Navy's Newest "Weapon System"

A big "thank you" goes out to my co-workers at Park Supply for the package full of squirt guns! We all truly appreciate the support you guys and gals have sent our way!

Thanks Again!

Zimm

WHAT??????

I'm not a doctor, but I don't really think she should worry about the jackhammers!!??

Zimm, Don't You Work?

A lot of people are e-mailing me to ask if I do any work out here. I have to say, that is a fair question! In fact, I DO work. The deal is, I have an agreement with the Navy that says I can keep my blog up as long as I don't talk about our day to day operations. Hence, all I write about is the fun stuff! For some pictures of us at work, click the "Navy Customs Battalion Sierra" link to the left. Kip is one of the guys who has permission to post work stuff!

Now, how about some news?

The thermometer by the admin tent shows 118 degrees

The weather has FINALLY cooled off! We have been averaging 120 degrees during the day, which is still hot, but the evenings are getting into the mid 90's, which almost feels chilly!

Noel, Elton, Dup, and I pose for a picture with O.A.R.

We recently had the band O.A.R come to Camp Arifjan. They are an alternative rock band, and put on a great show! 4 of us from Customs Battalion worked the security detail for the show (oops, talked about work!). The up side of security detail is the chance to spend a little extra time talking to the band, and getting a group picture!

The "Ziggy Stardust's"

Despite the fact my team, The "Ziggy Stardust's" (I did not pick the dorky name!), was eliminated after only two games and I nearly broke my foot in the process, the unit dodge ball tournament was a blast once again! We had six teams play, and the "Shake-n-bakes" took out the "Officers and Chiefs" for the title. We are looking forward to playing again in a week or so. We have formed 2 Minnesota Mafia teams for that one........I can't wait! Dave's once in a million shot!

We have also been playing a unit dart league. Now, I suck at darts, but since Park Supply sent us this dart board, I have decided to play. My record, 1 win and 6 losses....hey, I told you I sucked! The once in a million shot, above, was thrown by Dave. If you look closely, he threw one dart into the other. Nice shot, Dave!

Well, I guess that's it for now!

Till next time,

Zimm

Random Picture

While I was on R&R we had a Grill-n-chill out on the dhow.

Kuwait Critter - Part 2

Well, I am a forgetful person, and I forgot the most creepy Kuwait critter of them all. We had a Camel Spider come by our quarters. Camel Spiders are fairly uncommon this far south, but they are here. This "little fella" was about 3-4 inches across (note the 2x4 board and boot toe in the pictures). How's that for creepy, Mel?