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    Old 07-18-2012, 08:09 PM
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    Ahh, so glad you shared your story. That is heart warming! Especially to hear that from young men & truck drivers! Sweet! And you were so kind to help them out. Also, heart warming!
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    Old 07-18-2012, 08:12 PM
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    Quilts on the road....another use we didn't know about, until now....keeping a part of home near by when far away from where your heart is....thank you for this insight...
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    Old 07-18-2012, 08:13 PM
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    Nice to hear -- thanks for sharing
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    Old 07-18-2012, 08:17 PM
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    Originally Posted by franc36
    Loved your story! Thanks for helping the men get their quilts washed and thanks for sharing the story.
    Yes, yes & more yes!
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    Old 07-18-2012, 08:52 PM
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    Good for you and lucky for them! Did you go to any fabric stores in SLC.
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    Old 07-19-2012, 10:09 AM
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    Very nice of you. I was a owner/operator (truck driver) for many years. Yes ptquilts, this is a nice way to stay connected to home. Something truckers never seem to get enough of. Long Arm you did a big thing. We truckers move America but are often looked at as second class citizens. I can attest that he felt more more than happy for getting his quilt clean, the touch of human kindness goes a long way. Thank you for helping him!
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    Old 07-19-2012, 10:41 AM
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    Can you only begin to imagine the stories those quilts could tell.......and the miles they have traveled !!!
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    Old 07-19-2012, 01:27 PM
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    What a great story! Who would have thought? Wouldn't those Grandmothers be proud of their traveling quilts?
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    Old 07-19-2012, 08:22 PM
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    Thanks for sharing this heart warming story. There is nothing better than wrapping up in the quilt Grandma made for you, no matter how old you are!
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    That is sweet of you to do.
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