Random Thought!

Taco Bell Iraq -Taji!

In the next few days I will be traveling to Thailand. I have never been to an Asian country before. East of the "Middle East" will be a big first. I know that Taco Bell has nothing to do with Thailand, that I know of, but these packets are pretty funny sometimes and this Taco Bell meal will probably be the last good American food that I get until I return. I have heard good things about food in Thailand, but I will just have to see for myself. One of the friends I am going with showed me some video from his last trip. He was eating big fried grasshoppers and grubs. He said I have to try it, but I don't plan on tasting any insects unless its for survival necessity!

The Icy Ukraine in March '06

-5 Below in Kharkiv Ukraine

In March I ventured back to the Ukraine. My first trip here was wonderful weather in July '05. This trip was but a taste of Siberian winter. At -5 degrees Fahrenheit cold has a whole new meaning. It snowed almost every day of the 2 weeks that I was there, but it was a nice change from Iraqi sun.

After the Rains

After the Rain

I dont know about most people, but cracked earth has always looked interesting to me. I thought I would tool around with this shot a bit. This is more evidence of the extreme temps in Iraq that turn age old, baby powder like, sand/dirt into the stickiest muck you've ever seen one day and back into cracked dry earth ready to start the erotion process the next.

Guess What?

Guess what?

I was playing with a coworkers Canon Digital RebelXT today and decided to play around with it a little. This is one thing that I took a photo of, any guesses? Those that have served/worked in Iraq can not answer... heh! Good Luck, leave a comment... this may be easier than I think, but it could be interesting.

Things Worth Blogging

Dan the Man

After my hiatus from blogging a very important matter has given me reason to break my silence.
The author of "Fingers are Faucets for the Brain," Danial, a close friend of mine was medivac'd to Germany and has been in critical condition for several weeks.

A new blog, "Dan Updates," was created by Dan's friend Darve to help all friends, family and loved ones keep track of the updates on his condition.

This site is also a place where we are posting photos/good times in support of Danial and his family to let them all know that they are in our thoughts and prayers.