Wow, I slept till 0930 this morning...something about 8 hours of sleep for the entire week must've worn me down...:lmao
Yes, it was 131 degrees yesterday....it's 134 today...the heat is overrunning the A/C's (window units) in the office...so it's only like 88-90 in here, but it "feels" cool.

Funny how perspective changes....the C 130 we were on yesterday was the hottest I have been in 5 trips out here. August is going to be fun
I was in meetings from the time I landed to just before I took off...
I'm glad I'm here though, but I did learn at least one lesson:
If you happen to be near the "clearing barrels" at the chow hall (where people who aren't authorized--we are--to be locked and loaded at all times have to "clear" their weaons before they go in), and you notice a soldier getting ready to clear his weapon with the magazine still in and his finger in the trigger guard as he's manipulating the slide (which means it's getting ready to go bang). Get ready for the mayhem that follows someone shooting into said barrel...oh, and uh, saying something like "Yup, it works" is generally not taken well by the offender when he's a Colonel
He wanted to say something to me, but he was too flustered and the MP's were already arriving to "see what was going on"


He asked me if I had something to say, and I told him "Yeah, that was &*^%&!@ stupid" and walked off. Then I heard, "I suppose he's never done that..". Of course I couldn't let it go and said to one of the MP's.."18 years of Law Enforcement, and nope, never done that"...The poor MP's were getting an ear full all because he screwed up

I got some work done there, but am very glad to be back....man, there were people in suits and ties, women in high heels. Never seen that out here, but then again I've always been in the countryside...I won't be recommending Baghdad on Trip Advisor any time soon


Anyway, updates:
Mijo: Congrats Man!!!!!


Something told me I was pretty sure he made it..think I heard it somewhere



Zerf: Good News man!!!

Emma's Dad: Sorry dude, no sympathy for the heat.
It's Disney: I'm going with Barry...Ummm...wow, uhh...daaang...
New Dad's....WELCOME...here's the Dancing Federalies...who have already been around to welcome you, but never miss a chance to show off...




