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 Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:05 pm
I'm guessing you won't get much chocolate while you're in the Middle East. I got a notice today that I can't even arrange to have M&Ms sent to troops stationed there after the middle of May. Something about excessive heat melting even unmeltable M&Ms!
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:18 pm
As it turns out, m&ms CAN melt! Guess they didn't account for m&ms being in the middle east when they made them back in WWII! Honestly, candy is alright, but what the soldiers and marines really need is the fact that they're appreciated over here. Even on our ship, it can feel like our work can seem meaningless at times.
Or just send booze. Let them have a real good night! blaugh
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:23 pm
So what can people like me do to make sure that our troops know they are appreciated?
Can we actually send alcohol to troops overseas? eek
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:45 pm
I wish you could send alcohol! I'm doubtful they'd let you, though. You can do whatever. Just let them know you appreciate them. Letters, thank you notes/videos, gift items of stuff that'll last, like socks and stuff. I know it sounds lame, but things like white t-shirts and socks and that lame sounding things do help! At least for us, they do! And for food and stuff, homemade is the way to go. Really shows that it's from the hears.
Video games also help, if you have the money for it.
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:51 pm
That works if I know the person, but how can I send appreciation to random people who I don't know?
And you do need to make sure I get your address when you're overseas. I'm SO sending you video games hidden in your socks!
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:08 am
That's a little tougher, I guess. I would say use something homemade or videogames or something. Y'know, something not specific to one person.
I guess I could do that. Though I have to warn you, I really only wear a certain type of sock.
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:12 am
Okay, fine. No socks, then. Just games and cookies.
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:17 am
ALRIGHT THEN!!! Now all I need is my ship's address, and I'm golden! Too bad I don't remember it.
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:23 am
Then NO COOKIES FOR YOU!!! scream
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:29 am
gonk gonk gonk I can get the info, you know! Way to get my hopes up! *cries*
crying
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:22 pm
Oh, okay. I'll send gifts! I love giving gifts! I should give them to everyone!!!
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:57 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:30 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:33 pm
What kind, double chocolate chip, banana nut, or strawberry cheesecake muffins?
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:35 pm
bananananananana nut heart
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