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rpwoodman
10-11-09, 01:20 PM
When I heard about Dangerous Dave, I went and gave very generously for a poppy (I always buy one, and I have quite a number around and about from the previous years, but this year I donated considerably more than usual) - I thought this was more appropriate for me than the collection Lozzo is organising.

For some time I've been wondering about sending something to the forces. I saw in another thread about sending mags, but does anyone know how I'd go about sending a random soldier a crimbo present, and what sort of thing they'd like, would be allowed and how I'd go about doing so?

Thanks
plowsie
10-11-09, 01:22 PM
They would love you if you sent them a porn mag!
rpwoodman
10-11-09, 01:28 PM
They would love you if you sent them a porn mag!
I'm sure they would (well, it probably depended on the mag, but you can't go too far wrong with Razzle - it's kinky, it's naughty, it's £1.40 (one pound forty)), but I thought that they were not allowed to be sent.
plowsie
10-11-09, 01:37 PM
I'm sure they would (well, it probably depended on the mag, but you can't go too far wrong with Razzle - it's kinky, it's naughty, it's £1.40 (one pound forty)), but I thought that they were not allowed to be sent.
Probably not.

On a serious note, something as simple as a football, cricket set. Couple of packs of cards.
Richie
10-11-09, 01:38 PM
When I heard about Dangerous Dave, I went and gave very generously for a poppy (I always buy one, and I have quite a number around and about from the previous years, but this year I donated considerably more than usual) - I thought this was more appropriate for me than the collection Lozzo is organising.

For some time I've been wondering about sending something to the forces. I saw in another thread about sending mags, but does anyone know how I'd go about sending a random soldier a crimbo present, and what sort of thing they'd like, would be allowed and how I'd go about doing so?

Thanks

I think you did the best thing as do all serving and non serving members of the HM Forces.



They would love you if you sent them a porn mag!

They all get confiscated before you get out in theater :-(
but a few do slip through the radar.. but if caught then it's a chargable offence.

same as if you take your own laptops, they all get scanned for pornographic material....

But if you put it in a hidden file and renamed ***.ric or whatever, then renamed back once out in theater....

but I never got told that by the RMP.. Honestly :pirat:
Richie
10-11-09, 01:39 PM
Probably not.

On a serious note, something as simple as a football, cricket set. Couple of packs of cards.

These's are usually the best ideas....

anyone for a game of sh*thead...?
Stingo
10-11-09, 03:49 PM
Bing found this...:smt024

http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/


Might be useful...
rpwoodman
10-11-09, 04:02 PM
Thanks for the input guys.

Looks like a cricket set would not be allowed as it's too big. Will have a good think about it.

thanks
tinpants
10-11-09, 04:09 PM
Non scented soap and assorted toiletries always go down a treat. As do wetwipes and toothbrushes. Things not to send include aerosols or food.

I know from my time on various tours of duty that you always tend to run out of toiletries at the most inopportune moments.

BTW, good for you for thinking about it. Mucho respecto.
davepreston
10-11-09, 04:29 PM
dont forget some decent socks and shredies (boxers), curry powder, gravy, cards, and general bordom killers, trust me a random packet of goodies does brighten up you day emencely
Richie
10-11-09, 04:33 PM
tasbasco + marmite + deck of cards + puzzel books...
rpwoodman
10-11-09, 04:41 PM
Cool - some good tips there guys. I'll get something together. I assume I can do it anonymously - the last thing I want is a pen-friend with a gun! :-)
(actually, I'm more worried that they'd think they had to write to say thanks or something).

Any additional ideas from anyone - send 'em on - I've got a shoe-box to fill!

:-)
plowsie
10-11-09, 04:43 PM
Can you send sweets in? Stuff like that? Biscuits?
davepreston
10-11-09, 04:45 PM
not choclate as it melts in transport but other sweets yea
davepreston
10-11-09, 04:46 PM
ask spidey where to get those origamy bike kits you just print them out and there free
plowsie
10-11-09, 04:52 PM
Couple of bags of Haribo and some Humbugs then :)
Speedy Claire
10-11-09, 05:14 PM
I used to send parcels to a friend and sweets, biscuits and HP sauce always went down well
Warthog
10-11-09, 06:31 PM
Any chance I could send a Chinook?
Ed
10-11-09, 07:16 PM
Any chance I could send a Chinook?

Very funny!!!!!!

This is a top idea and I will instruct the hired help to go shopping.
Ping
10-11-09, 08:00 PM
These's are usually the best ideas....

anyone for a game of sh*thead...?
yay!! :lol:




(Hoping you mean the actual toy thing rather than a potential 'makeshift' game... :lol: )
CoolGirl
10-11-09, 08:04 PM
Don't forget there are women posted as well, who might appreciate something a bit less blokey....
Ping
10-11-09, 08:08 PM
Don't forget there are women posted as well, who might appreciate something a bit less blokey....
Who wouldn't appreciate a game of sh*thead? :D
(I know I'd love one. Would be hilarious!)





But yeah, v good point. :)
CoolGirl
10-11-09, 08:13 PM
Who wouldn't appreciate a game of sh*thead? :D
(I know I'd love one. Would be hilarious!)





But yeah, v good point. :)

agreed, love, but magazines full of scantily clad 'ladies' might not go down too well! and that's your Secret Santa sorted....:)
rpwoodman
10-11-09, 08:25 PM
Err, for the uninitiated, what is this game?
Ping
10-11-09, 08:33 PM
Err, for the uninitiated, what is this game?
It's like the 'Butthead' game... You wear a velcro 'hat' with targets worth points on it, but rather than velcro balls they're fuzzy velcro lumps of poo-like things that stick when you throw them at the hat... :lol:

edit: 2 hats and a set of poos, I think. I've only ever owned the Butthead version but have heard about the poo one. :D
rpwoodman
10-11-09, 08:40 PM
Thanks... :)
I think I've been living in a sheltered world... :-)
mattSV
10-11-09, 09:35 PM
It's like the 'Butthead' game... You wear a velcro 'hat' with targets worth points on it, but rather than velcro balls they're fuzzy velcro lumps of poo-like things that stick when you throw them at the hat... :lol:

edit: 2 hats and a set of poos, I think. I've only ever owned the Butthead version but have heard about the poo one. :D


Errr - I thought it was a card game :confused:

Wiki link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/****head_%28card_game%29)
appollo1
10-11-09, 09:45 PM
magazines, sweets, games (travel games are small and fun) toiletries but not aerosols. pop a tube of KY jelly in for a laugh and for the Army boys ;)


these sort of things are what would help to cheer someone up.
maviczap
10-11-09, 09:53 PM
Some ladies were organising sending shoe boxes full of goodies, soap, toilettries etc. We made a few up from hotel stuff I aquired in my travels, which was good, because it was in petite bottles and packed up easy.

We got a couple of letters thanking us for making up these goodie boxes, one was from a female soldier posted in Afgan. So every little bit helps these guys and gals doing this work
Ping
10-11-09, 09:58 PM
Errr - I thought it was a card game :confused:
Wiki link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/****head_%28card_game%29)
Can't fathom why I'd be interested in a card game... :lol: ;)

The game I described is definitely out there somewhere... Will search.

Edit:

That didn't take long... :lol:
http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/sh-thead-game
(scroll down)