I've heard it said that time flies when you're having fun, and drags when you're in "The Suck." Don't know how much I believe it, as fast as time is flying, and this place SUCKS the big one...

Damned if I forgot about Memorial Day this year... I guess I kinda have an excuse, though... Making sure that there isn't a memorial of sorts for me, that is... Thanks for the reminder and the kind words, AntiM...

I wanted to let everyone know that my boys and I are doing ok so far... We've had some close calls here and there, but everyone's still alive and kicking... kicking down insurgent's doors, that is...

I also wanted to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers... Just a few more months and I'll be home for a couple weeks of R&R... Might even stop by Lansing on the way home from KCI for a beer or two...

Anyhoo, we've finally got a couple PCs set up at BN, so we can email home and such, still working on getting 'net connectivity out at my company's COP, but stuff like overhead cover, mortar attacks, and the nightly sectarian fire fight kinda keep getting in the way of things.

Next time I'm up this way, I'll make sure to bring some pics (screened and approved by the Commander, of course, no OPSEC violations from me), and let you guys and gals see what fun and joy I get to deal with daily. Take care for now, I'll catch you guys just as soon as I can.