remember the alamo!

Shout out to The Boy. We all have our ridiculous quirks back here, and as civilians we have that luxury, which is why you wanted to sign up for that silly weekend warrior position in the first place. I hope that your new mission is justifiable, if not to us, then to you and the soldiers next to you, and if not now, then when you return. I'd be there lined up with you if I could Boy, but you know why I'm not. We've been scouring the local news to see if we can catch a glimpse of your bald little awkward-shaped head, but it's indistinguishable from all the other bald, awkward-shaped heads. You be sure to catch the Ex-Coastie as you walk by his work when you're boarding that plane, and be sure to give a little wink to 739LK for everything she did on Saturday. Ex-Coastie's right: it's the guys next to you that will make it matter, so make all the new friends that you can. Have a good time when it's okay and think of us when you get the chance. That is, when you get to drink beer. :) You can expect my first letter in the next week or so.

A Note: Next time the National Guard deploys, have the soldiers paint insignia on their little white heads. It works during graduations. (top of Boy's head: PFC Buttshot... Hi Mom!!!) I know... I'm still on that bet...

Back on the home front: there was a meteor shower last night. The shooting stars looked purple and blue when they vaporized on their way down. Look out for falling rocks.


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