15 May

Our quiet little base is no longer quiet or little. We have an exploding population that has brought much attention and equipment to the desert landscape. Too bad I am getting ready to leave - there is much opportunity to learn more about the contracting phase and bidding phase of construction unfortunately I will have to save that for my next visit to Iraq. I am slated to leave my location in about 2 weeks then another 10 - 12 days of out processing, bus rides, and plane trip so I can touch foot on American soil. I have a replacement who has started his trek to the desert - he will be my new best friend - at least until I step foot on the helicopter. Well I gots some more work to - have a good day.