30 Apr - Ah...the smell of Kuwait

I have arrived in Kuwait as scheduled - well as scheduled according to the revised plan. We departed Monday morning from my my work spaces but did not depart CA until late Monday afternoon. We flew to the East Coast then on to Ireland and finally arrived into Kuwait about 19hrs after departing CA. Overall the flight went well but unfortunately there was no time to "sight see" in Ireland like I did in Amsterdam on my last trip to Iraq - see post dated late Nov 2006. For those that do not know and for those that do not remember I will remain in Kuwait a day or two until we can get transportation to my final destination. I expect to be at my "desert oasis" by the end of the week. Take care and I will keep you posted on my progress.

24 April - still here!

Okay so it has been a while since I have 'eaten' my own words - well as far as I can remember...my wife would probably say different. Anyway, I sit here updating my blog because I will in fact be able to watch the new episode of Lost from the comfort of flannel PJ's and my soft couch with an alcoholic beverage in hand. Needless to say my delay in departing SOCAL is not a bad but it reminds me of my school days when the teacher walks into class and cancels the test at the last minute. Overall a great feeling - but you know the test is hanging over your head and at some point - assuming you prepared - you just want to get it over. Do not get me wrong, I feel blessed to have the extra days with my family but this delay in our departure will only delay our return closer toward the end of the year. But everything happens for a reason, so here I sit with my sea bags packed waiting for next week to arrive so I can begin my trip to Iraq. Have a great Friday and I will write soon.

18 April - Departure Day is approaching

Well...living the good life in CA is coming to a brief close as I prepare for my second trip Iraq. My actual departure day/hour is unknown as of today but I can tell you I will not be sitting on my comfy couch watching the new episode of Lost scheduled for next Thursday night. Enjoy your weekend and I will post when I am safe-on-deck in Iraq.