We've decided to "adopt" a soldier.

[socal57che]

So, if you were deployed, what would you want in a care package?
If you were sitting in the middle of a foriegn country and some stranger sent you a box full of stuff, what would you enjoy pulling out of your box?
Before I comment on my ideas, I'm going to see what answers show up.
Let's hear everything, even if it sounds outlandish.

 

[meowzer]

I have heard requests for baby wipes, those instant powder mixes that you put in a single bottle of water, socks, lotions......Theres more but see who else has some

 

[jennythebugg]

candy, wipes,soft toilet paper,funny type things and smut

 

[veni vidi vici]

A letter from a stranger saying "Thank You"

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by jennythebugg
http:///forum/post/3000268
candy, wipes,soft toilet paper,funny type things and smut
SMUT?????

 

[socal57che]

I think I'll let someone else send the "smut"...but thanks for the idea.

 

[ruaround]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3000278
SMUT?????

pron... switch the o and the r...
i think all of the above are great ideas!!! especially the thank you letter!!! and a 12 pack of beer...

 

[jennythebugg]

yeah i didnt think about it but they might get in trouble for having like a playboy over there huh? oh well.... hot rod magazines.....mad libs?

 

[jennythebugg]

chapstick , visine, good type deoderants

 

[socal57che]

As for the letter...Imma put together a real tear jerker.

And a poem. I'm a published poet, remember.
The lotion,visine and wipes, I've heard. The powdered flavor packets are new for me. (thanks)
A funny book sounds good, too. I was going to send an inspirational book anyway. I was going to reasearch positive books that are popular in military circles.

 

[meowzer]

socks, boxers (seriously) , note paper, stamps, envelopes, pens

 

[crimzy]

This may sound cheesy... and I don't even know if they'd stay good... but what about something that would remind him/her of home... like chocolate chip cookies.

The only think that I can think of to put in care packages is the stuff my parents used to send me when I was 8 and at camp.

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3000311
boxers (seriously)
I would have never thought of this one. I haven't used them in years.

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/3000315

The only think that I can think of to put in care packages is the stuff my parents used to send me when I was 8 and at camp.
$20 and the rest of your clothing?

sorry i couldnt resist

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/3000315
This may sound cheesy... and I don't even know if they'd stay good... but what about something that would remind him/her of home... like chocolate chip cookies.

The only think that I can think of to put in care packages is the stuff my parents used to send me when I was 8 and at camp.
That is allowed and was on the list from our church...I just wasn't sure if they would ship very well.
I would love to send chocolate chip cookies.
Anyone know if they will ship ok?

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by socal57che
http:///forum/post/3000317
I would have never thought of this one. I haven't used them in years.

I work for a church, and we do this often....I'm trying to remember all the requests we have gotten before

 

[crimzy]

Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/3000322
$20 and the rest of your clothing?

sorry i couldnt resist
I don't get it... but I'll assume it's either funny or offensive.

 

[jennythebugg]

Veni had mean parents....

 

[ruaround]

Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/3000326
I don't get it... but I'll assume it's either funny or offensive.

meaning they sent you all of your clothing from your house and a 20 dollar bill to help you on your way...

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/3000326
I don't get it... but I'll assume it's either funny or offensive.

Maybe a little of both.