Relative in Afghanistan - what can I send him?

[pavlovthecat]

I want to send something to someone in Afghanistan, out there for a few more months.

I can send a parcel. Up to 2kg free, can send more apparantly, but costs - not bothered about that.

What could I send? Books. Ok, what else? maybe some things he could share with others too? What might the troops miss out there?

He is in the Forces there. Not just living there! In case that was not clear!

LL I was going to post there, but its my brother rather than DH/DP so not sure it was appropriate.

I just missed his birthday [blush[. Well did not miss it exactly but did not post in time to arrive for his birthday.

I just dont want him to think I have forgotten him. We have no family as such, so its his wife, and me. He has 3 kids so was not sure if he would be bothered by paintings from my DD etc. Do you think he would want that as well as from his children? I am not sure what kind of things he likes these days. We have only become closer in the last year since our mother passed. Its a new thing for us this being brother and sister properly.

I did write a nice long letter in his birthday card.

And at your present to your friend, bet they had a great time!

LOL - I might well come and join you then!

I just dont know what he will like [blush[. DD has done some paintings which I was going to send, just dont want him throwing them away!

I will come post in Forces Sweethearts too at some point!

He is a very reserved man, does not outwardly show affection, although I know he feels it, IYKWIM.

Army

You know what LL? I am going to put those paintings in the post tomorrow .

I am sure DB would say the same about the Navy! Did not know there was such rivalry! Well, I sort of did, but paid no attention.

He has been in the Army since I was little. Hence the lack of closeness. Funny how trauma can bring you closer.

LL - its good for us. We sort of have always had more in common that other members of the family, both moved away from home, long distance, both wanted to make a success in different ways to what our familes wanted, just did not realise how alike we were. Family feuds have left us both estranged, and the reasons have brought us together and highlighted those positives.

Which is why its important that he knows I care. Even if it is a crappy book he hates!

Long story - I lost my mobile, all the numbers in. I checked my email, had email from her saying hi with his address, I emailed her back desperately saying I needed her number and address - not heard back yet.

I am going up soon for their DDs first birthday, she will be surprised!
Either way, she is also quite shy, she will say he does not need anything, as would he!

I have always been shite with birthdays, phoning that kind of stuff, and so has he, so this recent event is not unusual for me, or him, just bad timing! Its never been an issue our lack of contact. But now, I feel I cant just be as I usually am. slack as!

paintings tomorrow, and a book. Then I shall go onto the Forces sweethearts section for some more advice for more things to send.

I always blame the post too!