penpals in the forces free to send "email" letters to cheer them up

Sally42

I was an avid forces 'penpal-er' some years ago, mainly because of the thrill of getting home from work and finding a pile of blueys on the doormat each day. Letter-writing is a dying art, and I always felt rather honoured to think that someone had taken the time & trouble to pen a few lines to me. There were some definite nutters around and about ~ the chap who wrote poems to 'our unborn child'....before we'd even met, the guy who wanted to send me £500 to replace my washing machine when it broke and the many who simply wanted a recipient for their sexual fantasies! Most of the squaddies who are on tour are bored, lonely and need a bit of a thrill to add to their day ~ other than trying to avoid being blown up, shot or similar. Many WILL proclaim undying love, many will want to meet, but take it all with a pinch of salt and enjoy the experience for what it is. Having said that, I met one lad (10 years my junior, oh the joy of a toyboy!) who was doing a tour in Bosnia. We met, it clicked, and we got married six months later! That was 13 years ago & we're still together, two children down the line!
I found him and my other penpals via writing a letter addressed simply to 'a forces penpal' followed by a BFPO address. These are freely accessible online(I can't give you the link as I'm a newbie; if you type in "Lookup BFPO numbers" you should find it.), so I'm not breaking any military rules by giving it out. Having said that, given the current alert status, I'm wondering whether letters addressed to ' a penpal' would be viewed with a modicum of suspicion by recipients. Anyway, it's worth a go. Have fun, but be cautious.

julie0608

i would like to do this but i cant pm you, please could youu send me the details. thanks xx

Beki88

Just wanted to add to this, please search for adopt a squaddie either on google or facebook I have signed up to do it, if it can cheer even one person up its worth it!

chrissy14

Hi can someone Pm a list of forces penpals please

chrissy14

Just registered up for adopt a squaddie thanks suggesting it.

cuddles_uk

Hi .. i have already sent e blueys to the troops my first time but if anyone has got some names to send to it would help also. I wouldn't like to think that they are not thought of and they are always in our hearts.

hunnybabyuk

Sounds a great idea it must get very lonely out there sometimes I'd do it to help cheer some people up send me some details Emma please as your inbox isn't working

xxLeighxx

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please send details to me as I want to write and let the guys know how much we appreciate their hard work

angelynne

hi could you send me a list please.

sajaralu

could you pm me a list too