The past few mornings I have been waking up with a mysterious rash on my arms, back, chest and legs. Now I have heard about "the mysterious rash" and how it has plagued so many soldiers before me, and that no Flight Surgeon has been able to figure out its cause. It is transient, comes when I wake up for about an hour, then goes away. It itches pretty bad too. Other doctors I have spoken to about it tell me that it happens to all the marines when they're out here after a couple of weeks. No one has been able to figure it out. I think I've narrowed it down to the detergent that the laundry center uses, the water supply, the food or the air. (Basically, anything) If I make any progress on its origon, I'll let you know.Enclosed find a picture of my bike - the brand is 'Giant' and the model is the 'Acapulco' style, which is written on the frame. It has 2 speeds - chain on and chain broken, a light at the front of it, an invisible kickstand and lots of bright yellow reflective tape. But being as this was passed down from the previous Flight Surgeon and seeing how it gets me from point A to point B, I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth. Plus my helmet is sexy.
I've been thinking about this place and I've come up with a top ten things I miss most about home (except for seeing my friends and family - that goes without saying), here goes:
RJ'S TOP TEN THINGS HE MISSES ABOUT HOME
10. Being able to drink the water from the faucet in Hawaii
9. Having the water come out of the faucet clear and not brown
8. Thick toilet paper (they only use the super thin stuff here so it doesn't clog the drains)
7. Being able to shower without wearing sandals
6. Being able to brush your teeth without using bottled water
5. Privacy
4. Being able to do laundry whenever you want
3. Having a car and your own transportation (and not waiting for the bus all the time)
2. Trees, landscaping and things that are green
1. Having the ocean accompany the sand
Have a great week everyone! Only 196 days to go!!!
Have a great week everyone! Only 196 days to go!!!
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ck just got back from Iraq a few days ago. He said he saw you coming in as he was leaving. Pretty random. Anyway I asked him if he wn ted to go to the beach (if he wan't tired of seeing sand that is). We I am getting ready to go home for 2 weeks which will be nice. If I could I would definately send you some thicker T.P, but I guess do to your plumbing, you have to grim and bare it. Well let me know if you want anything and take care. Chow!
As always you are keeping me laughing. your blog is like a soap opera. I am addicted. LOL! Anyway, sounds like you are just plugging away. I loved the Lub posting. And I hope some of those marines are having sex, there are ladies out there right, LOL! I want to send you something but not sure what. I know what I definiatly can't send, LOL! Give me some advice, later, v
i agree with victor...24 and heros are no longer my favorite sagas....rjs blog spot is
Thick t.p. IS important. Anthony insists on the cheap stuff and I suffer for it. And since I don't have the anatomy to pee standing up, I suffer twice as much! I feel your pain...
And don't make fun of that bike. Wheels are wheels... :-)
Do you remember the 'Spanish disease?' :-)
Hey! We(Mandy and Jay) just read your "blog"....it sounds like an unforgettable experience! My (Jay's)uncle just came back from Iraq and had the same rash!!!! He said everyone over there gets it and they have no clue why! FREAKY! Keep writing and we'll keep reading! Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you when you're home again.....and try one of those cigars. It won't kill ya!
Hey! We(Mandy and Jay) just read your "blog"....it sounds like an unforgettable experience! My (Jay's)uncle just came back from Iraq and had the same rash!!!! He said everyone over there gets it and they have no clue why! FREAKY! Keep writing and we'll keep reading! Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you when you're home again.....and try one of those cigars. It won't kill ya!
I agree with Jan...I'm very particular about my tp...
but i'm sure you'll suck it up and get used to it.
take care and we'll talk to you soon. thanks for the phone call yesterday!!
RJ, RJ, RJ,
It's been awhile, man. To be honest, if asked to name any number of people that I've come across in my life that wouldn't be heading into a war, you probably would rank in the top five (I guess that means if the number of people I were asked to name was less than three, you might not have made the list...). I don't mean that in a bad way, I just figured you'd be litigating your way to a lucrative law practice (good money in divorce court, I hear), or maybe working on a cure for toe nail fungus, or some other fungal affliction (though I hear there's a rash going around)... Goes to show you what I know.
Stay safe, stay cool (a FLEECE in IRAQ? Almost as crazy as a pinata made with USA Today and KY...), and "stay the course" (I guess)...
You make me proud to call you brother.
Take Care RJ, Obviously I found your Blog and love the pictures! Kathy S. from Soldiers Angels
I like the bike. Why the bright yellow? I thought it would be more sand coloryed. No need to attract attention riding down a sand hill right?
I know, I know I am way behind. I took your advice and am reading up in chronological order and taking this blog on like and MTV real world marathon.
Actually I am burning the candle at both ends and reading the new ones daily....I'm neurotic
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