Gotta say goodbye (for a whle). - Diesel Forum

sojerguy · 07-19-2007, 01:08 AM

Guys (and Gals),

Its been real and its been fun and its been real fun (and informative). [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

To all that freely shared their knowledge (and opinions), thank you. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

For me its back to the sandbox on 1 Aug. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] My younger brother will be utilizing Big Red while I'm gone [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] (now you know why I didn't turn up the fuelpump or wastegate rod). He promises not to tinker until I get back. Should be back somewhere between 14-24 months from now.

I'll try and persuade him to sign on here and get help (yes he needs a lot of help - mentally [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img], psychologically [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img], co-ordinationally [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] and with his love life also [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] - he he he, what are older brothers for anyway [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] ?).

Once again folks thanks for everything and when I'm back maybe I can get those *($&^#% axles swapped.

cdnsarguy · 07-19-2007, 01:14 AM

Take care.........I'll put you in my thoughts along with our CDN lads and lasses in Afganistan........

DSBlack · 07-19-2007, 10:30 AM

Thank you, And you will be in our prayers. Ny nephew is headed over soon also.

icanfixall · 07-19-2007, 12:41 PM

Thank you.... Its a job I wish I could do but can't.... I'm too old now.... Just saying thank you seems like its not enough. I know when you get back there will be a get together. We will keep you in our thoughts for as long as it takes to return home. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]

Weezer · 07-19-2007, 02:39 PM

Godspeed, fella. Thanks for your service- we're praying for your safe return.

Keith

Lee Haenschen · 07-19-2007, 06:57 PM

go kick some W@#E%R@#$#@$# AZZ...

agnem · 07-20-2007, 09:30 AM

We're praying for you and all our heros over there! Check in when you can.

Phillipmc1268 · 07-20-2007, 04:44 PM

As Patton said, hold 'em by the nose and kick them in the pants! Good luck and thanks for your service!

Phillip

shorthair · 07-21-2007, 01:30 PM

keep your head down & dont come back with an "I forgot to duck medal"

sojerguy · 08-29-2007, 10:13 AM

All,

Been here about a month, and its just as much fun as last time. Still the life of a GD contractor is so much better than that of all the troops that go outside the fence.

I do what I can to make sure they have what they need to come back in one piece.

Taji is relatively quiet, (had a few rockets two weeks back), but other than a destroy'd sleeping hootch none of guys got hurt.

Heat, some dust, more heat, occasional fly, more heat ... get the picture. In a month or so, it'll be getting (somewhat) cooler, and then 1-2 months after that (a bit) rainy.

Well that's the news for now.

Keep the (black) smoke flowing.

agnem · 08-30-2007, 10:23 AM

Thanks for checking in! God bless.

asauer · 08-30-2007, 04:09 PM

If you're ever in Balad look me up. I'll be here for a few more months...