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[punchykendra]

A younger friend of mine whom I thought was back stateside is actually still in Afghanistan. When I thought he came home they actually just changed locations within the country. They won't be leaving until at least June

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[karnerblue]

How does one send stuff? Do you have to do customs forms? Is it expensive? I'm curious. Even for a postcard or letter, is there extra postage required?

[punchykendra]

If you have the address and want to spend a postcard a single 44cent does the trick. I honestly am not sure postage for a letter... I always used 2 stamps because when I have Sebastian with me standing in line at the PO is a PITA/nearly impossible and Jon says he got that just fine.

Yes, for packages one needs to fill out a very basic custom form (okay... it looks scary but there's actually only 4 pieces of info they want: both addresses (to & from), general contents (aka: perishable, candy, clothing, pictures) and approx. weight.)

The last "package" I sent was candy & pictures to Nabeel= $4. Previous package was a small jug of maple syrup to Chris and that was under $10. (That's really good when you factor weight & distance.)

[shannonolippy]

You know I'm in like Flint! And you always do the same when I ask in terms of when my brother goes over there (he's headed to Afghanistan this month unfortunately) :(

I'll email you my addy on FB mail :) *HUGS*