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bainst

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 151 Location: Baghdad, Iraq
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:25 am Post subject: Safe and Sound |
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I am back from the sand, heat, and wind of Iraq. After a marathon flight that stopped in Kuwait, Europe, the east coast of the U.S., and then finally Seattle, I was finally back where I started almost a year ago. I am very happy if a little chilly since it is a 50 degree temperature change between here and Iraq. But who cares, there's grass, pine trees, and my favorite, the view of Mt. Rainier and all her glacier covered glory. To all those that wished me well and safe, and kept me distracted with talk of other things, thank you from the bottom of my heart. And to all the Seattle area members, just let me know when dinner is on.  _________________ Live as if to die tomorrow. Learn as if to live forever.
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gingerpale
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 1324
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:24 am Post subject: |
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Welcome home, bainst! (Tamar, isn't it?) I hope the chilly weather in your Washington state home keeps you just as cozy as can be.
Thank you for your service as a soldier, what a hard hard job you have just completed.
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georgia

Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 456 Location: california
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:47 am Post subject: |
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Welcome, welcome, welcome home! Put on a sweater, enjoy that view, and know that we are all glad you are home safe and sound and look forward to the day that all of your friends and fellow military colleagues can say the same.
Zhivio! Sante! L'chaim! Cheers! We raise our glasses to you all. |
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Rainey

Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Posts: 2498 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:33 am Post subject: |
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Man! I had no idea!
I'm so glad you're home safe. Hope it's for a good lo-o-ong time! _________________ God writes a lot of comedy... the trouble is, he's stuck with so many bad actors who don't know how to play funny. -- Garrison Keillor |
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Griffin

Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 932 Location: England
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:17 am Post subject: |
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Good to know you're safe bainst, now you have a chance to open up the book and start cooking... that will warm up the kitchen and you!
I recommend the Honey Almond bites, I've made them twice and they were fabulous both times. ...and so easy even a relative novice like me could do them.
Enjoy the Seattle rain and smell the coffee... but not too much or you'll be zipping around like a mad squirrel!! _________________ Confusion comes fitted as standard. |
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Donna

Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 827 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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Bainst! So glad to hear you're home! What a happy shock to the system it must be to be in cool, lovely Seattle after the desert! And so many other shocks as well, I imagine - culinary, creature comfort levels, tranquility and safety. Wilkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome! We're glad you're back!  _________________ L'appetit vient en mangeant. -Rabelais |
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David
Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 1855 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Sleep well bainst! Welcome back. _________________ Vivant Linguae Mortuae!! |
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msue

Joined: 18 Dec 2005 Posts: 368
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome home!!
What good news that you are safe and sound and on familiar soil at last.
I hope that you are able to meet Seattle area C&Zers for a wonderful welcome home feast.
And thank you for the service you gave our nation. |
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bainst

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 151 Location: Baghdad, Iraq
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Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you all. Griffin, your absolutely right. I can't wait to get started to cook in my own kitchen, but I think I should find a place to live first. We have a lot of what the Army calls "reintergration" training before they let us loose on the world. And to be honest, I don't drink that much coffee, but I can't wait to have a lovely cup of hot chocolate. _________________ Live as if to die tomorrow. Learn as if to live forever.
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Judy

Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Posts: 1196 Location: buried under a pile of books somewhere in Adelaide, South Australia
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:16 am Post subject: |
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Tamar, welcome home!
So glad you're back in the beautiful Washington State enjoying all it has to offer. It's a lovely part of the world. Hope you get to enjoy it for a long time - any other overseas adventures planned? _________________ Doing what you like is freedom
Liking what you do is happiness
www.cupcakerecipebook.com.au |
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Rainey

Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Posts: 2498 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:27 am Post subject: |
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I wonder if, as you get settled, you could come up with some neutral address (an office, a post office box) where someone could send some goodies for you to enjoy with your hot chocolate by way of a welcome home???? _________________ God writes a lot of comedy... the trouble is, he's stuck with so many bad actors who don't know how to play funny. -- Garrison Keillor |
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emilyj

Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 184 Location: London, UK
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:35 am Post subject: |
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Bainst-- welcome home, it must be an AMAZING feeling.
Like everyone else here, I'm so glad to hear that you are home safe and sound. Enjoy that hot chocolate  |
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Griffin

Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 932 Location: England
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:28 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | I wonder if, as you get settled, you could come up with some neutral address (an office, a post office box) where someone could send some goodies for you to enjoy with your hot chocolate by way of a welcome home???? |
You know Rainey, I was wondering the same thing too! After all, if I can't give you a welcome hug, at least I can send you a sort of hug all your own.
Ah yes, re-integration... they should do that for politicians too methinks, a lot of them could do with reminding what society means... but maybe that's just our looney lot!! Well so long as you get some cooking space, you could re-integrate just fine... after all good food and drink is integrating, especially with others.
I hope you find a pleasant place to live and yes, hot chocolate is one of my favourites too. Be safe and well Tamar - you've more than earned it. _________________ Confusion comes fitted as standard. |
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Barbara
Joined: 13 Nov 2004 Posts: 899 Location: Gold Coast Australia
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Welcome home Tamar. I'm pleased tp hear you have made it home safely. _________________ Barbara |
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woodstocker
Joined: 08 Dec 2005 Posts: 224 Location: kingston, ny
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome home Tamar! Enjoy multiple cups of hot chocolate and the gorgeous fall leaves that are most likely making their yearly appearance.  |
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