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lil eva
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 Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:29 pm Post subject: Goody boxes for our Troops |
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This is a post from one of UK forum members......
| Quote: | I've just made up a goody box to send to a soldier in Afghanistan.
I've put things like, sachets of instant coffee/chocolate, razors, shaving oil, a pair of socks, Toothbrush, toothpaste, a bar of soap etc. playing cards etc. The list is endless and is only governed by the weight.
It will go free providing the weight is under 2Kg..that's about 4lbs.
If you fancy the idea of doing one, you can use a shoe box (ideal size). Seal it well and send it :
Sergeant Ben Greer,
1310 Flight,
JHFA,
Op Herrick,
BFPO 772
He then ensures it gets to a squaddie.
Strike now for Christmas and don't forget to include a letter.
I reckon thats a darn good Christmas present.
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lil eva
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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From the official site:
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Prohibited Items
The following items are strictly forbidden and any parcels containing such items will be stopped and destroyed –
Alcohol, Aerosols, Christmas Crackers, Party Poppers, Lighters/Lighter fuel, Matches, Pornographic (even slightly) Magazines/Books
The sort of thing they want:
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acceptable items are:
Toiletries – Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Roll on Deodorant, Razors, Shaving Gel, Talcum Powder, Foot Powder, Cotton Buds, Wet/Moist Wipes, Tissues, Lip Salve
Savoury Snacks – Pringles, Crisps, Nuts, Pork Scratchings, Beef Jerky, Savoury Rice, Noodles, Oatcakes, Crackers, Stock Cubes, Packet Soups
Sweet Snacks - Fruit/Cereal Bars, Fruit Flakes, Dried Fruit, Shortbread, Small Cakes, Biscuits, Small Tins Fruit, Packets Custard, Evaporated Milk, Condensed Milk
Confectionery - Travel sweets, Toffee, Fudge, Mars Bars, etc, Chocolate Raisins/Peanuts, Energy Sweets, Love Hearts, etc, Fruit Pastilles, etc, Lollipops, Mints, Chewing Gum
Clothing - Socks, T Shirts, Underwear
Recreation - Paperback Books, Magazines, Puzzle Books, Sport Programmes, Playing Cards, Travel Games. Jigsaws, Pens, Pencils, Notebooks, Paints, Sketch Books, Batteries
Pharmacy – Imodium, Rennie, Paracetamol, Plasters, Insect Repellent, Sun Screen |
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Serenity
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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What a brilliant idea Anne, we often forget our troops and how much they miss home comforts. I'll be looking into doing one for sure  ...so do you just take it along to the PO and say 'will you send this free' it's for the troops, or what?
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lil eva
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes Debs,you just take the box to the PO and i think it goes free because of the BFPO address.Balders said he had taken his today and had no probs |
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Serenity
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| Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Brilliant Anne thanks
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