Communication

I made this a separate post so it's easier to reference in the future.  The best ways to communicate with us are going to be through email, cell phones, web chatting and of course snail mail.

Email:
Me: b.a.alkonis@gmail.com
Ridge: ridgealkonis@gmail.com
Joint: alkonisclan@gmail.com

Cell Phones:
We both got iphones and downloaded a few apps that are pretty handy for free overseas communication.  You, of course, would have to download them as well in order for them to be utilized.

1. HEYTELL - it lets you send instant voice messages to people.  It's like text messaging meets a walkietalkie
2.  VOXER - kind of like HeyTell but you can also send normal text messages and picture messages along with the voice messages.
3.  SKYPE - lets you do voice chatting, video chat and instant messaging.  You'll want to download the app and then set up your account and stay logged in.  If you're not logged in then you're offline and we can't send you any messages.
4.  OOVOO - like skype it lets you do voice chatting, video chat and instant messaging.  Also, like skype, just set up your account and stay logged in on your phone.
5.  FACETIME - comes with iphones

Me: 011-81-80-4859-8870
Ridge: 011-81-80-4854-8870

Web Chatting
Web Chatting is pretty easy and it's free.  All you need is a computer with either a camera built in or a webcam; internet; and a Skype or Oovoo account.  Once you get that just search for our names and add us as your friends!

1.  Skype - this is the most popular web chatting service
2.  Oovoo - if Ridge's ship is like the Naval Academy he'll probably have to use this one when underway and on the government servers.

Snail Mail
The great thing about this is since we have an address on the base you still get to pay normal shipping prices!  The only mailing service you can use though is USPS.


Ridge and Brittany Alkonis
PSC 473 Box 259
FPO AP 96349-0003
* Do not write Japan anywhere on your package or envelope!  The base is still considered America and if you do your parcel will disappear forever.

We miss everyone so pick your poison and keep in touch!