Update

[trndobrd]

Finally, I got some regular internet access, so I can get on the Planet once in a while. It is certainly good to be back. The night crew seems to be a little disappointing. Maybe they have not recovered from their Super Bowl hangovers. A little update on what's been going on here....

We made it North from Kuwait at the end of November. It was a three day drive and uneventful except for one IED, which did not injure anyone and caused only superficial damage to a couple vehicles.

We lived in some very questionable tents for about 45 days and began to take over our mission. Last month we moved into some trailers and got some office space for our headquarters.

We are located on LSA Anaconda. Quite honestly, it is probably the best place to be in Northern Iraq. We receive indirect fire every couple of days, and small arms fire every now and again. But, by and large, nothing too exciting. I'll take 'boring' to 'exciting' every time.

Kevin mentioned "big sandy", which is something of a misnomer. In fact, the soil is mostly clay. Kind of like parts of Oklahoma (although I think the standard of living and literacy rate is higher here) it gets very gooey when it rains.

Finally, we got through the elections. I know certain members around here have poo-pooed the elections for a number of reasons. However, people voting is a wonderful thing. Something we shouldn't take for granted. (I hope the last comment was a-political enough to keep this out of 'Washington D.C.') Sitting ringside for a bit of history is always interesting.

[mikey23545]

You are performing great works, my friend.

Thank you.

[Phobia]

Great job. In 90/91 the weather was unseasonably cool. Same thing?

Check your smoke sigs, please.

[redfan]

ied - Improvised explosive device?

There are many in this country who appreciate what you guys are doing over there. (<---me for one, (even if I don't think we should be over there in the first place, but the election is very important for the people's self-worth.))

Keep yer head on a swivel.

[chiefs4me]

Good to hear from you again...please stay safe and know that you all over in Iraq are in my prayers.

[stumppy]

Keep up the GREAT work. Good to hear from you, hope you are able to post more often now. For what it's worth, me and mine are behind you 100%.:thumb:

As my old attorney use to tell me:
Watch your back and keep your powder dry.

[kc rush]

:thumb: Rep to you for doing your thing. :thumb:

[Mr. Kotter]

Thank you for your service. :thumb:

[Soupnazi]

You da man...Keep up the good work.

[badgirl]

You're doing a great service to our country and the people in Iraq, Thank you so much for having all our backs, and the sacrafices all you guys are making.

Tell everyone we are proud of you guys and I keep you all in my prayers each night. God Bless :clap:

Gloria :thumb:

[Donger]

Great to hear from you trndobrd! Thanks for your service.

Stay safe, get home soon and stop questioning Kerry's patriotism.

[2bikemike]

Hey glad to hear your doing ok. Thanks for doing your duty. Tell your troops the same. We support you 100% in the 2bike family.

[teedubya]

right on... rep for tnrdobird.

[Eleazar]

Great to hear from you, stay safe and keep doing the good work that you're doing. We support you back at home.

[Dartgod]

I don't have anything to say except, Thank You! :thumb:

[StcChief]

thanks for your service to freedom's cause

[Rain Man]

Glad you're doing well, trndobrd. If you have the opportunity to loot any museums, would you please bring me an amphora?

[Phobia]

Glad you're doing well, trndobrd. If you have the opportunity to loot any museums, would you please bring me an amphora?

As long as he's taking requests, go ahead and engrave my name on a couple of oil wells. I'm not greedy. Two should suffice.

[bogie]

Thanks for everything that you're doing for us.

[stumppy]

As long as he's taking requests, go ahead and engrave my name on a couple of oil wells. I'm not greedy. Two should suffice.

You're doing requests too ? Well hell, if it's not too much trouble, I'd like to have the rag off of one of the insurgents head. And while you're at it could you make sure it has a bullet hole surrounded by his blood ?
Much appreciated.

stumppy

[big nasty kcnut]

My friend thank for serving. Plus remember keep your head low and your outlook high.

[Iowanian]

Thanks.
Stay safe.
Kick ass if required.

If the 3/7cav rolls through, give my brother a shout out.

If you need something, or have someone in your unit who doesn't get much, PM me and I'll see what I can do.

[Inspector]

Stay safe and thanks for your service.

My son just got back to Ft. Riley after doing about a year there. What a sigh of relief at our house.

[morphius]

Hope you and your buddies make it home safe!

Sounds like a pretty nasty enviornment, can't imagine clay being much better then sand.

[Manila-Chief]

I try not to be political, but I can say THANKS!!! Be careful ... as if anyone needs to say that to you but .... maybe better ... be wise!!!!

[trndobrd]

Thanks for all the kind comments. Unfortunately, I can't do much for most of the requests...some kind of orders against taking war trophies and stealing antiquities. Somewhere along the line 'plundering' became a no-no.

[Manila-Chief]

Thanks for all the kind comments. Unfortunately, I can't do much for most of the requests...some kind of orders against taking war trophies and stealing antiquities. Somewhere along the line 'plundering' became a no-no.

To solve your problem, you could issue an invitaion for those guys to go over and get them for themselves.