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In Iraq and fishing....a good story
Jul 5^th, 2008 at 6:32pm

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Other than this is a cool story (that's what I would be doing, if I was there), there is a line on them trying to hit golf balls over the pond/lake/what ever it is.

I purpose this. I know DJ had some golf balls left. I will donate the money to DJ for 2 dozen golf balls and $20 towards shipping them to the soldiers serving over there. Maybe someone who has connections (hint-hint) could see about getting them over there pretty cheap. I don't know how many he has left, but if enough of us commit, he would maybe hafta get some more, then he could get golf tees also (sorry Stef.... Smiley

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What say you all. Even if you don't golf, this could be a nice thought to the people over there serving.

The Mike that always has ideas, but may not always be much help.

P.S. As always, I can not personally verify this story, incase someone thinks ESPN is BS also...... Wink

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Jonny Ex Member	Re: In Iraq and fishing....a good story Reply #1 - Jul 5^th, 2008 at 6:50pm I got a $100 Let me know where and when! Edit to add: I even have a dozen CH.com balls to send....lets rock, folks!!!
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Brew Ex Member	Re: In Iraq and fishing....a good story Reply #2 - Jul 5^th, 2008 at 7:11pm I just checked for a shipping rate online, but the bot is down. I'll continue to check. Any ideas on the final weight of the package?
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M.R. CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 598 Grand Rapids, Mi. Gender:	Re: In Iraq and fishing....a good story Reply #3 - Jul 5^th, 2008 at 7:30pm Depends on how many we send, I would think. The Mike that plays golf but has no idea how much the little 'stards weight
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alienspacebabe CH.com Alumnus Offline Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes? Posts: 1969 Cudahy, WI Gender:	Re: In Iraq and fishing....a good story Reply #4 - Jul 6^th, 2008 at 8:55pm I'm in for $20...
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Brew Ex Member	Re: In Iraq and fishing....a good story Reply #5 - Jul 6^th, 2008 at 9:32pm Well, for some reason I can't get an online quote for discounted shipping to Iraq. I'll be back in the office on Tuesday and I'll have my peeps check it for us. I'll get quotes for both 10 and 20 pounds. Does anyone know the name of the city or compound to which it'll be shipped?
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ClusterChuck CH.com Alumnus Offline The BEAST rises again, and again, and again, and . Posts: 5394 Greenville, North Carolina Gender:	Re: In Iraq and fishing....a good story Reply #6 - Jul 7^th, 2008 at 3:15am Put me in for a "C" note! Just let me know where to send it, and it will be on its way! It is the LEAST we can do for those brave and honorable men and women that are over there! Chuck
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Re: In Iraq and fishing....a good story
Reply #7 - Jul 7^th, 2008 at 9:11am

M.R. wrote on Jul 5^th, 2008 at 7:30pm:

Depends on how many we send, I would think.

The Mike that plays golf but has no idea how much the little 'stards weight

Mike, I have some information for you.
Shipping weight of 1 dozen Nike Power Distance Power Soft Golf Balls
is 1.6 pounds but for shipping purposes rounded up to two pounds.

Shipping [etc.] information:

1 dozen Nike Power Distance Power Soft Golf Balls
Dimensions: 7 1/2" X 5"
Weight: 1.6 pounds [round up to 2 lbs]
Value: $20

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Q: Are there specific APO guidelines for Iraq?

1. The average transit time to area of responsibility (AOR) for pro-grade mail (mail entering the AOR) is: Letters (12.51 days) Parcels (13.05 days)
2. Mail for Iraq is flown to Bahrain, and is flown daily to Baghdad (and to various other locations in Iraq) on DHL aircraft.
3. The average transit time from AOR for retrograde mail (mail leaving the AOR) is: 11 days
4. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is currently sending mail 7 days per week, with approximately 8-10 flights per week.
5. Mailing restrictions “H1- Pork or pork by-products are prohibited and “V- Express Mail Military Service (EMMS)” not available from any origin are the most common restrictions for IRAQ.
6. The major cause of late delivery of mail to outlying posts is the threat of attacks. If the roads are at condition RED, no trucks move: this could last anywhere from 24-72 hours. As of 10 May 2004, there had been only 1 truck reported hit; that truck caught fire. KBR contractors as well as US Military convoys must await an armed escort to move mail throughout the AOR.
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8. PS Form 2976 or PS Form 2976-A is required on all mail articles containing merchandise.
9. Mailers should avoid including the city and country name in the mailing address of an APO/FPO. This could confuse domestic mailings with international mail.

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Global Express Guaranteed
Weight not over 2 (lbs.)
$67.50
Estimated Delivery Time - 1 - 3 Days

Express Mail International
Weight not over 2 (lbs.)
$36.50
Estimated Delivery Time - 8 Days

Priority Mail International
Weight not over 2 (lbs.)
$25.00
Estimated Delivery Time - 6 - 10 Days

Country Conditions for Mailing - Iraq

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The above ^ link/site has costs for shipping various weight
packages to Iraq, I used a 2 lb. package only as an example.

*Customs Forms Required (123)
First-Class Mail International items and Priority Mail International flat-rate envelopes:
PS Form 2976 or 2976-A (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International parcels:
PS Form 2976-A inside 2976-E (envelope)

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M.R. CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 598 Grand Rapids, Mi. Gender:	Re: In Iraq and fishing....a good story Reply #8 - Jul 7^th, 2008 at 6:37pm Thanks all I'll get with DJ and see how many he has left and if he is up for this, as he may hafta get more balls.... . I'll try to see where to ship them. Mike
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Brew Ex Member	Re: In Iraq and fishing....a good story Reply #9 - Jul 8^th, 2008 at 1:31pm Mmm-kay - I got two quotes using my FedEx employee discount from Milwaukee to Baghdad. One for a ten-pound package, one for a twenty-pound package. Including fuel surcharge (which everyone pays): 10 lbs. - $51.26 (list price = $167.32) 20 lbs. - $79.92 (list price = $260.87)
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Re: In Iraq and fishing....a good story
Reply #10 - Jul 8^th, 2008 at 10:20pm

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Mmm-kay - I got two quotes using my FedEx employee discount from Milwaukee to Baghdad. One for a ten-pound package, one for a twenty-pound package. Including fuel surcharge (which everyone pays):

10 lbs. - $51.26 (list price = $167.32)

20 lbs. - $79.92 (list price = $260.87)

Send me the bill for shipping. I will pay it. WHATEVER the cost is.

Chuck

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