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I can tell you a few things she likes, in terms of snacks. She's a big (raw) fruits and veggies kid, but that kind of stuff isn't practical. Here's a list of snacks (that she likes) that are relatively inexpensive and will probably travel well...
There are lots of sites that have other great ideas, as well. Unfortunately, she hasn't been there long enough to express to me anything that she needs or forgot. I hope that gives a few ideas. I'm heading to the store later on. I'll add to the list if it jogs my memory on anything else. Honestly, though, she'll appreciate anything that you guys send. 11/20/2012 - Edit to add to list:
11/22/2012 - Edited again
12/06/2012 - Edited again...had her ask her friends what they might like, as well.
She thinks I'm asking for my own purposes...to just send care packages myself. She has no idea what is going on here. Last edited by NEED-A-VETTE; 12-06-2012 at 4:02pm. Reason: Added to list |
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^ Thanks for the ideas...this will help immensely...
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I'll fill ya in tomorrow. The list of no-no's really isn't that bad. MAXIM is allowed, though
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I'll put together a list of the no-go items for you all over the next day along with a list of what I (we) appreciated the most. I also have a few friends who are down range again and they can give me some ideas of what's really needed this time around. It'll jsut take time since they are actually working Inquiries have already been sent. I expect an answer maybe within the next 12 hours. |
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Chocolate does OK at this time of year.
I have seen numerous requests for flavored creamer, depending on where the FPO is the PX may not have a good variety of bath items. If you send anything in a can either make sure it has a pull top or try to remember to include a can opener. The biggest thanks I ever got was for a stinking can opener. If you send anything that could leak make sure you put it in a baggie. And definately use the USPS flat rate boxes if you can. The PO can provide a list of what you can't mail. |
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You didn't have a P40 ?
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And why the hell did they say no pork? Did they go on double secret PC or something now? Also, cigars! Cigars were currency over there for me and also a great stress reliever. A lot of the bigger FOBs and Air Bases have weekly cigar club meetings open to all ranks. |
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Yeah, Gene...when my BIL was first deployed to Iraq about 4-5 years ago (his first out of three deployments...Iraq X 2 and Afghanistan X 1), I was surprised at the list. Obviously, some things don't mail well, but the restriction on other things was just She's going to be shocked. Shocked in a very good way, though. Quote:
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Thanks, Deej, for your help on this thread with all your suggestions. Last edited by NEED-A-VETTE; 11-20-2012 at 10:07pm. |
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Don't forget to check out that "Huddle up for Heroes page on Facebook. Also, here's a good link with the no-go's and at the bottom there is a link with some gift ideas. http://www.bootsonground.com/soldier...cted-items.htm |
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N-A-V, pm me the addy, too, please. i have some friends who will send some various stuff to her and the other soldiers in her unit.
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I just looked over at a big bowl of leftover Halloween candy and thought, "Since chocolate is not going to melt, this bitch is going in the mail with everything else."
Surprise!!! Here's some candy. Ignore the pumpkin faces on the wrappers. If nothing else, she can pass it out...as was intended. |
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PM me the address and I will ask my wife for ideas. Something tells me she will be stumped after reading the list too. |
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Here's what I got from a friend who's deployed over there right now
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And did anybody else read that part about the handiwipes like he meant it for cleaning his nuts, too? |
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