Anyone remember me?

luckyrweluckyrwe Registered Users Posts: 952 Major grins
edited September 8, 2008 in Journeys
Hi all! I am back!

I left pretty much in December 2005 when I got called back into the US Army for the war.

These last 1,000 days have been incredible. Here is a small summary of what went on with me in that time:

-Dog died
-Marriage died
-Mom died
-Traveled outside the USA to England, Germany, Qatar, Tajikistan, Kyrgystan, Afghanistan, Russia, and Turkey.
-Traveled inside the USA to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Reno, Las Vegas, Texas, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, New York, Indiana, Virginia, and Wash. D.C.
-Sold Canon, went Olympus E-3. Sold that and went Nikon D700 with 24-70, 70-200 and 200-400.
-Bought two new cars
-Bought a house
-Saved some money
-Worked in an Embassy
-Improved my FICO to 839 :-)
-Lost four friends, KIA. :-(
-Saw other friends get divorced too. :-(

But now I am back and hope to be a part of the board more often. As of now I am on vacation until December 9th so that leaves me lots of opportunities for pictures!

-Robert

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2008
    I do!

    Welcome back and glad you are safe. You've had a helluva 1000 days, certainly good and bad in there.

    Welcome back again and share some pics when you're ready!
    Andy

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  • luckyrweluckyrwe Registered Users Posts: 952 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2008
    Here are a few pics.
    In Tajikistan they do not have pet dogs like we do in the US.

    bear.jpg



    I am not saying the place is dirty, but this is what we used to clean things:

    detergent.jpg


    I took thousands of pictures with my E3, D700, and Casio EX-F1. Links here:

    http://23b.org/gallery/v/23b_members/astcell/album208/Tajikistan_F1/
    http://23b.org/gallery/v/23b_members/astcell/album208/TJKE3/
    http://23b.org/gallery/v/23b_members/astcell/album208/army/

    Oodles more but I do not wanna bore you!
  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2008
    I remember you. Here's hoping your next 1000 days are better!

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2008
    That pet Bear is so interesting thumb.gif
    Dan
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  • JohnRJohnR Registered Users Posts: 732 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2008
    I remember you. wow, you had a LOT going on! eek7.gifbowdown.gif
  • Tee WhyTee Why Registered Users Posts: 2,390 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    Nothing beat Barf for getting the stain out.
    ha ha ha.

    Joking aside, sorry to hear about your losses.
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  • Lee MasseyLee Massey Registered Users Posts: 274 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    Hi Robert,

    I remember you. :D

    It sounds like you have had a tough time lately. I am glad to see you back and hopefully the future will be brighter. iloveyou.gif

    Take care,

    Lee
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    Welcome Back !
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited September 8, 2008
    I remember you. Welcome back!
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    Welcome back! Here's hoping your next 1000 days are truly spectacular. And from one vet to another--many thanks for your service! Some of us were fortunate enough to stay out of harm's way (though of course would've gone if asked) and truly appreciate those who were in the trenches.

    Enjoy your time off and your camera--let's see what images get your attention after such a long haul.

    Best Regards,
    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
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  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    Glad to have to back! thumb.gif
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  • Roaddog 52Roaddog 52 Registered Users Posts: 309 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2008
    Wasn't here when you left.

    From one Vet to another, Thank you, glad you made it home safe.

    Regards,

    P
    I don't know where I'm goin, but I'm goin anyway.
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