Monthly Archives: April 2011

Blimps, Helicopters and Digital Cameras

The morning comes early here – not so much that I don’t want to wake up, but it is very bright very early, and the long light in the morning (and evening) does amazing things for the mountains and surrounding … Continue reading

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I’m the white guy sitting with all the Filipinos

Well, so far, I’ve not made very many friends here in Camp Gibson, but I’m getting there. I know that I will make friends soon, because according to my mother, I’m very personable and people like me. Anyway, the people … Continue reading

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The Towel Suit

I was thinking about Jim Gaffigan this morning and his bit about the person who invented the robe. Some guy who just comes out and says, “Hey I got an idea! Let’s make a coat out of a towel!” I … Continue reading

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In the light of day

Okay, I have some time to kill before filling out a bunch of paperwork and then getting to work, so on the 20 yard walk to the chow hall, I got a dose of the scenery and I’m blown away. … Continue reading

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Contract Day

This is the name that I have given to this day – the first day of my contract here at Camp Gibson for Dyn-Corp. And I must say that I believe that I have some sort of mental overload shock. … Continue reading

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I left my mandolin in Du – hu – bai

Much like the classic ballad that laments a person who’s heart is now marooned in northern california, I nearly created a similar situation when I left my mandolin at a check-in counter with Safi airlines. While I sprinted back to … Continue reading

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Nothing like the smell of Dubai in the morning

I did not do the walking in Dubai that I wanted to do this morning. But I did spend about 45 minutes before heading to the airport, cruising around the street where my hotel is located. Off to the west … Continue reading

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Day One = Overwhelming travel business

I left Boise at 12:30 on Wednesday, April 6, and I just arrived in Dubai, UAE at about 8 p.m. on April 7th. I’m officially 10 hours in the future, and it doesn’t work like I thought it would in … Continue reading

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