13 Replies to “More Evidence of Low Morale and Uncaring Soldiers”

1. Dan Collins says:

   October 24, 2006 at 2:11 am

   Major John–might be evidence of uncaring commenters, but I checked it out.  Thanks for that.  Maybe we can work up some kind of PW gift package.

2. MayBee says:

   October 24, 2006 at 3:11 am

   Major John-
   
   What kind of clothing do they need?

3. Major John says:

   October 24, 2006 at 4:20 am

   Any and all, MayBee – particularly kids stuff.

4. Mikey NTH says:

   October 24, 2006 at 4:20 am

   Major – I lied.  I set the links tonight.  Carpe Diem, and all that.

   Semper Paratus, sir.

5. Dan Collins says:

   October 24, 2006 at 4:31 am

   MayBee, what’s your plan?  Happy to help out.

6. Dan Collins says:

   October 24, 2006 at 4:31 am

   Major John–
   
   If we get stuff to you, can you get it distributed?

7. Major John says:

   October 24, 2006 at 7:14 am

   Easier to send it straight to the address in my post – e-mail me and I’ll give you the name of the person to fill in at the top of the address.

8. MayBee says:

   October 24, 2006 at 8:58 am

   No plan really, Dan Collins.  I just have a bunch of clothes my kids have grown out of, but my problem is shipping.  I’ve got to think about how to help more.

9. The_Real_JeffS says:

   October 24, 2006 at 9:53 am

   Maybee—pick up some ”flat rate” priority mail boxes at the Post Office.  They’re free, and you can mail what ever you can stuff in them, so long as the box doesn’t bulge or weigh over 70 pounds, for $8.10 each. 

   This is what I use when I mail a care package.  Works out OK in the long run.

10. The_Real_JeffS says:

    October 24, 2006 at 9:56 am

    BTW, MayBee, just in case you don’t understand the Army Post Office (APO) system [some folks don’t], you can ship this stuff domestically in the mail.  Any overseas transport is handled by the APO. 

    You will have to fill out a customs declaration form for each package, but your post office can help you with that.

11. maggie katzen says:

    October 24, 2006 at 10:19 am

    yes, and don’t bother with insurance or any extras like that because once it leaves the continental U.S. all bets are off (USPS will not cover it).  or so I’ve been told.  I send most things parcel post (occasionally priority if it’s not much more expensive) and i haven’t had any problems yet.  things have been getting there in seven to ten days this time around. last time (a couple years ago) it took things a month or more.

12. MayBee says:

    October 24, 2006 at 5:14 pm

    Thanks Real_JeffS.  My biggest problem with shipping is that I live inJapan (and don’t speak enough Japanese to schedule a shipping pick-up).  Not to mention shipping costs.  Not that I should be overly concerned with that.
    
    I do remember one of the nearby American bases had a clothing drive recently, either through my kid’s school or through the American Club.  I’m going to look into that.

13. The_Real_JeffS says:

    October 24, 2006 at 5:53 pm

    Hmmmmm……yes, a real problem, MayBee.  I’m guessing that you aren’t a military dependent, then.  Know any US military?  They may ship it for you, through the APO system.  The costs are the same as stateside throughout the world. 

    Or, as you say, they could accept your donations.

    Otherwise, I’m stonkered.

    all bets are off (USPS will not cover it).  or so I’ve been told.

    Theoretically, no.  I insured packages sent from Kuwait through the APO.  What’s not worth the cost is express mail (ain’t gonna happen) and delivery confirmation.

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