
rollermonkey
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I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!
- Birthday 07/18/1972
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I stopped by Mr. Iver's house earlier this year. I had called about a month ahead, a week ahead, the night before and when I got to Vincennes. He seemed very excited until I actually arrived in Vincennes. He said that I wouldn't be able to ride, but that I was welcome to take some pictures. I guess I'll have to try again the next time I get down to Indiana.
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^Actually I moved from Japan to Illinois in October of last year. I live about 6 miles from 6FGAm, and have been working there on weekends all summer at American Eagle, and I just got offered a promotion to Lead.
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Well, we're not pregnant. We have to see the doctor again, and we'll discuss when we can begin another IVF cycle.
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Well, thanks everyone for the positive wishes. After recieving my orders, I began the overseas screening process. I had another pulmonary function test, and in the end, the doctors begrudgingly agreed that I am not fit for duty at Balad, Iraq. They recommended that I be placed on limited duty, which could lead to my being processed out of the Navy. That sucks, but since I should be fit for shipboard duty, I should be OK to finish up my 20 years in the Navy. (I have 4 years and 4 months to go.) Tomorrow, me and the wife are due to recieve another little piece of news. I
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As of yesterday, have NOT been to: Alabama Alaska Arkansas New Mexica Texas
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I recieved some information about where I'll be going. There's an airbase about 70 miles North-northwest of Iraq called Balad. From what I understand it's one of the largest military facilities in the country. It doesn't sound horrible, and if I end up going, it shouldn't be as bad as I originally thought. The job is apparently related to prisoner detention, with the lofty title of "Sergeant-of-the-Guard," whatever that means. I'm a Petty Officer not a Sergeant! Still not happy!
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Pagemaster, Thanks for your reply. The idea of returning to Iraq is scary, but not the reason why I don't want to go. I've been over there already, the other guys that weren't selected have not. I've spent the last 7 years of my life overseas, and was told I had to return to the US. I was selected over two guys who are junior (E-5s) to me with half as much sea duty as I have. The billet calls for an E-5 they chose me (an E-6). When they called us into the XO's office to announce the decision, nobody would look me in the eye, even when they told me that they had chosen me.
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^^It's real, Wally. Google 'Individual Augmentee' I just hope that I can convince a navy doctor that my asthma is bad enough to keep me from going, but not bad enough to kick me out of the navy.
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I recieved word yesterday that I have been selected to go back to Iraq, this time as an Individual Augmentee on the ground. I'm not thrilled by this, but it has certainly given me a new perspective on a lot of things. Earlier this year, I had a private disagreement with Robb that got out of hand, and I 'left' this site. I was angry, and made several negative comments at other sites. For that I'm sorry. I've held no ill feelings towards anbody else at TPR, and I hope no one thought I did. There's a chance that I may not be medically cleared to go back due to my asthma, so pl
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Six Flags Great America
rollermonkey replied to Calicoastin05's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm glad to hear you had a good time at the park. When were you there? I ask because we've only had three trains on Eagle the past couple weekends, and Batman's second train is currently being rehabbed. I was amazed to learn that we give the most rides of all the parks in the chain, despite having the shortest operating schedule! [resumes lurking] -
Dollywood Discussion Thread
rollermonkey replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^ Must be a crossed wire at Dollyfood. I got it straight from park PR personnel that the ride will open with the park and the media day will be Friday the 13th of April. -
best bobsled coaster
rollermonkey replied to methos's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Been on 'em all but 2. Trace du Hourra is the best of the Mack variety and Bobbaan is the best from Intamin. I found Trace to be a very different experience than Bobbaan, as the two systems are very different. I liked them about equally, though. -
Dollywood Discussion Thread
rollermonkey replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Friday, April 13th is the media day with Dolly, but the ride will be open when the park opens for the season a few weeks earlier.