October 29, 2005
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Hell USA – My what a beautiful day in the sand – Well I tackled 2 stones and one more to get past and all will be great -Also good news –BAGHDAD, July 29 — Iraq’s transportation minister, a Shiite Muslim, has ordered a ban on alcohol sales at Baghdad International Airport, declaring that the facility is “a holy and revered” piece of Iraq, a spokesman said Friday.– So now the Iraqi’s won’t be intoxicated raising cane at us maybey – 18 days and a wake up – Here I come USA – Just R$R to relax, fish,visit my daughters,familly,friends and future friends – I was asked what kind of stuff grows around here so here is a picture of some dates -Click it for better view- My gosh they are good - They grow on the side of the base the Tigress river is on
- Lots of Biblical history around here and thats for sure – They also raise sunflower plants,tomatoes,grapes, plumbs,cantalope ,watermellon, rice, I will be geting a picture of olives also – They grow on trees – Man I didn’t have a clue till I spotted the tree – It is loaded and will get a picture today -There sheep and cattle around us also – The farmers use irrigation because it very seldom rains here – This morning about 20 drops got on the windshield – Yes that was rain – WOW – It rained this morning – Well I have my fingers crossed because Eon my boss is back and they are having their Saturday meeting – Sure hope I am in the topic – If not I will be the topic of the day before the day is up – Thanks to all my familly, and xanga familly for being such great support during my very uncommon negativity I have had the last 2 days – I will give yall another one next yr – I despise negativity and can not believe the devil made me feel like he did – But I am back and happier than a bird in a grain sack – Yes I have chirping coming out of the box – My goodness – Will just have to see how many when they get out – I did clean house and the new ones are already spoken for also – Man thats good to know – Butch and Nanny need a break and thats for sure – I am going to get started on my plumbing crap for I will be all involved into it when my boss comes in and I will show him what I am doing – hehe- Plan 1 now in effect – Again thanks for the support everybody – I will try my best to respond to all after while but gots to get busy – Please have a safe and fun weekend but most of all don’t forget to HOLD THOSE HEADS HIGH AND GOD BLESS ALL!!
Comments (23)
Gosh, I’m up late so I guess I get to make the first comment. Glad you are feeling better. Are you coming home to stay, or do you have to go back? Have a great day!
I’m glad you are feeling better. It’s really neat that you are there where all of this Biblical history took place. As soon as I read the words Tigress River, I thought that and then you said it! That is so awesome! Do you ever get to go sight seeing or is it too dangerous. Just curious. Anyway – have a great Sat (even though you are working). Do you get any days off? What’s your schedule like? Well, I’m full of questions aren’t I? Ok, enough, time to get home and get to bed!
Yay!!! You’re feeling better!!! That picture is beautiful! I love those trees, remind me of a desert island
You know i’ve realized that when I start to get down God puts the right people around me 
Okay, i’ll keep this comment short this time 
but next time be ware… it’ll be a long one.
Good day Sir John!!! Welcome back. I was wondering who that other man was that was typing for you. He just didn’t have the same kinda upbeat personality like you. Woo hoo. Does this mean I can start my count down now? You told me not to start it until it was closer. 18 days and a wake up seems close enough for now. So can I start? Take care my friend. Stay safe and stay sane. BIG HUGS from KC,MO Love to ya, Tami
tried to click on the picture and xanga is slow tonite. i’ll have to try tomorrow. they sure grow alot there. AWESOME HULAween party tonite. will post photos soon! only took 68 pictures!!
Meanwhile STOP STARING AT ME FEET!!!!!
Spazhugs
I’m glad you’re feeling better.
I hope you have a good weekend!
STOP STARING AT HER FEET!!!lol!
She’s funny!
Oh- what great news about the airport.!. and fingers crossed the you WILL be the topic of the day…and wow I never knew all of that grows there..and wow 20 drops..you counted them eh? wow..! That’s right 18 days..! Glad you feel your old self – sometimes being where you are and all you are thinking about will get us a bit depressed- normal…well- keep on working and show the boss your stuff! -hugs…Lee HHH!!!
Hooray for the SHOWERS OF BLESSING (do you know the song?)
So glad you’re feeling better and it’s good news that they’ve stopped serving alcohol at the Bagdad airport. I thought Muslims didn’t drink ….?
Stay safe.
Fran
So glad you are feeling better we serve such an awesome GOD I said a special prayer just for you…………GOD knows the times we need him most. AMEN
YES the food from there is excellent…………I am vegetarian and on this what I call the JESUS DIET there is a book called WHAT WOULD JESUS EAT…by DON COLBERT, and it has alot about the food from that area and the foods eaten in JESUS day. THOSE ARE THE BEST FOR US~
DID YOU know GOD actually made man to be a vegetarian……
THEN the flood came…and meat was introduced into the diet…………..
I dont eat really meant…I DO EAT FISH………..
I EAT ALOT OF MELONS…..yummy! GOOD GOOD FOR YOU
AND SALADS guess thats how I stay so skinny huh..lol
HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE AND WONDERFUL DAY
GOD BE WITH YOU EACH STEP!!………….18 days…you will be there around the time I get to SA so we will def be getting together! YA HEAR!
LOVE AND HUGS
DITTO!!!!!
One of my favorite cookies (?) that I make are Date Crisps. You talk about good!! Mush up dates and butter on stove top, add rice crispies and some almond extract, roll balls into powdered sugar!! Youch!! I could eat my weight in them.
Love ya
glad your havin a better day,comin home gets closer everyday(the hard part is when you get to the single digits,sorry to say that ,but you’ll be getting alot less sleep)the good news is you’ll sleep on the freedom bird on your way home and ready to hit the ground running.have a wonderful weekend .
whoo hooooo! countin down the days for you! glad your feeling better!
have a great rest of whatever it is over there! ~L.
I’m so glad your feeling like yourself again. We all have those days when you just need to backup and think about it for a while. I’m glad they are banning alcohol at the airport–that will make it safe. You just keep your eyes open and stay safe !!
Well thank ya kindly for dropping by my wee spot on Xanga. Oh not to fret about getting down, we all get down now and then. Goodness we can not always be running around with a smile on our faces.It is just life and life is just about balance. If it was me and I was far away from my home, oh after about a week I would be bailing like a baby. I don’t do well away from my loved ones. Heavens I just moved to Maple Ridge which is like a 10 minute ferry ride away from where my grown children reside and for real I went into a depression for a few weeks just being 10 minutes drive away from them. Oh I am not depressed no more cause I bought a kitten to help keep me company, ‘cept she won’t stop jumping on my head. Hope you have a right nice day over there, take good care of you, God Bless.
Glad to hear you are feeling yourself again. But it is ok to get that way every now & then, just don’t make a habit out of it! lol…those trees are really gorgeous. they look like palm trees…looks like huge coconuts on them. That must be a lot of dates! Take care. & yay for the alcohol ban!!!
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I am glad you are feeling better. I am doing good over here just a little bored but hey that is ok.I am going to do a little R&R my self this weekend if you know what I mean well tc my dear friend dont work to terribly hard
Angel
I went to Greece once; they have olive trees too; scrubby little things, aren’t they? Glad you’re feeling better, but there’s certainly nothing that needs an apology. Sometimes God brings us to our knees just so He can pick us up to show us He’s still there.
Yes- he is – I had your link up until you changed the page…kept his up longer because I wnated everyone to read that GOOD news about what is going on for a change.. -hope you wake up feeling really good..and things went well yesterday…or today? umm…time difference..I usually come here late..for here that is…oh forget it! hugs..Lee.
My dad told us kids a story(during a snow storm) about two boids-birds- whose names were Hoiman and Moitle. They had 5 kids- Peep, Peep-peep, Peep-peep-peep and so on. I put hand motions with it and told it to my kids’kindergarten classes.
Glad you found homes for your new ones…Looks like the date trees are well protected w that wire fence~! I know you’re looking forward to seeing your girls…and your cycle! jaywalSC
RYC: Well thank you for the comment and that is wonderful what all was done for those people. I am not rich myself as a matter a fact I am dirt poor, well in money anyways but I have the richness of God, good friends and family and my humour.
Praying for your safe return home and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE..
Blessings and prayers
Kim and Family
..I’ll put up some pics and maybe even a “link” to photobucket later…..and oh! Carl Edwards just won the race today in case you don’t know…..did you get my email?
~ g