Army and Weather

Not the best weekend.  One of the computer systems was down at Fort Bragg, so there was no time for scenarios.  So I only got to qualifiy with my M-16.  I got 33 out of 40, so not too bad. I would've been happier with 36+.  But a coupleI hit all of the 300 meter targets, though. It was all computerized (not like the real range we went to in November).  It was still kinda cool, but I was so exhausted Saturday night, as I haven't been sleeping well lately.  Sunday I took the PT (Physical Training) test....and failed miserably.  Well, I failed the run by a little over 2 minutes.  If I don't take it and pass by February 25th then I will be demoted, and my school appointment in New Jersey for March 4th will be cancelled. Bah!  But once I do pass it, because I have so much time in service and time in grade, I will be re-promoted immediately.  Go figure.  I'll give it a shot.  I just hate running alone.  I enjoy running, but give me a running partner.
Work has gotten a little too busy.  Things got pretty busy for a good spell there, and I have tons of paperwork to catch up on.  I'm getting there.  But our copier went kaput.  Boss says he's requisitioned a new one, but for several thousand dollars it takes approval that corp. thinks we have time for.  I did get a table top fax, scanner, copier, printer today.  It's pretty nice, too.  But I have about 1,500 pages that are awaiting copying, and I don't think a table top can handle that load.  I may have to give it a go, though.
It's cold and rainy out AGAIN!  I'm so sick of the rain!  I pass by the airport sometimes, depending on the route I take, to and from work.  Often there are several deer out grazing in the marshy area near the end of the tarmac.  But the river is so engorged that it has overflowed it's banks and that entire area is completely under water.  More rain is only making it worse.  I have a couple of small lakes in my back yard.  It's getting depressing.  And the weatherman says the cold is here to stay for a little while.  No snow.  Just cold, wind, and rain.  I might go stir crazy over it! 

Cold Rain

Well, it's 4:30 in the afternoon and the sky is dark with rain clouds.  It's quite chilly out with the tempatures in the middle to upper 30's.  Rain has been pouring down most of the day with very few breaks.  It is suspected to continue into tonight.  Our rivers are swollen to bank level and the ground is saturated.  We don't need any more of this wet stuff for a while.  The weekend is here, and once again I have drill.  We are headed to Fayetteville, NC to Fort Bragg on Saturday.  We will be using the simulators for some war games.  It should be fun, methinks.  PT (Physical Training) test on Sunday.  So busier weekend, than I'd like.  Have a great weekend all.

Oh, I almost forgot.  Mike ain't 35.  He's 36!  I missed that one.

Words for Wednesday

Wow.  I just thought it was a cool picture.  I thought everyone would just laugh.  But now I guess I should explain what that was all about.  No, we do not have a camel, though I think that was be just fine.  I'd have one if I had a place for him.  But we don't and I'm not going looking for one.  This picture was taken when I got back from Iraq.  While I was gone Mike found this drive-thru safari place, and wanted to take me there.  You just drive through all this land and see all sorts of animals from Africa or Asia, or wherever they come from.  And before you drive in you can buy little bags of feed to give to the animals.  Well, obviously the animals come to expect these big metal things to reach out and feed them.  The ostriches were the worst and would nearly peck your hand off....think of hand feeding a giant chicken.  But the camel was just plain impatient.  Mike placed the bag of feed between his legs and offered a handful of feed to the camel, who gobbled it up pretty quickly.  And before he could get another handful the camel stuck his head right into the window, took a look around, then plunged his head right into Mike's lap!  It was hilarious!  I was lucky enough to snap this pic!  We had so much fun that day.

Today is Mike's birthday....he's 35 years young.

Wordless Wednesday

Just Some Cool Things

I love this lamp we mounted on our front porch.  It's an ocean bouy light that my dad caught in the ocean years ago.  I've never weighed it, but I'm sure it weighs anywhere from 80 to 100 lbs.  It got flooded from a past hurricane sitting in my folks garage.  We brought it home, cleaned it up, painted it, put in a new light fixture, and mounted it on the porch!

This is a cool vase I picked up while serving in Iraq.  I actually shipped it home.  I stuffed it with a couple of pillows and wrapped it in blankets.  I didn't know if it would make the trip in one piece, but it did.  But when Mike went to pull out the pillows a few pieces broke off the top.  We super-glued them and it looks just fine, barely noticeable. 

The Chair.  I don't know what else to call it.  It's a cushioned rocker.  My parents' got it before I was even born.  So it's been around for a while.  It's an ugly 70's green color, and it's not all that comfortable.  And though it's old, it's probably worth nothing.  But it has sentimental value.  If I'm getting rid of anything I prefer to do it quickly.  The longer I have it, the more it tends to have meaning.  I want to replace it with a rocking recliner, but I have no intention of getting rid of it.  But I have no other place for it.  The recliner is on hold.

Snowy, Icy Weekend

Very busy lately.  Got a lot going on.  Got snow, followed by ice, followed by rain this weekend.  Just gonna post a few pics.

The Road We Live On

The Field Behind Our House Just Before Sunrise (Nearly Full Moon)

Ice on the Maple Tree I Planted This Summer

Max is Using The Back Porch

Snow In The Bird Bath

Mike Coming Out To Play In The Snow

Our Front Yard

Nudity, Breast Pumps, and Condoms

Sometimes my days all seem to run together.  I stay pretty busy at times, and I find myself trying to play catch-up on reading everyone's blogs.  I don't have the longest Blog List compared to some others out there, but I'd say it's an extensive one nonetheless.  So, this afternoon I was at my dashboard looking through everyone's most recent posts, and I discovered that I had still missed a few posts out there.  I read through a few of the ones that I had missed and found that I had missed some very important posts!

* I missed John's nudity when the electricity men came to the door! (http://www.disasterfilm.blogspot.com/)

 *I missed Anna's old Breast Pump!  I wonder if it was used?  (http://www.chickensinthebasement.blogspot.com/)

 *And I missed Tracey's British Condom!  I wonder if it was used, too? (http://www.tracey-craftyscraps.blogspot.com/)

Got you interested?  Go check them out!  Y'all have a great weekend, and if you live in the Eastern U.S. try to stay warm and off the icey roads!