Reg. Joe in Iraq
Anyone want to send Reg. Joe something in Iraq? He has forwarded his snail mail address there. We should put something together...
I would love to help and contribute.
I'm in for sure! Lemme know what we need to do.
It's funny that this thread should come up now. I was just saying to Dazza this morning that I'm going to put a care package together for my cousin who's currently serving in Afghanistan.
I'd like to contribute fro Joe too (and why not Big Sarge?) but it might be difficult being over here. Let me know how I can work it UT. Maybe I can send you another tip and you can get something to pop in on my behalf?
So here's a suggestion (if UT is willing to shop and mail):
If those who have done a stint in the forces overseas could post some suggested wishlists, then the rest of us could say what we'd like to buy (avoids too much duplication), add a message for RJ if desired, and then hit the tip jar with the required amount plus a little for postage and a little in general appreciation of the cellar, and UT could maybe shop, ship and include a list of contributors and their good wishes?
I'm in. I suggest we ask him what he/they need the most.
I have asked Reg. Joe what he wants and/or needs.
even better. wasn't sure if he had regular email.
Oh, and tell him not to be shy about detailing his wants and needs. Let us determine what we can, or cannot, do. :thumb:
Can we really get ducksnuts and SG in a mailing box?
I'll spring for the shipping container if they'll send back the video!
I see you, Joe, so post already and tell us what will help you out. Leg wax? breathmints for your buddies? whale penis?
Monster you are funny. If you could put Ducky in a box with an air hose and some cookies that would be great. Ya'll give me a day or so to think about it and i'll post something in here. Thanks, ya'll are the best.
btw, payoff is a vid of you and your buddies parodying the Cebu prisoners ;) Oh Ok then, just defend freedom and all that..... :D
Is that the prisoners doing the Thriller dance?
yeah, and many others. There is much youtube of soldiers dancing in Iraq :lol:
That most definitely will not be me.
with an air hose
Kinky . . . . .
No dancing, but my nephew had a picture taken of him holding a cardboard sign that said "Fallujah Sucks!"
I've seen a lot of pics of soldiers holding cardboard signs. In fact, from what I've seen on youtube and other places, I'm thinking Sharpies, flattened packing boxes and a selection of sunglasses in funky styles are high on the priority list.
Personally, I'm a believer in googly eyes making everything (especially guns) funnier, so I'd like part of my contribution to be a selection of googly eyes and some elmer's glue. thanks, UT.
I've talked it over with some of the guys and here is the list.
Christmas tree lights, a couple of Japanese lanterns, some tiki torches. We will build a nice smoking/hang out area next to our hooch, and post up a sign with the Cellar logo, and call the place "The Cellar", in honor of ya'll. I'll take pics and post them up on here. Power here is 220 so the lights have to work on a 220 circuit.
If ya'll can send that along with what ever else you like, that would be great.
I'll even find a place to put the googely eyes.
I will help with this. How do I participate?
Make em LED lights, low power consumption. You'd think it would be hard to find Christmas lights, but I have right here in my hands the first contribution, a string of 60 Philips LED lamps that I just didn't get around to using last year.
Here's how the rest of it goes... anything else, PM me, and I will send you my address to ship to. You send it to me, I send it to regjoe. Tuesday August 18th will be the date I'll ship it. If something gets to me after August 18th, I will burn, consume, or resell it, my preference. This probably means that international folks have much less time, and they might want to consider a Paypal donation towards shipping instead.
Please consider the shipping weight for your item when choosing.
There appear to be many fine Japanese lanterns on ebay. As for Tiki torches, you mean the kind that burn oil? Do you have, like, citronella oil or whatever, because wouldn't it be illegal to ship that?
No worries on fuel for the tiki's.
Thanks Tony and all. Ya'll rock.
What is the shape of the plug for the circuit? OK if we send along a converter?
Joe, if you might pm me a mailing address and a contact I will send you a few boxes of cigars.
Make em LED lights, low power consumption. You'd think it would be hard to find Christmas lights, but I have right here in my hands the first contribution, a string of 60 Philips LED lamps that I just didn't get around to using last year.
are they 220 though?
If we send the top part of the tiki lanterns, can you find long poles to put them on? or do you want the whole thing, Joe?
do you need cocktail glasses, M*A*S*H style? :lol:
We use to send ETOH in IV bags to get past the mail. They catch most of the contriband so don't send anything that will get him in trouble. Seriously.
ETOH?
(Did i suggest anything contraband? <<paranoid in MI)
Im in....well....Im not sure what youre planning on doing with the air hose, but Im game :)
Oh crap, can you imagine me over there with ALLLLLLL those guys in uniform....wow..mmmm..heat...uniforms.....men......
HEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYY.....monmon, they need the obligatory dirty girl calander for their watering hole....yeah? cellar themed?
I can only think of inappropriate dirty stuff when I think of army guys, so, can I just chip in and someone who has a clue hook them up?
I remember Mike Yon writing, some time ago, that the guys (and ladies) in Iraq can always use things like toothpaste, deodorant, soap, razors, band-aids, snacks that travel well, playing cards, and dark green tee shirts. No aerosol cans, though.
Joe, if you might pm me a mailing address and a contact I will send you a few boxes of cigars.
Regjoe doesn't want to scatter his address all around... we agreed I'd have it, and then once he gave it to me, I immediately started the thread. PM me for my address, I get everything together and ship one box.
I am, this time around, what I would normally call a staff puke and pogue. So, all of the tooth paste, deodorant, soap and razors are available. Just sayin.
OK, so booze, drugs and naked midgets it is then. :thumb:
To save on shipping maybe we should replace the midgets with Ethiopians.
I got the googly eyes today....
Regjoe doesn't want to scatter his address all around... we agreed I'd have it, and then once he gave it to me, I immediately started the thread. PM me for my address, I get everything together and ship one box.
Thanks anyhow, I already have it.
I've got an American Flag made of LED lights that I've never tried to use at home due to homeowner association issues. Assuming I can find it. I would assume that adapters would be needed for any electrics/electronics from the US.
Box weighs just less than 2lb and will be on it's way to you first thing tomorrow, thanks Tony. and we'll hit the tip jar when we get back from vacation
Did we figure out the electricity thing?
No. I put a little research into it but was led on several different trails.
Hey UT, can i get some things from the shop aus website and have them sent to your house please?
Certainly, check your PMs
UT please PM an address for me I finally have something for the box! =D
This is done, and by the way, shipping costs are all accounted-for by donors at this point -- but if you want to use the tip mug to chip in an additional amount, I will spend it on additional items, which I'll buy the day before shipping. Just specify on the tip mug form that this is for reg joe.
Done & done - both my monthly contribution and a lil something for him.
Just hit the tip jar for Joe; I'm at a low creative ebb. Please exercise your awesomeness to come up with something, UT. [COLOR=White]. . .[/COLOR] Thanks!
Did you get my stuff Mr Toad?
Yours is the one from "Simply Australian"?
Did you get ours? didja didja? it's not massively creative but we were rushing off on vacation.... will hit the tip jar soon, it's looking a little empty
Yours is the one from "Simply Australian"?
That be it :), dont think joe will mind if you and J steal some Tim Tams
Monst, yes indeedy.
I have not yet opened these boxes... waiting for the deadline.
Sorry guys. I ran out of money :( Can't help out with this one. My best wishes is all I can afford right now.
That be it :), dont think joe will mind if you and J steal some Tim Tams
TIM TAMS!
I would love to send something right now, but we just can't swing it at the moment. Husband was on disability all last month so we are trying to play catch up.
is it nearly there yet? Didja take a pic of what we sent? it's like christmas in august........
Hmm....I missed this. :( Oh well....I'll just put something in the tip jar. :)
Actually the ship-off hasn't exactly happened yet because I'm waiting on a voltage converter.
I'll hopefully be able to contribute to costs when I get paid next month (via the tip jar: a little for the cellar and a little for Reg. Joe ) :)
Actually the ship-off hasn't exactly happened yet because I'm waiting on a voltage converter.
Are you waiting for someone to send one to you or you ordered one and waiting for it to arrive?
Since you're almost ready to send the care box, it is too late for me to send anything to you. So, if you need help with the shipping cost, I can do that.
However,I do have an extra pocket/keychain flashlight lying around that I don't mind giving to Reg Joe if he wants it. It's a Streamlight Microstream. Here's a link to check out the pix and specs:
http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=144
Anyhoo, let me know what ya prefer. :D
Send it along, address in PM.
Tony,
Please include your return address, I've got something special for The Cellar that I will send in care of you.
It's OSAMA! he's sending us Osama! prepare the recipes!
Osama on a spit. Osama flambe. Osama stew. Osama sandwiches after thanksgiving...
Osama: World Hide and Seek champion.
Haggis @ Dana!! Excellent one, ya commie tart!
Tony,
Please include your return address, I've got something special for The Cellar that I will send in care of you.
Joe, just to let you know. I got the cigars today and they should be in the mail this week. Sorry for the delay.
Got the converter, preparing box tomorrow.
Woohoo! Thanks so much for doing that. Smoke one for me =)
SCUSE ME BUT DID THIS ARRIVE YET???????
Actually...
S'my fault... shipping was further delayed and I didn't mention
They fucked up the last item I needed... had to reorder.
Went last week. I replaced the expirable items.
Hey eyeball-driller, nothing yet. Just good vibes. what's up with the loud voices?
i was feelin' a need is all..... ;)
Anything you guys need right now I could send?
Not yet Monster, I'm keeping my eye on the mail though. Tawny, I'm sorry I missed your post of a couple of weeks ago. We have all of our needs met, the best thing you could do is find a platoon in A'stan and send something there.
http://adoptaplatoon.org/site is a good place to go on the net. If you want I have an address for and Engineer Platoon in A'stan on a combat outpost that I would pass on to you in a private message. For these guys baby wipes, hand warmers, decent wool socks are some of the best stuff to send this time of year, maybe a DVD of a good late breaking movie for the down time. Oh, and a card or letter. I'm spoiled by comparison and would rather you sent anything you would like to send their way.