Well, not really a nickel; after taxes, I probably receive less than 50 cents on the dollar. 

I thought I would provide an all-encompassing update for the general masses.    I received my bicycle helmet and light from home, so now I am ready to buy my bicycle.  I spoke to my local contact here and they expect the new shipment in within the next few weeks, or any day. 

Jen, thanks for my birthday box.  I now have the widest selection of body lotions on the entire Air Base!   The birthday card is hanging on the wall in my room.  The programmable whoopie cushion will be used stealthily.   Thanks again!

The last few days have been a blur.  I was trying to figure out why.  I started the malaria medication and as a result, I went into dehydration mode.   Saturday I rested and drank lots of fluids to fix this up.   I spent yesterday watching movies and drinking lots of water and OJ.   I also took some more pictures.

Interestingly enough, I was able to resurrect access to my corporate computer and gain access to our systems back home.   It was delightful to receive emails from some of my workmates.  

Work is going well and I have started to do some programming on Microsoft Office, Access and Powerpoint using VBA for the Army.  It’s part of an automation/efficiency concept that I came up with.   

I can’t remember if I reported this, but we finally received all of our goods from the Army.  I’m unpacked and well stocked.

That’s all for now!