My boss is a cool guy.. :)

[Seashell]

We just got an order from an American soldier stationed in Iraq.. here's the email conversation:

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"Louis.

It’s your lucky day!

We’re Canadian and all of us (six) here support the USA and especially you brave folks over there making the world a better place. You should be proud and I have heard from enough Iraqis to know of the remarkable changes you’ve brought about. We’ve tried to support you all anyway we can and today this means no charge on your order. I will credit back the your total order amount today.

Please tell us more of your unit and where you’re stationed and I’ll pass it on the others who work here. Anything you or your buddies need just let me know.

Thanks for serving both your great nation and all freedom loving people everywhere.

Stay safe.

*********
President
**********.com"

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And this is his (the soldier's) reply:

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"***,

I can't thank you guys enough! I'm too stoked right now. I appreciate all the support you guys are giving us. Life here is rough and the threat level is always high and the heat is enough to knock you off your feet. With all the mortar rounds that come in every other night, it's amazing we still get our sleep. Me and a group of guys are getting our band together out here to put shows on for the other soldiers on this camp and hopefully other camps in the future. We don't get much for entertainment so we decided to take it upon ourselves. I'm part of the 1st Infantry Division's Support Command (DISCOM). My job is to maintain the 1st Infantry Division's network, computer, radio, and telephone systems in theater. We're up in the middle to northern part of Iraq. I'll be sure to pass plenty of praise of your company on to the other guys that are guitar players around here (although not to many guitarists appreciate the value of tubes). I always try to convert 'em over to tubes though and I'll be sure to put you guys in. You guys had the right tubes at the lowest prices. The address to where you can reach me and the other guys would be my shipment address in the order. It'll come directly to me. If you guys wanna send anything, please feel free to. Packages are what makes a soldier's day out here. I appreciate all that you guys have done for me and the support that you give me and the rest of the soldiers out here is what keeps us going.

Once again, thanks so much,
Louis"
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Anyway I thought that was pretty cool.

We're putting together another package to send.. anyone have any tips? We usually do granola bars, nutrigrain, candies, magazines... what else would be good to send, that won't melt or go bad?

 

[ChefWide]

How about a box of stogies? A decent box o' 'gars isn't too much money and it will go around pretty big when the heat isn't on too high.

Cheers to you and your boss.

 

[powerslave]

You could add toiletries: toothpaste, baby wipes, etc.

 

[Buddy_Christ]

sheshelledness, your company sells tubes? i think we're going to have to have a little talk when i get home from class today. i'll have to pull up my old amp and you can get me some prices.

 

[Seashell]

sheshelledness, your company sells tubes? i think we're going to have to have a little talk when i get home from class today. i'll have to pull up my old amp and you can get me some prices.

Yep, no problem But first...suggestions on what to send? I know you were in the military, so you should know what would be good.. (And if you say porn, you're getting the kabong)

 

[FreeballinDC]

you've included magazines, but also send newspapers. No matter if it's a few days old, any news in english is better than no news at all. Also, send some crossword puzzles and other games of the same type. They have some downtime, and it keeps the mind occupied while waiting it out.

Thanks a million for supporting the troops!

 

[Buddy_Christ]

you can't kabong me for that. you have no idea how much you'll light this guy's day up if you sent him some skin mags. seriously.

toiletries is a good idea. unscented wet wipes are a man's best friend in the feild. the usual non-perishable non-meltable foods are great too. toss in some D cell batteries (for flashlight), and some AA and AAA batteries, just in case he has an mp3 or CD player.

and some socks. black. can never have too many pairs of socks when you're stuck in a giant sand box sweating your ass off.

you could REALLY light this guy's life up and send him a picture of you too. if you did that, you could skip the porn mags

 

[powerslave]

I'm trying to think what my family sent me when I was over there back in 90-91. Food wise anything that is non-perishable, canned goods, really anything. I think mom even sent me homemade cookies.

 

[jerseyart]

Great job Seashell.

Congrats to you and your company for trying to make the lives of those serving a little bit easier. My cousin is stationed there, as well as a good life long friend (she was just married this year, and now is seperated from her husband for at least a year).

They all deserve our support and thanks

 

[big4life]

I'm dissapointed in you guys. I just got home from working all night and I know what they would love more than anything......


......NUDE PICTURES OF SEASHELL.




It's not porn, it's artistic.



Or you could send toiletries.


<------- just saving you the trouble.

 

[tuc biscuit]

magazines are good, some real american snack foods


and an autographed picture with a lipstick kiss from seashell would be very welcome I imagine

 

[Seashell]

Thanks for the suggestions everybody! Lots of things I never would have thought of. I'm making a list and will divide it amongst the people here at work.

Any more, I'd be happy to hear them..

 

[SoreArms]

yeah, I heard baby wipes are used alot by soldiers to help clean up the cammy make up. They also use maxi pads to absord the sweat under their helmets.

 

[gonelifting]

It`s a little gay but... send a pic of you guys holding up a huge "Thank You!" sign, trust me, those guys will keep it out in the open for all to see everyday as a reminder to them.

My friend was in the war and I wanted to do that for her, but we never got around to doing it and I`m kicking myself for that. Thought I`d pass it on...

 

[Buddy_Christ]

I'm dissapointed in you guys. I just got home from working all night and I know what they would love more than anything......


......NUDE PICTURES OF SEASHELL.




It's not porn, it's artistic.

hey, i said she could skip the porn and just send a picture of herself.

 

[ChefWide]

hey, i said she could skip the porn and just send a picture of herself.

Crak, dude, put a feckin' leash on that sig, will ya? I damn near have to lean back everytime I read your posts now....

 

[Dial_tone]

My buddy wanted beer during Desert Storm.

 

[Buddy_Christ]

Crak, dude, put a feckin' leash on that sig, will ya? I damn near have to lean back everytime I read your posts now....

i'd rather handcuff my avatar

yeah, i need to cut the sig a little bit. it's starting to look a lot like a mullet.

 

[Taps]

Very cool. Good to hear.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

Thanks for the suggestions everybody! Lots of things I never would have thought of. I'm making a list and will divide it amongst the people here at work.

Any more, I'd be happy to hear them..

Gameboy saved my life in D.S. I

 

[Y_lifter]

Best food that will make it over there is.....

PRINGLES
SLIM JIMS

Those cans are pretty tough and both are sealed to last for like 27 years..

 

[Scotsman]

Toiletries are definetly a great idea. you can never have too many toothbrushes or too much toothpaste. Also nice paper and envelopes so they can write their families and friends. Maybe even stamps too.

Pass on a word of praise to your company and boss, you guys are doing a really great thing.

Cheers,
Scotsman