11 Dec

Sunday night / Monday morning we got a little rain, not the downpour we expected...thank goodness. I had the opportunity to travel around my AO (area of operation) today. One of the vehicles we were traveling with got stuck in the mud. It took us 40 minutes to get the vehicle out of the mud and back on the dry road...it will definitely be interesting when the heavy rain hits. At least it is not 140 degrees outside. The mud here is like the red mud from Georgia - it clumps together and sticks to the sole of your boot. After a few steps you have about and inch or two - about 2 to 3 lbs added to the weight of your foot. Don't get me wrong its nice being a couple inches taller but everyone is in the same situation so the its a mute point except for the extra weight...and for what I am already carrying the could extra pounds matters. On a more festive note our Christmas dinner arrived today - see attached picture. We call him Chrisdin (short for Christmas dinner). That all for today - catch ya later.