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OPERATION APPLE FREEDOM

I sent emails to MacAddict, MacWorld and MacHOME. On my new iMac G5 and haven't transferred emails over yet but the publisher of MacHOME replied to me and said he'd help out. I'll post his reply when I move mail over.

Edit:

Here's my reply from Kevin Octavio from MacHOME:

Randy,

Thanks for the heads-up. We'll definitely get some magazines out to these folks.

Kevin Octavio
Publisher/President
macHOME

And this from MacAddict:

For the troops? ANYTHING!

I'll be sending you about 5 copies and a few MacAddcit T's, so be on the lookout!

Mike
 
if i had any subscriptions to magazines, i'd send them out.
i have a bunch of back issues at my house of random magazines, but i'm out at college right now.

i do get a subscription to NYT and WSJ, if you want those?
 
beatle888 said:
jeeeze finally. thank you for your humane post. i couldnt believe the selfish posts in this thread. unbelievable. and to the guy asking for the mags. your restraint was inspiring. most others on this board would of returned the nasty disposition. thanks for doing what you do and god bless.
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I agree your restraint serves you well. Thanks for what you have pledged to do, be well and come home soon!

Take good care of everyone!
 
kwajaln said:
CrazyEddie,

I was really referring more to magazines, such as MacWorld and MacAddict, but we would certainly not be choosy! I had considered your idea about the group subscription before, but we have a problem here due to the fast and high turnover rate. I have met so many people here and then *poof* I hear they are in Iraq or went home (to the States), or occassionally, worse.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to email me at kwajaln@msn.com and please put something about Kuwait in the subject line. By the way, I am NOT trying to drum up support for the US military presence here. Thank you all for your generosity.
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Would photography magazines be of interest?
 
Rdowns, Thanks so much, man! That reply was perfect! I should have thought of going to the magazines myself... 😱

Chip NoVaMac, Photo mags would be very nice, since they are not available at the one store here. (One store...ARGGHH)

jtgotsjets, Thanks for the offer, but I think we're going to get more than we asked for!

I will pass on everything that comes my way, and make sure that the Apple-related products find their way to the Apple owners I know here.

You all have been truly wonderful, and I/we really appreciate your help and support. I was a little concerned after the first few responses, but you have been amazing over the past few days!! Thank you very, very much!!!!

BILL
kwajaln@msn.com
 
kwajaln said:
Rdowns, Thanks so much, man! That reply was perfect! I should have thought of going to the magazines myself... 😱

Chip NoVaMac, Photo mags would be very nice, since they are not available at the one store here. (One store...ARGGHH)

jtgotsjets, Thanks for the offer, but I think we're going to get more than we asked for!

I will pass on everything that comes my way, and make sure that the Apple-related products find their way to the Apple owners I know here.

You all have been truly wonderful, and I/we really appreciate your help and support. I was a little concerned after the first few responses, but you have been amazing over the past few days!! Thank you very, very much!!!!

BILL
kwajaln@msn.com
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My pleasure. You know I am keeping one of those t-shirts though. 😀
 
kwajaln said:
Chip NoVaMac, Photo mags would be very nice, since they are not available at the one store here. (One store...ARGGHH)
BILL
kwajaln@msn.com
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A novice here. Does it matter how old the magazine are? I have issues available from the last 6 to 12 months.

Also what is the best method of mailing these? USPS, FedEx, UPS?

Best wishes,

Chip
 
i was worried reading through the first posts, but it sounds like people finally calmed down and realized they should do the right thing!

i know i like to save my back issues b/c i often look up things from past issues, but i also know they would be enjoyed much more by kwajaln and any of his fellow mac buddies!

and hey, thanks a lot kwajaln! however you feel about the war, or however anyone else feels about the war you should be appreciated for your loyal service to your country!

now, off to find back issues and get them sent off!
 
i'm going to pack up about 5 or 6 issues today and send them tommorrow.

the rs will be a bit older, but the mac worlds will be pretty new and so will the ew.
 
kwajaln said:
Hello!

I am on a military installation in Kuwait as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Several people here are interested in getting an Apple computer and have been viewing this forum with me and we find it very helpful. I was wondering if any of you would be willing to send your already read Apple/Mac magazines and/or books to us here in Kuwait. We have a very difficult time getting goods, even magazines, here. Thank you all very, very much! (the shipping will be the same as anywhere in the continental US)

Apple Magazines for Kuwait
c/o William Partridge
KBR
Camp Beuhring, Kuwait
APO AE 09330
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I'll send you some new ones later this week.


Paul
 
Chip NoVaMac...regular mail (USPS) is fine, and a bonus is that the postage is the same as to anywhere in the US. That's one good thing about being over here 😉

rdowns...I KNEW you would, but I would have done the same, so enjoy it!

Once again, thanks ladies and gents!! I have been telling people here about the positive response I got from you all and they're all super excited for the mail to come now!

BILL
kwajaln@msn.com
 
Bill,

I made a couple of calls today to some magazine publishers that I work with. Forwarded your information to them. They are very interested in helping. So you should be seeing some magazines coming your way.

Regards,

Chip
 
wPod, and everyone else....

I was definitely planning on sending some postcards back to the return addresses on all the stuff that comes our way! Even though I'm in Kuwait, the only postcards I have been able to find say Iraq and are for Operation Iraqi Freedom, so be forewarned!
 
rdowns said:
MR is a tough crowd but some of the replies in here just suck. Whether you support the operation in Iraq or not, these poor men and women are stuck in that hellhole.

I subscribe to MacWorld, MacAddict and MacHOME and have some back issues somewhere around here. Consider them shipped this weekend. I think I also have a few issues of Cargo, a very cool new men's mag.

I also forwarded your post to the above magazines. Maybe they'll pitch in.
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I have about 3 years worth of back issues of both MacAddict and MacWorld. I will ship some this weekend as well.
 
Kopes and WPod, THANK YOU GUYS VERY MUCH!!!! I can't tell you how much it is appreciated, and how much it helps. A guy here with a fairly new Powerbook expressed his thanks, also. 😀
 
kwajaln said:
Jared,

I guess I can understand your not wanting to part with an already read magazine, but for those who may be willing to:

The internet-capable computer is not the problem, it is not having that much time to spend online. I am not going to sit in front of a computer browsing an online magazine while there are people waiting behind me whose families are waiting for an email to hear they are still alive. For the vast majority of people here it is not realistic to get online to read a magazine because they may only get 5-10 minutes online at a time. But they do have the time to read a paper magazine while sitting at their job site for 12 hours a day in 115 degree heat, and that's why I thought some people here might be willing to help out. Thanks again!
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Hey the one mac magazine I have is the December 03 Macworld that came with the Powermac I bought in June 04, digital type magazine. So I'm sorry you feel so outwardly aggressive to someone who was thinking of an alternative to sending hundreds pounds of magazines, thousands of miles away.
 
Just packed up about a dozen issues of MacWorld, MacHOME and MacAddict. Sorry for the delay in getting them out. Off to the post office tomorrow AM. Enjoy!
 
other magazines?

I have about 1-2 years of Wired magazine. They're used but they're in good condition and the articles I would still find interesting. I don't know how much it will cost to send these magazines... a 10 lbs. package might be kinda costly, but let me know if you are interested and i'll send some to y'all.
 
Update

Thought I'd update this thread. I got a really nice postcard from Bill (thread starter) when he received the mags I sent. He's been over there quite a while and has never seen his newborn.

He sent me a Xmas postcard yesterday and told me he was going home for 2 weeks for Xmas and New Years.
 
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