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Old May 14, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Well I made it back to the states a few days ago....MAN! WE ARE BLESSED...You don't realize the importance of the little things in life until they are taken away from you...for example HIGH SPEED internet...the pages take HOURS to load in Iraq, here they take NANO seconds...it feels good to go downtown and see buildings that are intact and running water...hell the projects don't seem as bad anymore...but enough of that...the first 7 months zoomed by because of this board giving me something to do at night, and for that I thank you all...I look forward to the next half of the tour going just as fast...I will be here until the 24th...My bike riding will be limited to quick spurts around the block... i refuse to register my bike for 2 weeks worth of riding, so for now she sits until the sun goes down
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Old May 14, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Welcome home and hope everything goes well on the second half of your tour.
 
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Welcome back and thanks for defending our freedom. It is much appreciated. Now go get some miles on that bike.
 
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Welcome back and thank you for your service to our country. May your 2nd tour be a safe one as well...
 
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Enjoy the freedom you are working to protect while you are here. Be safe on the second half...
 
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Thank you and Be safe
 
Old May 14, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Welcome Home, and I know exactly what you are talking about.

 
Old May 14, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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I remember when I got home in '03 after 9 months. I sat and flushed the Toilet over and over because I could. Then I went and turned on the water to watch it run, etc.

Welcome home for a short bit and please be safe when you go Back.

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Old May 14, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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ORIGINAL: 06_ironhorse

Well I made it back to the states a few days ago....MAN! WE ARE BLESSED...You don't realize the importance of the little things in life until they are taken away from you...for example HIGH SPEED internet...the pages take HOURS to load in Iraq, here they take NANO seconds...it feels good to go downtown and see buildings that are intact and running water...hell the projects don't seem as bad anymore...but enough of that...the first 7 months zoomed by because of this board giving me something to do at night, and for that I thank you all...I look forward to the next half of the tour going just as fast...I will be here until the 24th...My bike riding will be limited to quick spurts around the block... i refuse to register my bike for 2 weeks worth of riding, so for now she sits until the sun goes down
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Take a long ride - you've earned it. Do you really think a leo would write you up for expired tags knowing you're only home on leave?

Thanks for your service and stay safe.
 
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Cool, glad you're back safe - thanks foreverything you guys are doing over there [sm=smiley20.gif]
 



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