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Moms with Sailors in Sicily, Italy
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Do you have a sailor currently stationed at Sicily, Italy. Let's get acquainted.
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Latest Activity: Oct 24, 2018
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Comment by AaronsMom (Ship 04, Div 811) on January 3, 2013 at 7:46pm
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Hello Everyone! My son just got to Sigonella today! How long does it usually take before there is a regular line of communication established? This is only slightly better than boot camp! I can't wait for him to get Internet! Will they help him get it pretty quickly?
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Comment by alexcmom on October 9, 2012 at 4:14pm
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Okay, no brown boxes, use flat rate boxes, make a list, don't insure, don't put the value of the contents, put the stuff in plastic bags. He's gonna laugh when he sees that I've completely redone his packing job but hopefully he'll be grateful when they all arrive intact and on time! Thank you all so much!
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Comment by AJ (Katie's Mom) on October 9, 2012 at 4:04pm
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Oh, alexcmom, make a list for yourself of what's in each box and when your son says he received a box you will know which to cross off the list.
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Good comment Sandy, I never get insurance either, nor do I put the real value of the contents.
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Oh wow, thanks Sandy, I had no idea. Good thing I keep asking! So much to learn.
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Thank you so much AJ . That was great info. Each box he packed is a brown box and weighs at least 10 lbs, some of them weigh almost 30 lbs. I think I should unpack them and start over with the flat rate boxes. He already had them taped up but from what you said they are kept for last. I am sending them from the east coast. Thanks for letting me know about the rainy season, wouldn't have known that as ours is just ending. On the customs forms it asks how much the value of the contents are... my son put $200 because he didn't know what to do. He was afraid that if he put more he would have to pay more to ship it, if he put less and the package didn't make it he wouldn't get his monies worth in insurance. Does that make sense? How does that work when we're shipping things overseas but to an american fpo ? Do I buy lots of insurance? Sorry for all of the questions, brand new to this. The most expensive thing in these boxes is his X-box, games and a couple hundred movies. You can imagine the rage if I mess this up. :)
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Hello alexcmom,
First of all, how big are the boxes? Knowing how the kids pack, I'm assuming they are rather large boxes and packed well. USPS has flat rate boxes, I would check out the different sizes before you send. If the largest box will do, go with the flat rate, it will save you a ton of postage, also he will get it sooner as flat rate is a 'more shippable' size box. Brown boxes are kept for last and marked 'RA' for room available, that is not how you want your box to be labeled, he may never get it. If 5 boxes turn out to be 7 boxes, you are better off and you are assured he will get them within 7 days if sent from the east coast.
Also, because this is the beginning of the rainy season, make sure everything you send is inclosed in a plastic bag. In case the box does sit out in the rain, at least the contents will be dry.
I usually print out the TO name/address, FROM name/address and tape it to the top of the box and then tape the box real good.
On the customs form check the following boxes: Gift, Airmail, Return to sender (if personal belongings).
Take the customs form along with the box to the post office and they will handle it from there. (And when filling out the customs form, don't put too much detail. If you are sending a Suunto watch, just put watch. Too much information and it may not arrive.)
I hope this helps and make friends with the mail clerks, they will be your best friends if there is any shipping news or deadlines.
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Hi, my son just left this morning for Sigonella. Was wondering if anyone could tell me what the rountine is for mailing stuff to him? Do the customs forms go inside the boxes? Any tips on sending his stuff? He packed up five boxes before he left, handed me the address and filled out the customs forms, now it's up to me.
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Comment by MomByHeart on October 7, 2012 at 2:00am
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I agree AJ, safety of our beloved sailors and all the other troops stationed there is the most important thing!
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Morning Momby, I did give Katie a list of hugs to deliver. Unfortunately it is a very busy time at Sig, the security was really heavy for their own protection and a lot of extra hours are being worked, which I respect. The main thing is the Command is doing everything to keep them safe.
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