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karen h
May 2, 08 - 2:57 PM |
sending parcels
I am fuming, ive just sent my first parcel to a friends son and couldnt belive the woman behind the post office counter!! she was so rude it was unbelievable - saying i had to list every items that it contained and value and even hinted that anyone could send anything out!!!! I loudly pointed out that it was being sent to a soldier fighting for his country and hardly expected it to contain anything suspect!!!!!!! Has anyone else experienced problems like this or was i just unlucky because i live in a back water village!!! |
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Linda Gibson
May 2nd, 2008 - 4:09 PM |
Re: sending parcels
HI Karen!!! glad to see you posting!! I always post at the same post office, and never had any problems.the first time, she just asked me for a vague description of what was in it, after that she got used to me coming in, and knew what I would be sending. i have heard some horror stories though, of post office staff being really awkward and snotty, you should just remind them that they are there to provide a service.... preferably with a smile!!!!  
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karen h
May 2nd, 2008 - 4:37 PM |
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Hi Linda, sorry i was just so fuming i had to get it off my chest hahaha and this seemed the best place, promise from now on they wont be moaning posts but im still spitting feathers!!! 
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Linda Gibson
May 2nd, 2008 - 5:10 PM |
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Hey no, this is a good place to let off steam.... we all do!! 
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Carol
 May 2nd, 2008 - 5:30 PM |
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Hi Karen and welcome to P43. My sister had the same problem at Christmas, she filled two boxes with exactly the same items, the assistant said one was overweight the other was ok, my sister explained but to no avail. I don't know whats wrong as the parcels are scanned before going abroad anyway. Its not as if we are asking the assistant to pay the postage. 
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PinkAngel
May 2nd, 2008 - 5:45 PM |
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Hiya Karen thats more than fine hun to let off a little bit of steam , we all need to do that from time to time . The people at my post office have always been very good with me so i have no complaints really, but i have always had to fill out a customs form no matter what is in the parcel.
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Teresa
May 2nd, 2008 - 7:06 PM |
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Hi Karen and a big warm welcome from all at P43...will reply more later to you as just waiting on people arriving for a fundraiser event for us 
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Teresa
May 3rd, 2008 - 8:34 AM |
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Hi again Karen, I always put the customs form on but only list briefly as thats all you need to do ...if you put deodorant make sure it says Roll on or it will get opened, You only need to be general about contents as sometimes we split contents so its not full value anyway ...my box contents would usually range between £10-£15 Where in the UK are you Karen? |
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karen h
May 4th, 2008 - 2:12 PM |
Re: sending parcels
Hi thanks for all the replies, wasnt expecting that much of a response  . I live down on the south coast - near sometimes sunny bournemouth. My eldest son is shortly going to sunnier climates
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Teresa
May 4th, 2008 - 3:24 PM |
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Hi again Karen, my second son finished his afghan tour last sept, he is a Royal Anglian. Its a worry when they are on tour as a parents job has always been to protect their children...bit difficult to do when they go off to sunnier climes,thankfully contact is easier than ever these days and we are lucky enough to keep on top of what going on. How did you find us Karen? I am sure you will gain lots of support on here 
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PinkAngel
May 4th, 2008 - 7:24 PM |
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Hiya Karen Angie has family in Bournemouth too , i know she misses home quite a bit. I am also down on the south coast but a little way down from you in Portsmouth
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karen h
May 4th, 2008 - 8:15 PM |
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Hi Teresa, not sure what sort of info is allowed on this site, i know me and my son dont divulge to much info on msn when we talk as you never know whos watching on can hack in!!! i would tell you what hes in but is that allowed?????? better to be safe than sorry. I found out about this site via friends ive made on facebook, ive "met" some great people on there and it was linda in particular who told me about this one but up until now im afraid ive only glanced at it, sorry, will promise to spend more time on here . Im afraid im having rather a few wobbly moments at the mo what with whats coming up so you might be glad to see the back of me
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karen h
May 4th, 2008 - 8:18 PM |
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Hi Pink, yes ive spoken to angie a few times on facebook and it seems that at sometime our paths may have crossed as we have lived in the same area and i now live in the same town as her ex-hubby - spooky!! |
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Teresa
May 4th, 2008 - 8:21 PM |
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No its fine to say his regiment, we are all proud of our loved ones on here, just never post movements/ travel ect leave dates or any link to your address. oh via Linda, she did say she had been telling people about us on facebook. Is this your lads first tour, it was my last first one last year and it is hard, i think my first few months I lived on my nerves, a barely sleptat all and was sitting up half the night...I achieved nothing as i was no use to any of the rest of my family the next day. I also have younger children aged 5 and 10 as well as three grown up kids so still need to be doing things with them too...and I was so tired. Keeping busy is the key to getting through the tour 
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angie
May 4th, 2008 - 8:40 PM |
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Hi all, and Hi Karen lol we must stop meeting like this!!! Anyways on the subject of parcels need some help please as Hubby now not where he was before but nearby in another country where there is a big transit camp. Can I still send free parcels or is it only to the two main places?? If that makes sense!! thanks all xxxxxxxx |
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karen h
May 4th, 2008 - 8:48 PM |
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Ok, hes in the signals, 7th armoured brigade. I was doing ok and getting my head round the idea until i came home from holiday and was told by my mother that apparently he admitted hes s*** scared as its his first tour and doesnt know quite what to expect, now im back to square one !!! must admit to a few more glasses of wine drunk in the last couple of days than id like , time is getting close! I have a younger son whos 17, so i know i have to not forget about him but admit my eldest is getting lots of my attention at the mo so i think he feels his nose is being pushed out, i dont mean to tho, just hope he understands but you know what siblings are like I think its probably wise to put in a bulk order for prozac Im sure once my eldest gets out there he will have no time to think about things and just get on with the job in hand
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Teresa
May 4th, 2008 - 8:48 PM |
Re: sending parcels
If he says its still the same BFPO Angie then things will still find their way to him okay...he may not need the same sort of things that you had been sending, sure he will tell you what he needs and how long things usually take to get there |
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karen h
May 4th, 2008 - 8:52 PM |
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Hi Angie, ive worked it out as eldest says hes got a stopover there lol ( at least i think i have lol), im afraid i cant help, sorry. xx |
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karen h
May 4th, 2008 - 8:53 PM |
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p.s is there a way round these codes at the end before we post messages, i keep getting them wrong - must need glasses lol
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Teresa
May 4th, 2008 - 8:57 PM |
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How old is your lad Karen?...my son was also scared, if they say they aren't then they soon will be when faced with a first contact...Its okay to be scared as thats what keeps them on their toes...If its his first tour then nobody would expect him to know everything, the guys all look out for each other and support each other. Alot of the guys are very young and those in command look out for signs of not coping ect |
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Pink
May 4th, 2008 - 8:59 PM |
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Tee Hee Karen about the prozac , but i am sure you will do just fine hun . We will all get you through it and keep you busy. Party nights on here on a wednesday are great for passing away a few hours . Its only natural for you to be really concerned and although i have no children myself i can empathise how it must feel for you. Try to keep smiling hun we are all here for you.  As for the codes unfortunately no , i had great difficulty at the beginning with my g's and c's and found myself laughing so much one night when i tried 10 times to send a message lol . You do get used to them though
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angie
May 4th, 2008 - 8:59 PM |
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HI Teresa and Karen, and quite possibly Karen as if your lad is going where my hubby was, then they do stop at this place. Thanks Teresa but unfortunately his BFPO number has changed. Will go do some research in a min. thank you |
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Teresa
May 4th, 2008 - 9:01 PM |
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no way around the codes 'sorry' that how we IP log (your computer ID number) for those who leave off their email..its a way that we can ban those who abuse the site, this keeps the rest of us safe. Karen maybe some shop bought reading specs might help for the PC ...try to refresh if you are not sure of the code, it will then give you another to type |
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karen h
May 4th, 2008 - 9:05 PM |
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Hes just turned 20, so not as young as some. I did say to him if he had said he wasnt scared i would have called him a liar so he couldnt have won. I think it shook him up a bit recently- as it did all of us- as one of his good mates who he did all his training with, had the misfortune of being involved with someone who wanted to go to a greater god so to speak, and ended up with a very nasty injury to his leg. Hes ok tho, on the mend,and nothing missing thank god. |
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angie
May 4th, 2008 - 9:07 PM |
Re: sending parcels
Hi pink hun, and will text you back in a min lol forget my phone beeped at me!!! xxxxxx |
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Pink
May 4th, 2008 - 9:08 PM |
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Hiya Angie hun , I have just had a wee little look for you and i think it may still come under it , but best to check before hand though. The BFPO site is quite good x
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angie
May 4th, 2008 - 9:11 PM |
Re: sending parcels
Thank you, you are a star, am hoping so but don't mind paying if I have to. I know I'm probably slow on this news but only heard it today, but its good that everyone who goes on a tour gets there council tax rebate now, not just those going out to the 2 main theatres. |
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karen h
May 4th, 2008 - 9:12 PM |
Re: sending parcels
Party nights wednesday !!!!!!!! cant wait, tho havnt been partying in ages and thanks Teresa for the bit about the glasses, tho not going to give in just yet anyway must say goodnight to you all as hubby getting a bit fed up on his own in the lounge - bless him goodnight all and will definately chat somemore, thankyou. xx
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Pink
May 4th, 2008 - 9:15 PM |
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It applies to the Navy also Angie hun too , Dave and i are looking forward to ours now too |
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Teresa
May 4th, 2008 - 9:15 PM |
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night Karen see you again soon
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angie
May 4th, 2008 - 9:15 PM |
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Night Karen. And thanks again Pink, you were spot on, it is still free and it is a suuport site for the main one, so Yayyyy can post out the rhubarb and custard sweets for him, although I have eaten one pack already lol
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Pink
May 4th, 2008 - 9:18 PM |
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night Karen hun  xxx
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angie
May 4th, 2008 - 9:19 PM |
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aye thats what I thought, when they said everyone should have it, all forces. but thats especially good for the Navy, about time |
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Pink
May 4th, 2008 - 9:20 PM |
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Lol well i was always taught to share so one pack for you one pack for him sounds fair
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angie
May 4th, 2008 - 9:21 PM |
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lol there won't be any at the speed I'm munching through these!! Mind you they are buy one get one free in morrisons, so will have to go buy some more!! |
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Teresa
May 4th, 2008 - 9:22 PM |
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can't think where i heard it but those looking in who claim benefits such as tax credits must inform the inland revenue about any rebates as this will effect their claims...sure Elizabeth will know more on this as she works for one of the government depts |
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Pink
May 4th, 2008 - 9:22 PM |
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Im off to rest now all , have a good evening , will text you back in a min Angie hun . Night Night xx
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Linda Gibson
May 5th, 2008 - 2:07 PM |
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Afternoon girls, glad that Karen has posted on here, yes Teresa, i will be wanting commission for telling all about P43 lol I`ve mentioned it to quite a few ppl I have come across with family in the forces, so hopefully some more will join the gang!!
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Teresa
May 5th, 2008 - 6:38 PM |
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Thats great Linda G 'thanks' Suzie, let me know when you are next visiting your family , we can maybe meet up (I am in Ipswich) Linda H, my lad was 20 just after his Afghan tour finished, though there were lads there who had just turned 18 on a flight out
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Linda Gibson
May 5th, 2008 - 8:25 PM |
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My son Tom will just have turned 18 when he goes on his first deployment.... I`m certainly not relishing that thought..
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alex
May 5th, 2008 - 8:58 PM |
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hi, karen my boyfriends lot are going out with your son. I'm gonna be writing to them all and sending goodies so if your son wants to recieve them let me know. :) |
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Teresa
May 5th, 2008 - 9:02 PM |
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Hi Alex, I hope that you had a good weekend? Linda, he will be with lots of his mates he went through training with and it will be a first tour for many more that he goes out with....the guys will make sure they watch out for them all. |
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Carol
May 5th, 2008 - 9:32 PM |
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We will be here for you all when your o/h is deployed. We'll get you through your 'down' days. x x |
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Linda Gibson
May 5th, 2008 - 9:43 PM |
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Its so scary when they are so young, they just seem like babies!!! Although I`m sure they would disagree!!
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Carol
May 5th, 2008 - 9:58 PM |
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No matter how old your sons are they will always be your baby. I never forget when my son went into the Army at 16 as a boy soldier, I sat in his room for days, all I could see was that little lad waving goodbye on the train. But the next time I saw him, and it was only a few months after, he was a pefect gentleman, said 'thank you', opened the door for me. I just couldn't believe it. My son loved the Army life, always put it first, lived for his regiment and died for them, and thats what he would have wanted, our troops are the very best no one can touch them in my eyes, highly trained in the job they go out to do, we love em all. |
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karen h
May 5th, 2008 - 10:02 PM |
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Carole, sorry as im new to this i dont know peoples history on here, but did i read your message right? have you lost your son?????? |
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karen h
May 5th, 2008 - 10:14 PM |
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Alex, thankyou for that, i sure will xx
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Carol
May 6th, 2008 - 7:54 AM |
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Yes babe, Nov 2005 in Basra. You can read about him on Memoryof.com just put in his name and birthdate John Jones 1974-2005 click onto his picture and hey presto! |
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Teresa
May 6th, 2008 - 8:00 AM |
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I would recommend a box of tissues though Karen as you will see John right from being a little boy to being Dad to Jack...Carol is one lovely lady and is still here for all of us guys and very bihind our troops...a true inspiration to me 
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karen h
May 6th, 2008 - 10:21 AM |
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oh god , i dont know if i dare look 
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karen h
May 6th, 2008 - 10:50 AM |
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Carol, i know its somewhat belated but im sorry for your loss xxxx |
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Carol
May 6th, 2008 - 12:34 PM |
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Thank you Karen and Teresa, its you thats an inspiration to me and Ray, I was only without Ray for 17 days, how you cope with months away from your loved ones I do not know. I know I did it with John, but its all a blur now. Time heals Karen, you never forget but learn to get on with your life. I have met so many wonderful people who have been so kind to be. |
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