mini-muffin Posted August 4, 2009 #1 Posted August 4, 2009 Just got a call from Jeff he's in Kandahar. He's not gonna work on the 60's though he said he'll be working on Apache's. He's staying in temp housing which is a big tent with a bunch of other guys till he gets his permanent set up. Also his tools haven't gotten there yet. Not sure where they are. But he's gotten to where he's suppose to be. So now he can get into a routine. Hopefully that will make time go faster for him. It's gotta be better then sitting around waiting. Especially for him he gets bored so easily. Margaret
Venturous Randy Posted August 4, 2009 #2 Posted August 4, 2009 Mini, can we offically start the one year countdown in days yet? Are they still holding them to 365 days? Thanks for keeping up posted. We wish you all the best. RandyA
mini-muffin Posted August 4, 2009 Author #3 Posted August 4, 2009 Well as far as I know it's now 355 to go. He started counting down when he got to Kuwait. As long as all goes well he should be coming home at the end of that time. We are dealing with the military and if it takes as long to leave as it did to get there only God knows when he'll be back. I'll find out more as time goes on. Margaret
Squeeze Posted August 4, 2009 #4 Posted August 4, 2009 It's Kind of hard to type with crossed Fingers on both Hands, but I'll get over that. :crackup: Please stay safe !! !!
SaltyDawg Posted August 4, 2009 #5 Posted August 4, 2009 Glad he made it safely. One good thing that will come out of this is that there won't be a darn thing in that city that's not working when he leaves. Especially if he has time on his hands. Jeff doesn't know how to slow down. Tell him to keep safe and we look forward to his return.
Venturous Randy Posted August 4, 2009 #6 Posted August 4, 2009 How much time are you going to need from the time Jeff touches down here and being at the biggest, bestest Asheville Rally ever to be? You guys are getting a little old for needing any catching up time, so we won't need to waste any time on that. RandyA
cecdoo Posted August 4, 2009 #7 Posted August 4, 2009 Thanks for the updates Mini, glad Jeff got there safely, as soon as his tools get there and he can get to work I am sure he will get into a better routine. I hope the time goes by quickly for you:fingers-crossed-emo Craig
Yammer Dan Posted August 4, 2009 #8 Posted August 4, 2009 Hope the time flies for you Mini. Keep in contact with him. Those letters from home were worth their weight in gold.
Marcarl Posted August 4, 2009 #9 Posted August 4, 2009 How much time are you going to need from the time Jeff touches down here and being at the biggest, bestest Asheville Rally ever to be? You guys are getting a little old for needing any catching up time, so we won't need to waste any time on that. RandyA I see your not old yet, nor are you any wiser. The older you get, the more time is taken,,,,,,,,the sweeter the reunion, the longer the pause,,,,,,,,, the more friends you have coming, the longer they're gonna hav'ta wait.
1BigDog Posted August 4, 2009 #10 Posted August 4, 2009 Glad he got there safely. Lets just hope he dont get so bored that he resorts to "fixing" camels.....
Dano Posted August 4, 2009 #11 Posted August 4, 2009 Glad to hear that Margaret, got a taste of the heat down here, about 95 or so, but not as bad as his! Just let him know that we are trying our best to lay down some floorboards and pegs in the curves for him! AND the Red is running great! Any word on his "hump-tune" procedure yet?!!! Make sure he knows we said HI from down here at the Hub! Dan
mini-muffin Posted August 4, 2009 Author #12 Posted August 4, 2009 He hasn't said anything about running into some bad running camels. I'll let him know you all are putting on miles for him. He's sharing accommodations with a bunch of other guys in a tent at the moment. Till they set them up with where they'll be staying for the rest of the time there. Margaret
Eck Posted August 4, 2009 #13 Posted August 4, 2009 Lets just hope he dont get so bored that he resorts to "fixing" camels..... Jeff is only good on the one humpers.........he's not to keen on those two humpers.
1BigDog Posted August 4, 2009 #14 Posted August 4, 2009 Lets just hope he dont get so bored that he resorts to "fixing" camels..... Jeff is only good on the one humpers.........he's not to keen on those two humpers. Hate to see what happens if they come out with three humper camels.....
Gray Ghost Posted August 5, 2009 #15 Posted August 5, 2009 Mini, You can pass on to him that when you are on the ground pulling security outside the wire, an Apache overhead is MUCH more appreciated than a 60. Glad he got there OK. And as far as leaving, that usually goes a little easier. Getting out of Kuwait into Iraq or Afghanistan is a pain. Coming out of Kuwait to the states is easy in comparison.
mini-muffin Posted August 5, 2009 Author #16 Posted August 5, 2009 I told him he gets to add the Apache to his resume now. He seemed a bit tired when I talked to him. I think his stop over before he got to Kandahar was in Kabul. Margaret
Yammer Dan Posted August 5, 2009 #17 Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) Mini, You can pass on to him that when you are on the ground pulling security outside the wire, an Apache overhead is MUCH more appreciated than a 60. Glad he got there OK. And as far as leaving, that usually goes a little easier. Getting out of Kuwait into Iraq or Afghanistan is a pain. Coming out of Kuwait to the states is easy in comparison. "Puff the Magic Dragon" Grandfather of the Apache?? That was a sight!!! 18,000 rounds per minute!!! Edited August 5, 2009 by Yammer Dan
gibvel Posted August 5, 2009 #18 Posted August 5, 2009 But the question we all want answered... Did he take his pink chaps?
Yammer Dan Posted August 5, 2009 #19 Posted August 5, 2009 A gunner in the door of a Apache in Pink Chaps?? Now That is a Picture we NEED!! Rambo ain't got nothing on this one!!!:rotfl:
Squeeze Posted August 5, 2009 #20 Posted August 5, 2009 A gunner in the door of a Apache in Pink Chaps?? Now That is a Picture we NEED!! Rambo ain't got nothing on this one!!!:rotfl: I'm sorry Dan, but there's no Gunner nor a Gunner's Door on the Apache ... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/AH-64_CM2.jpg
Yammer Dan Posted August 5, 2009 #21 Posted August 5, 2009 I'm sorry Dan, but there's no Gunner nor a Gunner's Door on the Apache ... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/AH-64_CM2.jpg There wasn't BEFORE MuffinMan got there!!:rotfl:
Squeeze Posted August 5, 2009 #23 Posted August 5, 2009 There wasn't BEFORE MuffinMan got there!!:rotfl: Ok, that's an Argument. You gotme. I'll rest my Case !! :crackup::crackup: Sorry, Gibvel, just hotlinked a Pic from Wikimedia ...
gibvel Posted August 5, 2009 #24 Posted August 5, 2009 Yeah, I noticed when I did a properties on the photo.
mini-muffin Posted August 5, 2009 Author #25 Posted August 5, 2009 Talked to Jeff today they got their permanent sleeping arrangements done. He also said he'll give me a mailing address tomorrow. So once I get that I'll post it here. Margaret
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