My family is sending 2 shoeboxes of items to Canadian soldiers (1 male, 1 female) in Afghanistan. Here is what we are putting in so far, (p indicates pending):
- 1 Angels and Demons
- 1 bar of soap ea
- 1 Readers Digest (p)
- 1 womens magazine
- assorted boxes of Mentos mint gum and jollyranchers
- shower mesh scrub thing (I don't know what it's called)...maybe a loofa??
- 1 handcream ea
- 1 waterpistol ea (p)
- 1 bottle of shampoo ea
- Q-Tips
- Aloe Vera (p)
- 1 toothbrush/paste ea
- 1 deodorant each
There is probably other stuff but I forget about it. Anyone have any ideas?
Originally posted by prosoccerVodka, toenail/fingernail clippers, self taken pictures of various points of interest in their country, self written notes, things of that sort.
My family is sending 2 shoeboxes of items to Canadian soldiers (1 male, 1 female) in Afghanistan. Here is what we are putting in so far, (p indicates pending):
- 1 Angels and Demons
- 1 bar of soap ea
- 1 Readers Digest (p)
- 1 womens magazine
- assorted boxes of Mentos mint gum and jollyranchers
- shower mesh scrub thing (I don't know what it's ca ...[text shortened]... deodorant each
There is probably other stuff but I forget about it. Anyone have any ideas?
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Originally posted by prosoccerYes. Wet ones were always appreciated when I was in the Army and the showers were far and in between. I don't know why you would send a water pistol. They should have a real one if they are in Afghanistan. Writing paper and envelopes are nice also.
My family is sending 2 shoeboxes of items to Canadian soldiers (1 male, 1 female) in Afghanistan. Here is what we are putting in so far, (p indicates pending):
- 1 Angels and Demons
- 1 bar of soap ea
- 1 Readers Digest (p)
- 1 womens magazine
- assorted boxes of Mentos mint gum and jollyranchers
- shower mesh scrub thing (I don't know what it's ca ...[text shortened]... deodorant each
There is probably other stuff but I forget about it. Anyone have any ideas?
Originally posted by slimjimI meant to mention the paper. We will probably shove some in somewhere, but the envelopes are a good idea, thanks.
Yes. Wet ones were always appreciated when I was in the Army and the showers were far and in between. I don't know why you would send a water pistol. They should have a real one if they are in Afghanistan. Writing paper and envelopes are nice also.
Originally posted by Sicilian SmaugYes and ironically his hands are in bandages, 😞
Well think of the dissappointment of the soldier when he gets the shoe box, and thinks "Yes! a new pair of shoes, mine are all busted and have got holes in them" and then he opens up the box and it's just a woman's magazine, some hand cream and some tissues.
Originally posted by Sicilian SmaugIf it was me, I'd like health packs. Whenever I'm playing army games on PS2, I always need more health packs. Make sure they're the kind that you can use at a later date when you need them. Not the kind that are automatically applied to your current health.
Well think of the dissappointment of the soldier when he gets the shoe box, and thinks "Yes! a new pair of shoes, mine are all busted and have got holes in them" and then he opens up the box and it's just a woman's magazine, some hand cream and some tissues.