I decided to start this topic so that I may post here from time to time to let all know I am doing alright in Iraq.

Things here are good so far. The average temp is about 110 degree F, or so. I am still trying to get into a work rest pattern as of right now. As a result time seems to drag along at a snails pace. I have actually been calling Tam pretty regulary which is way different from my previous two trips to Iraq. I actually see now how much that relieves stress for me.

Well, if anybody has any question or just want to make a general conversation or request this is the place....Geez I hope this is not to lame...if it is please delete it TAM....

I'm glad to hear you're doing alright Big Nasty.
;D  rest assured that this thread is not lame.  we care about Tam, your son and you and a whole bunch of us wanna know how you're doing. glad to hear you're able to contact Tam more than the last time. I'm sure she needs the stress relief also.  geez, it sounds really hot http://bestsmileys.com/hot/3.gif    so how many bottles of water would you say you drink a day? how's the food? Are the Iraqi people gonna be able to handle things once you guys are gone?  sorry about the barrage of questions..so is it fairly peaceful where you are? I hope so. anyways, keep us updated on things and we'll keep you in prayer. take it easy  8)

Not lame at all.  Like Mike said, we care about Tam, you and your son.  Updates are good.

Not lame at all, infact it's great that you're able to communicate.

My good thoughts are with you and I thank you for your strength and your service.

Be safe.

Stay safe!  :)

Still 110!  :o I honestly don't know how you cope with that.....how do you cope with that??

Saw a load of guys in their desert fatigues with big packs at the train station today and thought of you. Good old British military services fly them into a local R.A.F base and says 'make your own way home' some of those poor guys looked exhausted.  :-\\

What is the food like? Are you allowed parcels??

want some chocolate?  ;D

Take care Gis.

I too, am so happy to see you on here!  Hooray!  :D

I think we'd all love to have updates from our favorite soldier!  I am totally interested in what day to day life is like for you over there.  Everyone asked some great questions - stuff I would like to know myself.  :)

As everyone said, this is NOT lame. I'm glad you started this thread because I was wondering how you are doing.


Please, stay safe. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that we are all worried about you.



Cat

Keep well, stay safe.
What's the temp at night?
How well do you sleep?

Glad to see that you are checking in with us.  Glad you are well (as well as to be expected really).  I echo everyone else here that has already said we care about Tam, you and the son very much.  :)  I am also very happy to see an update from you.

Take care, stay safe, try to stay cool.

Hey! :)

This thread is a great idea! It's cool that you would take the time to let us know how you're doing! 

Be safe!!!

We're so glad to hear from you, Big Nasty!  :)

Please stay safe!

Great to hear from you.

I hope you are drinking plenty (of water  ;) ) and looking after yourself.

You mnetioned trouble with work/rest cycles.  Are you just working during the day or do you need to work overnight shifts?

Like everyone has said Sweetheart, this thread is definitely NOT LAME!

We have talked a lot more than normal. Better be careful, I might become spoiled! ;)

Love you Babe. Miss you like crazy too!
xoxoxoxoxoxox

Great thread, and I am glad you started it.  I think of Tam and you and your son often.  I do not know if I could go through what you all are dealing with, with as much dignity and grace, so Karma to you. 

I too am interested in hearing the day to day life.  You say it hot during the day, does it cool off at night?  How does one stay hydrated, just water or is there gatorade or powerade as well.

Thanks for this thread, and stay safe!!!

so is there a computer there that you all share from time to time and how much time are you allotted?

Like everyone has said Sweetheart, this thread is definitely NOT LAME!

We have talked a lot more than normal. Better be careful, I might become spoiled! ;)

Love you Babe. Miss you like crazy too!
xoxoxoxoxoxox


alright... keep the mushiness to you private conversations... no one needs to see this  :P  think of the son for god's sake  ;D


Seriously tho... I too would like to put in a word for how lame this thread is not!

Gis asked about care packages... .gis I'm thinking chocolate + 110 degree weather is not a good combo  ;D

but what else is good for a care package? Like what are the items soldiers are happy to get... is it like prison do you guys trade the good stuff like commodities?

Like everyone else I wish you a safe tour but I also hope its a short one!

Nice to hear that you are safe and happy you are able to communicate with us.

It's great to hear updates from you Big Nasty. You (Tammy, and Michael) are in my thoughts and prayers all the time. Stay safe!

alright... keep the mushiness to you private conversations... no one needs to see this  :P  think of the son for god's sake  ;D


Seriously tho... I too would like to put in a word for how lame this thread is not!

Gis asked about care packages... .gis I'm thinking chocolate + 110 degree weather is not a good combo  ;D

but what else is good for a care package? Like what are the items soldiers are happy to get... is it like prison do you guys trade the good stuff like commodities?

Like everyone else I wish you a safe tour but I also hope its a short one!


Aw heck! I didn't get all gross like we normally do! ;D

I can answer the question about care packages. Would you rather hear it from me or from Big Nasty? ;)

Do we send them to you, or to a base where they redistribute it to the soldiers?

Aw heck! I didn't get all gross like we normally do! ;D

I can answer the question about care packages. Would you rather hear it from me or from Big Nasty? ;)


either from you or BN and i don't even want to know how gross you can get!!!!  ;)

Do we send them to you, or to a base where they redistribute it to the soldiers?


Not to me. You can send them directly to Big Nasty, and since he is Platoon Sergeant, he will distribute it even throughout the entire Battalion. ;)
They have a direct APO address, and shipping to them is just like shipping in the US. I always use flat rate boxes. The only extra thing you have to do is still fill out a customs form. Even though they are technically on a US Installation, the packages still have to go through customs.


either from you or BN and i don't even want to know how gross you can get!!!!  ;)


Chocolate - I think Gis was referring to the fact that she brought me Mint Oranges and Big Nasty stole them and ate more than I did! ;D

But seriously, they love all the snacks and junk food they can get their hands on. As well as deodorant, toothpaste etc. Razors, men & women, oy the list could go on. I have a link for  what can't be sent over there.    http://www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/mailingrestrictions.htm

For those overseas who wish to send things, I believe that shipping for you will still belike you are sending directly to the US. So even though you are closer, unfortunately, you still have to pay the rate to the US. Sorry :-[

No porn?  Poor soldiers :(

http://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10152&storeId=10001&categoryId=13359&productId=36604&langId=-1&WT.ac=36604

The postal service will send you packages of the flat rate boxes for free.  :)

Not to me. You can send them directly to Big Nasty, and since he is Platoon Sergeant, he will distribute it even throughout the entire Battalion. ;)
They have a direct APO address, and shipping to them is just like shipping in the US. I always use flat rate boxes. The only extra thing you have to do is still fill out a customs form. Even though they are technically on a US Installation, the packages still have to go through customs.

Chocolate - I think Gis was referring to the fact that she brought me Mint Oranges and Big Nasty stole them and ate more than I did! ;D

But seriously, they love all the snacks and junk food they can get their hands on. As well as deodorant, toothpaste etc. Razors, men & women, oy the list could go on. I have a link for  what can't be sent over there.     http://www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/mailingrestrictions.htm

For those overseas who wish to send things, I believe that shipping for you will still belike you are sending directly to the US. So even though you are closer, unfortunately, you still have to pay the rate to the US. Sorry :-[



No Pork Rinds tho...  ::)  dude that's so much worse than not getting to send pron.  ;) 


okay so Tam says whatever junk food they can't get over there = but what junk food can't they get there... besides pork rinds since, apparently, I can't send those anyway  ;)  ;D

okay so Tam says whatever junk food they can't get over there = but what junk food can't they get there... besides pork rinds since, apparently, I can't send those anyway  ;)  ;D




I know that the Boy Scouts send popcorn, the Girl Scouts send cookies and locally there was a collection of Pringles, because the tubes pack well without crushing the contents.  I guess most American candy would be acceptable. 

I know that the Boy Scouts send popcorn, the Girl Scouts send cookies and locally there was a collection of Pringles, because the tubes pack well without crushing the contents.  I guess most American candy would be acceptable. 




thanks

thanks


Our church sends packages and they recommend hard candy, nuts, stuff that won't melt in the heat.

Yeah the chocolate reference was about the mint oranges.  ;D

I'll go ask at my post office about postage from here, it may be the same as BFO....... 

I'm glad to hear you're doing alright Big Nasty.
;D  rest assured that this thread is not lame.  we care about Tam, your son and you and a whole bunch of us wanna know how you're doing. glad to hear you're able to contact Tam more than the last time. I'm sure she needs the stress relief also.  geez, it sounds really hot http://bestsmileys.com/hot/3.gif     so how many bottles of water would you say you drink a day? how's the food? Are the Iraqi people gonna be able to handle things once you guys are gone?  sorry about the barrage of questions..so is it fairly peaceful where you are? I hope so. anyways, keep us updated on things and we'll keep you in prayer. take it easy   8)


I usually drink anywhere between 4 and 7 1.5 liter bottles of water daily, as well as three or 4 20 oz bottles of Gatorade. The food is alright sometimes. There are times when the truck bringing in the shipments don't arrive for whatever reason and we get low on food at the Chow Hall. The menu basically stays the same day to day and week to week.

Still 110!  :o I honestly don't know how you cope with that.....how do you cope with that??

Saw a load of guys in their desert fatigues with big packs at the train station today and thought of you. Good old British military services fly them into a local R.A.F base and says 'make your own way home' some of those poor guys looked exhausted.  :-\\

What is the food like? Are you allowed parcels??

want some chocolate?  ;D

Take care Gis.

We can receive parcels, however chocolate will not survive until about October due to the Temp. Most mail is shipped into us in huge metal containers. The temp I estimate in the container likely reaches 150 F or above. Thanks for you thoughts.

Keep well, stay safe.
What's the temp at night?
How well do you sleep?


The night time temp is somewhere in the 80's or 90's (also great decades!). Our rooms are Air Conditioned so I sleep alright at night. I use a spare pillow to snuggle with in Tam's absence. Last time I was there I actually had Tam's perfume to spray on the pillow as  well. Thank you for your support and wishes.

Great to hear from you.

I hope you are drinking plenty (of water  ;) ) and looking after yourself.

You mnetioned trouble with work/rest cycles.  Are you just working during the day or do you need to work overnight shifts?


In my particular job I work days. As we adjust we are working long hours to get settled in. I am usually at work prior to 8:00 a.m. and leave anywhere from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Some Soldiers do work shifts, it just depends on their particular mission.

Something interesting about where I am located. This link leads to information about a pyramid that sits about a mile or less from where I work. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Ziggurat_of_Ur

Great thread, and I am glad you started it.  I think of Tam and you and your son often.  I do not know if I could go through what you all are dealing with, with as much dignity and grace, so Karma to you. 

I too am interested in hearing the day to day life.  You say it hot during the day, does it cool off at night?  How does one stay hydrated, just water or is there gatorade or powerade as well.

Thanks for this thread, and stay safe!!!


The Chow Hall usually has 20 oz. Gatorade. They are helpful because to much water can be bad as well. We use Sports drinks to replenish Electrolytes. I usually get Tam to send me the containers of Kool-Aid or Lemon-Aid to mix with my water. She is actually going to be sending me a glass pitcher for beverages. My roommate and I are from about the same area in the states (Me from Maryland, and him from Virginia) so we love Sun Tea. I am going to make it on the Air Conditioner outside our room. The sun is so hot if you poor water on concrete it evaporates in under a minute. You can actually see and hear the steam when it comes in contact with the concrete...just a little FYI

See you're online right now... and thought I'd say.... 'sup!  ;)

and the Lakers suck..... yep I'm not gonna be nice just cuz you're gone...



Just kidding.





Thinking of ya- (and Tam & the son)!!!  :)












but the lakers do suck tho..... (and they cheat I think they paid off the refs)  :P

See you're online right now... and thought I'd say.... 'sup!  ;)

and the Lakers suck..... yep I'm not gonna be nice just cuz you're gone...



Just kidding.





Thinking of ya- (and Tam & the son)!!!  :)












but the lakers do suck tho..... (and they cheat I think they paid off the refs)  :P


I left you a little somethin in the Smite Club thread!

I left you a little somethin in the Smite Club thread!


backatcha  :-*

Something interesting about where I am located. This link leads to information about a pyramid that sits about a mile or less from where I work. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Ziggurat_of_Ur


That's freakin' cool.  I'm a major sucker for old stuff like that, and I vaguely remember reading about the Ziggurat in my college Art History class.

This is a cool thread.
Please stay safe for you but also for Tammy and the boy :)

So free Pay Per Views while deployed rock.  I love wathcing UFC and WWE, basically real fighting and real fighting..acting.

I am not sure how many more dust storms I can take. I am sure I can blow a solid sand Moco out of my nose on a daily basis.

So free Pay Per Views while deployed rock.  I love wathcing UFC and WWE, basically real fighting and real fighting..acting.

I am not sure how many more dust storms I can take. I am sure I can blow a solid sand Moco out of my nose on a daily basis.


You don't know how much it tickles me to see you type "moco". ;D

karma for the Big guy.


so are you allowed to sample any of the local cuisine in Iraq, I'm talking the really weird stuff  :D  or are you required to stick to the Army chow 100%

Karma from me as well

Something interesting about where I am located. This link leads to information about a pyramid that sits about a mile or less from where I work. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Ziggurat_of_Ur



This is cool, I just checked it out-do you get time to go explore around the area?  Or do you even care to?  Don't know how dangerous that might be...ok, don't go explore.  It's more important for you to be safe for the family!  :)

karma for our friend in camouflage

Karma for Big Nasty from me!  :)

Hey Nasty!  How goes it?

at ease soldier  8)

you're in our thoughts and prayers and so is your family  :) 

karma + 1

Karma from me too.
Stay safe!

Hello and Karma!  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/15/wave.gif

1 for the Big guy

1 for the Big guy


thanks for the reminder.

thanks for the reminder.
you're welcome. here's 1 for u2  ;)

you're welcome. here's 1 for u2  ;)


why thank you... I already gave you yours as an extra thanks for the reminder!  ;)

1 for him as well.

The Karma Fairy says  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/15/wave.gif again!

The Karma Fairy says  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/15/wave.gif again!
;D 

1 karma for BN

and 1 more from me!

Adding my karma for you too  :)

sending karma your way Big Nasty

And there I was....suck in Iraq....yet feeling the Karma Love from all.  Surprise It's me and I am on the boards!  I realize it has been a long time but "Finally, The Big Nasty has returned to the decaeds!"

So let me see what is new here.  Of course missing Tam and the kids like crazy. Got a package fro Ash awhile back, greatly appreciated by all.  We are playing a little Softball when we get a chance...not very well I am affraid, but it does make the time go by quicker. It just would be nice to lose by less than 15 for once...oh wait we did lose by just 3 last game.  The weather is starting to cool down which is great, lately it has been in the 1-teens farenheit with a peak into the 120's here and there. Not to uch I can put out there due to Operation Security. I have been spending my free tie playing lots of Madden 2010, NCAA Football 2010, Tiger Woods Golf 2010, and watching Everybody Hates Chris....stay tuned for further updates....Love you Tam and you too Son of Tam

And there I was....suck in Iraq....yet feeling the Karma Love from all.  Surprise It's me and I am on the boards!  I realize it has been a long time but "Finally, The Big Nasty has returned to the decaeds!"

So let me see what is new here.  Of course missing Tam and the kids like crazy. Got a package fro Ash awhile back, greatly appreciated by all.  We are playing a little Softball when we get a chance...not very well I am affraid, but it does make the time go by quicker. It just would be nice to lose by less than 15 for once...oh wait we did lose by just 3 last game.  The weather is starting to cool down which is great, lately it has been in the 1-teens farenheit with a peak into the 120's here and there. Not to uch I can put out there due to Operation Security. I have been spending my free tie playing lots of Madden 2010, NCAA Football 2010, Tiger Woods Golf 2010, and watching Everybody Hates Chris....stay tuned for further updates....Love you Tam and you too Son of Tam



great to hear from ya!!!! Thanks for the update!

great to hear from ya!!!! Thanks for the update!




Same here. I'm glad you're doing fine BN. Karma+1

Karma for ya, thanks for the update.
Stay in the shade for some cooling off

And there I was....suck in Iraq....yet feeling the Karma Love from all.  Surprise It's me and I am on the boards!  I realize it has been a long time but "Finally, The Big Nasty has returned to the decaeds!"



I thought you'd got lost or something!

Glad to hear the weather is cooling off a little.  Wish I could send you some of this rain we've been having!

1 more Karma for ya!

it was good to see your post. take care. karma coming your way!

Great to hear from you, Big Nasty!

As always, more karma for you!  :)

more k 4 BN

Karma again, now you have 212

You know I was thinking about something and now I must do something I should have done a long time ago....

Thank you very much ASH.  Thanks for the package that you sent to my soldiers and I.  They really enjoyed it.  The Sunflower seeds lasted about a day.  We had a mission that day and some soldiers took seed with them.  They like to spits seeds while driving or to occupy time when they are driving, it takes their minds off of things a little.  Then we had some guys that were isolated with limited Hygeine items available to them. So the Soap, and Razors were excellent.  I was thankful for the Sun Block myself because we were doing some inventories and I had to be out in the sun for like three days ALL day long, I reapplied Sun Block about every hours I think....Wow those were miserable days.

Well,I know I could have sent this to ASH in a PM but I rather thank her in public.  Thanks again ASH

Thanks for the update once again BN. Glad to hear you're doing fine. :) I'd add more karamel to your total, but it hasn't been a full day since I last did so, so I'm gonna have to wait.

k + 1

K+1 from me too.

I still have to wait before I can give you karma again, but it's coming.  Thanks for checking in and giving us updates when you can.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

More karma for Big Nasty!  :)  8)

karma for BN

everybody on this page got karma (cept BFF cuz of some pesky 24 hour rule.... )  and k for BN as well.

everybody on this page got karma (cept BFF cuz of some pesky 24 hour rule.... )  and k for BN as well.
your generosity is appreciated and I encountered the same problemo  ???

your generosity is appreciated and I encountered the same problemo  ???

fixt mine!

fixt mine!
fixt mine too, and gave Big Nasty another while I was here

Hey everyone!

Yesterday I received a package in the mail from Big Nasty!
Inside was the external hard drive that we send back and forth to each other. I had to go through a ton of pictures, because some, if not most were ones I cannot post, however I managed to put a few together for y'all to see.

Enjoy!

http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x108/tmhaley32/Big%20Nasty/

Hey everyone!

Yesterday I received a package in the mail from Big Nasty!
Inside was the external hard drive that we send back and forth to each other. I had to go through a ton of pictures, because some, if not most were ones I cannot post, however I managed to put a few together for y'all to see.

Enjoy!

http://s186.photobucket.com/albums/x108/tmhaley32/Big%20Nasty/


great pics...that foot one is big and nasty  ;D

Hey everyone!

Yesterday I received a package in the mail from Big Nasty!
Inside was the external hard drive that we send back and forth to each other. I had to go through a ton of pictures, because some, if not most were ones I cannot post, however I managed to put a few together for y'all to see.



???

^-^

The yellow stuff in the bottles - was he doing a quick wee check?

The yellow stuff in the bottles - was he doing a quick wee check?


I thought that tooo but upon closer inspection it turns out they are making sun tea  ;D

???

^-^


Haha!
You might think they would be all kinky and stuff...

but actually, because of location security etc. I cannot post them. ;)

(But I wish they were kinky! ;D ;D )

The yellow stuff in the bottles - was he doing a quick wee check?


I thought that tooo but upon closer inspection it turns out they are making sun tea  ;D


I gave a description to each picture...

but to be honest, I thought the same thing ;)

I gave a description to each picture...

but to be honest, I thought the same thing ;)


You only get that if you do the slide show.  Doing the slide show I mainly got the captions but not the image  :-\\

You only get that if you do the slide show.  Doing the slide show I mainly got the captions but not the image  :-\\


Well that just sucks then!
I guess I will have to go through them and try to label them differently. I don't want people to have to do a slideshow in order to see the captions. ;)


And keep in mind, I will update the pictures as I get more from Nasty and I will go through the rest that I have here as well.! 8)

As if I would post pictures of me doing a wee check.  I will try to send some better pics to Tam in the next batch.  As if a wee check.  Anyway things here are alright, starting to get a bit cooler in the mornings at least.  Today the high is supposed to be 104 and the low 62 so I guess I can be thankful for the change in weather.  Of course each day I still have to wake up, roll over, and look at my Red Neck roommates ugly face, and not my beautiful wifey.  Been hitting the gym more and more just to stay off the boredom that is my day.  I have a rythme for my day now so each day is sort of like the movie Groundhog Day.  Well, that is is for this brief update.

Thanks for sending the pics to Tam and Tam, thank you for sharing them.  Appreciate your updates too, mostly because they let us know you are ok.  Keep 'em coming!

Well that just sucks then!
I guess I will have to go through them and try to label them differently. I don't want people to have to do a slideshow in order to see the captions. ;)


And keep in mind, I will update the pictures as I get more from Nasty and I will go through the rest that I have here as well.! 8)
great pics Tam, thanks for sharing


As if I would post pictures of me doing a wee check.  I will try to send some better pics to Tam in the next batch.  As if a wee check.  Anyway things here are alright, starting to get a bit cooler in the mornings at least.  Today the high is supposed to be 104 and the low 62 so I guess I can be thankful for the change in weather.  Of course each day I still have to wake up, roll over, and look at my Red Neck roommates ugly face, and not my beautiful wifey.  Been hitting the gym more and more just to stay off the boredom that is my day.  I have a rythme for my day now so each day is sort of like the movie Groundhog Day.  Well, that is is for this brief update.
good to see you checkin' in here with us Big Nasty. ugly roomate situation bites, but hopefully will make your return to your lovely wife that much more rewarding. 
Take it Easy

karma

3 more and Big Nasty will reach the 500 karma milestone

yay it was me....



Congrats on getting your

500th Karma

yay it was me....



Congrats on getting your

500th Karma


way to go Q!    and congrats to Big Nasty for your latest milestone  500 karma

More karma for Big Nasty!  8)  :)

Well, here is the latest and greatest from the Desert.  My last Soldier recently arrived from the States, she came late. That puts me at 3 Soldiers in my section...all female...UGGGgghh!  As for my unit, they are in the process of gathering school supplies for some local schools that our unit is building for the Iraqi people.  The temperature is slowly dropping, emphasis on slowly.  Of course, my mind is always on my family and how much I miss them all.  I just try to stay super busy with work and stuff.  Been playing lots of XBox 360 in my room.  Mostly sports games.  I recently got NHL2k10 with the GREATEST Hockey Player, playing today on the cover....Alexander Ovechkin.  Other than that spending lots of time in the gym.  I think I am going to start doing the Rosetta Stone Spanish class online.  The military provides it to us for free so why not.  Well, that is it for this short update.  Thanks to all for their support and prayers.

Well, here is the latest and greatest from the Desert.  My last Soldier recently arrived from the States, she came late. That puts me at 3 Soldiers in my section...all female...UGGGgghh! 

Waddya mean? >:(


As for my unit, they are in the process of gathering school supplies for some local schools that our unit is building for the Iraqi people. 

I still haven't figured out how to open the poster thing Tam e-mailed to me.  :-\\


The temperature is slowly dropping, emphasis on slowly. 


How cold will it get?  And is it much colder at night?


I think I am going to start doing the Rosetta Stone Spanish class online. 


Hola!  and that's about my limit.

I choose to not explain the UGGGGgggh! remark.  Let's just say that 3 females, with 3 personalities...sometimes each, is very trying.
The temperature does drop at night way below the day.  Sometimes it can be a 30 degree or more drop at night.  I am further South than I have ever been before so the weather could be different this time around.  I do know previously once the wet season come it gets a bit cold.  Like stocking Cap and Gloves weather.

You know I was thinking about something and now I must do something I should have done a long time ago....

Thank you very much ASH.  Thanks for the package that you sent to my soldiers and I.  They really enjoyed it.  The Sunflower seeds lasted about a day.  We had a mission that day and some soldiers took seed with them.  They like to spits seeds while driving or to occupy time when they are driving, it takes their minds off of things a little.  Then we had some guys that were isolated with limited Hygeine items available to them. So the Soap, and Razors were excellent.  I was thankful for the Sun Block myself because we were doing some inventories and I had to be out in the sun for like three days ALL day long, I reapplied Sun Block about every hours I think....Wow those were miserable days.

Well,I know I could have sent this to ASH in a PM but I rather thank her in public.   Thanks again ASH


Ok, so I know I'm a little late in replying, but you are so very welcome!  I have more stuff that I'm getting ready to send, so be on the lookout!  Let me know if there is anything in particular that you need.  :)

Treat + 1

as for being outnumbered on your team by females, be wary of the day when they are all pms'ng and keep your head down and hunker down in your fox hole

Well, as I have said before I play some Softball here in my "spare" time.  Well, last game my gloves was damaged beyond repair when the strings popped.  I immediately ordered a new glove from Sports Authority.  Well here I am two weeks later, the Glove Oil came three days ago.  The Glove came today...finally, of course I got it just 5 hours from  game time.  I am now trying to get the Glove ready...good thing that all of outside is an Oven so I can bake the glove in the sun.  LOL.  So there it is the big event of the week here in beautiful Tallil, Iraq.

Karma for Big Nasty & Suck you bus ( ;)) as well.
Hope you guys will be reunited soon...
Very soon...

Once my wife went to Hong Kong for 3 or 4 months a few years back. Not easy.

Well, as I have said before I play some Softball here in my "spare" time.  Well, last game my gloves was damaged beyond repair when the strings popped.  I immediately ordered a new glove from Sports Authority.  Well here I am two weeks later, the Glove Oil came three days ago.  The Glove came today...finally, of course I got it just 5 hours from  game time.  I am now trying to get the Glove ready...good thing that all of outside is an Oven so I can bake the glove in the sun.  LOL.  So there it is the big event of the week here in beautiful Tallil, Iraq.
weird wish on my part, but i wish i could play softball with you guys there in Iraq. have fun Candyman, stay safe, stay cool and we'll be giving you karma now.

Karma for Big Nasty & Tam

Big Nasty has been karamelized  8)

He gets a belated Treat from me too O0

More treats for Big Nasty!  :)

Karma to Big Nasty and Tam

Karma and a Thank You on this Veterans Day to you and all others who have served, past and present.

I don't know if Tam mentioned it but Elizabeth asked for a photo of you and details of your service.  It will be in a power point presentation of all the veterans and serving members that will form part of the veterans day events at her school.

Happy Veterans Day to you sir.  Stay safe!

One more for Big Nasty for Veteran's Day.  :)

My gratitude to you, sir, and some good thoughts for your safe return.  :)

I will honor Big Nasty for Veterans Day too by karmaing him as well. O0

One more for both of you.

stay safe

k + 1

stay safe

k + 1

K+1 from me too
Stay safe.

good karma comin' at ya

More karma for Big Nasty!  :)

more from me too

I cannot forget to karamel him either.

K+1!

Another Karma for you, hope you are safe and the temparature is comfortable.

Once again greeting from somewhat sunny Iraq.  We are now in the beginning of rainy season here and with the rain the temperature starts to drop.  Most days the average temp is high of 80 and low around 42 or so.  It will get a bit colder as the rainy season moves along.  The temperature is way lower at night.  I actually go to the Gym around 4:30 a.m. and I wear my beanie and full sweats to and from.  Then I also have a John Deere gator ATV, no windows or walls, that I ride around the base in.  As for Tam and I she is of course my rock that helps me get by, even with a High School Senior in the house that is full of himself.  Once again ASH I have to thank you for all of your support.  The soldiers reallly enjoyed the packages you sent to us and are very appreciative.  We have been extremely busy so they have not had a chance to write.  I will also try to get you a picture of my section as soon as I can....Thanks again.  Thanks to all of my friends here for all of your well wishes and support.

karma and lots of good wishes to you and your section.

even though you're far away, you're in our thoughts and prayers and so is your family. take care and have a Happy Thanksgiving, and come home soon

k+1

Another one for you, Big Nasty.  Hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. 

giving up some K for the Big guy

sending K

one more Karma for ya.

I can't forget to karma+1 the BN either...

Merry Christmas and welcome home big guy  8)

Christmas karma for Big Nasty.  Welcome home!!!!  8)  8)  8)

Christmas karma for Big Nasty.  Welcome home!!!!  8)  8)  8)


Ditto 8)

Christmas karma for Big Nasty.  Welcome home!!!!  8)  8)  8)

Yeah!! I'm glad he was able to come home! (as I read in another thread) So I have just added to his total.

Welcome home BN enjoy your visit... thanks for giving Tam some time to answer my texts this morning  ;)  ;D

Welcome home, BN. I hope you and Tam have a wonderful Christmas together (and many more to come).




Cat

Finally The Big Nasty has come back to New York, and America for that matter!  I just wanted to take the opportunity with good Internet to day a few things to my friends here.  Thank you all very much for the support in my first 6 months of being deployed.  I truly appreciate it more than you know.  I have to give a special shout out to Gis, thanks a lot for the delicious Mint Chocolate Oranges.  My roommate was a little upset with me because there was no sharing going on with those.  I told him I wouldn't even share those with my wife and I sleep with her.  LOL.  Of course there is ASH I must thank as well.  ASH I received the drawing, cards, and letters from the kids at your mother-in-laws school.  I really love when I get stuff from kids because some of the comments and such are just too funny.  I wrote them back a short letter and sent it out already, they should get it back any day now.  Again I thank you all but when I see ASH and Gis again...it's a big hug for them both, LOL.  Don't worry I am used to the size difference between Tam and I and I promise not to crack any ribs...LOL.

So, I am home for a visit.  I have no plans other than to simply enjoy my time with my family.  I really does not matter if that is shopping or just bowling.  Christmas day it meant playing DJ Hero most of the day with Tam.  Great game.  ;D

I'm so happy for ya, BN. O0 Glad you can be with your family.

Happy New Year, Big Nasty!  More karma for ya!  O0  8)

Hope you and Tam have a great New Year :)

Finally The Big Nasty has come back to New York, and America for that matter!  I just wanted to take the opportunity with good Internet to day a few things to my friends here.  Thank you all very much for the support in my first 6 months of being deployed.  I truly appreciate it more than you know.  I have to give a special shout out to Gis, thanks a lot for the delicious Mint Chocolate Oranges.  My roommate was a little upset with me because there was no sharing going on with those.  I told him I wouldn't even share those with my wife and I sleep with her.  LOL.  Of course there is ASH I must thank as well.  ASH I received the drawing, cards, and letters from the kids at your mother-in-laws school.  I really love when I get stuff from kids because some of the comments and such are just too funny.  I wrote them back a short letter and sent it out already, they should get it back any day now.  Again I thank you all but when I see ASH and Gis again...it's a big hug for them both, LOL.  Don't worry I am used to the size difference between Tam and I and I promise not to crack any ribs...LOL.

So, I am home for a visit.  I have no plans other than to simply enjoy my time with my family.  I really does not matter if that is shopping or just bowling.  Christmas day it meant playing DJ Hero most of the day with Tam.  Great game.   ;D


I'm just so dang happy that you're home!!!  You and Tam need to give each other a big hug from me.  I love you guys!  :D

You are very welcome.  :)

Sadly it looks like they are only bringing the mint ones out at christmas now, so I'm afraid it will be a while until I can send any more. I'll have to see what else I can find...........

More karma for Big Nasty!!  8)

I don't know if I should I'm still mad that that fool fudged me... I mean gave me fudge  :P

karma, thoughts and prayers

Well, it has been a little while since I posted an update here.  I have been on my 15 days of leave and I actually was home for Christmas as well as New Years.  I had a great time doing nothing but playing Rock Band and DJ Hero with the family.  I can't give out dates but I will tell you that I am going to be getting home earlier than I originally anticipated unless something comes up.  Tam is trying not to get to excited of course, as well as myself.  I actually am having a hard time containing myself.  Other than that it is a busy time for us at work.  As usuall it seems like as soon as you accomplish something there is something else to do.  I am currently out and about and in Kuwait on some business.  Nothing super secret or cool like that though.  Well, I guess that is about all for this update.  Chat at you all real soon.  AND I WILL SEE YOU IN VEGAS!

Well thanks for dropping in once again and updating us, BN! Karma plus one for you!

Well, it has been a little while since I posted an update here.  I have been on my 15 days of leave and I actually was home for Christmas as well as New Years.  I had a great time doing nothing but playing Rock Band and DJ Hero with the family.  I can't give out dates but I will tell you that I am going to be getting home earlier than I originally anticipated unless something comes up.  Tam is trying not to get to excited of course, as well as myself.  I actually am having a hard time containing myself.  Other than that it is a busy time for us at work.  As usuall it seems like as soon as you accomplish something there is something else to do.  I am currently out and about and in Kuwait on some business.  Nothing super secret or cool like that though.  Well, I guess that is about all for this update.  Chat at you all real soon.  AND I WILL SEE YOU IN VEGAS!


Yay!  I'm so glad you are getting home early!  This is fantastic!  And I can't wait to hang in Vegas.  HOORAY!!!  :D

that's great news that you're coming home sooner than expected. take care, and until then, here's some karma

.  AND I WILL SEE YOU IN VEGAS!



AWESOME!!!

Karma for ya

Karma for ya

I just did that too... since he was just here last night according to his profile.

Karma for ya. ( this ain't no April fools joke)

Just wanted to drop in and say Hello to Nasty!  Hope you are doing good.  Karma to you!!

^ I hope so too. O0

Greeting from Big Nasty and the Desert!

    Well, my time here in Iraq is getting short.  I really can't say exactly when it will be over but I see the light at the end of the tunnel.  I apologize for not being able to get on the boards more often.  I was able to do it from my office at one point. However, the government has blocked it as a "blogging" site.

    So the last few months have been pretty busy. I am responsible for accounting for all Army property in my unit.  So the last few months I have been conducting numerous inventories. I am doing everything in my power to make the change from us to the next unit smooth. Unfortunately we are unable to play sports here any longer. We had a soldier bust up his ankle playing Softball and that was the end of sports for us all. We have already started putting together a team for New York though.  So most of my time away from work is either on Xbox 360 or in the gym. I usually go to the gym like 6 days a week for 2 hours.  On the Xbox I play a lot of NBA Live and Tiger Woods 10. I hear Tiger Woods 2011 comes with choice of excorts...LOL. When I finally do get home to Tam I am hoping to spend some quality time with her before Son of Tam graduates from High School. We are expecting a housefull of people for Graduation and the barbecue the next day.

    Once again I want to thank all of our friends here for their support and Karma through the last 12 months.  It really means a lot to us. I hope to see many of you in Vegas...that is right I think.

Greeting from Big Nasty and the Desert!

     Well, my time here in Iraq is getting short.  I really can't say exactly when it will be over but I see the light at the end of the tunnel.  I apologize for not being able to get on the boards more often.  I was able to do it from my office at one point. However, the government has blocked it as a "blogging" site.

     So the last few months have been pretty busy. I am responsible for accounting for all Army property in my unit.  So the last few months I have been conducting numerous inventories. I am doing everything in my power to make the change from us to the next unit smooth. Unfortunately we are unable to play sports here any longer. We had a soldier bust up his ankle playing Softball and that was the end of sports for us all. We have already started putting together a team for New York though.  So most of my time away from work is either on Xbox 360 or in the gym. I usually go to the gym like 6 days a week for 2 hours.  On the Xbox I play a lot of NBA Live and Tiger Woods 10. I hear Tiger Woods 2011 comes with choice of excorts...LOL. When I finally do get home to Tam I am hoping to spend some quality time with her before Son of Tam graduates from High School. We are expecting a housefull of people for Graduation and the barbecue the next day.

     Once again I want to thank all of our friends here for their support and Karma through the last 12 months.  It really means a lot to us. I hope to see many of you in Vegas...that is right I think.



Yayyyyyy!  It's so great to hear from you!  I can't believe you can't play sports anymore!  What a bummer.  But I'm sure Tam will appreciate all the time you've been spending at the gym when You come home all ripped.  :D  Keep us posted on everything else.  Hugs!

I guess it's becuase I'm still pretty new and I don't know you but every time I saw this title I thought it was about Big Nasty DESSERTS.  I never read it so I thought it was a bout gross cakes and stuff.  Duh!!!

Anyway, I just want to say THANKS to you for your service.  I hope you remain safe and come home soon. 

Karma +1

Karma + 1 again. Remain safe.

Karma for ya. Keep safe.

Karma + 1 again. Remain safe.

I have just increased his karamel count as well.

Hey all.

Yes, I have been away for a bit but I should be back next week!
Big Nasty is set to return home this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All I can say is that he will be here before the weekend!!
I can't thank you all enough for the support you have shown him and I.
Love y'all so much!

Deployment #3 done! w00t!!!!!

Tam xo

Yay fantastic news

AHHHHHH!  :D :D :D :D :D :D

What fabulous fabulous news!  I'm so so so excited for you both!!!

Great news indeed!  :)

Hey all.

Yes, I have been away for a bit but I should be back next week!
Big Nasty is set to return home this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All I can say is that he will be here before the weekend!!
I can't thank you all enough for the support you have shown him and I.
Love y'all so much!

Deployment #3 done! w00t!!!!!

Tam xo



NO WAY!!!! THAT'S AWESOME NEWS TAM!!!!!


but I doubt we'll see you around next week  ;)

Yay! I'm beyond thrilled and relieved for you both.  :)

http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/01/1luvu.gifAww, this warms my heart, truly!  So glad that he's set to return!

Smoochy Smoochy - and off she goes 8)


Have a good honeymoon ;)

awesome 8)

Great news!  http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/blob9.gif http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/blob7.gif http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/blob6.gif http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/blob5.gif http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/11/blob3.gif