I typed this yesterday, Sunday, but was not able to post it until now because we lost our internet connection.
Today went by fast. After a quick walk around the base this morning to look at my projects, I went to church. There is a small chapel on the base and they have worship services at several times during the day. Kind of a different experience when everyone in the church is in some kind of uniform and carrying weapons. It's nice to have that opportunity though.
Later in the day I came around the corner of our office building and saw the Humvee in the picture above parked in front of the port-a-john and a couple soldiers walking around it. My first thought was they ran into it. Then I noticed there was someone in it, they had put the bumper of the Humvee against the door so he could not get out. They finally let him out after about 10 minutes, only because the contractor came to clean it out.
I have got through all 214 Valentine's Day cards I received from the R-S elementary school - Go Norsemen! They have provided me with 2 days of entertainment. Remember the show Bill Cosby used to have about kids saying some of the funniest things? I thought I would share some of the better ones, I enjoyed them all but these are all from the Kindergarten class.
"Do you miss us? Does the cook over there make corn dogs for you? That will make you feel better." (They do have corn dogs in the dining facility, I'll have to try this.)
"Happy Valentines. You should invite friends over to your tank for dinner. Do you have chickens? I don't know what "across-the-ocean-food" looks like. Come back soon." (haven't seen any tanks yet)
"Do you wear everything green or can you choose pink sometimes? That is my favorite color so I hope so. Thank you for going to the war." (Odd that she asked, my shower shoes/flipflops have a pink strap. Yes, there is a story behind that.)
"Please be careful. Some safety tips for you: 1. Carry your shield all the time. 2. Keep your sword sharpened. 3. Be careful around your horse. 4. Eat lots of fruit. Happy Valentine's Day to you and your horse." (I always wanted to be a knight in shining armor.)
"Are there any swords in your cabin? Practice using it to look scary. Then watch 101 Dalmations but skip the mean parts. It's funny." (Maybe I can pick up a copy of 101 Dalmations at the bazaar)
"My uncle is in the army. He is one of your best soldiers so you should call him up. He could go camping with you there. Happy Valentine's Day!" (This one came from my great niece, so I think she is talking about me)
Hey there Tim, having worked for my dad for so long (dirt contractor) I have been on the giving and receiving end of the port-a-john trick. One time my uncle (who also worked for dad) pushed me (in the john) around the entire job site with the box blade on his tractor...pay backs are tough. Good we can share this with the locals. I enjoyed the valentines and wondered if you feel a bit shorted that you didn't get a sword.
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