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Hello from Baghdad

Started by smokingun , May 14 2007 05:55 AM

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#16 smokingun

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Posted 17 May 2007 - 02:33 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! :D

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! :thankyou:


Moose,

First trip here, but been to Kuwait & Turkey before. Not sure if I'll get use to the mortars. Had 10 land yesterday.

When I leave this place I am not coming back so there will not be any diving until I return to Texas. I am in the IZ in Baghdad.

Later
Eric

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Posted 17 May 2007 - 02:45 AM

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Posted 17 May 2007 - 02:52 AM

Hey darling...thank you for checking in! Its soooooooooooooo good to hear from you! And you've rousted a few of our other divers in uniform out and about as well! :thankyou:

Thank you for your service and I can't wait to dive with you again! Stay safe my dear....kamala


Kamala,

You're welcome as well! I'll do my best but it's about being in the right place at the right time when the mortars start landing. Look forward to diving with you as well as doing some pool stunts! Take Care and have a safe flight.

Eric

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Posted 17 May 2007 - 02:44 PM

Eric,
Welcome to the IZ...do you have an a SVOIP or MCI? I'm in the IZ not too far from the Palace. Let me know your contact number and we'll grab a drink.

Vinny

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Posted 17 May 2007 - 03:34 PM

good luck to you, keep your head down, I retired from the Army today after 27 years so keep up the fight!
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Posted 23 May 2007 - 03:45 AM

Eric,
Welcome to the IZ...do you have an a SVOIP or MCI? I'm in the IZ not too far from the Palace. Let me know your contact number and we'll grab a drink.

Vinny



Vinny,

Thanks, My phone is 239-9377.

Eric

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Posted 23 May 2007 - 03:46 AM

good luck to you, keep your head down, I retired from the Army today after 27 years so keep up the fight!
John



John,

Will do! Thanks and Congrats on retiring from the Army. How is it so far??

Eric

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Posted 23 May 2007 - 02:26 PM

Eric,
Cool...I'll give you a call tomorrow. I'm out and about during the day till about 1600 but maybe we can grab a beer or two in the evening.

Vinny

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Posted 23 May 2007 - 03:36 PM

Eric,
Welcome to the IZ...do you have an a SVOIP or MCI? I'm in the IZ not too far from the Palace. Let me know your contact number and we'll grab a drink.

Vinny



Hey Vinny,
I hope you come back soon. We all miss you. Some of us will dive Lake Rawlings 1 - 3 June.

Stay safe.
Same for you, Eric.

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Posted 25 May 2007 - 04:24 PM

Hi hunny just going to say a quick thank you for supporting our country and protecting our freedom :wakawaka: anyways be safe over there!

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Posted 26 May 2007 - 07:10 AM

Have fun at Rawlings, I wish I was able to make it.

Today I took some time off to lay in the sun, then on the way to the hooch we had a couple rockets whistle overhead. But it was a relaxing day till that point.

Have a great weekend.

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Posted 04 July 2007 - 09:27 AM

Just wanted to say hello and I hope everybody has a happy & safe of 4th of Jul. All is well here in Baghdad! It was rather a quite day! Take Care

Eric

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Posted 04 July 2007 - 09:46 AM

Just wanted to say hello and I hope everybody has a happy & safe of 4th of Jul. All is well here in Baghdad! It was rather a quite day! Take Care

Eric


:cool1: HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO YOU!! :cool1:

It's an ugly rainy day here in Texas, not much good for BBQ and fireworks. Hope you have great day, and once again ;) for your service. :cool1:

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Posted 04 July 2007 - 07:26 PM

The 4th would not be the same without you! Thank you so much for serving.
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Posted 05 July 2007 - 01:07 AM

Just wanted to say hello and I hope everybody has a happy & safe of 4th of Jul. All is well here in Baghdad! It was rather a quite day! Take Care

Eric



It was quiet till some guys decided to launch some fireworks in the compound. But the BBQ was quite tastey!
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