Every once in a rare while, I get to chat with one of our troops via Yahoo! Instant Messenger, or GoogleTalk. One of our guys who is in Afghanistan was on for a bit this morning, and since I am getting ready to pack some boxes this week I asked him if there is anything he and his troops want or need. The conversation went something like this:
Me: Y’all are on the list for a care package this week. Is there anything in particular you need or would like to have?
Him: I can’t think of anything we specifically need at the moment.
Me: So, if I throw a bunch of random stuff in a box, you’re good with that?
Him: Mail is such a treat, we’d even be happy to receive an empty box.
Me: Well, since it will cost the same for postage whether the box is empty or it has 20 lbs. of goodies inside, I reckon I’ll just pack it full of random stuff. Sunflower seeds, twizzlers, granola bars, trail mix, cookies, crackers, pretzels, mac & cheese, ramen noodle cups…any favorites?
Him: That all sounds wonderful. Although, think how much simpler it would be to fill out a customs form for an empty box…
I found that particularly hilarious because any “Support Junkie” will tell you that filling out the customs forms is the most aggravating thing in the world. Gotta list all the contents, how many of each item, the weight and the cost, all in a too-small area on the form. So he’s right – a form for an empty box would be a piece of cake…LOL!!
Y’all have a great day; catch ya later.
June 27th, 2010 - 9:09 pm
You should also send an empty box just for sh*ts and giggles!;)
July 4th, 2010 - 9:32 pm
Just want you to know prayers and heartfelt emotions are “flying” to you, Nathan, etc., each day. I’m alive and moving around ‘caring for Mum and doing my daily stuff !! Know that I love you!; I’m out and around much anymore, but the heart is there !!! In God We Trust! — J.Steve/Maddog
July 4th, 2010 - 9:35 pm
I AGREE with GeezeR !!! An empty box for **** and “giggles” is a smashing ides!!!!!!!!!!!!! Steve/Maddog