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help me out pleez

Last post 02-22-2007 10:49 PM by leah. 2 replies.
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  • 02-21-2007 6:39 PM

    help me out pleez

    My husband has been sent to a base in Iraq and I"m not sure If I'm allowed to say which one but he's asking me to go ahead and send a package that way he'll get it in a couple weeks time but he doesn't know what he needs and I have no idea what the base is like...are they pretty much all the same? can anyone give me any ideas?


  • 02-22-2007 2:20 AM In reply to

    • Biogeek
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    • Joined on 08-01-2004
    • Okinawa , Japan
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    Re: help me out pleez

    The things my husband asked for once he got out there were a crate mattress (I bought a queen size so that he could cut it in half and have double the cushion), sheets, contact lens cleaner, and black socks.

    It reaLLlly will depend ... like if your husband wears contacts sending some lens cleaner is good because they dont sell it over there (at least not where my husband is stationed at), because technically they shouldn't be wearing them over there. I also send my husband his toilet paper ... because he is VERY picky about what kind he likes to use, so I figure a little thing like that can mean a lot. But little stuff he likes that you know, maybe his favorite cookies or candy, etc. One thing too, is I always try to send enough stuff so that he can share with his fellow Marines ... you wouldn't believe how many of them don't get care packages and they appreciate it so much.

    Anyway, I went through the posts here and found some really great ideas. So that may help you out too. Oh-yeah, I dont know about your husband but mine hates the black socks they get at the clothing store because apparently the half of it shrinks and half of it doesn't. So, my family also sends him black "Wilson" socks from K-mart or Walmart. Anyway, hope this helps.



  • 02-22-2007 10:49 PM In reply to

    • leah
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    • Joined on 08-14-2006
    • MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
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    Re: help me out pleez

    Right now it is only about a week for them to get packages. I themed all my packages and sent LOTS of food!!! Brad said that all the toiletries are pretty much taken care of for them and are easily bought so all he wanted was food. I guess tehy had agood chow hall, but it was a long walk. I also sent games, movies, PICTURES, books and any kind of boredom busters. For holidays I sent decorations trust me you will get VERY creative.
    HORSES MAKE THE LANDSCAPE LOOK BEAUTIFUL





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