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For those that know our maddie went to afganistan last week. Shes fine, extremely hot 55degrees.
If anyone wants her address to send her a bluey or a parcel for the troops feel free to email me. Hopefully im getting my own soldier to write too next week lol |
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over a year ago
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oh will you send me the address to send the parcels too
I was talking to her about it in chams just before she went and she was saying how some of the lads have no family so never get anything in the post which seems so wrong when alls considered so i would love to send some over and my nipper would love making them up too
Cheers |
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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"oh will you send me the address to send the parcels too
I was talking to her about it in chams just before she went and she was saying how some of the lads have no family so never get anything in the post which seems so wrong
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Is that true?
What sort of things do you send in the parcels, and how do you send them? |
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"oh will you send me the address to send the parcels too
I was talking to her about it in chams just before she went and she was saying how some of the lads have no family so never get anything in the post which seems so wrong
Is that true?
What sort of things do you send in the parcels, and how do you send them?"
she was saying anything really, from shower gel to sweets to puzzel books, i was told theres an address you send the boxes to then they are handed around the guys who dont get mail, Maddy was saying it makes some of their day and gives them something to look forwards to, made me quite sad when you think of the poor lads with noone sat watching everyone else open their stuff on delivery day
I think its a great idea myself |
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"oh will you send me the address to send the parcels too
I was talking to her about it in chams just before she went and she was saying how some of the lads have no family so never get anything in the post which seems so wrong
Is that true?
What sort of things do you send in the parcels, and how do you send them?"
Yes thats true, they want anything from cheap toiletries to sweets ect. YOU CANT send things like chocolate, aerosols or vaseline type products(they melt), puzzle books |
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sent my first e-bluey to her last week but not 100% it went ok so waiting to see if i get a reply fingers crossed 
good to hear an update ty hunny
xxxxxxx |
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"What's a bluey?
a bluey is the air mail letters you send when they are overseas an e-bluey is the new way of doing it via ya puter  "
prefered my explination lol  |
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"What's a bluey?
a bluey is the air mail letters you send when they are overseas an e-bluey is the new way of doing it via ya puter
prefered my explination lol "
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"oh will you send me the address to send the parcels too
I was talking to her about it in chams just before she went and she was saying how some of the lads have no family so never get anything in the post which seems so wrong
Is that true?
What sort of things do you send in the parcels, and how do you send them?"
Sadly its true for many. Thinks they like are sweets and small things, letters stuff to make them smile but nothing that will melt due to the heat. Its pretty boring out there for them at times. |
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I've used the E-bluey on one occassion. It gets printed out and sent to the address you give. The person then replies via hand written mail. Never had a reply so not sure how reliable it is.
I am writing to a soldier out there, he seems to be getting my letters ok, but it can take up to 3 weeks to get there.
I will ask him in my next letter if any of the lads with him need anyone to write to, and will let you ladies know.
Hope all over there, stay safe and come home soon x |
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ok guys n gals i have found a website that you can send your parcels to and they will forward them onto a soldier as you cannot just send them to an unnamed soldier as they will be returned to sender
i'll pm the web address to all those that have expressed an interest on here unless the powers that be will allow me to just pop it on the forum as its such a fabulous cause
pretty please???? |
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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What sort of things do you send in the parcels, and how do you send them?
Sadly its true for many. Thinks they like are sweets and small things, letters stuff to make them smile but nothing that will melt due to the heat. Its pretty boring out there for them at times. "
Well other than smellies, puzzle books and sweets, if you think of anything else that would be good to put in the boxes, can you let us know? |
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What sort of things do you send in the parcels, and how do you send them?
Sadly its true for many. Thinks they like are sweets and small things, letters stuff to make them smile but nothing that will melt due to the heat. Its pretty boring out there for them at times.
Well other than smellies, puzzle books and sweets, if you think of anything else that would be good to put in the boxes, can you let us know?"
best ones to ask are soldiers that have been out there me thinks i'll start a thread theres enough about |
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Just found this website with all the info on what to send etc.and all rates etc. Hope this is allowed ?
http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/irshop.aspx?page=115§ion=content |
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Id love to do the same as im an ex army brat so know what this kid of stuff does to cheer up the lads if some one could let me know the site/address and list of stuff we can send as i can't click on link as on my phone
Thanks x |
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Sample List of Goods to Send to Afghanistan -
NO AEROSOLS, CHOCOLATE OR FRAGILE ITEMS.
Flannel (Primark £1.50 for 4-divide up)
Soap (Individual wrapped)
Shower Gel Shampoo
Toothpaste Toothbrush
Facial Wipes
Cotton Buds (helps to clean equipment)
Talcum Powder (small)
Moisturiser Cream (small)
Tweezers Comb
Plasters Needle & Thread
Note book (small) Black Biro Pens
Reading Books Newspapers
Highlighter Pens Chewing Gum
Pringles Haribo Sweets Range
Value Salted Nuts (Tesco)
Ginger Nuts
Dried Fruit Salad
Fruit & Nut Mix Packet
Wine Gums Fruit Gums
Ice-gems Noodles
Cup-a-Soup Oaty Bars
Bubble Gum
Chocolate Sachets Drink
Horlicks Sachets Drink
Coffee Sachets Drink (milk already in)
Popcorn ( Morrisons Good Buy)
Lollies
Paint brushes ( 1/2inch - 1inch - Helps clean Rifles)
Don't forget to enclose a letter of who you are.
Hope this helps as been sending boxes for years to family and friends.
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"Just found this website with all the info on what to send etc.and all rates etc. Hope this is allowed ?
http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/irshop.aspx?page=115§ion=content"
haha i love the bit here its suggesting what you can send where it says
magazines (not top shelf)
i mean come on your fight for your country and you can't even have a wank over a pair if tits at the end of the day lol |
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if i know where to send i will get some together ... I think its lovely to give somthing back . Just my letters may have alot of bad spellings and not that good to read . |
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"if i know where to send i will get some together ... I think its lovely to give somthing back . Just my letters may have alot of bad spellings and not that good to read . "
i doubt the guys over there who get nothing will be bothered about your spellings, infact im sure they would look forwards to them, guys in afghanistan have better thinsg to do that sit picking fault in trivial things like that |
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"if i know where to send i will get some together ... I think its lovely to give somthing back . Just my letters may have alot of bad spellings and not that good to read .
i doubt the guys over there who get nothing will be bothered about your spellings, infact im sure they would look forwards to them, guys in afghanistan have better thinsg to do that sit picking fault in trivial things like that "
Thats ok then xxx maybe get some pen pals xx |
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"if i know where to send i will get some together ... I think its lovely to give somthing back . Just my letters may have alot of bad spellings and not that good to read . "
Gawjus... You write as much and as often as you like... And dont worry about ya spellin...;-);-)
I can pretty much guarantee that the squaddies arent gonna see past the full stops in yer Avatar.... |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Just found this website with all the info on what to send etc.and all rates etc. Hope this is allowed ?
http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/irshop.aspx?page=115§ion=content"
Yeah Admin say it is fine x |
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"Just found this website with all the info on what to send etc.and all rates etc. Hope this is allowed ?
http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/irshop.aspx?page=115§ion=content
Yeah Admin say it is fine x"
 thanks admin. xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cool idea, thanks for the info 
...would chapstick just melt? don't want their lips drying out before they get back
Yes any kind of vaseline products will just melt and no aerosols"
OK
I just followed the link...sorry for being thick - but the big address they give, is that the one for if ya don't know a name of a soldier?
It also said 'fillers' so does that mean I could just send a pile of stuff and they will make up parcels with it?
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Chris served abroad as a marine, He says theres always soldiers with little or no family usually have come thro care system....he advises small luxuries items inc sweets lol....any talcs or body sprays etc should not be scented...as strong smells on patrol can be deadly.
Another way to give support more directly can be via the internet...face book and social web sites etc. Time to simply chit chat to escape mentally for a whiles excellent. respect to all our service personnel abroad xxx |
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"Sample List of Goods to Send to Afghanistan -
NO AEROSOLS, CHOCOLATE OR FRAGILE ITEMS.
Flannel (Primark £1.50 for 4-divide up)
Soap (Individual wrapped)
Shower Gel Shampoo
Toothpaste Toothbrush
Facial Wipes
Cotton Buds (helps to clean equipment)
Talcum Powder (small)
Moisturiser Cream (small)
Tweezers Comb
Plasters Needle & Thread
Note book (small) Black Biro Pens
Reading Books Newspapers
Highlighter Pens Chewing Gum
Pringles Haribo Sweets Range
Value Salted Nuts (Tesco)
Ginger Nuts
Dried Fruit Salad
Fruit & Nut Mix Packet
Wine Gums Fruit Gums
Ice-gems Noodles
Cup-a-Soup Oaty Bars
Bubble Gum
Chocolate Sachets Drink
Horlicks Sachets Drink
Coffee Sachets Drink (milk already in)
Popcorn ( Morrisons Good Buy)
Lollies
Paint brushes ( 1/2inch - 1inch - Helps clean Rifles)
Don't forget to enclose a letter of who you are.
Hope this helps as been sending boxes for years to family and friends.
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Oh how daft actually crying reading that and no idea why, thankyou so much for such a helpful list
I'm really looking forward to sending my first box out, by the time our boy goes we'll be experts at it hopefully
I'd hate our boy to be one of the ones to be sat there with nothing whilst those around him received stuff so it makes me really happy to know we are all going to be putting smiles on faces my lovely fabster friends |
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So pleased you have found it helpful. Have become quite an expert at packing them up. Even remember my lounge was like a packing line as did up 15 boxes at once for my mate who decided it would be a good idea to send me the details of his FOB ( forward operating base)..lol. When you weigh your box try to have it a little under as you will be surprised how even tape to close it adds on.
For years now every 6 month tour I have had someone out there so keeps me busy. The lads really do appreciate it all and they can't always believe that members of the public have been so kind when at times they just get grief for doing their job they love. |
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By *edhotminxWoman
over a year ago
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Other ideas: Baby wipes, hand sanitizer, battery operated fan (with batteries).
Some of the American Mums have made Cool Ties or Bandanas with medium size polymer granules in them (the stuff that retains water for plants). Once the polymer is hydrated, the fabric surface of the Cool Tie draws the moisture from the polymer to the fabric surface, which evaporates resulting in an effective body cooler. There are simple instructions on the internet on how to make them, and the soldiers can rehydrate it by putting it to soak in water for 15-20 mins. They can also be kept in a zip back in a fridge or cool bag ready for wear. |
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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I just followed the link...sorry for being thick - but the big address they give, is that the one for if ya don't know a name of a soldier?
It also said 'fillers' so does that mean I could just send a pile of stuff and they will make up parcels with it?
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Yes thats how I read it too |
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"Other ideas: Baby wipes, hand sanitizer, battery operated fan (with batteries).
Some of the American Mums have made Cool Ties or Bandanas with medium size polymer granules in them (the stuff that retains water for plants). Once the polymer is hydrated, the fabric surface of the Cool Tie draws the moisture from the polymer to the fabric surface, which evaporates resulting in an effective body cooler. There are simple instructions on the internet on how to make them, and the soldiers can rehydrate it by putting it to soak in water for 15-20 mins. They can also be kept in a zip back in a fridge or cool bag ready for wear."
oooo that sounds a really good idea i'll look that up thankyou treacle |
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I just followed the link...sorry for being thick - but the big address they give, is that the one for if ya don't know a name of a soldier?
It also said 'fillers' so does that mean I could just send a pile of stuff and they will make up parcels with it?
Yes thats how I read it too"
me too |
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Smashy on here is back over there, I send him pringles and readers wives :D
It does take ages to get over there though and all post offices should have actual blueys if you dont want to use the e-system. (for free)
I write (pen and paper) to a number of men and love doing so, the sun (Dear D I think it was) always has a list of squaddies looking for pen pals :D |
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"Smashy on here is back over there, I send him pringles and readers wives :D
It does take ages to get over there though and all post offices should have actual blueys if you dont want to use the e-system. (for free)
I write (pen and paper) to a number of men and love doing so, the sun (Dear D I think it was) always has a list of squaddies looking for pen pals :D"
never knew that well i'll look into that a bit of letter writting is good for the soul especially if it gets me off here once i a while |
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I have sent about 20 boxes of stuff so far, Being an ex-soldier i know how important it is to receive parcels and letters when abroad, it is a great moral booster knowing the folks back in the UK are thinking of you |
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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago
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Ive been round several shoe shops...i know my hobby lol...but they are all happy to give shoeboxes away if you ask...i have been offered about 200 this afternoon...so folks just ask and you shall recieve |
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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"Ive been round several shoe shops...i know my hobby lol...but they are all happy to give shoeboxes away if you ask...i have been offered about 200 this afternoon...so folks just ask and you shall recieve "
I shall be asking at the weekend, and if I end up buying any more shoes Im blaming you... |
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By *emmefataleWoman
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"Ive been round several shoe shops...i know my hobby lol...but they are all happy to give shoeboxes away if you ask...i have been offered about 200 this afternoon...so folks just ask and you shall recieve
I shall be asking at the weekend, and if I end up buying any more shoes Im blaming you..."
Im happy to take the blame for that...i think just dont tell bigbad at the beach party  |
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Can we just say we'll be sending a few boxes at the weekend but also give ,MASSIVE RESPECT,to Diamond for this thread,your a star hunny and a lot of our brave guys & girls are gonna benefit from this,Also wonder if the SURGE in all the extra stuff there gonna get as this post is suggesting is coming from FABSWINGERS |
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Glad shes ok, Im sure youre sending her our love x
Will now be digging out some shoe boxes to send .
