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Afternoon all,

I have a question for anyone. Hubby is going to call from his buddy's computer tomorrow with Skype. So I have a web cam that I went and bought, and am going to install Skype. This will be a first so didn't know how it worked. I am so excited I get to see him! And of course, his response is he can't wait to see me either but make sure Diesel(Our dog and the 2nd love of his life) is sitting next to me! At any rate, just trying to work out the bugs before he calls tomorrow, so any help will be appreciated!

Beth

Noticed all the FFM sites Mrs wirenutt do we need to do all of those?????? I sure dont want to miss out on any

Coni in Milton, Florida said: HI Everyone Heard from Traveling Man He finished up medical today he asked me to post and relay if you have a shot record to bring it to Texas with you.also having a passport already sure saves time. He seems in a good mood and sounds like he's kept busy. Day 2 is passing slow the dog is coming around I guess it gets better with time.lol

No shot records what happens in that case???????

ARaplumber in Arkansas said: No shot records what happens in that case???????

Tell him good luck from a plumber be in his shoes shortly

Shot record not required, just bring it if you have it. You will get a bunch of shots before leaving Houston and they provide a shot record you will carry with you. You will also receive more shots once in country. My husband didn't have a shot record either and it's not a problem at all. :)

Jjsvmax in Spring, Texas said: Shot record not required, just bring it if you have it. You will get a bunch of shots before leaving Houston and they provide a shot record you will carry with you. You will also receive more shots once in country. My husband didn't have a shot record either and it's not a problem at all. :)

Cool i know i dont have one,, being over 40 recruiter said there going to go up one side and down the other ???????

Next thing is doing all those flyer mile sites getting signed up and then i think paper work and stuff is done ?????

BethB05 in Southern Tier, New York said: Afternoon all,

I have a question for anyone. Hubby is going to call from his buddy's computer tomorrow with Skype. So I have a web cam that I went and bought, and am going to install Skype. This will be a first so didn't know how it worked. I am so excited I get to see him! And of course, his response is he can't wait to see me either but make sure Diesel(Our dog and the 2nd love of his life) is sitting next to me! At any rate, just trying to work out the bugs before he calls tomorrow, so any help will be appreciated!

Beth

So glad that you will get to see him!!! its amazing what technology can do... Im not sure how it works ... just excited for you!!!

ARaplumber in Arkansas said: Noticed all the FFM sites Mrs wirenutt do we need to do all of those?????? I sure dont want to miss out on any

No you don't need all of them, but it is better to make sure that you are covered in case you get bumped to another airline. That way you will be able to still collect miles. I didn't sign hubby up for Southwest because I didn't think he would ever fly with them. He ended up getting bumped from his flight on Continental and flying through Southwest when he left for Houston. So better to be overprepared than under!!

jdc_ in riverside, California said: So glad that you will get to see him!!! its amazing what technology can do... Im not sure how it works ... just excited for you!!!

Thanks anyway jdc, trial and error lol!

My Hubby is there processing and he was told yesterday that they wont be receiving the 500 dollar. Im freaking out because he hardly has any money left and some was supposed to be sent back here to help out with things. I just don't know what we are going to do. The reason was because they were having to reimburse people for having to pay their luggage to get on the planes. Which I think is stupid, seems these days anyway someone can get that last drop of money from you they will. Airlines should not be allowed to charge for your bag that you are supposed be allowed to have. Is anyone elses hubby there now? He got there on Sunday. We have done this before but it doesnt make it any easier. It seems alot harder than it was the first time. I am going crazy without him =(. I know it gets easier but my heart is telling me that right now. Hope all is well with everyone.

BethB05 in Southern Tier, New York said: Afternoon all,

I have a question for anyone. Hubby is going to call from his buddy's computer tomorrow with Skype. So I have a web cam that I went and bought, and am going to install Skype. This will be a first so didn't know how it worked. I am so excited I get to see him! And of course, his response is he can't wait to see me either but make sure Diesel(Our dog and the 2nd love of his life) is sitting next to me! At any rate, just trying to work out the bugs before he calls tomorrow, so any help will be appreciated!

Beth

Hi Beth,
I use skype all the time to visit with my family in England. Make sure you have your volume turned up when he calls you. You will have a blast !! Someone i know tried to use it in Victory in Iraq , they changed to AIM because it was not a good reception. Its easy to install and you can adjust your camera accordingly. Have fun !!

My husband called and said that his urine wasn't clean and he said that they are sending him someplace else tomorrow to find out what is exactly in his system which is making it dirty. My husband doesn't do drugs and rarely drinks. Has anyone heard of them sending people to a specialized place to verify a UA?

IF his urine is dirty obviously there something in it could be rx drugs? but if there sending him to a special lab THEY will find out what it is

Was he taking a antiboctic or depression meds, sometimes that
shows up in urine.
wow!! our recuiter e-mailed us today and said he would get
500 when ready to leave country. It comes out of first
pay check, I can't see why they wouldn't give it to them

Fervor in Houston, Texas said: My husband called and said that his urine wasn't clean and he said that they are sending him someplace else tomorrow to find out what is exactly in his system which is making it dirty. My husband doesn't do drugs and rarely drinks. Has anyone heard of them sending people to a specialized place to verify a UA?

If he was taking prescription drugs, get ready to get a letter from the doctor to verify it and fax it over.

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: Wirenutts wife.. I signed up my hubby on the FFM for all the airlines you posted ...THANKS SO MUCH!!! one last question... when you made your hubby the card for his wallet did you just include the airline and the FFM# ....do they need all of the password/pin info that some of them had me create???

Yall really dont have to register with the FFM when you check in they put ya miles on your account and then send you a card in the mail so you dont have to register

Sometimes it can be something he ate in the last week. I know poppy seed will make for a bad UA. Maybe it was something he ate.

Thanks everyone for the responses. He is not on any medications so I can't imagine what it is. They are telling him to continue with the processing until he knows what it is. Has this happened to anyone else.

my husband is a paramedic and said also if he ate a hamurger bun
with seeds on it-it can make for a dirty urine

Are they giving everyone Doxycycline to everyone going to Afghanistan? What is it for?

debbie have you heard anything about them not giving out the 500
before leaving states?

Fervor in Houston, Texas said: Are they giving everyone Doxycycline to everyone going to Afghanistan? What is it for?

Yes they give it to everyone going to Afghanistan. I think its for Malaria.

Fevor: doxycycline is for sexual diseases, like chlamydia,
gonorrhea and syphilis, great what do they think our guys
are going to catch over there. I thought they were going
to be working all the time not playing around!!!!

Fervor in Houston, Texas said: Thanks everyone for the responses. He is not on any medications so I can't imagine what it is. They are telling him to continue with the processing until he knows what it is. Has this happened to anyone else.

I cant think its anything serious if they are letting him carry on with processing. Try not to worry about it, it will all work out.

Malaria also, haha my husband just told me. but in my nurses drug
book it says that.

Fervor in Houston, Texas said: Are they giving everyone Doxycycline to everyone going to Afghanistan? What is it for?

Yes they give it to everyone going to Afghan it is for Malaria. My hubby said that he had to start taking it three days before he left Houston and has to continue to take it everyday while he is there.

Fervor in Houston, Texas said: My husband called and said that his urine wasn't clean and he said that they are sending him someplace else tomorrow to find out what is exactly in his system which is making it dirty. My husband doesn't do drugs and rarely drinks. Has anyone heard of them sending people to a specialized place to verify a UA?

Some over the counter drugs will show up on a drug screen but they will be able to distinguish what it is, that's probably why they are sending him somewhere else to get tested. Because the guys that were in Houston that tested dirty while my husband was there were immediately sent home, no second testing, just a plane ticket home. Maybe they see that it is something that can be explained but want to identify what it is???

They told my hubby yesterday that they werent doing the 500 dollars.. i hope they change that

Up till Thanksgiving everyone was still getting the $500.00 before boarding plane. Not sure whats up with the earlier post.

wirenutts wife in California said: Yes they give it to everyone going to Afghan it is for Malaria. My hubby said that he had to start taking it three days before he left Houston and has to continue to take it everyday while he is there.

Doxycycline is an antibiotic that prevents the development of parasites in the blood that cause malaria

Thanks for the info on the doxycycline. I thought that was strange. As for the substance I guess I will know tomorrow. I also asked him about the $500 and he said he had not heard of them not giving the $500. He even asked his roommate who didn't hear anything either. I will ask him again tomorrow at the end of the processing.

Greetings from Houston........Have been real busy.....just to confirm 2 checked bags @ no more than 44lbs and 1 carry on @ 15 lbs to all areas.....will check back in later........only 3 puters for everyone

switch in Austin, Texas said: Hi Beth,
I use skype all the time to visit with my family in England. Make sure you have your volume turned up when he calls you. You will have a blast !! Someone i know tried to use it in Victory in Iraq , they changed to AIM because it was not a good reception. Its easy to install and you can adjust your camera accordingly. Have fun !!

Thanks switch, I just wasn't quite sure. So far the only thing I have determined is that I sure am not photogenic with this camera lol! My Aunt and Uncle live in Nottingham, there's a possibility for an R&R. At any rate, I have installed this and cross my fingers it works this morning. Hope you all have a good day! Off to mail my packages to hubby this morning so he gets them before Christmas. Everyone keeps saying the first month and a half or so are the worst, geez I will be glad when I pass that! Thanks,
Beth

Morning everyone,

Hey travelingman! Good to hear from you in Houston.

Jdcs, yes I have been cooking his favorite dishes too. As far as I know he is going ahead with his plans to work overseas–until he tells me otherwise, we are going to go about as business as usual, with the plan for him to leave for Houston in January. He’s going to be spending this last mth in the office which is only about a 10 minute drive from our home as opposed to the 1 hr there and back commute he did have which will give us a couple more hrs a day together.

Alexi, I think it is highly unlikely that they are not doing the 500.00 on the plane–as it is a advance from their first pay check–so seems reasonable. But if you are concerned then email his recruiter to confirm. It’s a reasonable need to know , cause he will need to have/ and want some traveling money in his pocket, so I doubt his recruiter will fault you for your need to confirm with a email.

One thing I have noted is that there does always seem to be one rumor or another floating about. Might have something to do with the tediousness of the some times days on end of hurry up and wait waiting and processing.

Fervor, there are any number of reasons for a dirty UA that does not include any abuses, so to speak. If you know for a fact that he has not been on any prescription or OTC meds or ate anything that may have been the cause for, then it may have been a simple matter of human error. It does happen. The retest should clear matters up for him.

Beth did you get your web cam installed? I haven’t a clue myself how to do so, and or about but my daughters do, we have one on our PC and I am forever annoyed as they keep forgetting to turn the blooming thing off when they are done and nothing worse than getting a surprise shot of yourself–unprepared–think curlers and no makeup and still in Pjs when I pull up a chat box! Anyrate, if you have any questions about I will see if I can get answers for from my daughters.
I am curious as to how your pooch is going to respond when he sees your husband.

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Beth did you get your web cam installed? I haven’t a clue myself how to do so, and or about but my daughters do, we have one on our PC and I am forever annoyed as they keep forgetting to turn the blooming thing off when they are done and nothing worse than getting a surprise shot of yourself–unprepared–think curlers and no makeup and still in Pjs when I pull up a chat box! Anyrate, if you have any questions about I will see if I can get answers for from my daughters.
I am curious as to how your pooch is going to respond when he sees your husband.

LMBO....that's what I thought when I saw it hooked up only mine was more, OMG that's so not photogenic! I am going to try it today and if it doesn't work switch has used it and can offer help! Hah...I think Chris will be more excited than the pooch! He and Diesel were attached at the hip so this has been a bit rough on both. He is mopey but when I put him on speaker he looks around for his "Dad". I hope it makes them both feel better! Should be less than an hour until I talk to him so cross your fingers, speaking of which I had better go apply some war paint so hubby isn't frightened! Cross your fingers and thanks all!

Hey everyone! I've been lurking for a few days and thought it was time to join in. My husband is doing the Houston thing on Jan. 5th and was hired as a carpenter and his work location is Sharana Afghanistan. We live in Houston so his recruiter is allowing him to commute daily instead of staying in the hotel. Good for me...more time together before he ships off!! :) We're both full of mixed emotions...excited, scared, unsure, sad, etc. I hope we're doing the right thing!

LOL. It’s a generation techno gap thing as far as I am concerned. My girls this way love it. Of course they know they are gonna be using it when they sit down so they have war paint on and not a hair out of place. I have finally managed to teach them to at least keep the camera lense turned to the wall when its not in use. Though the idea that it might come in handy to see my husband and so he can see the kids and grandbaby does hold lots of appeal! So we are checking into getting one for husbands laptop that we will send over later if he can get internet. Hope you have a great visit with your hubby.

davsgirl1 in Houston, Texas said: Hey everyone! I've been lurking for a few days and thought it was time to join in. My husband is doing the Houston thing on Jan. 5th and was hired as a carpenter and his work location is Sharana Afghanistan. We live in Houston so his recruiter is allowing him to commute daily instead of staying in the hotel. Good for me...more time together before he ships off!! :) We're both full of mixed emotions...excited, scared, unsure, sad, etc. I hope we're doing the right thing!

Welcome to the forum. Here you will find lots of advise and help as you begin your journey. There have been a couple of people talking about Sharana so i guess its becoming a hotspot! I only know one person that is there right now that used to frequent the forum. His name was SPAWN. If you can flick back some you will probably find some of his posts and email address. As far as processing goes there are always people who are willing to give you answers. Its always scary at first until you find out more info, anyway let us know how we can help...

Okay, so it didn't work so well....so we are going to try again Friday, and I put war paint on and had my "hair did" lol! For now hearing the voice is enough, hope all your other half's are well and you get to talk to them. Must be he really is settling in because I now have a list of things to get and send him, including his tools! For those of you with spouses at Bagram, Chris said it is starting to get quite chilly in the mornings so send any cold weather items as quickly as you can, I know I'm his wife and not his Mama but I worry about him being cold, etc. Off to do errands, and all of those offers for help with this silly thing, I will take you up on it later!

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: My Hubby is there processing and he was told yesterday that they wont be receiving the 500 dollar. Im freaking out because he hardly has any money left and some was supposed to be sent back here to help out with things. I just don't know what we are going to do. The reason was because they were having to reimburse people for having to pay their luggage to get on the planes. Which I think is stupid, seems these days anyway someone can get that last drop of money from you they will. Airlines should not be allowed to charge for your bag that you are supposed be allowed to have. Is anyone elses hubby there now? He got there on Sunday. We have done this before but it doesnt make it any easier. It seems alot harder than it was the first time. I am going crazy without him =(. I know it gets easier but my heart is telling me that right now. Hope all is well with everyone.

Hello. My Dad is in Houston now. He should be calling tonight so I will find out about the $500. Also, my husband is due to leave for Houston on the 14t of this month. I am glad to be getting any info that I can. Anything I find out from my Dad I will be sure to post. I will do my best.

Debs 111 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina said: Thanks jdcs wife...Gary was originally going to leave on the 7th, but his recruiter gave him one more week here to get his business in order with the person taking over for him...If anyone hears of anyone leaving on the 14th, or has any info on HVAC/R techs that are there Please let me know...As time is getting closer I am stressing...Again I thank all who post on these boards, and Debbie you are a total angel in disguise! I hope Santa is very very good to you!

My husband leaves for Houston on the 14th. My Dad is there now. Getting good info from my dad. I do not know much about what he has been told he( my husband) will be doing in Iraq. All I know is that he will be on T-1....no info on it though. This forum is great. Takes some time to get specific answers cause not everyone knows so be patient, I am sure someone will have an answer for your HVAC question. Good Luck.

Coni in Milton, Florida said: hi Debbie I'm Travelingmans better half, He leaves on Sunday. It hasn't hit me yet. Trying to be strong, won't hit me till I drop him at the airport and drive away. I'll be on here a lot after tomorrow so talk more later.

Hello Coni! My Dad talked with your hubby on this forum and met up with him in Houston. Thought it was great that they were able to do that! From what I hear, all is well so far in Houston. Just long days.

futuretimes in Fort Myers, Florida said: Hello Coni! My Dad talked with your hubby on this forum and met up with him in Houston. Thought it was great that they were able to do that! From what I hear, all is well so far in Houston. Just long days.

Yea Traveling man called during his lunch break I asked him about that 500.00 traveling money and he said that he hasn't heard any talk about not getting it. That's money against your first check. Nothing is being giving to anyone. So I guess that clears that up. He said he meet a lot of nice people from the forum and they were hanging out together . That's great, keeps them busy and helps with being away from home.

Im not sure what is going on. My hubby heard while they were in some meeting. It was said Monday. So i dont know hes checking with is recruiter to see.

My husband received his itinerary yesterday... he leaves this Sunday for Houston.. Gosh!! Its really happening!! Anyone else leaving for Houston this Sunday??? It would be nice that he meets up with someone from this forum although I know he will be fine if he doesn't...

Beth- Sorry it didnt work... let us know how it goes when you try it again...

Okay so any last minute advice as to what I should send with my hubby to Houston... His bag are packed... checked the weight... he should have enough clothes.. we were able to fit his sleeping bag... I was going to pack sheets but that will be later.. at least he can be warm at night in his bag...

**We are getting the POA taken care of.. thanks for all the emails with the attached examples...
**signed him up for FFM and made him a laminated card with all his numbers like wirenutts did
**what copies of paperwork should I make and send or keep??
**did any of your hubbys need something in Houston that they didnt take with them???

Im busy trying to schedule a family portrait with our photographer before he leaves ... going crazy with that because I completly forgot.. want to get this done because when he comes for R & R we will have another baby.. we took pictures when I was pregnant with my daughter so I dont want to miss this opportunity...If I cant schedule the time we will just go to Sears or penny's..

sorry for rambling but I feel I'm on overdrive!!

Any advice will be greatly appreciated as always!

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: My husband received his itinerary yesterday... he leaves this Sunday for Houston.. Gosh!! Its really happening!! Anyone else leaving for Houston this Sunday??? It would be nice that he meets up with someone from this forum although I know he will be fine if he doesn't...

Beth- Sorry it didnt work... let us know how it goes when you try it again...

Okay so any last minute advice as to what I should send with my hubby to Houston... His bag are packed... checked the weight... he should have enough clothes.. we were able to fit his sleeping bag... I was going to pack sheets but that will be later.. at least he can be warm at night in his bag...

**We are getting the POA taken care of.. thanks for all the emails with the attached examples...
**signed him up for FFM and made him a laminated card with all his numbers like wirenutts did
**what copies of paperwork should I make and send or keep??
**did any of your hubbys need something in Houston that they didnt take with them???

Im busy trying to schedule a family portrait with our photographer before he leaves ... going crazy with that because I completly forgot.. want to get this done because when he comes for R & R we will have another baby.. we took pictures when I was pregnant with my daughter so I dont want to miss this opportunity...If I cant schedule the time we will just go to Sears or penny's..

sorry for rambling but I feel I'm on overdrive!!

Any advice will be greatly appreciated as always!

Enjoy your time together, we were so busy last week that it's a let down this week I'm alone so I trying to stay busy. My advice is to enjoy being together. Slow down and talk and laugh at stupid things Hope this helps.

Coni in Milton, Florida said: Enjoy your time together, we were so busy last week that it's a let down this week I'm alone so I trying to stay busy. My advice is to enjoy being together. Slow down and talk and laugh at stupid things Hope this helps.

That's funny I just emailed her the same thing!! I regret that we rushed through the last week we had and didn't spend one on one time (that wasn't over run with thoughts of things I had to do!)

So #1 most important thing to do before he leaves... spend time with him!!

I sent copies of all the documents they had us fill out, as well as internet copy for passport, medical and medication documents, dental, wabi, doctor clearance, names, birthdates if you are getting KBR medical insurance, he may also need SSN# for life insurance and medical paperwork. KBR has a why of loosing paperwork and then they have delay's. Wishing you luck and keep us posted.

Debbie