Let's Send Oerdin a Care Package - Page 2

Lawrence of Arabia · February 13, 2004, 16:48

great idea!

Chemical Ollie · February 13, 2004, 17:15

Let's send him nude pictures of our wifes/girlfriends.

(Just joking, but I know you would love it, Oerdin).

I am prepared to send 10-20 USD in bills (depending on how much leftovers from my last US trip I find in my drawer), by regular mail to any American who volonteers to buy the goods Oerdin asks for in this thread and ship it to him. But I would only send it to a well-known Apolytoner who is approved by Sgt Jackson himself.

Wouldn't MtG be an appropriate collector? Or perhaps Mexico is the wrong place to ship a package from?

alva · February 13, 2004, 17:16

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Originally posted by Spiffor
Alva: even sending checks?

(Ah, I was thinking money transfer, read your post to quickly, so that's what my answer is about, no idea on checks I'm affraid.)

Comparatively yes, I don't know the exact amount, I think it's a percentage of the total sum.

However, it is cheaper doing it from home (transfering the money), at least that's the case here.

I just got my home banking account today (mainly for that reason, still looking to buy Vel's books).
I'll install it some time next week - First I wnat to do a clean install, hopefully this weekend and then I have to wait for the authorisation- as soon as I know more, I'll let you know.

Winston · February 13, 2004, 18:53

I'd also like to contribute an amount, if we can establish a means of transfering it smoothly to a "collector". Unfortunately I don't know how that can be done, but someone will figure it out, I'm sure.

Chemical Ollie · February 13, 2004, 19:38

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Originally posted by Winston
I'd also like to contribute an amount, if we can establish a means of transfering it smoothly to a "collector". Unfortunately I don't know how that can be done, but someone will figure it out, I'm sure.

I see no problem in sending a minor amount of US dollar bills by regular mail. If it gets stolen, what's the deal? I am giving it away anyway.

Chemical Ollie · February 13, 2004, 19:46

Oerdin is one of the Apolytoners I respect the most. After I started to post off-topic about a year ago, I was spamming the forum with drunk rants about stupid Americans, and Oerdin opposed me by personally proving that most Americans on Apolyton did not fit my stereotypic image of "Mr Average Yankee" as "stupid white thrash".

Later, when I started to post seriously, we had some significant disagreements about American road block policy in Iraq and other topics. Despite these disagreements, Oerdins opinions are based on first-hand experience, so they need to be respected. If we discussed these topics today, we would probably still disagree on some details, but I would think both once and twice on every word I posted.

Lancer · February 13, 2004, 20:17

Alot of europeans in this thread, I'm impressed.

I'm sorry to say I don't know the best way to send stuff to Iraq for you guys. Perhaps the idea of getting the stuff together and bringing it to a US army base is a good one.

As for the Americans and Canadians, I'll collect checks and ship off whatever we can buy with whatever comes in, if you guys want me to. Alternately, if someone else is prefered I'll send them off a check tomorrow.

Pekka · February 13, 2004, 20:26

I can't afford 20 euros, sorry

. BUT, I can afford maybe less, can I chip in?
Also need to figure out a smart way to send it from here.

PLATO · February 13, 2004, 20:29

Shipping from US to APO should be the same rate as shipping domestic US.

Oerdin said he would post his APO tommorow. With a new PX, I'm sure cash would be appreciated within reason. It may not be welcome however, as US often issues script in combat zones to prevent enemy from getting currency.

Oerdin, Let us know.

I would be happy to contribute. Let me know.

Lancer · February 13, 2004, 20:31

Any european Apolytoners living near a US miltary base?

Chemical Ollie · February 13, 2004, 20:35

I don't think cash would make sense to send to Iraq. Oerdin probably has more than he could spend in the local army shops anyway. I think it would be better to send cash to a contact person in US who buys the stuff Oerdin really needs.

(finishing this when my comp stops chrashing)

Japher · February 13, 2004, 20:36

My wife sends stuff to her sisters husband over there all the time, she'd know how to get it there...

Cheese that doesn't need to be refridgerated; anything from Hickory Farms...

Summer Sausage too...

I got an idea; lets not tell him so that it's a surprise

Barinthus · February 13, 2004, 20:38

What about paypal, would that work for those not Americans?

Think he'd need condoms? I got tons of those lying around. Unused and still in their originial packaging in case you were wondering

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Cheese - you'll be surprised at how long cheese can last without refrigation.

Peanut butter is one other option if he likes those or he probably can trade with someone else.

Hickory farm summer sausage - yum!

Throw in some Slim Jims too...

I have a friend in Kenya - I often send her newspapers, magazines but I'm sure our trooper can access to the Western media easily. Chocolate is risky depending on how long the shipping takes.

What about a sea monkey kit to keep him occupied?

Barinthus · February 13, 2004, 20:39

I forgot to add - I'm for this as long there's someone who's taking care of this that everybody else seems to approve of and trust.

Be nice if that person could post who gave how much and what was sent.

Pekka · February 13, 2004, 20:40

Well ok, is there something Oerdin would like to get from here? Or like Scandinavia or something? I don't know. Well if there is, someone give some tips.

Japher · February 13, 2004, 20:40

My brother-in law came back for a couple weeks at christmas, but he told us not to send food unless it was home made as they can get just about everything over there. He really did like the Newspapers. Also, they have TVs and such but not much in the way of stuff to watch; Iraqi TV sucks I guess.

Japher · February 13, 2004, 20:41

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ell ok, is there something Oerdin would like to get from here? Or like Scandinavia or something?

Swedish Women?

Winston · February 13, 2004, 20:41

Lancer, since you're collecting from Americans, would it be ok for me to send you USD-bills by regular mail as Chemical Ollie suggested (provided I get your address of course)?

I think we should work towards organizing a sinle package from the US, instead of also having one sent from Europe. After all, it'd be just as difficult to get contributions collected in Europe. Everyone should be able to get hold of some dollar bills and mail them to whoever will "host" in the US.

If enough money comes in, maybe it could be divided into two or more portions to provide for later packages to Oerdin also.

molly bloom · February 13, 2004, 20:42

Anything from Oz you'd like?

Something light like c.d.s?

Do you like any Aussie bands for that matter?

Australia does produce Aussie only versions of singles and albums by all the usual artistes, so let me know.

My best wishes Oerdin- you may be wrong on socialism, but take care and get back from Iraq in one whole undamaged piece.

Chemical Ollie · February 13, 2004, 20:45

On David Letterman's top ten list of signs that you have spent too much time in Iraq:

- You have heard that Arnold Schwarzenegger is Governor of California...

Japher · February 13, 2004, 20:46

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would it be ok for me to send you USD-bills by regular mail

I wouldn't send cash by mail, the postmen are crooks!

I think it would be kewl if ppl sent money from their country or something from their country. That would be more of a gesture as well.

Chemical Ollie · February 13, 2004, 20:52

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Originally posted by Japher

Swedish Women?

My wife stays right where she is

Japher · February 13, 2004, 20:56

Well, Oerdin, I tried

Chemical Ollie · February 13, 2004, 20:57

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Originally posted by Japher

I wouldn't send cash by mail, the postmen are crooks!

I think it would be kewl if ppl sent money from their country or something from their country. That would be more of a gesture as well.

What's the deal if one or two letters out of perhaps a hundred gets stolen? None of them would contain more than perhaps 20 dollars, probably less, anyway? The postman can not see on the outside of an envelope that it contains cash, can he? I think sending US cash to a trustworthy Apolytoner in US is the way to arrange this. Dollars are easy to get anywhere in the World.

I can't believe my f*cking computer is chrashing for the 20th time this evening. F'ck msblaster

Winston · February 13, 2004, 21:02

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Originally posted by Chemical Ollie

What's the deal if one or two letters out of perhaps a hundred gets stolen? None of them would contain more than perhaps 20 dollars, probably less, anyway? The postman can not see on the outside of an envelope that it contains cash, can he? I think sending US cash to a trustworthy Apolytoner in US is the way to arrange this. Dollars are easy to get anywhere in the World.

I agree. And it would also allow us to include a handwritten card to Oerdin or some other small item to be included in the final package.

Japher · February 13, 2004, 21:09

I'm not saying don't send anything, I'm saying , if you can, don't send cash... Money orders would probably be best if you going to send US currency anyway... Anyway, do what you want.

Chemical Ollie · February 13, 2004, 21:10

Yes Winston, finally U and I agree on something. Now we only have to find a trustworthy and volontary Apolytoner in the US to collect the money, buy the stuff and ship it to Oerdin.

By the way, who will send care packages to the other Apolytoners in the Armed Services - Mark G, Sirotnikov, Stefu, Lonestar, etc... ?

But of course, none of those guys are based in combat zones