I'm Back!!!!!

Hello Campers,

Well, my leave is over and I have to say that it went by too fast. Sarah and I had a ball in Mexico and also being with the family and friends. I wish I could have seen everyone but time is kind of limited and Sarah comes first. She was able to take the entire time off from work so we could be together the whole time. We went to all of our favorite restaurants and places to hang out. It was like I had never left. I know that Sarah will carry on in my absence like she has already before my leave. She has been doing so great while I've been gone. It was sad when I left but Sarah was strong and we kept saying "Only 6 more months to go". The first 6 went by quick so I expect the same for the last 6. If you want to see the pictures from my leave you can visit my Facebook page under my name.

Things are getting back to normal here in Iraq. Poker night was tonight and it is always good to hang with the guys for a night of cards. As you see in the picture I am showing a straight flush. I did this because it will be the only time in my life I will have one and I had to stage it for a picture. Well, the sun may shine on me sometime in my life to get one but as of yet it hasn't happened. Luck was not on my side tonight but there is always next week.

It is also still wet around here from when it snowed on Friday. I just missed seeing the snow but I did get to see the aftermath. The whole post was like a mud pit. Today was the first day I didn't have to scrape mud off my boots before going into my room. I hope the rainy season ends soon so we don't have to worry about the mud any more. Oh well, its like they say "War is Hell". Who knew that hell has tons of mud also.

I've rambled on enough for one post. I hope everyone had a great holiday season and I will talk to you all again next week.

Dan