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Posted by: Lawrence Feb 12 2004, 08:52 AM

If it's not the mortars, it's the freaking weather.

Before:


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Posted by: Lawrence Feb 12 2004, 08:57 AM

After.. from the top.


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Posted by: Lawrence Feb 12 2004, 09:01 AM

From below... the next morning. Over 150 meters away.


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Posted by: Lawrence Feb 12 2004, 09:21 AM

Some days here are really crazy... but life is good.

That was a "maintenance frame tent" that weighed hundreds of pounds. It was a freak storm that only lasted a little while.

Needless to say, I'm in the market for a new tent.

Looks like things are hopping around here... and everyone is itching for spring.

take care,
Rusty

Posted by: seanery Feb 12 2004, 09:32 AM

Any word on how long you'll be there?
Is that tent where you slept? or a supply tent?

Be safe!

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 12 2004, 09:46 AM

Oh well, I guess you'll have to camp in one of those Palaces....

Posted by: Lawrence Feb 12 2004, 09:46 AM

Hi Sean!

It was a maintenance tent where we work(ed).

I hope that I'm home in September or so.

Yeah, I'm keeping my head down, and body armor close.

-Rusty

Posted by: ! Feb 12 2004, 09:50 AM

Screw bringing home that crappy 911...bring THAT home...bet ya could put 6 914s in there....

Posted by: Lawrence Feb 12 2004, 09:56 AM

Mikey,

Well, I'm sure you could get 4 914s in there, with some room to move around. it's designed to be a portable garage. Both ends open up, and then snap/velcro together. The frame is very strong... except when it's being used as a frisbee, I guess.

Does your signature mean that you sold the white 911?

-Rusty

Posted by: ! Feb 12 2004, 10:00 AM

Get the sand out of yer eyes....

No, I sold a derelict 914/6 conversion that I picked on ebay.....I finished it up and relisted it....it's actually going to Mexico City to be a retro rocket for some lawyer.

Just waiting on the wire transfer....hopefully it will be in dollars not pesos....

Posted by: Lawrence Feb 12 2004, 10:06 AM

No... I mean the reference to a blue 911. Wasn't yours white?

Posted by: ! Feb 12 2004, 10:36 AM

Ah got it.....

The 9 eleben got a baby blue Carrera side script and matching background on the Fuchs....it also has a ducktail and a humble attempt at an RS retro look.....

Couldn't call it "Whitey" or "honkey"....so "Old blue" was picked....the ride height has been reduced to 23.5 inches at the wheel arch as opposed to the 24.5 that is "euro" height and 25+ as imported.....

Had to do some spindle work and other stuff....have to watch the exits and entrances on driveways....

Posted by: Jenny Feb 12 2004, 10:46 AM

Rusty,

It's really good to hear from you. We all miss you and am grateful for what you're doing. Please come back safely.

Jen

Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 12 2004, 11:22 AM

Rusty, good to hear from you!
Hope you send back to the guys here some of Saddam's lost money that everyone is finding.

Geoff

Posted by: Gint Feb 12 2004, 11:39 AM

Hey Rusty! Good to hear from you!

Posted by: si2t3m Feb 12 2004, 11:45 AM

Good to hear from you also!!!

Was the Yellow 9eleben in that tent???

Marc-André

Posted by: maf914 Feb 12 2004, 12:08 PM

Rusty,

Good to hear from you.

The wind storm reminded me of when I worked in Saudi, at Jubail and Ras al Mishab on the Gulf. Man, those wind and sand storms were nasty. We lived and worked in modular buildings, like trailer construction, and the wind blown sand would leak through door and window frames, dusting everything. I can't imagine being in a tent for long! And yes it did rain occasionally, often violently. It would wash the air and the rain drops were often like liquid mud. But, afterward, the sky would be clear and blue.

Take care and best of luck!

Mike

Posted by: need4speed Feb 12 2004, 01:01 PM

didn't know we had any troops on board here. . .

Good luck and God Bless, and I hope you find Saddam's secret underground Porsche Collection!




And when you read about me b1tching about Bush's policies or Rumsfeld's ineptness - in no way should that be interpreted as a slam against you guys. You guys are doing the best you can in a crappy situation - and considering the circumstances, I think you're all doing a phenominal job, and America is proud of you!
Despite all of my political complaints - it is an indisputable fact that the world is a better place without Saddam. And you guys made it happen.

Posted by: Chris H. Feb 12 2004, 01:15 PM

Hey Rusty!!!

I was just going to post a thread asking if anyone had heard from you! Keep fighting the good fight!

Take Care and God Bless,

Chris H.

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Posted by: Brad Roberts Feb 12 2004, 02:31 PM

Thanks for checking in LB.


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Posted by: Lawrence Feb 15 2004, 06:02 AM

Thanks, All.

I don't get to check the BBS often... but my access is improving. It should get a LOT better once I get my own 2.5MBPS satellite dish.

Yep... today is one of those days. There is so much sand in the air that the sky is bright orange at 3pm.



Yeah, several active, several reserve componet, a couple of retirees and lots of veterans.



I did. That was a whole different thread that got deleted.



Thank you, and no offense taken at all. You'd be surprised at the rather wide range of political opinions in the Army. Everything from Alfred-clones to Jesse Jackson-clones. In any group, there's always about 5-10% that are true crazies. Most people have their own opinion about the war, and it's not usually a topic of discussion. All of us want to do the job, and go home vertical.

take care,
Rusty