is Lindy's 21st!! Congratulations!

Somewhere in South Carolina?...with Aunt Nancy





With fiance Kenny (wedding date unknown), place unknown.

Lindy writes that they will both come out to LA sometime. Her email is lindy.morgan@us.army.mil. Their address is 308 Madison Ave. #D, Ft. Eustis, Va. 23604. Also, per Lee, "Lindy is getting out of the Army tomorrow on February 28. She is being released because she is having trouble with her injured foot and they can't figure what the problem with it is. So, she is finally being released."

Jeanne on February 23


Exact age unknown, and I shouldn't dare hazard a guess, but Happy Birthday and have one of your famous margaritas for me!


Jeanne with beautiful family, taken in Cincinnati.


Robin on February 26
Twenty years old (!) and somewhere close to 6'6". New career to be announced soon.





With Misia, taken in Topanga

Julian on March 2
His very first birthday! Started walking, too!


With Dad, on a family outing.



Christopher on March 6
The ripe old age of 26? Time flies! Hope to see you and Beth in the next few weeks. Per Mickey's email also: Chris will become Sergeant Christopher Morgan-Riess on March 1, 2007. He and Beth have a new address as well: 3427 Calle Del Sur, Carlsbad, CA 92009.


Chris in Topanga


Lee on March 9

Or is it March 9th? (Someone correct me if I called this wrong) Thank you for the corrections. I believe this is birthday 17 for this very handsome young man.


Taken with cousin Amelia, in Cincinatti.


Bonnie on March 6 and Janek on March 12

Age unimportant! Grandkids just popping out all over the place! By the way, Nathie is expecting her second sometime in October...


Holding one of many of our little treasures, taken in Mar Vista.


Love and kisses to you all.