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jdcs wife in riverside, California said: Glad to hear he's safe!! Mine just called and said he's to check out of his Hotel tomorrow morning.. he's hoping he'll be out soon.. I know I will miss talking to him as often as we have.. and he'll miss the picture text messages too...

he sounds excited..just ready to get this show on the road...

hope everyone has a good day!

He Flew from Houston to Dubai and stayed 1night and into Baghdad airport and didn't leave the airport, hopped a plane to his base,spent no time in Baghdad, 30 hours no sleep

rlukens3 in robeline, Louisiana said: Coni, know that he and everyone else will be in my families prayers.

Thank You !

Coni in Milton, Florida said: He Flew from Houston to Dubai and stayed 1night and into Baghdad airport and didn't leave the airport, hopped a plane to his base,spent no time in Baghdad, 30 hours no sleep

hes a plumber right ? so he doesnt do training. Which camp did he end up on and was it the one he was told in Houston?

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: Mine just called and finally got to his camp. He said alot of delays. That was about 11:30 our time. I hope you hear from yours soon.

Which camp did he end up on ? He wanted anaconda right ?

switch in Austin, Texas said: Which camp did he end up on ? He wanted anaconda right ?

Al Asad Iraq. Yes that's he Camp he was told in Houston,Yes he's a Master Plumber. #0 hours no sleep, Sounded good stated no surprises as of yet.

Coni in Milton, Florida said: Al Assad Iraq. Yes that's he Camp he was told in Houston,Yes he's a Master Plumber. #0 hours no sleep, Sounded good stated no surprises as of yet.

Sorry that was 30 hrs no sleep My caps lock key I hit by mistake

Coni in Milton, Florida said: Al Asad Iraq. Yes that's he Camp he was told in Houston,Yes he's a Master Plumber. #0 hours no sleep, Sounded good stated no surprises as of yet.

Im glad he made it safe and sound and also that he made it to where he was supposed to go. Dont know much about that camp, hope its nice. Now you can start with the parcels, oh what fun !!

Coni in Milton, Florida said: Sorry that was 30 hrs no sleep My caps lock key I hit by mistake

didnt they get to sleep in Dubai ?

switch in Austin, Texas said: didnt they get to sleep in Dubai ?

A couple of hours.he arrived about 1030 at night and flew out first thing that next morning then he flew into Baghdad and thought he was getting to stay awhile there,but no he got off the plane and boarded one straight to his camp, Also remember Alan was in the Air Force.He must be needed there, Don't know this my first time with him out of the States

Oh my God, I have just spent 4hrs. trying to get the aetna ins forms filled out and sent. I am computer dumb bad. Had to call the mnumber
they gave me the wrong suffix control #.
This process is mind blowing.
Morning started out BAD!! One of my ladies decided to flush a large
pad down the toliet, someone put water in coffee pot twice, went
all over the floor, cat threw up, I STARTED TO CRY AND TOLD MY
HUSBAND HE COULDN'T GO. He said it was to late he put in his two weeks
notice.
Someone let me know How to calm down and be happy for him.
How do you keep the house going. I guess because I have to care
for 8 ladies and have depended on my husband so much I am in a panic.

sandra defoy in clare, Michigan said: Oh my God, I have just spent 4hrs. trying to get the aetna ins forms filled out and sent. I am computer dumb bad. Had to call the mnumber
they gave me the wrong suffix control #.
This process is mind blowing.
Morning started out BAD!! One of my ladies decided to flush a large
pad down the toliet, someone put water in coffee pot twice, went
all over the floor, cat threw up, I STARTED TO CRY AND TOLD MY
HUSBAND HE COULDN'T GO. He said it was to late he put in his two weeks
notice.
Someone let me know How to calm down and be happy for him.
How do you keep the house going. I guess because I have to care
for 8 ladies and have depended on my husband so much I am in a panic.

Sandra, just take a deep breath, and remember that the Lord is with us always and to trust in Him. Things will be hectic and you won't want to deal with the problems, just know that we are here for you and are going through similar situations.

sandra defoy in clare, Michigan said: Oh my God, I have just spent 4hrs. trying to get the aetna ins forms filled out and sent. I am computer dumb bad. Had to call the mnumber
they gave me the wrong suffix control #.
This process is mind blowing.
Morning started out BAD!! One of my ladies decided to flush a large
pad down the toliet, someone put water in coffee pot twice, went
all over the floor, cat threw up, I STARTED TO CRY AND TOLD MY
HUSBAND HE COULDN'T GO. He said it was to late he put in his two weeks
notice.
Someone let me know How to calm down and be happy for him.
How do you keep the house going. I guess because I have to care
for 8 ladies and have depended on my husband so much I am in a panic.

Im sorry to hear that you are having a bad day. You will get through it. It seems that everything goes wrong just before they leave. My neighbour ran over our water line and water was flying everywhere in our front yard, i just stood there with my mouth open and called hubby to come home. Then the septic backed up, then the air conditioner got clogged and soaked my daughters carpet. This all happened the week before he left and i said exactly the same thing. You cant go, i can cope... But you know we can and it will be o.k. We are stronger than we think we are... Cheer up it will be o.k.

that is the last text message i got from my husband before he boarded his plane in Houston...it said "Remember, you are stronger than you think you are and I love you!" I saved it in my phone and look at it every now and then for encouragemetnt. My current problem is that i am sure my little girls must really not like me right now...they can't figure out why their daddy is gone and they are making me pay for it! All my hair is about to fall out!

OK guys I guess I need to quit being a baby, we all have the same problems. Thank you for being here for me.
Rlukens: Did you have any trouble doing that Aneta Ins. Form?

sandra defoy in clare, Michigan said: OK guys I guess I need to quit being a baby, we all have the same problems. Thank you for being here for me.
Rlukens: Did you have any trouble doing that Aneta Ins. Form?

no, I had it filled out and submitted in about 30 min, but If you had the wrong # then that would have caused you problems I imagine.

Sandra, has your husband recieved the supplemental info email yet?

rlukens3 in robeline, Louisiana said: Sandra, has your husband recieved the supplemental info email yet?

Hi everyone.. We just got done with our candymaking party.. the kids went crazy in my kitchen... eventually they all went to watch Dora the Explorer and we (the moms) stayed in the kitchen finishing up the candy that the kids were supposed to be make.. It was fun.. wish my hubby was here to see our little girl.. she looked like a candy cane...I got her a stripped outfit ... she was loving all the chocolate ...glad I got to send my hubby a picture message.. probably one of the last..he says that they told give that he might leave tomorrow..

And YES!! you are stronger than what you think!!! we are all making a sacrifice...

Im here for all of you!!

Thank you for being here for me!

rlukens: yes he has, that was one other thing I had to work on
but I won and figured it out

I know exactly how you feel. I hate every minute of him being gone. When we dropped him off at the airport I had my mom take me back twice because i was going to run in and tell him to stay. Its hard but i have to be strong. We need to do this there isnt any other option right now. Not a minute goes by that i dont think to myself "why am i doing this?" " i hate this" " come home please". I have learned not to voice that to him all the time because it makes it a hundred times worse for him. He doesnt want to go either. I try not to count the day or think to myself he has been gone now for 13 days. I have 120 or more to go before I see him again. Then I have to after 10 very short days let go of him again. So yes, I understand completely I wish i could make you feel better or have some magical saying to tell you. But, I dont. I will say finding something to keep your mind busy helps. Maybe a hobby or something. Hugs to you..

Jenny

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: I know exactly how you feel. I hate every minute of him being gone. When we dropped him off at the airport I had my mom take me back twice because i was going to run in and tell him to stay. Its hard but i have to be strong. We need to do this there isnt any other option right now. Not a minute goes by that i dont think to myself "why am i doing this?" " i hate this" " come home please". I have learned not to voice that to him all the time because it makes it a hundred times worse for him. He doesnt want to go either. I try not to count the day or think to myself he has been gone now for 13 days. I have 120 or more to go before I see him again. Then I have to after 10 very short days let go of him again. So yes, I understand completely I wish i could make you feel better or have some magical saying to tell you. But, I dont. I will say finding something to keep your mind busy helps. Maybe a hobby or something. Hugs to you..

Jenny

Hello Alan just called ME it was 3:40am there. He's at B1 Al Asad Where is your husband their time lines are running together, Could they be at the same Place, What's his name? Connie

Sandra when I was doing Gary's insurance forms the same thing happened to me...I had to finally call customer service and they told me I had the wrong number also lol...I wish I had of known I would have told you...Well all I am trying to finish up last minute paperwork for Gary and then off to spend our last night together...We will go to church, then the airport...I hope everyone has a great night and I will pray for all... ~ Debs~

Good luck Debs , I will be thinking of you tomorrow,I can't
imagine what we have to endure because of the economy. We
actually have a fairly good income. My husband has wanted
to do this for 2yrs. He kept applying for a firefighter
but was never called, so he applied for a paramedic
and they called within a week. I own the adult foster care
home and the house is always full, my grandson 21, also lives
here, but its not the same without your husband.
HAVE A GOOD NIGHT ALL

I am leaving for Houston on 01/11/2008.
OTR Driver/Iraq. Does anyone really know how much money should be taken to Houston during processing? Does anyone know what actual time frame the processing will take? I have read 10 days to 6 weeks. I have all the required documents and test scores required by KBR along with a passport. Any response from any one would be very helpful

Thanks,
Randy

You should have enough money to cover basic needs. The van starts picking up around 3:30 a.m. to take everyone to training building. They serve all three meals there, 7 days a week. The area where the hotels are is not a place to be walking around after dark, a little rough. Classes and vans run again in the evening around 7:00 p.m. Not much time for anything but classes, eating and sleeping. Usually time frame in Houston is 6 days at the earliest but could be 14 days. If problem with any paperwork it could delay stay. Some guys will hang out in the bars in hotels but not much else to do.

Debbie

Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: You should have enough money to cover basic needs. The van starts picking up around 3:30 a.m. to take everyone to training building. They serve all three meals there, 7 days a week. The area where the hotels are is not a place to be walking around after dark, a little rough. Classes and vans run again in the evening around 7:00 p.m. Not much time for anything but classes, eating and sleeping. Usually time frame in Houston is 6 days at the earliest but could be 14 days. If problem with any paperwork it could delay stay. Some guys will hang out in the bars in hotels but not much else to do.

Debbie

Thanks for your quick reply.

I beleive I have all required documents in triplicate with originals. I don't hang out in bars, so I guess I should bring a good book!

Thanks again. I will now hurry up and wait!
Randy

Good luck and hopefully training will go fast and you will be in country before mid month.

Debbie

Partner in Littleton, Colorado said: Question, what is a POA

A POA is a power of attorney, I went to my bank aand got one for free just had 2 friends witniss it and it is ready to use when I am gone. When tax time comes my wife can sign where my signature goes and just write by poa. Hope this helps. I leave tomorrow for houston and hope I get out soon.

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: Hi everyone.. We just got done with our candymaking party.. the kids went crazy in my kitchen... eventually they all went to watch Dora the Explorer and we (the moms) stayed in the kitchen finishing up the candy that the kids were supposed to be make.. It was fun.. wish my hubby was here to see our little girl.. she looked like a candy cane...I got her a stripped outfit ... she was loving all the chocolate ...glad I got to send my hubby a picture message.. probably one of the last..he says that they told give that he might leave tomorrow..

And YES!! you are stronger than what you think!!! we are all making a sacrifice...

Im here for all of you!!

Thank you for being here for me!

Hey did you get to meet wirenutts wife ? didnt you guys plan to meet up at the party ?? Oh what fun ..

Ive got a question for you all or anyone that has been sending packages over. My daughter spent the night at a friends house and has been baking for her daddy. She has come home with a pile of choc chip cookies and fudge and is wanting to send them to him.If i send them and it takes 2 weeks wont they be bad? Do i have to send them express or something ? How do i wrap them, in foil with a slice of bread? She has worked so hard on them but im not sure how to do it. Anyone help?

He is at H3 and his name is Ernest Johnson. Whats your hubbys name maybe they were in dubai together? Jenny

Switch, Thats a tough call your package can take anywhere from 10 days to 3 weeks. I dont know what the time frame on fudge and cookies is. If they can last that long then I say send it but i really dont know. I know Im not much help LOL.

I think they will be just fine. I would wrap them individually and them put them in a tin or hard plastic storage container. I would start by sending a small tin and see how it arrives, no use spending alot on shipping if they are not going to get there safely. Then if hubby says they arrived ready to eat, then you know your good to go.

If you can vac seal that would keep them fresh. I personally
don't have one but they say they work good.

Randy: they will give you 500 when you get ready to board plane
but take it out of your first check.

rlukens3 in robeline, Louisiana said: give me your email and ill send ya some info to hook him up :), and yes base is $2000/month plus uplift, you start at 68k

Hi my name is Lynn I'm already a government employee but I'm very interested in working for kbr to make some extra money. I was just wondering if you can help me? latoshabutler@yahoo.com

Go buy some metal Christmas tins at Wal Mart. Then layer the fudge and cookies with wax paper between layer. I send boxes of chocolate, cookies, etc. all the time. Pack your box that you put them in with a little bubble wrap so that the tin won't move around. They should arrive in fine shape.

Debbie

At Wal Mart you can buy vac seal ziploc bag. It has a hole at the top of bag and you use the small vac that you buy with the bags and it works really well.

Debbie

switch in Austin, Texas said: Ive got a question for you all or anyone that has been sending packages over. My daughter spent the night at a friends house and has been baking for her daddy. She has come home with a pile of choc chip cookies and fudge and is wanting to send them to him.If i send them and it takes 2 weeks wont they be bad? Do i have to send them express or something ? How do i wrap them, in foil with a slice of bread? She has worked so hard on them but im not sure how to do it. Anyone help?

I don't know if I got lucky or what but I mailed the package out on a Friday and he got it the following Thursday! Sending the next one so we will see how long it takes~What about putting a piece of an apple in it to keep it fresh? I thought I had read that someplace but Martha Stewart/Rachel Ray I am not lol! It sounds as if we are ALL settled into some sort of routine which is good! We picked his R&R and he will be home for Easter. We are going to do the 2nd R&R out of country, but for now I am counting down until 4/1~I hope everyone has a good day, off to go buy Chris a new iPod and download the music before I go to work so I can send it out tomorrow! Have a good day all!

sandra defoy in clare, Michigan said: Randy: they will give you 500 when you get ready to board plane
but take it out of your first check.

Thanks for the info. Trying to learn as much as possible
before I leeave for Houston.

Randy

Thanks everyone. Im gonna give it a try.Hopefully he will get them in a week !

BethB05 in Southern Tier, New York said: I don't know if I got lucky or what but I mailed the package out on a Friday and he got it the following Thursday! Sending the next one so we will see how long it takes~What about putting a piece of an apple in it to keep it fresh? I thought I had read that someplace but Martha Stewart/Rachel Ray I am not lol! It sounds as if we are ALL settled into some sort of routine which is good! We picked his R&R and he will be home for Easter. We are going to do the 2nd R&R out of country, but for now I am counting down until 4/1~I hope everyone has a good day, off to go buy Chris a new iPod and download the music before I go to work so I can send it out tomorrow! Have a good day all!

Beth- we got JDC a 120gb ipod.. it has tons oof memory..you can upload pictures, videos, and tons of ,music ..we spent about 3 days uploading music non-stop to his and it only used about 6gb...when he comes home for R& R we will reload it with new pictures, movies andmusic..

switch- yes shee was suppose to come but havent heard from her...hope everything is ok

Debbie- it was great talking to you last night... my question was only about the phone thing but im so glad that we got to talk so much!! I truly appreciate it.. Im glad that you are not selfish... there are so many people out in this world that have the mentality of 'if I had to suffer and make mistakes- then everyone should go through the same thing'... you are such a blessing to all of us for your guidance and support!! God will shower you with blessings for keeping us informed and help guide us through this process...

JDC checked out of hi hotel room this morning... all his stuff is ready to go... he said some of the guys are scheduled to leave either at 4 or 5pm tonight for DUbai.. He's one of them...

So its finally here... I bought a journal yesterday..it was the first day I felt I need to clear my mind on paper...

He didnt have any hang ups..

part 2 of my last post...

no lost paperwork.. everything on schedule for him.. so Im glad for that... hope he gets to his destination soon.. he's itching to work.. and of course he says "getting on that plane means getting paid"

One question.. Im assuming they do but.. my hubby hasnt found a fedex or any type of place to be able to send back his phone and some paperwork... Im sure they have something at the airport right?? any info.. I will be googling it but I thought I'd ask you guys first...

His hotel didnt have anything...

have a great day...

anyone elses hubbys flying to Dubai today?

hello everyone just checking in .keeping busy making Fleece Blankets. Getting my list ready for Alan's first care package. He told me last night he wants a nice pillow and his Florida State fleece blanket.Also a big flashlight, He said it's really dark there.I think he'll miss the Florida Beaches the most. He was born and raised in Pensacola. Thank you all for your support and kindness. Connie

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: part 2 of my last post...

no lost paperwork.. everything on schedule for him.. so I'm glad for that... hope he gets to his destination soon.. he's itching to work.. and of course he says "getting on that plane means getting paid"

One question.. Im assuming they do but.. my hubby hasnt found a fedex or any type of place to be able to send back his phone and some paperwork... Im sure they have something at the airport right?? any info.. I will be googling it but I thought I'd ask you guys first...

His hotel didnt have anything...

have a great day...

anyone elses hubbys flying to Dubai today?

Alan had to walk 2 miles from the Hilton to Fed X his papers and phone to me . Ask the desk clerk she'll direct him. They had the box at the hotel but not the mailing slips, Hope that helps.

Been assigned[so far] to B-1-Al-Assad.To any person stationed there or on the forum,I know it's hotter than hell in summer ,how is the weather right now? Thanks

Traveling Man as the forum knows him JUst arrived there. He didn't say anything about the weather. It has a site on google Al Asad Iraq that has time and weather updates.

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: Beth- we got JDC a 120gb ipod.. it has tons oof memory..you can upload pictures, videos, and tons of ,music ..we spent about 3 days uploading music non-stop to his and it only used about 6gb...when he comes home for R& R we will reload it with new pictures, movies andmusic..

switch- yes shee was suppose to come but havent heard from her...hope everything is ok

Debbie- it was great talking to you last night... my question was only about the phone thing but im so glad that we got to talk so much!! I truly appreciate it.. Im glad that you are not selfish... there are so many people out in this world that have the mentality of 'if I had to suffer and make mistakes- then everyone should go through the same thing'... you are such a blessing to all of us for your guidance and support!! God will shower you with blessings for keeping us informed and help guide us through this process...

JDC checked out of hi hotel room this morning... all his stuff is ready to go... he said some of the guys are scheduled to leave either at 4 or 5pm tonight for DUbai.. He's one of them...

So its finally here... I bought a journal yesterday..it was the first day I felt I need to clear my mind on paper...

He didnt have any hang ups..

Thank you....my sister volunteered to get it while she was out for me so I can ready for work. I hope it helps him pass the time!
Thank goodness for Debbie and her patience with all of our questions!
I bought a journal too, couldn't remember if I had said that. It actually helps you to feel better releasing alot and mentioning the small things so you don't forget!

The sun is out here and it is beautiful. It is a good day to be grateful and thankful for all that we have.

Debs111: Been thinking about you today, hope everything goes ok
for you.
My husband went to church today with one of our foster care ladies.
She said it would make her feel good if he went with her.
it is very gloomy here today, snow is melting.
I think the packages will take a little longer because of the hoildays
are getting close.

AlexiPlexi in Coastal, North Carolina said: He is at H3 and his name is Ernest Johnson. Whats your hubbys name maybe they were in dubai together? Jenny

Alan knows him , I think when you talk to your husband Tell him that the crazy plumber from Pensacola says hi and He'll remember him they have met a lot of people in a short amount of time

Hey anybody on right now ? There is someone on the other forum that was meant to fly to Houston today and hasnt got his itinery and no response from his recruiter. What should he do ? I guess he will have to wait till the next class in January. There is no way to get hold of some one now.