Support our Soldiers - an idea for spare H&B this Christmas

[Polo]

Awwww Sian you are so nice :hug:

Rachskate - If you'd like us to send stuff to your fiance, please shout, I'm happy to do a box for him too.

A reminder for everyone - Please don't send anymore to my brother - he is coming home sooner than expected!!!
I'm really pleased he is coming home, he is being transferred to special forces - which unfortunately does mean he is likely to be sent back sooner than expected!

Thanks all for your support. :grouphug:

[Dolly Daydream]

Thanks hun:o you may change your mind when you meet me lol. Great news about your bro coming home and his promotion.

Another question guys sorry, do they needs things like paracetamol and ibuprofen as suddenly I seem to have a lot of it:heh:

[britchic4]

Oh dear Polo I sent your brother one today! I knew I should have got it sorted sooner. What will happen if he's left, will it get sent back?

[Polo]

You should be ok Britchic, I've just sent him one too, they are taking about 10 days - if its stuff he won't/can't use before coming back, he will pass it on to those staying or leave for the replacement regiment.

[britchic4]

Oh good. Just didn't want it coming back to me! I've had them sitting round half filled for the last week or so, just getting the last bits and pieces.
Oh and it weighed 1.97 kg!

[holliemon]

Oh I am glad he will get it as mine only went off yesterday as well as the one for poppys son. I have been to the PO twice and never got the weight right. I ended up taking toiletries out and filling up with sweets and biscuits etc. I also found some of those magic face clothes that are really small - kept in the toothbrushes and toothpaste but had to take out talc and shower gel.

[michelle111]

Can i ask what kind of box you use - will a shoebox be ok?
Also- can someone pm the address of the niece so I can send a girly box too?

Christina if you would like my nieces addy just give me a pm ....i cant believe so many people are so lovely and kindhearted to send all these parcels out to all the lads/lasses out there...its such a boost for them and its quite touching to know that people back home are thinking about you and have taken the time and effort to send you a parcel....to everyone who has sent something i'd like to say "A Big Thankyou" and its greatly appreciated...by those out there and their familys back home

[Rachskate]

Thanks Polo. Glad your brother is coming home early, I wish my OH was, must be a huge relief to you x

[suziq]

poo! just adressed mine to him now! who else has a male reli out?

[britchic4]

poo! just adressed mine to him now! who else has a male reli out?

Rachskate does I think

[siennahue]

Could we maybe have a list of members who have a willing contact for receiving these boxes somewhere on one post that can be updated as people return home and others leave? If this is going to be a regular thing we ptsers are doing maybe set it up as a sticky with members to be pmed for an address on post one and suggested list of goodies and rules on post two? Only a thought...........

[michelle111]

That would be a good idea Siennahue...my niece is out there til nov

[Polo]

Could we maybe have a list of members who have a willing contact for receiving these boxes somewhere on one post that can be updated as people return home and others leave? If this is going to be a regular thing we ptsers are doing maybe set it up as a sticky with members to be pmed for an address on post one and suggested list of goodies and rules on post two? Only a thought...........

http://www.paidtoshop.co.uk/showpost.php?p=687305&postcount=117

Thats what I've been trying to do on the post above. But yes might be an idea if people are keen to have it as a sticky and put the above in the first post.

I don't mind keeping it up to date, I think its a great idea!

:love:

[Dolly Daydream]

Thanks hun:o you may change your mind when you meet me lol. Great news about your bro coming home and his promotion.

Another question guys sorry, do they needs things like paracetamol and ibuprofen as suddenly I seem to have a lot of it:heh:

Anybody? sorry I know I am a pain with all my questions lol:D

[Polo]

Hi Sian, Sorry I don't know, I've emailed my bro and am waiting for a response for you!

Just been reading the update on my brothers regiment - seems they have been having huge water fights - now as it is so hot out there, it might be something at Michelle's neice or Ploppy's son might appreciate - just a cheapo and light game :D

[NitWit]

Anybody? sorry I know I am a pain with all my questions lol:D

Paracetamol is on the list, but not Ibruprofen, so not sure about that one.

Here's a list of no no's http://www.bfpo.mod.uk/mail_prohibitions.htm

The Maximum Weight for parcels is 2kg.

We recommend that you restrict your parcel to 1.8kg to ensure that it falls well within the restriction when wrapped.

Size is also restricted -
Max: Length + Depth + Width = 900mm, with greatest single dimension not more than 600mm

Min: One surface at least 90mm x 140mm.

We recommend that you use a robust shoe box for packaging - ladies or gents shoe size 6 to 7 boxes are ideal

Prohibited Items

Aerosols, Alcohol, Glass Items, Perishable Goods, Lighters and 'Top Shelf' magazines and books are amongst the items which are strictly prohibited.

Unsuitable Items

Home made food items are not accepted, nor are items which are unsealed or partly used. All items should be new, unused and unopened. Sell by dates should be checked and should have at least six weeks remaining to allow for possible delays in delivery.

Don't forget a message of support :)

[michelle111]

Wow just got in and my DD's told me just missed a very excited phone call from my niece thanking all the "tesco people":) , she has recieved five parcels this week full of great stuff they have all been shared out ...she said it was all great stuff and a few things that she never would of thought about....they are going to have a great weekend with their magazines ,hair stuff ,smellies ,make up etc ,and they are all having a deep heat facial mask:clap2:
Honestly they are really excited ....she said everyone sent great stuff and to thank you all very ,very much:love::love::love:

[Polo]

Wow just got in and my DD's told me just missed a very excited phone call from my niece thanking all the "tesco people":) , she has recieved five parcels this week full of great stuff they have all been shared out ...she said it was all great stuff and a few things that she never would of thought about....they are going to have a great weekend with their magazines ,hair stuff ,smellies ,make up etc ,and they are all having a deep heat facial mask:clap2:
Honestly they are really excited ....she said everyone sent great stuff and to thank you all very ,very much:love::love::love:

:clap2: Awwww that makes it all worthwhile :clap2:

Haven't heard from my bro since last weekend :( think he is out on patrol :( Can't wait til I get a call too!!!!

[Dolly Daydream]

oh that's lovely, so glad they are so excited and pleased

[ploppy]

Hi Everyone.

My son has emailed and said he has received about 6 or 8 parcels and a big thankyou to all of you.
Those of you that put your contact details in will be getting a personal thankyou as soon as he has a spare minute. So for those of you that didn't he says thankyou from all of his mates as well.
He says there was some really good stuff in the parcels and they are all very appreciative.

Hopefully he is out there just until the end of the month and then home for a a couple for months.
I will keep you posted.

Thanks from me as well:D

[Floosy]

Woo that was dead easy, although I think the post mistress was not keen when I wasnt parting with any money LOL... Weighed 1.9kg

Now to fill ploppys up!

[Hannah2]

:clap2: Awwww that makes it all worthwhile :clap2:

Haven't heard from my bro since last weekend :( think he is out on patrol :( Can't wait til I get a call too!!!!

Polo, I received a lovely note from your brother saying thank you for the parcel (He had only had one when he wrote it....the other 2 will have been a nice suprise!).

He said it had hit 55 C so far and was due to get hotter :eek:

Nice to hear that they will be home soon :clap2:

Glad they liked the goodies, the sweeties (haribo treat size) seem to have been a hit and had been shared out. Bless.

H2 x

[Floosy]

when did you send yours hannah

[britchic4]

LOL I sent loads of Haribo mini packets too (much to DH's bewilderment!), bet they got tonnes of them! Nice to know they were popular!

[Hannah2]

when did you send yours hannah

Hi Floosy

First one I sent on 29th July. The letter back to me was post marked 3rd August so it must have got there pretty quickly!

HTH

[Hannah2]

LOL I sent loads of Haribo mini packets too (much to DH's bewilderment!), bet they got tonnes of them! Nice to know they were popular!

Bet they are overflowing with Haribo!

I got them originally as someone mentioned sand getting into everything and I just thought how horrible it would be to lift out a handful of haribo and find it coated in sand :puke:

(been waiting to use that smilie :D)

[sillymeee]

Hi, I have a H&B mountain, do they still need parcels, if so would anyone be able to tell me where I send it too please?

[Polo]

Hey Sillymeee,

Ploppy and Michelle are the ones to pm for addresses.
Thanks for helping :hug:

[sillymeee]

Thanks I've pm'd them

[siennahue]

We were chatting about powdered drinks for the lads and lasses a little while ago, wonder if this would be any good? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMERICAN-CRYSTAL-LIGHT-PINK-LEMONADE-DRINK-MIX-LARGE_W0QQitemZ140260990665QQihZ004QQcategoryZ1275 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

[frexy]

We were chatting about powdered drinks for the lads and lasses a little while ago, wonder if this would be any good? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMERICAN-CRYSTAL-LIGHT-PINK-LEMONADE-DRINK-MIX-LARGE_W0QQitemZ140260990665QQihZ004QQcategoryZ1275 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

ohh I love this drink.
Bring it back from the states each visit.
They do it in small sachets to add to an amount of water but this is better for a glassful.
I like the ordinary lemon too.

[Dolly Daydream]

Are the addresses given still ok to send to, michelle and ploppy? as I have another few bits I could send?

[indy]

if any one has a current addy for these shoe boxes could they please pm it to me i have a few (lol) boots and tesco bits i could send them

[holliemon]

I think you will have to pm the people concerned and ask for their relatives address - as these are given to us on strict intructions not to pass them to anyone else.

[Polo]

Yeah, you need to pm Ploppy or Michelle111 for the addresses.

[michelle111]

Sorry been away then had so much on with one thing and another,not had much time for PTS ing this last week or so ...have pm'ed my neices addy to you indy ....thanks you sssoooo much:)

[junglie]

My hubby is off to Afghanistan in a couple of hours....sitting here counting down the hours..... Cheered me up seeing all of you thinking of them out there!:):)

[Gizmos]

would he accept boxes from strangers junglie

[michelle111]

Junglie pm me his addy will give him a week to get to his destination then will send him a parcel....my niece will be home next month for a couple of weeks before going back:)...she cant wait to show off her sqauddie tan that stops at the neck:D

[junglie]

Despite always being told as a boy not too accept things of strangers I've told him about all you kind peeps and not sure any of you count as strangers!!!! When I get his mail address I will Pm the peeps named above if thats OK. He said he would share anything out that comes his way!

[Twinks]

Junglie, I will pm you as I have already done some for people on here, glad to help out where we can.

[Gizmos]

that would be great - have a *few* Faith shoe boxes here

[Dolly Daydream]

Despite always being told as a boy not too accept things of strangers I've told him about all you kind peeps and not sure any of you count as strangers!!!! When I get his mail address I will Pm the peeps named above if thats OK. He said he would share anything out that comes his way!

could you put me on the list for the addy as well please, me and ds like doing these parcels:D

[junglie]

Passed on OH addy to floosy. OH said he will share out anything that comes his way. Hopefully he will be back by Xmas but feeling very sad today. Although there are plus points to this....no more men farts, more wardrobe space, no sport on TV and much less washing...Oh and I won't have to shave my legs every other day!

[Rachskate]

Hi Junglie hope your ok, my OH is in Afghan and I hate it, he should be home in eight weeks...and counting!!

[Floosy]

LMAO Junglie x

[Floosy]

Passed on OH addy to floosy. OH said he will share out anything that comes his way. Hopefully he will be back by Xmas but feeling very sad today. Although there are plus points to this....no more men farts, more wardrobe space, no sport on TV and much less washing...Oh and I won't have to shave my legs every other day!

I wsill tell him that ya know LOL:gbxtank: Finally got a chance to use this smiley lol x

[suziq]

i have a boy box ready to go, can anyone pm me an addy?

[Hector]

Just seen this on the BBC web site http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7660389.stm
I would appear that the MoD has plans to stop us getting rid of our stocks of H & B !

[DIVA1977]

Sry mods cant find it.

A while back i saw a thread about sending shoeboxes to the army can someone direct me plz.................ie what to include where to send etc

[99redballs]

bet they could do with some mitcham deodarant :D

[Dolly Daydream]

is this the thread hun?

http://www.paidtoshop.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16561

[DIVA1977]

yes ty sian babes have some rep

[DIVA1977]

Never done this b4 but been saving stuff if someone would like to direct me the right way plz do

[DIVA1977]

hmmmmmmm lookies like they dont want us to send AND IVE BEEN SAVING STUFF FOR AGES

[mum1964]

I think there is a national co-ordianting collection thing at christmas I know I have seen it somewhere, if I can remember or find the details I will post for you.

[mum1964]

Found it
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beaty/2892529762/
or

SOS Xmas Parcel Appeal,
http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/

Think the second one is the best to use

[GoatBoy]

Hmmm, helping our troops.....

Should I send a couple of bottles of talc or really help by protesting about our continuing involvement in an illegal war?

[mum1964]

Hmmm, helping our troops.....

Should I send a couple of bottles of talc or really help by protesting about our continuing involvement in an illegal war?


I think you will find that this is a global campain and not all booty goes to troops in war zones.

[DIVA1977]

I used the link mum posted but theres no representatives at all in wales it seems.
And cant see any info of where to send actual parcel too, can anyone advise plz??

[angel,dust]

wasnt sure where to put this so its in here :D

the x factor christmas song hero's is on sale soon (might be already) and all proceeds are going to help troops who have been injured.
now the song is naff (lets be honest), and really there should not be any need for this charity as i think our injured troops should automatically be helped in whatever they need by our goverment. however reality has shown us this is not the case so i urge you to go and buy this song and support and help those who were injured. whether you agree with us going to war or not the troops simply do as they are told and many pay a high price serving our country. please support them.

(you could always use moc to buy it from tesco thats my plan:D)

[Beej]

I used the link mum posted but theres no representatives at all in wales it seems.
And cant see any info of where to send actual parcel too, can anyone advise plz??

I was going to suggest you could send them to me and I would deliver them but I think it will work out too expensive. Can't we set up a PTS chain to get them to your nearest collection point. The site doesn't seem to encourage posting parcels to them (prob due to postage costs) and seems to prefer you to make a cash donation, but that doesn't help get the H&B pile down does it!

[sullieb]

Hmmm, helping our troops.....

Should I send a couple of bottles of talc or really help by protesting about our continuing involvement in an illegal war?

Well you could do both.....as protesting certainly doesn't seem to be getting our troops home!

At least by sending gifts out to them they know that they are not out their on their own.

Another thought is, try not voting labour again and then we might just get them home!

[DIVA1977]

I was going to suggest you could send them to me and I would deliver them but I think it will work out too expensive. Can't we set up a PTS chain to get them to your nearest collection point. The site doesn't seem to encourage posting parcels to them (prob due to postage costs) and seems to prefer you to make a cash donation, but that doesn't help get the H&B pile down does it!

I think you can send them free direct to troops if you got a name , i remember reading something somewhere on here can anyone advise me plz??

[angel,dust]

I think you can send them free direct to troops if you got a name , i remember reading something somewhere on here can anyone advise me plz??

yes you can as long as you have the info needed. i sent a pile of boxes to my cousin last year to pass out to people in his regiment in afganistan. unfortunatly he has now left the army so i cant do the same this year (he has had enough of it and i cant blame him really)

[michelle111]

not sure if this as allowed so apologies if not but has its been mentioned about Help for Heroes heres what my brother is doing http://www.justgiving.com/paulridgeway ...if anyone is wanting to donate for the H4H you could do it this way ....hes just got his site up and running last night ....i can assure that he will definitely complete the whole event but he wont tell me what his fancy dress is...lol
He's not political about whether or not they should be there ....its simply to help the servicemen and women.:)

[DIVA1977]

I got nearly everything i need to do 2 boxes 1 male , 1 female.
If anyone has any addresses or troops i could send these direct to for free that be fantastic.

Also a link just for me to make sure everything i have is ok and anyone know if theres a weoght limit please??

[michelle111]

Diva my niece is coming home soon but i could ask her for any girls who are taking over from them for their address if you want

[DIVA1977]

Diva my niece is coming home soon but i could ask her for any girls who are taking over from them for their address if you want

yes plz that be fab as im in wales and no drop off centres of w/e they called here.

[michelle111]

Ok Diva ,will send her a note tonight so hopefully she should get back to me in couple of days will pm you when i get the address:)

[michelle111]

My brother is doing the London Marathon at the end of the month, he will be doing it in military kit and raising money for Help4Heroes, if anyone would care to post this link and drum up abit of extra support or even make a donation that would be great,but posting the link in as many places possible would be great..... ive managed to get the H4H widget thing onto my facebook (limited techno speak there).....by the way look out for me on the telly on the day with my H4H banner...cheering them all on.

http://www.justgiving.com/paulridgeway

[Floosy]

Michelle would be best to contact Gizmos or one of the other mods as leaving links is not allowed (I don't think), I had to ask permission for mine.. I will gladly sponsor him spesh if its in full kit lmao.. I have the moonwalk to do which is also the full 26 miles xx

[Floosy]

I have saved his page so will sponsor him at some point xx

[michelle111]

Thanks Floosy .....i have pm'ed Giz ...so am just waiting to see if its allowed or i get shouted at:eek:

[michelle111]

Floosy you wont be able to miss him he will be in full desert kit boots an all but he is wearing a t-shirt but one of those body armour jackets and a back pack.....:D:D

[suziq]

shame on me, i still have a shoe box to post! :(
anyone still got serving reli's? i think it's a bloke one

[michelle111]

Just bumping post 321....checked and allowed to display the link:)
So if anyone wants to post this link anywhere or from his page you can get facebook widget etc, i would be very grateful .Thanks



(Thanks mods for allowing me:D)

[Floosy]

Michelle just to let you know I donated as floosy LMAO xxxx

[missstroppy]

Donated too.

Hope he has fun! :o)

[michelle111]

He just text me he is on way to London to collect his number today, said to thank my friends for the donations, lol said must be my Tesco friends because of the names,anyway he said to say "Thankyou very much"
Im going with my two 17yr dds to cheer him and everyone else on, hes swapped the boots for trainers cos he got a knee injury and he has turned the combat trousers into combat shorts:), hes raised well over a thousand so far so he is really pleased and motivated....he said there are some guys on the H4H team (over 300 runners) and it makes you quite humble when you hear what some of them have been through, theres one guy running who has got his brothers place who got killed last year....i wish i had the money to sponsor them all !! but i admire anyone who takes part in the marathon...should be a great day:D

By the way Floosy he was well impressed when i told him you were doing the moonwalk (another sponsor i think):)

[Floosy]

I hope he gets more sponsors, its such a worthwhile cause. My dad was a soldier for 18 years and suffered from some serious burns in Northern Ireland as a youngster. I hope people can find there way to even donating the minimum foryour brother which is just £2 x

[Floosy]

Michelle what time did he do it in?

[michelle111]

He finished in 3hrs 48mins, he said its was overwhelming the support he got, cos he was in army kit with the big help for heroes flag 3 ft in the air on his backback, there was no mistaking who he was running for ....he has run the London marathon about six times before but never known the crowd to cheer him so much, there was amazing support for him!!! i was really proud to watch him over the finish line...i think all the runners who took part were fantastic though...it was a great atmosphere...
Will be your turn shortly Floosy?????

[Freebird]

Yep, we're Moonwalking on May 16th...gulp.

Good on your brother for running for such a fab cause, hope he collects loads. I did see an army chap but he was in full uniform with long trousers and no flag so it couldn't have been your brother.

[suziq]

still needing an addy to send my shoebox to lol

well done mich bro!

[sweepy]

Will sponsor him on thursday payday.
sweepyxx

[michelle111]

Thanks Sweepy.x

[michelle111]

Freebird thankyou for the donation...it actually took him over the £1200 mark, you donated while he was uploading others, and he was made it to see it go over the £1200 mark.many thanks

[Freebird]

Pleasure - it's a great cause and a fantastic effort by him not only with his fund raising, but the actual run - I know I could never run a marathon. Blimmin power-walking is tough enough!

[Polo]

Hello everyone, feeling a bit sad, my brother has just been posted away again, I can't say exactly where (the spies are everywhere apparently) but I know he really appreciated the support from shoeboxes last time, and this time is likely to need them even more as where they are posted there isn't access to shops etc.

If anyone is still looking to send a shoebox, feel free to pm me for his address. And if you also have relatives serving, I pray they return safe and sound, and if they would like a shoebox, post on here and we shall see what we can send :)

[michelle111]

Hello everyone, feeling a bit sad, my brother has just been posted away again, I can't say exactly where (the spies are everywhere apparently) but I know he really appreciated the support from shoeboxes last time, and this time is likely to need them even more as where they are posted there isn't access to shops etc.

If anyone is still looking to send a shoebox, feel free to pm me for his address. And if you also have relatives serving, I pray they return safe and sound, and if they would like a shoebox, post on here and we shall see what we can send :)

PM me his new address Polo will start picking up bits for a shoe box,is there anything he likes to read???
quite miss doing the shoe boxes:)

[michelle111]

Just wanted to bump this....they must be needing their morale boosting more than ever out ther at the min....got some sweets going out to your bro tomorrow Polo:), if theres anyone else who got relatives out there and wants some goodies sending please PM me their addy

[Polo]

Awwww thanks Michelle :hug: He will appreciate it!

Big thanks to floos - he got your box ok :D

I know he is finding it difficult as he is not on a base the majority of the time, so doesn't have creature comforts - last time he was at least in a room etc!

Its lovely for him to get things from home and a short note, just helps bolster spirits and he is sharing out bits with his colleagues too :D

Thanks all

[Floosy]

OOOO yay Im so happy was wondering lol xx

[Floosy]

Well I better go rob the shops of the wispa boxes and start packing goody again xx

[Polo]

Sorry Kel, he'd been away on exercise in the desert - dad told us on the way to the train station friday that he'd got my parcel and yours too, he'd rung on thursday :)

[michelle111]

oohh i hope it gets mine i sent him dilute pop and the motorcycle news last week!!!:D
my niece said they loved getting the dilute juice cos you drink so much and get fed up with water, i hope some bloke at the military post office isnt sat with his feet up reading MCN sipping summer fruits:nono:

[Polo]

Will let you know Michelle, am away at the moment, but will hopefully speak to him next week.

[michelle111]

Tell them we are all thinking of them !!!!

[holliemon]

Just received this email - obviously dont know if it is true but I have passed it along just in case it is true

See what you think

Recently, British Royal Marines in Iraq wrote to Starbucks because they wanted to let them know how much they liked their coffees, and to request that
they send some of it to the troops there.

Starbucks replied, telling the Royal Marines thank you for their support of their business, but that Starbucks does not support the war, nor anyone in it,
and that they would not send the troops their brand of coffee.

So as not to offend Starbucks, maybe we should support them by NOT buying any of their products!

I feel we should get this out in the open. I know this war might not be very popular with some folks, but that doesn't mean we don't support the boys on the ground, fighting street-to-street and, house-to-house.


If you feel the same as I do then pass this along.


Thanks very much for your support. I know you'll all be there again when I deploy once more.

Sgt. Howard Wright,
1 Platoon, Recon Company, Royal Marines

PLEASE DON'T DELETE THIS... PLEASE PASS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR E- MAIL LIST, IN MEMORY OF ALL THE TROOPS WHO HAVE BEEN WOUNDED, LOST LIMBS AND EVEN DIED, SO THAT WE MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE !

Also, don't forget that when the Twin Trade Towers were hit, the fire fighters and
rescue workers went to Starbucks because it was close by for water for the survivors and workers, and Starbucks CHARGED THEM!!!

AN ADDED NOTE TO THIS: STARBUCKS HAD STORES ON SEVERAL MILITARY BASES IN THE UNITED STATES. THEY ARE NOW BEING REMOVED BECAUSE OF THIS.

There are 227 Starbucks stores across the UK , and there's no doubt that our soldiers would get the same response from this company, so let us do our
bit and boycott Starbucks to show them how despicable their actions are.

[siennahue]

Hun, I'm not sure this is right see here - http://www.army.com/blog/item/2930 and here http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/starbucks.asp

[Gizmos]

given the "Wounded" program that was on last night - think that this is a timely reminder for this. With the glitches season upon is it wont cost a lot to spread a little happiness ...

[mummum123]

bought a couple of pairs of shoes at the weekend and kept the box's back thinking of this thread. xx

[suziq]

does anyone have the link for free parcel postage to bfpo? got some stuff to go

[suziq]

looks like sos isn't running this year, but u can still send 2kg free of charge

http://www.bfpo.mod.uk/enduring_free_packet_service.htm

[Beej]

Suziq look at this link (http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/SOSChristmasParcels2009HomePage.html). Support our Soldiers are still asking for parcels, though they must receive them by Sunday 29th November so not a lot of time.

[suziq]

nicely done beej, i could only find 2007 pages

[Polo]

My brother is finally due home next week, so grateful he will be with us for christmas, and hoping he will be around for a while next year before being posted again.

A big THANKYOU to all those who sent parcels, this tour of duty has been particularly hellish, and he has lost several close friends/colleagues, I know the parcel were appreciated and the spoils were shared between his regiment.

If you are able to parcel something up and send it, please do so, it doesn't have to cost a lot, but means a lot to our service men and women. We might not agree with the war, but its a way of showing we support our troops.

[angel,dust]

My brother is finally due home next week, so grateful he will be with us for christmas, and hoping he will be around for a while next year before being posted again.

A big THANKYOU to all those who sent parcels, this tour of duty has been particularly hellish, and he has lost several close friends/colleagues, I know the parcel were appreciated and the spoils were shared between his regiment.

If you are able to parcel something up and send it, please do so, it doesn't have to cost a lot, but means a lot to our service men and women. We might not agree with the war, but its a way of showing we support our troops.

thats fab news hun Im sooo glad you will all get to spend christmas together!! I agree our boys and girls really appreciate the parcels, my cousin we sooo pleased with the ones I sent to his regiment a few years back (he has left the army now). for me it doesnt matter what the war is about / how it started / if is it wrong its just about showing our troops we appreciate the work they do and the risks they take for others

[Polo]

Have just sat and re-read this thread, my brother has been posted again :( and I wanted to get some ideas of bits I can send!
There's loads of ideas, things I hadn't thought about for a while, seems so long since he was last posted.
Am thinking of him, and all of our service personnel serving, hope and pray they all come home safe xXx

[Gizmos]

Have just sat and re-read this thread, my brother has been posted again :( and I wanted to get some ideas of bits I can send!
There's loads of ideas, things I hadn't thought about for a while, seems so long since he was last posted.
Am thinking of him, and all of our service personnel serving, hope and pray they all come home safe xXx

you'll just have to buy more shoes so you have shoe boxes to fill

[Polo]

Yep, its a good excuse ;)