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Awww how cute.  Seriously though, it seems as if we have finally jumped on the blogwagon. So now that we have it what kind of infomation would people like to know/read about us?  You tell me and I’ll see if I can accomodate.  Since everyone already knows the baby stats lets talk about something that you may not know.  

Here’s a solider story that is close to me.  One of my employees Marie was called to duty in June.  She was is currently in Mississippi doing some intensive training before she ships out to Iraq.  We’ve been in contact with her and apparently things are pretty grim there.  They had four computers with internet connections to share between some 3000+ soldiers and they were expecting more soldiers.  They were also expecting more computers but not that many.  They are also being charged about $10/hr for internet usage.   Other problems she/they have is that the base PX isn’t well stocked.  There is a Walmart in town but the transport van only seats 15 people so trips off the base are prized.  She sent me a list of personal use items and goodies that are hard to come by.  A bunch of people in my office have gotten together to send her some necessities and not so nessary items.  Marie’s mom came to the office just to thank us.  Marie and many of her buddies that she shares with really appreciate it.

She also gave me some info on the conditions and intensity of the training.  In brief, it rains a lot, they have to train and certify on M16 rifles..in chemical suits….at night.  She wasn’t done shooting one night till 2am and had to be up again for more drills at 5am.  She got her flac suit last week.  It’s 30 lbs.  Wearing that it might bring little Marie to at total of 130 pounds.  She says she sweats alot wearing it so it’s probably less by now.   I hope this war is over soon.  For her, her family and everyone else’s sake.