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sounds like a very interesting job! i would assume a substantial wage increase?

Would it still keep you in the Middle East? Sounds like a cool job!

Iraq based hopping from one FOB to another FOB via Blackhawks. No convoys for this dude...not after my first and last one back in 2004.

Jobs over here are paying in the 15K/mo (low end) to 25K/mo and upward.

I have over 11 million Iraqi dinar purchased with 2 accounts set up here and in Iraq. I can't wait for it to hit the International market so I can get the hell out of this wasteland. When it hits I will be on the first flight to Switzerland.

I have to make things happen for myself much sooner. I figure 2 years of sacrificing up North can make my dream a reality. Hell, I've been here already in Kuwait for almost 2 years now and it only feels like 5 months or so. Time flies out here.

I should have taken the job offers up North when I first got here in 2004. I would already be building my house in the Philippines, drinking at my own Tiki Bar and singing Elvis songs with my Karaoke machine on my own private beach.

Hi Joint Chiefs of Staff

Does sound both interesting and lucrative.

Good luck no matter what you choose to do Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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regards

minir

minir wrote:Hi Joint Chiefs of Staff

Does sound both interesting and lucrative.

Good luck no matter what you choose to do Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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regards

minir

Thank you Mr. Larry.

So, hows the heat and humidity treating you these days? Please don't tell us that you run around the house naked.

Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:Thank you Mr. Larry.

So, hows the heat and humidity treating you these days? Please don't tell us that you run around the house naked.

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Yikes! even i couldn't stand to see "That" Joint Chiefs of Staff

The old A/C is pumping out a storm to keep things under control. Been running to Doctors appointments for 2 weeks now and the humidity at times is a killer outside. Thankfully the old truck is conditioned as well.

A lot of rain lately and temps in the 30C range, very uncomfortable but nothing to compare with what you have to put up with i'm sure. They say Phoenix hit 47C the other day, more in keeping with your temps i would think.

Nice thing about being both old and retired, i don't give a Sh*t what i look like anymore as long as i'm comfortable, so shorts and a T it is.

Stay cool & be safe my Friend.

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regards

Larry

minir wrote:---

Yikes! even i couldn't stand to see "That" Joint Chiefs of Staff

The old A/C is pumping out a storm to keep things under control. Been running to Doctors appointments for 2 weeks now and the humidity at times is a killer outside. Thankfully the old truck is conditioned as well.

A lot of rain lately and temps in the 30C range, very uncomfortable but nothing to compare with what you have to put up with i'm sure. They say Phoenix hit 47C the other day, more in keeping with your temps i would think.

Nice thing about being both old and retired, i don't give a Sh*t what i look like anymore as long as i'm comfortable, so shorts and a T it is.

Stay cool & be safe my Friend.

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regards

Larry

Okay good stuff but just say no to speedo's. K? Thanx!

Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:Okay good stuff but just say no to speedo's. K? Thanx!

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Now your getting Testie Patrick.

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larry

Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:Jobs over here are paying in the 15K/mo (low end) to 25K/mo and upward.

I'm probably not qualified to sweep the floors at your office, but damn thats some good money right there.

Good Luck JCOS.. Sounds like your plan is coming along nicely.

it is a good thing US went to war a lot of good high paying jobs for people.

Congratulations!

Grouch wrote:it is a good thing US went to war a lot of good high paying jobs for people.

Congratulations!

There were/are a lot of good paying jobs before the war, during the war and after the war all over the world.

Grouch wrote:it is a good thing US went to war a lot of good high paying jobs for people.

Congratulations!

Dude, stfu

Prey521 wrote:Dude, stfu

Woo Hoo!! You go Patrick!! And...tis me that has been running around nekid...lol!!...when ever I have the chance. Northern Cal. is still under severe heat warnings...116 and about 50 percent humidity...cool for you...but a killer here!

P.S. My screens are always locked too!

[quote="MissTynker2"]Woo Hoo!! You go Patrick!! And...tis me that has been running around nekid...lol!!...when ever I have the chance. Northern Cal. is still under severe heat warnings...116 and about 50 percent humidity...cool for you...but a killer here!

P.S. My screens are always locked too! ]
Oh dear god! lol

Your screens may be locked but your shades are up.

Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:Oh dear god! lol

Your screens may be locked but your shades are up.

Dayammm!! Was that you?? Fixed now!

I'd definitely go for it man. What exactly would your job description be?

dwightschrute22 wrote:I'd definitely go for it man. What exactly would your job description be?

SATCOM/GPS/VSAT

Buddy,

You know i have been here so long and have saw things go up and down, you know what i have been through and everything.

IMHO please talk to me, just me and you and let me give you the real deal here; not the media talking. Yes the money sounds good and i know you very well and you can deal with it.

Just get with me and let me know your plans and i will let you know my thoughts, and on top of that there might be something brewing for you.

Do not let the money talk to you yet till you have a good chat with me.

Baghdaddy Out,

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[quote="BaghDaddy"]Buddy,

You know i have been here so long and have saw things go up and down, you know what i have been through and everything.

IMHO please talk to me, just me and you and let me give you the real deal here]L, got back a few hours ago from Camp Arifjan. Like I said last night I will be on yahoo so get on when you can. I have two options per the PM....Kuwait based or Iraqi based...I picked Iraq. Let you know Monday when I fly up. Oh, I will be based at FOB Anaconda, not the GZ. Hopping here and there.

So, you becoming a Fobbit then??

Into Iraq? Dude I'd like to see you live to have that house and bar in the Phillipines. You know, sometimes I think your pursuit of the dollar is what is going to be your downfall. Sorry, had to say it.

Ya, you know the situation better than I but you couldn't get me to go to Iraq for all the tea in China. You're going into the most dangerous place on Earth.

blebs99 wrote:Into Iraq? Dude I'd like to see you live to have that house and bar in the Phillipines. You know, sometimes I think your pursuit of the dollar is what is going to be your downfall. Sorry, had to say it.

This is a twice in a lifetime opprotunity that I've already passed on before. You don't get to many chances in life to retire at an early age. I know what I'm getting into and it's solely my decesion nobody's else.

Ross I respect you and your voice but given the same opprotunity to you some years ago, would you not take the leap?

Izzo wrote:Ya, you know the situation better than I but you couldn't get me to go to Iraq for all the tea in China. You're going into the most dangerous place on Earth.

Actually the most dangerous place on earth right now is West of me, not north. I will be will protected. I mean it's not like I'll be driving Ms. Daisy all over Baghdad at 20 MPH.

Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:This is a twice in a lifetime opprotunity that I've already passed on before. You don't get to many chances in life to retire at an early age. I know what I'm getting into and it's solely my decesion nobody's else.

Ross I respect you and your voice but given the same opprotunity to you some years ago, would you not take the leap?

I really couldn't say. All I can say is that I have a bad feeling about this, but yes, of course it's your decision and not mine. At least you know your cared for!

blebs99 wrote:I really couldn't say. All I can say is that I have a bad feeling about this, but yes, of course it's your decision and not mine. At least you know your cared for!

Absolutely, no hugs.

Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:L, got back a few hours ago from Camp Arifjan. Like I said last night I will be on yahoo so get on when you can. I have two options per the PM....Kuwait based or Iraqi based...I picked Iraq. Let you know Monday when I fly up. Oh, I will be based at FOB Anaconda, not the GZ. Hopping here and there.

Buddy,

Like i told you the other day when we chatted about your decision and i said you could handle all that comes your way that is the truth.

Yes you will be able to reitre earlier then you planned on, you are able to call me if you ever need anything here. Three years here i have a great network of good old men from my back ground, so many of them say they are done and go back for a few months and then i get a phone call from them telling me they are back.

You know the SitRep here and understand it that is a benifit for you, so many newbies come in here thinking it is like there backyard and it is not. You have that on your side, as you know what i have been through here in my three years and i do not regret it at all.

If you ever need assitance when you are here don't be scared to dial the number.

Next person to get here is "MadDoc" working on the gods who be to get him here as here are so many sheep for him to flock

Buddy do not regret your decision we talked about that and you are golden.

Tikki hut here we come on the golden beach's with "opps getting ready to run before i get hit" LBG's. all around us saying Sit and spin

For the last 2 nights I've waited for you to come on Yahoo like the bitch (your bitch) I am. Do not disappoint me this time or I will personally send a security patrol up your ways to pull your arms away from your pc, girl or beer.

And JUST so you know, it's not going to be LSA Anaconda. Somewhere a bit north but South of Mosul. Pick the outpost (hint) and I'll post naked pictures of me on SG. If you get it wrong (one shot) you have to post pictures of MD, Ken and P (pics of downhill optional).

OUT

Hell hes alrady out there, I'd grab the big money too, long life aint no good if ya gotta struggle.

Patrick - just be safe - I don't wanna see you on CNN

What is Pammie's opinion?

Jamie_R wrote:Patrick - just be safe - I don't wanna see you on CNN

What is Pammie's opinion?

The only time you'll see me on CNN is when I end end back in Thailand...in cuffs. j/k

Pamie's opinion....she hates it and crys on a whim when Iraq is mentioned. She also understands that women held me up or I put my life on hold for women in my past. She said won't stand in my way of my dreams. We will be together through this. Maybe not together physically but perhaps in other forms. Consider it a right of passage. Will love stand the test of time and distance? Only time will tell but I/we have faith and understanding in the knowledge that we have each other.

YARDofSTUF wrote:Hell hes alrady out there, I'd grab the big money too, long life aint no good if ya gotta struggle.

You YoS will get the first free drink at my Tiki Bar.

Almost sounds like your mind is made up. Good luck and God bless either way. Dont forget to save my booth in the VIP lounge.

Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:You YoS will get the first free drink at my Tiki Bar.

Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:For the last 2 nights I've waited for you to come on Yahoo like the bitch (your bitch) I am. Do not disappoint me this time or I will personally send a security patrol up your ways to pull your arms away from your pc, girl or beer.

And JUST so you know, it's not going to be LSA Anaconda. Somewhere a bit north but South of Mosul. Pick the outpost (hint) and I'll post naked pictures of me on SG. If you get it wrong (one shot) you have to post pictures of MD, Ken and P (pics of downhill optional).

OUT

Buddy,

Pictures i am so good at that getting any kind look out as where you are i know it very good. Beer no problem, work no problem, night life in your hooch singing away.

Congrats you will love it and like i said you can handle it, no problem at all.

Just keep my number around if you ever need it and we will meet each other have a SG meet here and beat all the other SG meets with the best beer, food, fun and fireworks.

Get me on the horn if you ever need me or friends in a flash.

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