MamaParrotHead Posted February 5, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 5, 2009 My 9 year old daughter and I are redecorating her room (in a seaside theme), and I thought it'd be neat to get some pretty, small glass jars and bottles and fill them with sand from different places and decorate and label the containers as to where the contents came from. If anyone cruising in the next few months is agreeable, I was going to ask that you bring along just a small ziploc and while you're enjoying your fabulous vacation on various beaches of the world, if you could posibly grab a cup or so of sand and put it in the ziploc, and send it to me (along with obviously labelling it as to where it came from), I'd gladly pay for postage (although I may suggest you double or triple baggie it, LOL. No need for Grand Cayman, Belize, Roatan or Cozumel, as we're headed there in the fall and would love to bottle our own memories from there. :) I know it's crazy, but if anyone could make that extra effort, a 9 year old "beach baby" who happens to live in land-locked Iowa (and her mom) would surely appreciate it. :) Email me at the address below if you're interested. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsu_paintballer Posted February 5, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 5, 2009 There is no address below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted February 5, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Sorry, I should have clarified, the address in my signature. kwelsh1176 (at) msn.com :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenw Posted February 5, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I believe this is against custom's regulations, although I'm sure people do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted February 5, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Really? I've purchased seashells and starfish from the old dudes on the roadsides and such, had them in my carry on and declared them...I wouldn't think it'd be any different. Now that I think about it, I actually have had a few bottles of sand from Bermuda from when I was younger that someone purchased in a gift shop (they had pretty labels and such on them) brought back for me. ETA: I just found this, "Pure sand, such as a small container of decorative beach sand, is usually allowed.". I just don't want anyone to think they'd get in trouble for me, LOL. http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/agri_prod_inus.xml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenw Posted February 5, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Really? I've purchased seashells and starfish from the old dudes on the roadsides and such, had them in my carry on and declared them...I wouldn't think it'd be any different. Now that I think about it, I actually have had a few bottles of sand from Bermuda from when I was younger that someone purchased in a gift shop (they had pretty labels and such on them) brought back for me. I can't remember what specifically the custom's form said. I could be wrong. Would it be considered something agricultural? I know we had some sand in a coke bottle at a resort in GC and a guide told us we couldn't take it onboard.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted February 5, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 5, 2009 My 9 year old daughter and I are redecorating her room (in a seaside theme), and I thought it'd be neat to get some pretty, small glass jars and bottles and fill them with sand from different places and decorate and label the containers as to where the contents came from. If anyone cruising in the next few months is agreeable, I was going to ask that you bring along just a small ziploc and while you're enjoying your fabulous vacation on various beaches of the world, if you could posibly grab a cup or so of sand and put it in the ziploc, and send it to me (along with obviously labelling it as to where it came from), I'd gladly pay for postage (although I may suggest you double or triple baggie it, LOL. No need for Grand Cayman, Belize, Roatan or Cozumel, as we're headed there in the fall and would love to bottle our own memories from there. :) I know it's crazy, but if anyone could make that extra effort, a 9 year old "beach baby" who happens to live in land-locked Iowa (and her mom) would surely appreciate it. :) Email me at the address below if you're interested. Thanks. If I can ever get my problems here at the office fixed I'll be in Progreso early next week. I'd be more than happy to grab some sand from Corona Beach!!! :) Send me an email with the address and I'll get it for you!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted February 5, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thanks, Mach. I just emailed you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanisheyes Posted February 5, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I can bring you some from Spain if you remind me again nearer the time of the cruise. It only looks like regular sand, nothing out of the ordinary, but will bring it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted February 5, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted February 5, 2009 That'd be great, Siggy. And don't forget the coins. :) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2iowacruisers Posted February 5, 2009 #11 Share Posted February 5, 2009 We will be visiting San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten in December and will bring some back. We'll also be able to save you the postage since we live in that same land-locked state of Iowa! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted February 5, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted February 5, 2009 We will be visiting San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten in December and will bring some back. We'll also be able to save you the postage since we live in that same land-locked state of Iowa! :) That would be EXCELLENT! Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatherBFishin Posted February 5, 2009 #13 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Amazing coincidence here... I'm decorating my son's bedroom with paper currencies from around the world (large denomination only) ... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted February 5, 2009 #14 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thanks, Mach. I just emailed you. :) Got it!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted February 5, 2009 #15 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Amazing coincidence here... I'm decorating my son's bedroom with paper currencies from around the world (large denomination only) ... :) Sooo what is your address:confused::p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVegasMan Posted February 5, 2009 #16 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Amazing coincidence here... I'm decorating my son's bedroom with paper currencies from around the world (large denomination only) ... :) You could paper a whole house with Zimbabwean Dollars for a few pennies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVegasMan Posted February 5, 2009 #17 Share Posted February 5, 2009 MPH, When you're in Cozumel will you be going across to PDC, Akumal or Tulum? If not, I'll be headed that way at the end of April. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenh1127 Posted February 5, 2009 #18 Share Posted February 5, 2009 The best I can do for you in the near future is some sand from Destin Beach, Fl. Not sure if that is exotic enough. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted February 5, 2009 Author #19 Share Posted February 5, 2009 MPH, When you're in Cozumel will you be going across to PDC, Akumal or Tulum? If not, I'll be headed that way at the end of April. Joe Actually, we're trying to make it simple this time around (first time taking the kidlets) and just hitting Chankanaab and maybe a shop or two before we get back on the port. Anything you have the time to scoop up would be appreciated! :) Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandgnat Posted February 5, 2009 #20 Share Posted February 5, 2009 We will be going to Panama, Costa Rica and Belieze. I will send you some sand. Will about 1 cup from each area work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted February 5, 2009 Author #21 Share Posted February 5, 2009 No need for Belize, we'll be there ourselves in November. :) But anxiously await a review of the port. :) A cup from each Panama and Costa Rica would be EXCELLENT. Thanks so much, everyone. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gill_boo Posted February 5, 2009 #22 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I'm headed off tomorrow. If the weather is good I am spending the day at Atlantis in Nassau on Saturday. If I get out to the beach I will grab some of the sand where the rich people play, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted February 5, 2009 Author #23 Share Posted February 5, 2009 THAT would be EXCELLENT. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guienevere_Arianette Posted February 5, 2009 #24 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Amazing coincidence here... I'm decorating my son's bedroom with paper currencies from around the world (large denomination only) ... :) Wait a minute...that's why I'm taking donations; my room is going to look like that! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftykitty Posted February 5, 2009 #25 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I'll be hitting Myrtle Beach, Titusville on my way down and can also send you some sand from Canadian fresh water beaches if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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