I've had and am preparing for a number of high level briefs. My first one to the new Commander was this past Sunday. It went off all right. It's funny who recognizes me now after a promotion who did not before. The only thing that changes is the insignia on the collar. For some reason, people who saw me all the time ask if I am new here. Funny thing about people.
Yesterday we entertained someone from the embassy of a partnership nation who was looking to contribute. So we gave him a few ideas based on the "force building" we work on. I'll deliver a similar brief to another, far away country that is not part of our coalition in a few days. Too bad I don't get to travel to these exotic lands, they come here. It would be win-win if we did it the other way around. One of my co-workers leaves soon for two weeks for a conference in Europe. Thought I had a chance of going, but the General said no way. They will make stops in no less than four countries. I do have a really big brief in less than two weeks that I won't talk about until after it's over, assuming it goes well. I must say, it is interesting and just a different world from what we do back home, working with people from forty different countries under such circumstances.
I understand it is hotter back home than it is here. Schools are closing. It still cools down here at night, the desert will do that. I got to see a lizard scurry across my room floor. He left without too much fanfare.
I did not get to meet the First Lady. She did not stop by our base. The VP didn't either a couple months ago. What is going on? This is a great place to visit! The First Lady did get to meet the New Zealand detachment and they did the traditional war dance for her, very impressive, there were pictures in our Stars and Stripes newspaper. I'm friendly with a NZ Colonel, nice guy, very much like the Aussies, good people.
That's about all for now. My brother's birthday is tomorrow, so a shout-out to him. Stephanie is aware of how old he is. I understand he will be one year older whereas his wife does not age at all. It's a good deal if you can get it.
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Things seem to be getting more exciting and I hope important for you as time goes on. I guess you are finding out what "yo jah really are" and I trust you are becoming "as good as you can be" at it. I was always pretty good about being trite!
It would have been nice for you to get assigned to having lunches and dinner in European places for a couple of weeks but as we trite people say, "ce la vie" or is it "ce la guerre" ? Whatever.
Meanwhile keep doing whatever it is you do and everything will be OK.
We are having dinner with the Beta Sigs at the Penn Club in NYC Monday night And I intend to blow your horn loud and clear for all to hear especially my favorite ultra-liberal Ken Hirsch.You may hear the screaming all the way to Kabul!
I guess Dick Winters was correct...you salute the uniform , not the man.
The final Mil Ed meeting is Thursday. I may have to get Shauna's help getting the sliders...I've got fourth block.
Nice to hear you confirm all I've heard about the Kiwis, having never met one. My kids are always surprised to learn of their sacrifices in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
So you got dissed by the First Lady, huh? Not ship-shape enough I guess...or was it that pledge pin on your uniform?
Welcome to the club of being disregarded. When that happens to me I say something disrespectful and then claim that I am Kozarski.
I, too, was surrounded by 40 different nations. Well, maybe 8. I had my 3rd Annual International Food Festival in AP today. The only foods I could identify were my contribution- stuffed shells and then the Lo Mein and Kugel. An interesting corn meal item from Jamaica. The rest were Asian dishes and were very tasty but at one point I had to run into the prep room to down some Coke to kill the burning sensation in my mouth. Lotsa sweets. Each student presented their food item with ingredients and the correct spelling.
I saw Mrs. Bush on TV last night. She didn't mention Kabul, just Myanmar. Or maybe the media edited her comments out?
I hear you only have one Senior Society student while others have 3? What's up with that???
Take care,
Terry
School closed early today due to the heat. What a bunch of cry-babies!!
Yes, Terry does claim to be me whenever she gets in trouble. The trouble is, when she does something dumb or outrageous and claims to be me, no one is surprised that it was me. Should I be insulted?
Karen, that is so true. Terry has found a great out for any problem, no one questions it. Maybe it's a complement, I'm sure it's a complement.
Schools closing for heat, snow, threats, in-service, when will it end??? Girl's schools close here when insurgents burn them down and kill the teachers. It is not uncommon. I guess that is a bit of a sobering note. I wonder if our students, and teachers, can fathom that. It doesn't sit well with me.
wow, a lizzard. That seems interesting, it really shold have gone back outside. I found a spider in my apartment today.
I forgot to tell you in the last post that Aaron and I did play catch. He thought it was so much fun, that he was throwing a ball (which realy was the orange from his kitchen) at me and I was catching it. He didnt catch it too many times, but it went in his lap. Stacey said he actually can catch, so maybe next time we will practice that again. He is so fun!
Ithan,
The Eagles look great on you. Welcome to the O6 mafia!!! Sorry the first lady and VP didn't stop by; they don't know what they missed. Jim
Ithan,
As I type, I'm in A212 with Mil. Ed. at our final meeting. Bit of a SNAFU schedule-wise. I had a meeting during my prep and couldn't get our usual vittles.
However, the room is facing a dilemma: do we eat Menu No. 11 - Pasta with Vegetables or Menu No. 12 - Veggie Burger with BBQ Sauce? Any thoughts?
The room wishes you a quick return.
Hello -Eric Mitchell here. Good luck. Hi! Come back safely! We MISSES YOU!! xD -Joanna. Anna here: I have a friend who is highly anticipating your class next year! :) Best of luck to you~
Hi this is Mahmoud everyone is hoping you come home ok soon. good luck. Dr. Zimmer, I hope you're doing well and we're all looking forward to seeing you return. Best wishes to you and we're all praying for your safe return. -Saadia Wish you were here for the last meal/meeting of the year. -Cara
Thanks everyone. I'm looking forward to understanding the power of the O-6 mafia.
Thanks to the Military Ed Club and your posts. Wish I had been there for it as well.
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