Hello from Baghdad! I have arrived in Baghdad! I've been here almost two weeks now. There have been explosions and mortars landing close by. All is well for now. Take Care all and I look forward to returning to the states to go diving.
Hello from Baghdad
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, May 14 2007 05:55 AM
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Posted 14 May 2007 - 05:55 AM
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Posted 14 May 2007 - 06:08 AM
Hello from Baghdad! I have arrived in Baghdad! I've been here almost two weeks now. There have been explosions and mortars landing close by. All is well for now. Take Care all and I look forward to returning to the states to go diving.
Hi1 Keep your head down and stay safe. If you get any R and R mid tour recommend you get to the Red Sea for a spot of world class diving - if you can get to/are permitted to go to either Sharm el Sheik or perhaps Aquaba in Jordan. Take care, Sheena
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Posted 14 May 2007 - 06:40 AM
smokingun (Eric),
It is really great to hear from you and would be an honor to hit the pool with you again!! Take care and stay safe!! A big Thank You for serving our country!!!
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It is really great to hear from you and would be an honor to hit the pool with you again!! Take care and stay safe!! A big Thank You for serving our country!!!
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Posted 14 May 2007 - 07:30 AM
Eric is is sooooooooooooooo good to hear from you. Stay low and stay smart! We need you and all our troops back soon! When you get an idea of your return let me know so I can plan a trip for you! And if you give me some time we'll do it as a group trip so we all can join you! SuperDave just did that and that is how the Belize trip came about! 
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Posted 14 May 2007 - 08:33 AM
Eric,I'm glad you're doing okay. Looking forward to hear about your experience. You just have that great way of spinning a bad situation into a
story.Take care,
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Posted 14 May 2007 - 08:36 AM
Hello from Baghdad! I have arrived in Baghdad! I've been here almost two weeks now. There have been explosions and mortars landing close by. All is well for now. Take Care all and I look forward to returning to the states to go diving.
Is this your first trip there? You get used to the motars and such. What you NEVER get used to is not being able to dive there!
I recommend to hit up the USAF for a quick flight to Kuwait, grab a ride into Kuwait City and dive the Arabic Sea. Not a great dive, but it will feed the need!
Where are in in the box? My house keeper is starting next week so I can do more trips over there soon.
Try the dessert bar at Taji if you get a chance!
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Posted 14 May 2007 - 09:22 AM
to the board and to the dustbowl, Eric. Hoping I don't see you. I'm dustoff in Balad, just North of you. Keep it safe, bro.
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Posted 15 May 2007 - 05:35 AM
Hello from Baghdad! I have arrived in Baghdad! I've been here almost two weeks now. There have been explosions and mortars landing close by. All is well for now. Take Care all and I look forward to returning to the states to go diving.
Hi1 Keep your head down and stay safe. If you get any R and R mid tour recommend you get to the Red Sea for a spot of world class diving - if you can get to/are permitted to go to either Sharm el Sheik or perhaps Aquaba in Jordan. Take care, Sheena
Will do! Thanks! I would love to hit the Red Sea but don't think it can happen, at least not this time.
Eric
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Posted 15 May 2007 - 05:38 AM
Que,
I'm glad you're doing okay. Looking forward to hear about your experience. You just have that great way of spinning a bad situation into a
Take care,
Que
You have to try and make the best of any situation, otherwise the time will pass slowly and plus where will it get you being negative. Take Care
Eric
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Posted 15 May 2007 - 05:40 AM
smokingun (Eric),
It is really great to hear from you and would be an honor to hit the pool with you again!! Take care and stay safe!! A big Thank You for serving our country!!!
Dustbowl Diver (John)
John,
Likewise, After this trip I'll be ready for a few stunts in the pool. Those of you that were there know what I am talking about. Those that weren't should have been in Cozumel. You're welcome and take care as well.
Eric
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Posted 15 May 2007 - 05:43 AM
Hey Doc,
Thanks Doc! Hope I don't have to run into you as well. Should be fine. I am in the IZ at the palace. It's not what I thought it would be. Take Care and stay safe up there!
Eric
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Posted 15 May 2007 - 07:11 AM
Be Careful, and 
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Posted 15 May 2007 - 08:55 AM
Will do, and you're welcome!Be Careful, and
Eric
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Posted 15 May 2007 - 12:14 PM
Be careful Eric! And thank you so much for your service. Keep us posted.
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Posted 17 May 2007 - 02:29 AM
Scubagirl & ScubaPunk,Be Careful, and
Will do and you're welcome!
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