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Is there such a thing? I'm sure I can't get them in Belle, MO...my son just left for a 6 month tour of Europe on the USS Eisenhower. He's hitting Italy first, and Greece, and I want to hear from him when he hits land! Are there any kinds of phone cards I can send him? Maybe if I send them, he will be guilted into contact...lol. Gee, I never had to think beyond the US before. This is a whole new area for me. Thanks in advance! You guys always come through.
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Originally Posted by uforgot
Yes. My DH used to buy them before he would go to European conferences. Now he uses his cell phone.
Justin had his cell phone shut off for the tour. Didn't know he could use it, and I don't think it works on that ship anyway. Can you tell me where, what kind of cards he got? I don't even know where to go! Small town ya know! I guess I've sort of lived in a bubble...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
Before moving here we lived in a very small town in the middle of nowhere. Of all places True Value Hardwear sold the phone cards. We also had one major shopping center, it was Wal-mart. Anyway, those were the only two major places to shop in town and that is where he would pick them up.
If you look at phone cards, some will specifically say "International". Make certain you look carefully, a costly lesson for me.
Thanks! I'll try Wally World. Who DOESN'T have one of those next to them?
i have my international "phone card" through http://www.onesuite.com/. they have great rates.
and that would be me. i don't have one next to me... or any other store for that matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by uforgot
Oh, I am sooooooo jealous. I have always wanted to visit Alaska. My dad was stationed up there in WW2. When I was in Jr. High, I read every book I could get my hands on about Alaska. Still haven't made it up there. It's the only place that intrigues me. I have no interest in Europe, or S. America, or anywhere else. My dad and I decided we would take a cruise up there, but it didn't happen and now it's too late...were you born there? Moved there? Land of the Midnight sun...can I stay with you if I visit????? lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by chickwhorips
You have no idea how I envy you. I really want to visit Alaska. DH had a job offer in Fairbanks and we are still wondering why he did not take it. I hate where I live. It is amazing how just 6 years in the middle of nowhere can change a person's perspective. DH and I loved it and would go back in a second. The only thing I would miss is good medical care.Quote:
Originally Posted by chickwhorips
you still can. where was your dad stationed? you are more than welcome to come and stay with me. i live out in cold bay. there was lots of WWII action here. there are scars of it all over. a few crashed aircraft remains also. lots of history. the alaska marine highway system comes right by here. a great way to see whats out on the peninnsula and chain.Quote:
Originally Posted by uforgot
like i said to uforgot, come up and visit! i love company. and NEED girl time. fairbanks the middle of no where? lol i figured i lived in the middle of no where. i'm more on the outskirts then the middle though. your right, it does change your perspective on life when you live out here. it is hard to get good medical care. the closet dr to me is in anchorage, a 2.5 hr flight away. one of the down falls of living here. there are medivacs if something does get really bad and we have a small clinic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
Hey uforgot.Quote:
Originally Posted by uforgot
Since your son is on a navy ship, the only way you can contact him is by satellite phone... and those are really expensive. I think 7 bucks a minute?
I use international phone cards all the time http://italiaseattle.pushline.com/p/best-rates.php
it's convenient for me becuase i can use them anywhere. (it's not really a card, it's a code and a phone number.)
I looked at those cards. Is there any particular one you use? I noticed that some have maintenance fees, don't want that. Also, can these be used in multiple countries? He isn't spending much time in each one.Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
Thanks for the help.
Thanks Trek. I'm going to check into these. They mention specifically Iraq and Afghanistan and fortunately he seems to be hitting "safe" countries. France, Italy, Greece, Germany, etc. So I'll have to see if they have them there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trek420
Good that he's staying in the "safe" countries, but spead the word if you know familes with kids in the "not safe' countries :cool:
You can also send he cards to VA hospitals I think.
whoo whooo, my 3000th post! I spend way too much time online I guess.
Hey Trek! You just hit 3,000!
Sorry for the sidetrack... I have been to Alaska and South America (Chile). I can say that certain parts are VERY similar, awesome glaciers, wildlife, towering mountains, salmon, amazing rivers. Not sure what you think of when you think of S. Am, but there is some majorly beautiful country there. It is absolutely worth a visit.Quote:
Originally Posted by uforgot
But by all means visit Alaska too. :)
tygab, joining you on the sidetrack ... I have been to Central America (Mexico but Southern part), Europe far too few times. I wanna go back to all these: England, Scotland, France, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Italy especially Italy.... travel is one of lifes greatest gifts. And there's a lot I've yet to see here in the States.
If you think you'd like Alaska you'll loooooooooove Norway. :p
while we are on this side track... there are many places to visit and so little time. the only place out of the 'country' i've been is the philippines (and going again this year.) oh wait... i guess i went to canada when i was small. all i remeember from that trip was my cousin's stinky feet.
I use the cardinal i believe. i don't like maintenance fees, and yes you can use them for all the countries listed.Quote:
Originally Posted by uforgot
I had to buy a separate one for cellphone destinations in Italy which are SO expensive for some reason.
I call my mom to Ukraine all the time using the AT&T calling card thta I bought at Sam's Club or Costco. But you cannot send this one to yur son. However, any European country will have their own cards that he can buy and use. They are inexpensive.
There is a new service http://www.jajah.com/ which does not require computers and will connect you directly to the phone. There is no charge at all or negligible if you are calling to a cell phone.