Monday, February 04, 2008
My Last Weekend on D.G.
Well the weekend has come and gone...and it was eventful.
My Friday was quite full.
First we had a radio remote to raise money for the SeaBee Ball. After four hours of song requests and hamburger sales we raised about $500. Not bad
Next we did our latest hail and farewell for those us coming and going off of D.G. For me, yes I will be returning but the better part of the staff that is here will be gone so I got to say farewell to them...and I got my lunch bought for me by our chief.
A few of us then hit the pool and got some sun...the last real sun of this last weekend I might add.
After that is was back to the barracks room for a few hourse...I fell asleep watching TV.
Around 9 p.m. I met some friends down at "Jake's Place." This is one of our few island bars. I sat down and people began buyig me drinks as a way of saying goodbye. Alot of people wanted to say goodbye...I'm not sure if that is good or bad, but they all bought me drinks.
After a few hours of beer, mixed drinks and a few trips to the dance floor it was time to head to the "Brit Club." This lcub is run by the island Brits(hence the name). I spent most of my time there hugging a lamp and staring out to the ocean.
Needless to say the evening ended with me sleeping on the floor next to my comode wondering if this was really a good idea.
Saturday was spent in quiet reflection...
Saunday I packed and did laundry....
Monday began very very early as the Super Bowl came on at 4 a.m. here. We all went to the Island Room to catch the game and were served a BIG breakfast, and got the traditional D.G. free t-shirt.
So now here I am on Monday afternoon. I am down to one a wake-up till I fly home.
Am I ready to go? Yes! Will I miss D.G.? Yes, I will.
I know after I have been home for about three weeks I will begin to miss the tropical weather and some of the people here. This island has been my home for the last nine months. After I return from Baghdad I will have to do another eight months here...I really don't mind that. However, on my next, "last weekend on the island," I don't think I'll drink so much.
My Friday was quite full.
First we had a radio remote to raise money for the SeaBee Ball. After four hours of song requests and hamburger sales we raised about $500. Not bad
Next we did our latest hail and farewell for those us coming and going off of D.G. For me, yes I will be returning but the better part of the staff that is here will be gone so I got to say farewell to them...and I got my lunch bought for me by our chief.
A few of us then hit the pool and got some sun...the last real sun of this last weekend I might add.
After that is was back to the barracks room for a few hourse...I fell asleep watching TV.
Around 9 p.m. I met some friends down at "Jake's Place." This is one of our few island bars. I sat down and people began buyig me drinks as a way of saying goodbye. Alot of people wanted to say goodbye...I'm not sure if that is good or bad, but they all bought me drinks.
After a few hours of beer, mixed drinks and a few trips to the dance floor it was time to head to the "Brit Club." This lcub is run by the island Brits(hence the name). I spent most of my time there hugging a lamp and staring out to the ocean.
Needless to say the evening ended with me sleeping on the floor next to my comode wondering if this was really a good idea.
Saturday was spent in quiet reflection...
Saunday I packed and did laundry....
Monday began very very early as the Super Bowl came on at 4 a.m. here. We all went to the Island Room to catch the game and were served a BIG breakfast, and got the traditional D.G. free t-shirt.
So now here I am on Monday afternoon. I am down to one a wake-up till I fly home.
Am I ready to go? Yes! Will I miss D.G.? Yes, I will.
I know after I have been home for about three weeks I will begin to miss the tropical weather and some of the people here. This island has been my home for the last nine months. After I return from Baghdad I will have to do another eight months here...I really don't mind that. However, on my next, "last weekend on the island," I don't think I'll drink so much.
Labels: Diego Garcia, Iraq, Navy
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