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10.18.04 (11:53 am) [edit]

We finally got the 19 folks in that were supposed to be here in MARCH.  Well needless to say, we're not impressed. They just got here, and are already whining about 'this place sucks, how could anyone live here'. Now it isn't the Hilton, but we've made it the most comfortable as we can.  Most of these people are Air Force and Navy, so they're used to nicer conditions, but they're just gonna have to deal!!! They've come into the houses acting like they own the place and they're just gonna reorganize without talking to anyone who's lived here for a while.  Luckily, there's no females in this group, so I don't have to deal with it. I feel bad for the guys tho. 


Night shift is going pretty well. T.O. hasn't yelled at us for 3 days now, a record! Of course we all think he's behaving himself because the new folks are here, but we'll see.


I've been having more and more dreams about coming home on leave, I'm so excited! I get to see my friends and family, Timmay and all my pets!!!! I can't wait!!!!


It was a texas day here, it hailed while I was sleeping and has been raining since. It's good because this place is a barren wasteland and needs water just to keep the air clean.



posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 10.18.04 (5:58 pm)

So do these folks think you hadn't already noticed you weren't living in the Hilton and it's up to them to point it out?
In case you haven't had time to read Dad's email "Armed Forces Rules for Gunfighting" I'll post the the Air Force and Navy rules..... kida shows the attidue of the branch? ..... could you tell it's written by a Marine???
US Air Force Rules For Gunfighting
1. Have a cocktail
2. Adjust temperature on air-conditioner
3. See what's on HBO
4. Determine "what is a gunfight"
5. Request more funding from Congress with a "killer" PowerPoint presentation
6. Wine & dine 'key' Congressmen, invite DoD & defense industry executives
7. Receive funding, set up new command and assemble assets
8. Declare the assets "strategic" and never deploy them operationally
9. Tell the Navy to send the Marines

Navy Rules For Gunfighting
1. Go to Sea
2. Drink Coffee
3. Watch porn
4. Send the Marines



posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 10.19.04 (1:27 pm)

Already the grizzled vet bitching about the FNG's I see. ;) Glad to see you in high spirits sis. Be safe yo.





posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 10.19.04 (1:52 pm)

It does not take long to become leary of the FNGs as theycome in and want to change everything to the way it was where they came from. Hang in there and it will be over soon.

Uncaronnie




posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 10.19.04 (1:58 pm)

Actually think if they have been there since March - ugh. But then you would have them inline by now!
Missing you much!