He made it...finally. 25+ guys to a bay for sleeping quarters. Won't be much better in Iraq either. He's glad he brought a pillow from home.

After sitting for over 8 hrs at St. Paul airport, all the guys from all 3 flights are in and they are packed on a bus headed to Ft. McCoy. Now for him to endure a 2.5 hr bus ride.
I'm getting spoiled being able to call his cell and check on him. I won't have that luxury after July 1.
And this too...shall pass.

He made it to Minnesota. and now have to wait for the other 2 flights of guys to make it in before they head out on a bus to Wisconsin. The flights are staggard, so they'll be waiting about 6 hrs. Joy.
Cleaning house is keeping me busy.
Back to work tomorrow.

His flight for Wisconsin left at 6:50am. He'll be at Ft. McCoy for training for a month...then off to Kuwait for another 2 wks training before officially starting his 179 days in Iraq. Specifically Kirkuk Air Base.
I'm officially on Part time at work til he returns.
This is his longest TDY in the history of our marriage.
This is gonna be a rough

Greg sent The Most beautiful roses. Long stem dozen, huge, fragrant, and the petals are variegated. My digital doesn't do it justice, so I'll have to wait to develop film.

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This morning Greg left for Florida to outprocess to Qatar for 120 days ( Read more... )

Tigger 9/15/1984 - 9/10/2003
5 days shy of his 19th birthday. He was my first cat, and my best friend.
I'll miss him more then words or tears can say.

RIP

I was sick and in bed all yesterday, along with my 12 yr old son. What a joy children are to share their germs with their parents ( Read more... )

To get Katherines glasses fixed. They are only 3 months old and the nose piece broke off. Hoping I dont have to replace the entire frame.