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Balikbayen Boxes

Discussion in 'General Chit Chat' started by Mattecube, Jul 2, 2020.

  1. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Just sent 2 with Forex Cargo estimated to get delivered 1st week of September,we shall see lol
    Mattecube, Jul 2, 2020
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  2. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    2 big empties from pooten cargo arrived this week. that will be the second lot this year. we had the last lot clogging up my man cave all through the lockdown.
    bigmac, Jul 2, 2020
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  3. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    where are pooton based?
    Mattecube, Jul 2, 2020
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  4. oss
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    oss Somewhere Staff Member

    oss, Jul 2, 2020
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  5. Anon220806
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    Anon220806 Well-Known Member

    Probably very easy for you? Straight on a boat leaving Southampton?
    Anon220806, Jul 2, 2020
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  6. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Straight forward process from Merseyside also.
    Mattecube, Jul 3, 2020
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  7. Aromulus
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    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    If it is Forex, it will go to London depot for sailings from Tilbury.
    Aromulus, Jul 3, 2020
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  8. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Correct all very straightforward
    Mattecube, Jul 3, 2020
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  9. Aromulus
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    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    Our 3 boxes arrived 2 weeks ago, after 5 weeks at sea and another 3 standing around in Marikina (Manila), waiting for Cebu curfew to be dropped
    Aromulus, Jul 3, 2020
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  10. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    8 to 9 weeks is what we have been advised as transit time, hopefully be on time.
    Mattecube, Jul 3, 2020
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  11. Aromulus
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    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    Great chance for the Mrs to get rid of the ukay-ukay gathered and producing dust in the spare rooms. Still loads to go.......... loosing will to live............
    Aromulus, Jul 3, 2020
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  12. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Yes, wife you is now planning the family Christmas box! This one was daughter and grand daughter only.
    I just smile
    Mattecube, Jul 3, 2020
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  13. Anon220806
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    Anon220806 Well-Known Member

    The last box we sent was received with the response, “thanks for the U.K. U.K. “ :D
    Anon220806, Jul 3, 2020
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