Sorry to have embarrassed you Jim and Anthony, but feel it's an important acknowledgment.
This AM, I removed all the items from the packages and hid them inside food boxes! (So Mr Customs fellow doesn't charge the kids postal tariffs). Occasionally, the Americans are required to open the packages in front of an inspector. The box is now on the way to W Africa and should arrive in time for Xmas.
I was told by previous Peace Corp workers to always address the boxes using red ink, otherwise they may get pilfered. Some religious thing I reckon... It works., Thus far, we've sent close to sixty large, UNinsured packages to W Africa via USPS and he's received every one without a problem. His colleagues report similar good fortune. Unbelievable track record eh?
Next shipment, I have to replace his iPod Touch. Mike will be surprised to open the new 2G model. Thanks again for your generosity guys!
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