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Allison Maloney (adsl-218-180-201.jax.bellsouth.net - 68.218.180.201)
Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2004 - 12:40 am:   

My brother went to Mali, Africa in Jan '04 I spoke with him on the phone the other day day and he asked that I send him gatorade to him because he has already lost 50lbs. Anyways I wondering the best way to send it to him, powder? Already mixed? What please help me if you could please email me at Allison.maloney@saintleo.edu that would be a great help thank you
RPCV (66.171.45.210)
Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2004 - 11:23 pm:   

Powder, he'll used filtered, distilled and/or boiled water to mix it with. Address it carefully per the instructions he gives you, in order to avoid a stiff customs fee, etc.
RPCV (66.171.45.210)
Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2004 - 11:25 pm:   

Powder, he'll used filtered, distilled and/or boiled water to mix it with. Address it carefully per the instructions he gives you, in order to avoid a stiff customs fee, etc.
mali (0-1pool136-60.nas12.somerville1.ma.us.da.qwest.net - 63.159.136.60)
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2004 - 12:33 am:   

Allison,

I lived in Mali too. I also lost fifty pounds during service service. I went in at 210 and came out at a slim 150-155. The "toe" (millet mush) with limited amount of meat can sure slim one down. I am sure he is having it day and night.

Powder.

I don't know if he is a vegetarian or not, but beef jerky would have been a great suprise. Deviled ham would be special, as I am sure he can get bread in the village. Something my friend got and we had a party with, was chocolate spread for ice cream and we made graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate deserts. It was quite a treat after being in the bush for three months.
Carnation Hot chocolate or milk wouldn't have been bad either.

How about those flat tuna fish packages they have now. Great idea.

I hope that was helpful.

Does he have vitamin pills?

What is his actual eating situation?

My friends used to put on the front of the package "Religious Materials" so customs wouldn't touch it.


Good Luck

Mali returnee
mali (63.159.136.60)
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2004 - 12:35 am:   

Allison,

I lived in Mali too. I also lost fifty pounds during service. I went in at 210 and came out at a slim 150-155. The "toe" (millet mush) with limited amount of meat can sure slim one down. I am sure he is having it day and night.

Powder.

I don't know if he is a vegetarian or not, but beef jerky would have been a great suprise. Deviled ham would be special, as I am sure he can get bread in the village. Something my friend got and we had a party with, was chocolate spread for ice cream and we made graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate deserts. It was quite a treat after being in the bush for three months.
Carnation Hot chocolate or milk wouldn't have been bad either.

How about those flat tuna fish packages they have now. Great idea.

I hope that was helpful.

Does he have vitamin pills?

What is his actual eating situation?

My friends used to put on the front of the package "Religious Materials" so customs wouldn't touch it.


Good Luck

Mali returnee
J. Ramsey (llwrouter.africa-online.net - 66.36.203.243)
Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2004 - 7:56 am:   

Certainly the powder. If you haven't sent it by now, there is some lovely powder that comes in an orange container tht is very nice also for storing sugar, eggs, and anything else creepy crawlers are fond of. Also, some cheese or cheese spread (that doesn't require refrigeration) offers a nice protien-filled high-calorie treat that brought tears of joy when I recieved it at site. The jerky idea is also excellent.

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