Hi Joy,  I sent you an e-mail.

Vinny's never mentioned anything about the showers, but I know they don't have plumbing for the toilets, so I don't know if they would have plumbing for the showers.  I would just send the baby wipes.  It's cheaper.  Also, since things have stepped up in Iraq, I know they are doing a lot of fighting.  Joy was lucky to get the e-mail at least.

Mimi

Mimi Z:

I would just send the baby wipes. 

Got a LFR out yesterday 4/29/08 with diaper wipes (jumbo pack), 1 package adult washcloths, 3 full size hand sanitizers, 1 full size sunscreen, 3 small hand lotions( 2 oz intensive care), 2 full size foot powders (generic equiv of Gold Bond blue bottle), trial size face cleaners, body wash, and mouthwashes (6 total),  1 pack of  12 pens, 1 pack 10 pencils, 6 mini spiral notebooks.

Boy, you can jam a lot in those big boxes!! 

Going on vacation soon, so my next set of boxes will not go out until  3rd week of May. If any one hears back by then, let me know what they still need. 

Hi Kathryn,

I know Vinny will appreciate everything you are sending to him.  I have once again bombarded him with e-mails, especially to stay safe, and have not heard from him (which is of course typical for him, as he has a one track mind---fighting and fixing up their camp, and the children---I know Joy, Dan, or Marilyn will post when they do hear from him, but what can I tell you.  Work comes first.

Have a terrific vacation.

Mimi

 Hi All,

No, I have not heard from Vinny for almost 2 weeks.  On Saturday I did send him out (2) fans, a desk lamp

and a couple headlamp lights (or whatever they are called).  My very kind neighbor donated the fans and

headlamp lights and also paid for the postage.  I filled in all the empty spaces with beanies and other small

stuffed animals and McDonald toys. 

Joy 

Oh Joy,

That's great about the fans, desk lamp, headlamp lights and the toys.  He'll be surprised.  Now with that desk lamp, he might be able to see so he can send you an e-mail.  Tee Hee!  Seriously though, they are probably out on missions as things have really heated up over there.  I'm sure you'll hear from him when he gets your package, or maybe he'll update AnySoldier.

Mimi

So.... do they need light bulbs? How do you send light bulbs through the mail? Incandescent, fluorescent, or halogen?

Hey ABCgal,

I think you should PM/e-mail Joy on how she sent the lamps since she has already sent them.  It's a good question and I have no idea as they are extremely delicate and break real easy.  I think the fluorescent contain mercury in them, because when they break (I work at Home Depot) they have to be disposed of in a certain way.  Hope this helps.  I'm clueless with this stuff.

Mimi

Mimi... OK, thanks.

 Joy... Sent ya a PM.

 ABC gal,

Sent you a PM  too.