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Walts Daughter · 2007-11-16T16:47:31Z

Hi gang: Been doing a lot of thinking, mulching, brain-crunching and such over the last several weeks. Been tossing around some great ideas, or what I hope are great ideas, and think I finally arrived at a conclusion after waking up today at 3:30 AM! I've been strongly thinking about creating a documentary instead of writing the book first. Why? Well for one it will give me more creative latitude. Second, I will be able to reach a much broader audience. Three, I can get it out on the market much faster. Four, it will cut my cost factor because I already have the software program which will allow me to produce it myself, and I won't have to rely on a third party to publish it, as I would with a book. This also allows me to get a product out to the WWII vets quicker than a book. I still plan on doing the book, but as a supplement to the documentary at a later date. As many of my vets remind me; we won't be around too much longer, so... With that in mind... ===================== I am also going to talk with my lawyer next week regarding the formation of a non-profit organization. With a non-profit I am more likely to get private and public funding for my projects since anyone making contributions will get a tax-deductible deduction. Non-profits are also more likely to get grants. It really makes sense. One name I am throwing around for my non-profit org is Proud Daughter, Inc. Lee liked the name when I tossed it out this morning. This post is also a plea to all my vets, and their families; if you have any stories, photos, diaries, etc. to share, DO IT NOW. I realize that it's sometimes difficult to get items together to send to me, but time is of the essence. I am going to spend all fall and winter working on this documentary and if you want to be included FOREVER in this project, I gotta hear from you now and not later!!! ========================= I am also encouraging people to grab a video camera or a tape recorder and put it on CD or DVD and mail it to me. If doesn't have to be fancy, or long, but any content is greatly appreciated. Have a family member of friend record you sitting on the couch and talking about any aspect of the war. If you need some coaching, print out a copy of my QUESTIONS FOR VETS, and comment about one, two, three, or as many as you would like. Turn on a tape recorder, or turn on the microphone on your computer and record some feelings or recollections from the war years. Anything. I would love to include it in the documentary. Don't worry about quality as I will be editing. I just want input!!! If you are thinking of submitting anything to me at all, try and get it to me by the end of the year (this year that is!). I'm shooting for that deadline. THANKS!

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June 18, 2010 5:16 pm

What if you are not within walking distance of the store. Could carry an extra pair of shoes I guess.

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Walts Daughter

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Topic starter June 18, 2010 5:35 pm

How about a home delivery? :squirrel 4:

Marion J Chard
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June 18, 2010 9:51 pm

How about a home delivery? :squirrel 4:

GOOD IDEA, !!!!!!!!!!!! i KNOW THAT YOU WILL TELL US WHEN, WELL

gotta go get some pecans and walnuts, ketchmelater

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June 19, 2010 9:45 pm

YEAY!!!! Got your message on facebook Looking forward to seeing it. The artwork looks really good !!

You've worked sooooo hard to get here!

YEAY!!!!!!!

God bless those heroes who suffered and died, for plain folks, like you and me.

War is a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.

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Topic starter June 29, 2010 6:40 pm

Thanks dear Brooke!

I just got an email a few minutes ago from the publisher, saying they've mailed the proof to me. Upon arrival I will do an inspection, and if all is okay, log into my account and give them the thumbs up. Lee and I are excited. This is even better than Christmas!!!

Marion J Chard
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June 30, 2010 7:51 am

Way to go M1!

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Topic starter June 30, 2010 8:02 am

Thank you my dear major, thank you. Man this is going to take some gettin' used to; addressing you as MAJOR. I love it!

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June 30, 2010 9:28 am

Marion,

This is great . Tillie and I are looking forward to seeing the final product . Thanks for all your hard work and your special skills.

Bill

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Topic starter June 30, 2010 9:34 am

Most welcome Bill and Tilly. Can't wait to share it with you and everyone else. Hope I won't let anyone down. I know there are a lot of expectations floating about. Hopefully I will give everyone a real Ken Burns experience.

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July 1, 2010 4:25 am

I'm keenly watching the progress M1!

Colin. :wave:

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Topic starter July 1, 2010 6:47 am

Hopefully it's in today's mail. Will be hitting the post office at 9:00 AM sharp! :clappin:

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July 1, 2010 12:10 pm

Hopefully it's in today's mail. Will be hitting the post office at 9:00 AM sharp!

Exciting!!!

We are paratroopers. We are supposed to be surrounded.

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Topic starter July 1, 2010 12:23 pm

Well not today, unless it's coming UPS. Come on, mail!!!!!

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Topic starter July 3, 2010 9:14 am

Sorry, I didn't get a chance to post yesterday, for we are swamped at the store. Working mega hours!! This is a good thing after an abysmal summer (well the entire year) last year.

It arrived yesterday and it looks beautiful. Had to make one minor change to the text on the spline, but that is nothing. Still haven't had a chance to view it yet, and don't know if I will get a chance until after the holiday. Whew! But it's in my hands, and if all is well, will give the the go-ahead the beginning of next week.

I'm outta here. Have to get in the shower and get going. Hubby is out in the store right now. Have family coming up too... Need more hours...

Have a great one y'al!

M1

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter 'Monday' Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer - H&S Company

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