Sunday, October 25, 2009

There is no escaping the dust here. My hands appear as though they've been wiping a chalk board 24/7. I wash my hair, and within minutes its got that thick feeling to it and I wonder whether or not I could even run a comb through it.. It may be time for a haircut.... a real short one. Anyway, walked about 20 km in the last 2 days meandering around this base and trying to find a flippin wet one, or some sort of moist towelette...... No luck..... I guess its living in filth once I get outta here and into some real work....And then it'll be bird baths whenever time permits.
They tell me that we're not suppose to brush our teeth in the washrooms here and to use the bottle water... well, my shower kit is to small for all my shit, so my hands are full going to the shower, which leads me to ignore these menial do nots and go ahead and brush.... its not as if I'm drinking the stuff......i guess i maybe should use the bottled water.....
Well, truth be told, we have not had much time in order to prepare for our endeavors over the last 2 days. I'm physically drained tonight and my kit is finally packed. There seems to be a lot of unknowns so we've been told to pack heavy..... which really sucks, not in the sense that I have too many things but rather we are extremely limited on what we may bring onto the specified transport. So every orifice is stuffedf to the gills and I am not looking forward to the kit explosion upon openng the rucksak.....

I'm limited on my phone minutes as of now, but I'm tolkd they add 35 minuteds evry Monday, so hopefully I'll be able to accumulate a few here and there to be able to ttalk longer to yas.....

Anyway, gonna get out for now and try to shower this dirty Afghani soil off of me... peace

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for the update -Keep safe - as per Dad's experience in the past - Use bottled water at all times - EVEN brushing teeth.

    Luv u lots. M&D

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  2. Thanks for the update Keep safe and remember the will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you. and for further protection we pray every nite for you and all the soldiers that are there.Take care and walk softly. Ann & Roy

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  3. What are some of the items you would really like for yourself and some ideas for your troops? Tread softly. Your in our prayers

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  4. Thanks Ann and Roy.... warm weather gear.....socks, and mitts are good to have..sounds like a cold winter ahead and no warmth until March..Can't wait for a coffee with you guys.....

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