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May 8th - The storm

May 8, 2012

On May 8th 1979, I remember waking up and the roads were flooded and it was pouring and yet, my mother still forced us to go to school.  Little did we realize, that day would be a very long one.  We were basically stuck at school for many extra hours because the city was shut down due to extensive flooding and when my brother and my names were called, after we had been sitting in the cafeteria for hours, our father walked in to take us home.  We ended up walking, or pretty much swimming, the few miles from school to our house, which was still underwater.  It made for a very interesting day and needless to say, a day which still is imprinted in my memory. 

Bill (wading) out

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May 4th - May is here

May 4, 2012
May is here and hopefully it will fly by and get done and gone out of here.  I hate it here!
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April 26th - Goodbye house

April 26, 2012
    Most people remember the day they bought their first house.  Mine was June 27th 2008.  Well, today is the day I got rid of it.  Bittersweet because it took me so long to actually buy it and now it's gone.  At least it is no longer hanging over my head.  Goodbye 3319 Mexicali.

Bill out
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

April 23rd - Another day

April 23, 2012
Here we are.  The end of April and it's been flying.  Hoping for the rest of the time to fly as well. 
Been getting warmer too.  Not quite close to the 130's I experiened when I first go there but it probably isn't far off.  I can't believe how hot it was when I first got here.  It was unbelievable.
Today is also day one - The New Start.  I'm focusing on eating healthy and working out and taking care of myself.  I've been off and on since I got to Iraq but I am focusing now and all in.  Game o...
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April 16th - A good day

April 16, 2012
Today is a good day. 
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April 13th - Friday the 13th

April 13, 2012

Here we are.  Another Friday the 13th and a happy one to you.  I love Friday the 13th because 13 is a lucky number to me.  To may, it's not but hey, that's OK.  To each their own.

Today seems to be a decent day here in Iraq.  Clear sky and warm.  Yesterday was a crappy day.  Was overcast the entire day, had some rain, which was nice and it didn't turn into another mudstorm like we had previously. 

Had a nice rant on here about 2 old men who work here and yesterday I was trapped in between them...


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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

April 3rd - A new month

April 3, 2012
Another month has come and that means I am closer to getting out of here.  I've been a bit frustrated with the pace of this place and the rumors and constant going round and round.  Trying to keep a positive attitude and mindset and get out of here soon.  Keeping my eye on the big picture and ready to start the next phase of my life.  Can't wait to do that.  Very excited about the future.  Until we write again...

Bill out
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Mar 22 - Spring is here

March 22, 2012
Well, the last few days here have actually been kind of nice.  The weather has made it pleasant during the day and the night has been very nice.  Had a really bad sandstorm the other day/night that made a mess of the place  but that is all gone for now.  Other than that, not much else is going on here. 

Bill out
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Mar 15th - Halfway through this month

March 15, 2012
So here we are.  Another day gone and another day closer to leaving this place.  Things here have been the same as usual except for a few incidents last week that totally made me want to leave like yesterday.  Now I'm just counting down the days til I leave and get home to start my life anew. 
Did see an interesting article and am attaching for reference as to why America is running into the ground.  Long gone are the concerns about the customers and their well being.  It's now all about how ...
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Posted by Bill Bickford.

 

Mar 4 - What the hell???

March 4, 2012
OK.  Something new going on right now I've never experienced.  It is raining mud right now.  Yes..mud as in wet dirt.  We're having a sandstorm and it's raining too so guess what that turns into?  Yup.  MUD!  I'm coverd in it including it got in my hair and all over my face and in my eyes and all over my jacket and jeans.  I'm filthy right now.  DAMN!!!!!!!!!  This is gross!!!  Can't wait to get out of here and get a shower.  Right now don't even care if it's hot or not. 

Muddy Bill out...
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