Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Almost my Last Post!!!!
Hi Everyone!!
Well, the title tells it all - I'm almost outta here!!! Can't say exactly when here on the blog, but it's soon!! Things have been pretty hectic here over the past couple of weeks. My replacement arrived a couple of days ago and I've been handing over my duties to him - things have went pretty smoothly overall.
Been continuing to go to the gym. I did the Terry Fox Run here (5km) last Saturday - lots of fun. I was also named the Concept2 Rower of the Week last week!! Concept2 is a company that makes rowing machines. I have one at home an there are a couple in our gym here. I've been pounding away on the one here and manged to do over 50000m one week. Well, because of that, I was named the rower of the week!! Cool, eh? I get a t-shirt and everything...
Before I forget, "Hi Mike!!". Hope you are feeling better!!
So, when I get home, I have to work 3 x 1/2 days and then I get just over a month off. No real plans for the off time yet, but I imagine they will include kicking back with a beer or two!!
Anyway, got to go. Will post again tomorrow.
Stay chilly.
Well, the title tells it all - I'm almost outta here!!! Can't say exactly when here on the blog, but it's soon!! Things have been pretty hectic here over the past couple of weeks. My replacement arrived a couple of days ago and I've been handing over my duties to him - things have went pretty smoothly overall.
Been continuing to go to the gym. I did the Terry Fox Run here (5km) last Saturday - lots of fun. I was also named the Concept2 Rower of the Week last week!! Concept2 is a company that makes rowing machines. I have one at home an there are a couple in our gym here. I've been pounding away on the one here and manged to do over 50000m one week. Well, because of that, I was named the rower of the week!! Cool, eh? I get a t-shirt and everything...
Before I forget, "Hi Mike!!". Hope you are feeling better!!
So, when I get home, I have to work 3 x 1/2 days and then I get just over a month off. No real plans for the off time yet, but I imagine they will include kicking back with a beer or two!!
Anyway, got to go. Will post again tomorrow.
Stay chilly.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Saturday 7 November 09
Hi everyone!!
It's been a while since I've written anything, so here goes...
Things are going well. Not much time left - yay!!! For OPSEC reasons, I can't write about flights, but I'll let Kim & Mom know when I'm going to hit Canada. I intend on doing some visiting when I'm back, so be prepared!!
We are a little busy right now because people are finally realizing that the legal issues they have been holding back on getting sorted out for 9 months need to GET DONE SOON!!!! Nothing too crazy, but busy.
I have been working out like a demon. This Kandahar place is the best "fat-camp" I have ever seen. I'm down 33lbs in 3 months!! Feeling good and looking fine... Only problem is that my clothes don't fit anymore!
Did a 1/2 marathon this morning - that's 21km (13 miles) - in 1hour 49 minutes. I used to be a runner, but kinda fell off the wagon in the last few years. Here's the first shot fired in the war to get back in shape.
Things are starting to cool down - it gets down to about 10C at night and hovers around 32C during the day - not too bad. Apparently, the rainy season will start right after I leave - perfect - couldn't have planned it better!!
OK, don't ask why I am wearing a helmet covered in tin foil, while getting ready to hide under my desk - I think it should suffice to say that it's almost time to come home!!!
Take care.
It's been a while since I've written anything, so here goes...
Things are going well. Not much time left - yay!!! For OPSEC reasons, I can't write about flights, but I'll let Kim & Mom know when I'm going to hit Canada. I intend on doing some visiting when I'm back, so be prepared!!
We are a little busy right now because people are finally realizing that the legal issues they have been holding back on getting sorted out for 9 months need to GET DONE SOON!!!! Nothing too crazy, but busy.
I have been working out like a demon. This Kandahar place is the best "fat-camp" I have ever seen. I'm down 33lbs in 3 months!! Feeling good and looking fine... Only problem is that my clothes don't fit anymore!
Did a 1/2 marathon this morning - that's 21km (13 miles) - in 1hour 49 minutes. I used to be a runner, but kinda fell off the wagon in the last few years. Here's the first shot fired in the war to get back in shape.
Things are starting to cool down - it gets down to about 10C at night and hovers around 32C during the day - not too bad. Apparently, the rainy season will start right after I leave - perfect - couldn't have planned it better!!
OK, don't ask why I am wearing a helmet covered in tin foil, while getting ready to hide under my desk - I think it should suffice to say that it's almost time to come home!!!
Take care.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Check out the newest spokesmodel for Starbucks!
The lovely ladies at the Orleans Starbucks (and the stunning Kimberly, of course) sent me some of the new Starbucks instant coffee to try. Here's a shot of me and said java out in front of Headquarters.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Hey, they even gave me a medal....
Hi all,
Here's a couple of shots of me getting my medal last week.
Here's a couple of shots of me getting my medal last week.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Finally, A New Post!!!
Hi everyone,
Sorry that it has been so long since I last posted. No real excuse other than being lazy!!! Things are going well - work has been busy, but not too crazy. Only 26 days left!!
I've been keeping up with my workouts and feel pretty good. I broke to 200lbs barrier a couple of days ago - yay!! I don't think I've been this light for 10 years. Did a 1/2 marathon on the rowing machine this morning (that's 21km or 13 miles) and will run one on 7 Nov here at KAF. The guys are bugging me that Kim won't recognize me when I get back!!
Got a bunch of packages in the mail from Kim - lots of coffee and treats. I also got my birthday present - a Star Wars Force Trainer. It's pretty cool - there's a headband that reads your brain waves and, if you concentrate hard enough, transmits a signal to a little apparatus that turns on a fan an "levitates" a ball. Look it up on the internet to see it in action. Very funny!!!
Here's a picture for you:
This is what we call a "Jingle Truck". The local drivers like to decorate their vehicles, so we see a lot of these on the roads. Maybe I'll do Kim's Volvo up like this...
Take it easy.
Sorry that it has been so long since I last posted. No real excuse other than being lazy!!! Things are going well - work has been busy, but not too crazy. Only 26 days left!!
I've been keeping up with my workouts and feel pretty good. I broke to 200lbs barrier a couple of days ago - yay!! I don't think I've been this light for 10 years. Did a 1/2 marathon on the rowing machine this morning (that's 21km or 13 miles) and will run one on 7 Nov here at KAF. The guys are bugging me that Kim won't recognize me when I get back!!
Got a bunch of packages in the mail from Kim - lots of coffee and treats. I also got my birthday present - a Star Wars Force Trainer. It's pretty cool - there's a headband that reads your brain waves and, if you concentrate hard enough, transmits a signal to a little apparatus that turns on a fan an "levitates" a ball. Look it up on the internet to see it in action. Very funny!!!
Here's a picture for you:
This is what we call a "Jingle Truck". The local drivers like to decorate their vehicles, so we see a lot of these on the roads. Maybe I'll do Kim's Volvo up like this...
Take it easy.
Friday, October 16, 2009
More Pictures - Bazaar!!
OK - to clear up any worry, the bazaar is actually held here at KAF - I'm not trooping around downtown Kandahar looking at knick-knacks!!
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