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Hi, just after some suggestions please. I have seen older posts suggesting what is best to send out to Afghan, but with facilities improving [to some extent] over there, i'm not sure what's best to send, i.e what they can't get.

I'm hoping there are some people out there who can advise me of the best things to send out to our son, I've been waiting for him to ring to ask him what he needs, but no such luck!

All suggestions appreciated

Thanks
"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards ":confused:
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  • My other half suggests:
    Talc
    baby wipes
    socks
    Trebor type mints, jelly babies
    From Starrystarrynight to Starrystarrynight1 and now I'm back...don't have a clue how!
  • 13Kent
    13Kent Posts: 1,190 Forumite
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    Favourite toiletries (expensive out there and not great selection)
    Decent coffee
    Sachets of drinks that just need hot water
    Bedding such as sheet/pillow case - sometimes issued not always.
    Entertainment - games for games console,
    Video/dvd of family life and photos
    Regular post and lots of it even if it's just mundane stuff.
    E-blueys - These are free - register on the website, and you can send an e-mail type communication which is printed off rather like a pay slip and delivered to the person, photos can be uploaded and added too. - These sometimes can get delivered within hours of being written, so are great for keeping in touch.
  • gt568
    gt568 Posts: 2,535 Forumite
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    !!!!!!....:D
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  • mountainofdebt
    mountainofdebt Posts: 7,795 Forumite
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    gt568 wrote: »
    !!!!!!....:D

    yeah right!

    Seriously though OP when Junior was making up a Christmas box for the troops he was told no 'lads' magazines could be included.
    2014 Target;
    To overpay CC by £1,000.
    Overpayment to date : £310

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  • 13Kent
    13Kent Posts: 1,190 Forumite
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    gt568 wrote: »
    !!!!!!....:D

    Definitely not allowed this might get him into trouble!
  • gt568
    gt568 Posts: 2,535 Forumite
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    13Kent wrote: »
    Definitely not allowed this might get him into trouble!

    Guess I was a lucky boy then...:cool:
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  • Alias_Omega
    Alias_Omega Posts: 7,917 Forumite
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    gt568,

    im sure you understand the beliefs and religion of the countries we visit, and any pre-deployment briefs would of highlighted this.
  • When my other half was in Afghan I sent him a helium balloon for his birthday. God knows how it got there, but it did and he was chuffed to pieces. I did worry at the time and thought it'd be returned, but it was worth it to bring a smile to his face. I wouldn't risk it again as the transit time can be too long now and it'd go down before delivery, unless you were really lucky.
    Starting again and working towards our new df life!
    A very proud forces wife
  • EmmEve
    EmmEve Posts: 260 Forumite
    contrary to popular belief chocolate doesn't melt if you send it at the right times of year :D. I sent my dh regular lots from Jan-Apr without any trouble.

    I used to send magazines (no naughty ones he had a laptop for that!). Lots of food stuff, crisps, biscuits, something that can be shared around always went down well.

    I didn't really send any toiletries as he could get everything he needed where he was based anyway. I suppose it depends on where they are and what they are doing as to what they need.

    Some people like to send things like ketchup or brown sauce.
  • Alias_Omega
    Alias_Omega Posts: 7,917 Forumite
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    When my other half was in Afghan I sent him a helium balloon for his birthday. God knows how it got there,

    Your mail went to RAF Northolt just outside london, where it was sorted and transferred to RAF Brize Norton where it was probably put onto an aircraft bound for Afgan.

    BFPO at RAF Northolt decide how the items are sent, so if its light and small, its in the airmail bag. If its bulky and heavy, it might be on the back of a donkey.

    Maybe the helium made the whole package lighter.. :)

    Hope this helps,

    Alias
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