Christmas gifting

[Panda Man]

Originally Posted by Blondie

Panda's just trying to get me to send him cookies

Uh, yea, that's totally what I was implying

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by Capper

but the greatest gift in the world is Copenhagen

Oh how I could go for a Tin of fresh Copenhagen right about now. I am getting sick of these plastic cans.

When i was in Iraq, at Christmas time I really enjoyed getting the Hickory Farms gift packs. I love sausage, cheese and crackers so it was a bonus. My sister sent me a little Christmas tree so I could decorate my 3'x7' space, that helped it feel more like Christmas. Snacks of any kind are always good. They have PX's there now so they can get most everything they need. Its nice to get little things that remind you of home, Like Moms Homemade cookies.

[Panda Man]

We had guest speakers today in honor of veterans day. We had 3 speakers, a vet. from WW2 (couldn't understand what that guy was saying, but he was awesome), A vet. that served in both desert storm and Iraq, and a vet. from Vietnam. The Vietnam veteran said that hygiene was horrible, you had a shower every 3 months, your clothes would rag down and tear, and your socks would rot to your feet.

Though I'm sure hygeine has improved substantially, I would assume it would be nice to get a gift containing both Rich's and Hitman's thoughts.

[Blondie]

Originally Posted by Hitman

Oh how I could go for a Tin of fresh Copenhagen right about now. I am getting sick of these plastic cans.

If there's anything I can get you, let me know.

Any more ideas?

[simple_inhibition]

cookies and snacks are always welcome here :) were living pretty nicely and get to have showers everyday so thats not as big of a deal where im at. things like toothpaste, shampoo and soap would be good.

its funny you mention the px rich, they have 52" widescreen plasma t.v's but theyre always out of toothpaste and shampoo. gotta love AAFES :roll:

[deantn]

Don't have much left at the end of month but willing to give what I can.
How about we make up a package to send over where ever by everyone donating whatever they can into one big package?
Since "blondie" started this thread she seems like a good choice to coordinate the job?????
Need to know where to send the donations to.

[Blondie]

Originally Posted by deantn

Don't have much left at the end of month but willing to give what I can.
How about we make up a package to send over where ever by everyone donating whatever they can into one big package?
Since "blondie" started this thread she seems like a good choice to coordinate the job?????
Need to know where to send the donations to.

Yes, I'd be glad to. Anyone needing my addy can send me a pm.

Blair, I sent you a pm

[Quakindude]

Being an Army guy myself, I always appreciate those who try to do good things for the service members overseas. That being said, please understand that I have 10-15 peeps I'm sending stuff to every month already. If someone could send me Simple Inhibitions addy, I'll send some stuff his way. It just won't be a whole lot. What kind of books do you like and mags?

[Hitman]

Originally Posted by Quakindude

Being an Army guy myself, I always appreciate those who try to do good things for the service members overseas. That being said, please understand that I have 10-15 peeps I'm sending stuff to every month already. If someone could send me Simple Inhibitions addy, I'll send some stuff his way. It just won't be a whole lot. What kind of books do you like and mags?

PM Sent with Simples Addy

Originally Posted by Blondie

If there's anything I can get you, let me know.

Any more ideas?

I have gotten used to the Plastic Copenhagen Cans. Out of the 11 years I have been in Army I have spent 8 of them overseas. "Careful what you ask for you just might get it" When I first came in the army I wanted to travel. I sure have traveled, so much in fact, that I can't stand to fly anymore.