Final preparations

Nothing much to talk about today, just have been making final preparations for departure for Africa. I had to go out into town to get the devices sewn on my final two DCU blouses and rank on my field jacket. Cost twenty eight bones to get that done. Also went by the local travel store and bought a the appropriate transformer and power adapters for that part of the world. No one has said anything about needing them but better safe than sorry. Unless we have established our own power grid of some kind then we will be using indigenous current, best to be prepared. Have been spending too much money on final stuff such as a second bag. We are entitled to 4 bags of military gear, 2 personal bags, 1 carry on and 1 personal item such as a computer bag etc. I came down here with just one big suitcase weighing 80lbs. I now have 3 full sea bags full of military gear and I bought a large kit bag to divide about half of my 80lb suitcase into. I have also bought a carry-on bag so I can carry a change of underwear, socks and a complete uniform with me. When I packed up all my personal gear today my original suitcase is nowhere near as full and heave as it was. I think the kit bag is unnecessary. I am conflicted on the carry-on because it was 50 bones. I hate spending the money; however, I think after I get home my Bride can find use for it for carrying parenting supplies. It is a medium size military backpack style which equates to a very very large book bag style pack.

On a lighter note, the Endview Plantation Ghost Walk will probably be kicking off this weekend. Capt Tim, Sgt Jack, Sgt Rick, Cpl Bob, Cpl Mike, and all my pards and messmates. I figure y'all are scary enough without using the make up. Have fun, be scary, wish I was with you. Scare'em to Hell Texas!

Starting to get nervous about going. Well, not going just about wanting to get the show on the road. It sucks sitting around here with nothing to do. Oh well, it does give me time to work on leaning my fife. I have been working at that darn thing on and off (mostly off) for years and I still can't play anything resembling music on it. I has too many moving parts. Y'all take care. Probably wont be able to post for a while, at least until I get in country and find out what kind of access is available to me. Talk with you soon



TO THE TYRANT NEVER YIELD