American Soldier in need of christmas spirit
Friday, December 12, 2003 by The Rated PG | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Hello all. I am now skinning computers here in Afghanistan. Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us in Operation Enduring Freedom. Just thought I'd drop a line for those who know me. By the way did UZZEE say he lived here? I'll find him! Maybe he's with OSAMA. 
Seriously can I use my object desktop on two computers? One at home where I am obvoiusly not, and one here downrange? Mormegil's theme sure would spruce up the place around here. Nothing but brown and tan here 
Seriously can I use my object desktop on two computers? One at home where I am obvoiusly not, and one here downrange? Mormegil's theme sure would spruce up the place around here. Nothing but brown and tan here 
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AMY BANE
Reply #42 Saturday, December 13, 2003 5:43 PM
What She Said...
You folk be careful over there
And Thanks
Reply #42 Saturday, December 13, 2003 5:43 PM
| will keep you in my prayer's The Rated PG and for all the soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. Stay safe and come home soon. |
What She Said...
You folk be careful over there
And Thanks
The Rated PG
Reply #43 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 1:41 PM
Reply #43 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 1:41 PM
Just to let you know if you see it looks like I'm talking to you its because my wife may come here on my user name and converse with me. I hope that it will not be a problem w/admins. We'll keep it to a minimum if at all. just to let you know.
On a lighter note. A lot of Christmas gifts are coming in country for the afghan children. Also you don't hear on the news about all the letters and christmas cards sent from children and total strangers. I got a letter from a 7th grade middle school student. I also got a Christmas card and note from workers of a emergency room ward of a hospital. None are personal all just dear soldier, but the letters and notes themselves are very personal and heartfelt. I wrote the little girl back. I'm sure she will be so tickled to hear from "a soldier". I would like to personally thank any of you that have done this or had children in school that do this. Also know that I have seen alot of good over here that does not make the news because it is boring according to TV programmers. The food, educating of growing crops, school supplies we give, medical treatment-basic shots that we take for granted before we even make it to kindergarden school. Nonexistent here until we and civilians alike have provided. Even employment at the local levels for some. 3/4's of the people here have it real bad after all these years of crisis in this part of the world so be thankful and consider yourselves very fortunate this holiday season. And no this is not some propoganda agenda, just my personal opinion and visual seeings from day to day. It is very sad(to the point of tears and moments of pause) to see what has happened as a result of wars past and Taliban rule, but at the same very joyful(peace of mind) to see all the many uniforms of different countries and organizations all making a difference for the common good.
On a lighter note. A lot of Christmas gifts are coming in country for the afghan children. Also you don't hear on the news about all the letters and christmas cards sent from children and total strangers. I got a letter from a 7th grade middle school student. I also got a Christmas card and note from workers of a emergency room ward of a hospital. None are personal all just dear soldier, but the letters and notes themselves are very personal and heartfelt. I wrote the little girl back. I'm sure she will be so tickled to hear from "a soldier". I would like to personally thank any of you that have done this or had children in school that do this. Also know that I have seen alot of good over here that does not make the news because it is boring according to TV programmers. The food, educating of growing crops, school supplies we give, medical treatment-basic shots that we take for granted before we even make it to kindergarden school. Nonexistent here until we and civilians alike have provided. Even employment at the local levels for some. 3/4's of the people here have it real bad after all these years of crisis in this part of the world so be thankful and consider yourselves very fortunate this holiday season. And no this is not some propoganda agenda, just my personal opinion and visual seeings from day to day. It is very sad(to the point of tears and moments of pause) to see what has happened as a result of wars past and Taliban rule, but at the same very joyful(peace of mind) to see all the many uniforms of different countries and organizations all making a difference for the common good.
Jafo
Reply #44 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 4:21 PM
Reply #44 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 4:21 PM
The Rated....I see no problem with you and your wife communicating via the board while you're 'over there'....the only requirement is that definitely nothing in the way of 'restricted or classified' information is passed via the site.
We don't want the black helicopters dropping in with a 'please explain'....
The Rated PG
Reply #45 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 8:06 PM
Reply #45 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 8:06 PM
obviously. besides all the black ones are over here. The only ones they got left are purple and yellow
Jafo
Reply #46 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 8:08 PM
Reply #46 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 8:08 PM
That's a thought....we'll get buzzed by the skinnable choppers....at least it'll be purdy...
Hy_Rolr
Reply #47 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:07 PM
Reply #47 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:07 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours and all the service men and women, from this grateful Navy Veteran in West"By God"Virginia, I salute you.
The Rated PG
Reply #48 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:28 PM
Reply #48 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:28 PM
skinned helicopter coming right up. http://www.taphilo.com/aviation/britishheli.shtml 
Jafo
Reply #50 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:45 PM
Reply #50 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:45 PM
'Ride of the Valkyries' takes on a whole new meaning.....
Jafo
Reply #51 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:49 PM
Reply #51 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:49 PM
cosmo-alpha
Reply #54 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 10:36 PM
Reply #54 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 10:36 PM
Be safe!! Come home soon!! Merry Christmas!!!! And THANK YOU !!!! 
IPlural
Reply #55 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 10:43 PM
but that isn't British it is a Russian Mi-24 HIND-F close support/attack
though the British might very well have captured it
[Message Edited]
Reply #55 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 10:43 PM
but that isn't British it is a Russian Mi-24 HIND-F close support/attackthough the British might very well have captured it
[Message Edited]
The Rated PG
Reply #56 Thursday, December 25, 2003 11:51 AM
Reply #56 Thursday, December 25, 2003 11:51 AM
Here's my website showing my face for the first time at wincustomize. Anyone know where the pictures website is for skinners pictures? http://home.earthlink.net/~weathergeeks/
I will update with pictures from the country as able.
I will update with pictures from the country as able.
TheSkinsFactory
Reply #57 Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:08 PM
Reply #57 Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:08 PM
ok that brit helicopter is way too cool!
TheSkinsFactory
Reply #58 Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:10 PM
Reply #58 Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:10 PM
Zach you look incredibly like a bald eagle or did i miss where your pic is?
TheSkinsFactory
Reply #59 Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:11 PM
Reply #59 Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:11 PM
wait i see you. Who's the rather upper echelon looking guy? Commander?
Pinthar
Reply #60 Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:18 PM
Reply #60 Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:18 PM
Merry Christmas from Iraq. I'm on the other side of the "front". Take care and god bless brother!
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Reply #41 Saturday, December 13, 2003 5:03 PM
Liberal means something else in the states too from what it used to mean, hell so does conservative
No worries, no harm...
I happen to be Independant and slid back and forth on different issues from conservative to liberal. Personally party affiliation seems a bit stupid to me because it is as if either party does a damn thing which is good without doing an even larger number of things which are backwards or out right bad.
But... This thread is about Women and Men, Boys and Girls who are becoming Women and Men, Fathers, Mothers, Grandparents, Sisters, Brothers, Sons and Daughters all hanging it out because their government told them to and they are not shirking their duty and when push comes to shove they do it for a number of reason but in the end it all boils down to the fact that *they* do this to protect us at home... and that is never wrong no matter what....
anyway... Greets and Welcome Ordos, good to meet ya