Hamper for soldier son..ideas please

Sallys_Savings

Fen1 wrote: »

Found this on amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/InternetShopUK-16-inflatable-soccer-ball/dp/B000KVY3MK/ref=sr_1_33?ie=UTF8&s=toys&qid=1197038468&sr=8-33

They're out of stock

Sallys_Savings

lyndseyann wrote: »

i know its naughtey but a ladies calender[bikinies!!] hope he is old enough! and lots of love and thanx!

I didnt even think of a calendar, thanks....perhaps that may be a job for oh to buy lol..I'm sure he'll have to do lots of research

Yep hes old enough he'll be "celebrating" his 21st birthday over there.

Sallys_Savings

moneysavingmumofone wrote: »

You can get a Blow up football in asda in their 2 for £8 range Best wishes to him xx

Thanks...I'll have to have a look.

Sallys_Savings

newlifenewsong wrote: »

For those who asked, I know there is a website to send our wishes to soldiers for Christmas. Can't remember the name though, but a quick Google search should do the trick.

Not sure if he'd like it, but a translation of Beowulf maybe?

If you check out the MoD website, I think there's a section where they send you free stuff. You're supposed to be between 13 and 18, but hey ho!

Raisins are a good idea too, I used to live in Morocco, and that was a perfect (and light!) way of getting some much needed energy when it was getting hot!

Oh and if you're sending underwear, make sure you send some 100% white cotton ones. Again, they're great in the hot weather (my brother used to swear by them).

Thankyou, hes always loved raisins......and definitely 100% cotton

teeandrew

I got my other half a wind up radio/torch before he went to afghan, he said it was one of the best things I've bought him.

Also when he's out there - nut's magazine do £1 or £3 trial issues and fit perfectly into a decent sized shoebox, they are always well appreciated!

I think the website you are all thinking of is www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk, is on my signature but it's not showing for some reason.

My thoughts are with you all.

lyndseyann

Sallys_Savings wrote: »

I didnt even think of a calendar, thanks....perhaps that may be a job for oh to buy lol..I'm sure he'll have to do lots of research

Yep hes old enough he'll be "celebrating" his 21st birthday over there.

well wish him a "very happy 21st birthday!!!" love lyndsey!!:j :j :beer: or two if allowed!!!!!!!

wellsie82

Have a look at this: http://www.boxhappy.com/pages/index.php/Military-Gifts/2

might give you some ideas of what to put in them

things like pringles, Nobbys Nuts, Choc Chip Cookies, Mars bar, twix

hope thats helps

sukysue

Pens paper and nvlopes to write back to his lovely mum!Stamps too if poss but don't know what they use out there ie afgan stamps or ours ???

rosekitten

A while ago now since my brother
was in the army.

what about a phone card my mum
bought my brother an ET keyring
and a phone card to remind him to
PHONE HOME !

I dont know if they still do them but
we also got a phone card from BT that you can
only ring one number on (she had it matched
to our home phone) the cost of the call was
put on mums phone bill,but it meant he could
ring us from any phone anywhere.

southernscouser

I'm not sure the best way to phrase this (especially as it's your son) but what the hell! :rotfl:

Lets call it oogling material! :A