Safe and Sound

bainst · Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 151 Location: Baghdad, Iraq

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. Wink

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gingerpale · Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 1324

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

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.

Rainey · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:33 am Post subject:

Man! I had no idea!

I'm so glad you're home safe. Hope it's for a good lo-o-ong time!
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Griffin · Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 932 Location: England

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!!
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Donna · Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Posts: 827 Location: Oakland, CA

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! Cool

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David · Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

Sleep well bainst! Welcome back.
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msue · Joined: 18 Dec 2005 Posts: 368

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.

bainst · Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 151 Location: Baghdad, Iraq

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.
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Judy · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:16 am Post subject:

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?
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Rainey · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:27 am Post subject:

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????
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emilyj · Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 184 Location: London, UK

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 Smile

Griffin · Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 932 Location: England

Barbara · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:37 am Post subject:

Welcome home Tamar. I'm pleased tp hear you have made it home safely.
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woodstocker · Joined: 08 Dec 2005 Posts: 224 Location: kingston, ny

Welcome home Tamar! Enjoy multiple cups of hot chocolate and the gorgeous fall leaves that are most likely making their yearly appearance. Very Happy