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False start, #54, 10 point penalty.. But now only a short time left now..

After several freebie false-starts, the Army has concluded that we will mobilize on 15OCT. What? Wait? Make that Friday the 13th of October.

First, they said it would be Monday, September 11th (doh!). Then they said September 15th, then they said September 25th.

I hope the Army Command in Afghanistan is much more organized.

Over labor day weekend, I had a going away party last Sunday (3rd of September) at my house in Oviedo. My entire family came which was a major miracle and everyone behaved themselves pretty well.

I grilled ribs, chicken and HOT Italian sausages. In addition, I cooked Adobo, a family Philipino recipe. The grande finale included home-made Pistachio Ice Cream that I made with Splenda so that my diabetic friends and family could partake.

It was nice to see everyone. It will be the last time that everyone will be assembled together for a long time.

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2 Responses to “False start, #54, 10 point penalty.. But now only a short time left now..”

  1. Your Aunt says:
    September 6, 2006 3:35 pm at 3:35 pm

    Dear Ray,
    Sounds like the usual army stuff! Grayson had to wait for a month for a Blackhawk instructor so he could begin. Cash & Debi are over there and got to see him be Crew Chief the 1st time.He hasa been climbing lots of mountains, also.

    Called Odette and found that you had a going away party…so great.
    Are you going toa be able to keep the house?

    Let us know what you will be doing.
    Your Aunt

  2. Ray Moser says:
    September 6, 2006 4:38 pm at 4:38 pm

    Ok, so I confess that my brother Dave and Melissa were unable to secure reasonable tickets so they couldn’t make it. I’ll see them before I go.

    In regards to the Army, remember, the first thing you learn to do is “hurry up and wait!”

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