I Have a Little Info This Morning on Bobby's Unit...

[TwinMom7]

There's a LONG article in today's Tribune, most of it a story about one of Bobby's Gunnery Sergeants. In general the article tells us that they are on the move again - supposedly to a site about 50 miles from Baghdad. Our local radio station did talk with Fred Dodd this morning via satellite phone, and one of the "cute" stories he told was that the sand is so fine - like talcum powder - and when the Marines walk around there is always a cloud of dust behind them. He said that they all look like "Pig Pen" from the Charlie Brown comics.

I hate to post such a HUGE article here, but here's a small portion from today's article:

CAMP ANDERSON, Iraq -- The Marines of Engineer Company B were told Thursday afternoon that they'd be moving farther north again very soon to construct another camp along the allied forces' path to Baghdad.

Otherwise, it was a quiet day here with little to do but fight off gnats and boredom and try to stay as cool as possible in what was probably 100-degree heat.

Camp Anderson is the name of the bivouac area South Bend Marines have spent the past several days. It's about 100 miles south of Baghdad. The unit's last stop was at Camp Pioneer, and its first stop inside Iraq was at Camp Viper -- names that can now be released.

 

[TerriP]

Thanks for the continued information on Bobby's unit, Patty. I have his photo as my background on my computer at work and you can't believe the number of comments I've received. Everyone wants to know who he is so I make them a deal....I'll tell 'em who he is if they promise to add him and his unit to their prayers. Works everytime!

When he comes home you tell him he has DROVES of twenty-something ladies in Mid-Michigan who think he's....well....very attractive. The word around here is "hot", but you're his Mom, so I'll spare you!

Back to being serious, God Bless you, Patty....keep hangin' in there. And thanks again for allowing us to be a small part of your "family".

 

[TwinMom7]

Well Terri...when he comes home, you just tell those 20-something girls in mid-Michigan to come on down to South Bend (on the Michigan border).

He's 25, a new home owner and very single....and even though I'm his mom, I think he's quite the cutie.

 

[cgcw]

Thanks for another update, Patty.

Something tells me when Bobby returns he's going to have quite a fan club here at the DIS. And, the DIS mom's with single daughters are going to be lining up their daughters so Bobby can take his pick. I'll bet Bobby's going to be very busy in the dating department!

And, I know a couple of cub scouts who wouldn't mind meeting him too! They are certainly looking up to that "cool Marine" they have been hearing about. It's quite cute to hear my son talk about "my friend Bobby, whose a Marine, fighting in the war" to all of his friends.

 

[TwinMom7]

It's quite cute to hear my son talk about "my friend Bobby, whose a Marine, fighting in the war" to all of his friends.

Don't make me cry now. How sweet is that!!!

 

[MelanieC]

Thanks for sharing Patty.
Actually, don't all the soldiers just look so handsome out there. Something about those desert fatigues that just look so good on them!!!

Melanie

 

[jamsmom]

Maybe Bobby should also be thinking of his friends who are a little over 25 for some of us who are a little over 35


Thanks so much for always taking the time to post, Patty!!!

 

[nativetxn]

I always enjoy your updates, Patty. Thanks.