Tankerbabe asked that I post this story about a retired soldier who needs a free wardrobe that CQ is offering as a prize in this contest. The potential winner writes;
Earlier this year, I “retired” from the National Guard, after serving for 21 years. During the last eight of those years I was full time, which meant I wore the same thing every day, the uniform of the United States Army. During the last four of those eight years I was mobilized as part of a mission that helped wounded Soldiers, which I can only describe as, the most humbling job I have ever had. After I left the military I struggled with find a good job, but I have finally found it, working at a Veteran’s hospital, helping veterans. My biggest struggle is figuring out what to wear each morning, I have small wardrobe of appropriate work clothes, but I could use more. More importantly I could the consultation so that I could regain the confidence I had while wearing the uniform of the United States Army, as I do my part to take care of veterans. Thanks for reading this. Brian
I don’t know how much help you guys are going to be to this poor guy – you can’t click my Google ads to save your lives, you couldn’t click the link to the Weblog Awards last year, so I’m pretty sure you won’t click this link to vote for Brian.
I remember when I had to get a real job and shopped for a suit with two pairs of pants after retiring from the Army and spending a year in college, so I know how Brian feels. But I guess you guys would let him go to work in rags all because you don’t like to click.
I know this asking too much, but you can vote for Brian twice every day.

Geez, Jonn, tell us what you really think of us???
I’m not feeling much love today, so it really does hurt my little feelings when you talk like this. *sniff sniff*
Followed the link and voted. Will vote again in a bit. Gotta help the brothers.
What is this “link clicking” that you speak of?
Thank you for posting this friend. I’d have commented sooner but I was busy reading all of the great info from today’s google ads. Today’s weren’t my favs. They were about the Khmer Rouge stories from Cambodia being a hoax and volunteering in Africa. I really prefer the days when the ads are about Veterans issues/support and saving energy. Oh well. Take the good with the bad, right? Anywho…I think I made you about 32 cents today. Hope it helps. I’ll be back tomorrow. SWEAR
Now…everyone….please go vote for Brian. And I think you can only vote once every 24 hours. Voting ends 15 January. Please vote every day.
Thanks posting this and thank you for the votes too.
Brian Schiele
SSG(Ret)
UTARNG/USA
I voted. and I clicked on the damn ad. lol I always click on the “free energy” ones. lol
Okay, I clicked for you AND I clicked on the vote button AND I put a link up for FaceBook. Hope he wins…