Archive for November, 2007

Splashing out in the tropics!

One of my best buddys is getting married next year and of all the places in the world , he’s heading for the Caribbean! I cant wait. Some of the guys and girls from the platoon are also heading so itll be great fun. We have visited many sites for wedding shirts , but we’re […]

Demon of the Drink

I was talking about pressures that GIs come under out here in the Sun and sand , and while its great having a few beers ,
I know too many Guys who have ended up in alcohol rehabs . Now all is well if they take on board what the Centers have to tell them and […]

Mom uses the Internet

Ive been listening to my Mom every phone call from the last few weeks about a set of lion head fountatins
that she bought online. Not only did she turn on the PC and get a browser open , but she actually bought something online. Now this wouldnt phase a normal person , but my Mom […]

Me on the property ladder? Hmmm

I got an email from a guy I worked with at home years ago. He set up his own real estate franchise and luck would have it that Im due home for a visit in a few weeks. I want to look at buying some property and at least renting it out. Property is on […]

Slippery Slopes in the Sand

Its one of the downsidees to being stuck in the Sand here in Iraq… Guys and Gals just cant handle the pressure of being
away from home for long periods , with your head constantly on the block , not only from your Commander , but of course
by the sniper on the other side of the […]

Bill may loose time today

Jealous is not the word. Bill Spector , one of our leads has recently bought himself a Patek Philippe watch.You may not be aware , but these are the new Rolex. The quality is second to none and the look of them is amazing. They also operate excellently in the sand which is one of […]

Keeping everyone happy - with 3 weeks to payday!

Theres one line Ive seen on a site recently “No Ugly Paperwork” and I loved it! You can now apply for more and more finanace related stuff online. The main benefit to this , is that based on sandy Iraq , I can apply for a lot more now.
One thing that is a great relief […]

McCain & Lieberman coming to Iraq

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct–lieberman-iraq1119nov19,0,251924.story
Im not sure why this Guy is coming!

Ali G from UK - Iran Vs Iraq

This guys is a UK comedian.. Brilliant!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXbNLkNhy1M

 Oh yeah , this guy is Borat too!

Some Videos from the front line - Iraq

Thought this was a cool video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUm05_I8xJ4