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.