Pojo is leaving....

[pojo]

I leave for the desert this weekend, yes, this weekend. I will be gone from Sept 3rd to Jan 17th. Jan 17th is only estimated due to the fact we don't know exactly when our replacements will get there. As of right now, I'll be in Qatar (the resort base) and hopefully, I'll be there for the entire duration.

Keep the prayer wheel going to ensure my safety.

Poppysky (azskyman) will receive updates from me when ever I get a chance to get on the computer. Hopefully, he will pass them along to you guys.

[therealashe]

Good luck and God speed to you.

[Stephanie]

God Bless and we'll look forward to Poppysky's posts!

[JQ Public]

Best wishes !!!

[senorpepr]

Enjoy Qatar.

[therock1811]

I'm sure Steve will pass it on to us. Be safe and thanks for all you're doing.

[GrimReaper]

Add my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your service to the U.S. !! I'll be praying for you, come home soon and safe!!!
-Grim

[pojo]

Enjoy Qatar.

I'll enjoy it the best that I can.

I already have 2 strikes against me and I'm not over there yet.
1) I'm a lady... women are 'owned' by men outside of the home.
2) I'm extremely ambidextrious. I have to stop from using my left hand........ I eat lefty and do MANY other things lefty. That culture... left hand is dirty.

Thanks for the support.

[TexasStooge]

Good luck and thanks for suporting the US.

[senorpepr]

Enjoy Qatar.

I'll enjoy it the best that I can.

I already have 2 strikes against me and I'm not over there yet.
1) I'm a lady... women are 'owned' by men outside of the home.
2) I'm extremely ambidextrious. I have to stop from using my left hand........ I eat lefty and do MANY other things lefty. That culture... left hand is dirty.

Thanks for the support.

On your first point, I've talked to a few women who have been over there and they said they didn't run into too many problems (although they didn't specify what problems they did run into). Hopefully that fact would go as smoothly as possible.

As for being ambidextrious... I'm the same way - I feel your pain! I would be in a world of hurt if I couldn't use my left hand.

Anyway, I happened to have a file sitting here on climatology there in Qatar. Not so fun in September. The average high and low is 106 and 80, respectively, with a north-northwesterly breeze at 8 mph. October isn't much better with an average high and low of 100 and 74, respectively, with a north-northwesterly wind at 6 mph. However, November should be pleasant. 87 and 66 are the average extremes with a northwest wind of 9 mph. December is even better -- 75 and 59 with a northwest wind of 10 mph. Climatologically speaking, each month picks up a few days of blowing dust, while a third of each month sees at least some light fog to start off the day.

Nonetheless, best of luck and hurry back home!

[Dee Bee]

Extra positive affirmations are on the way for your safety, pojo -- thank you for your hard work and dedication.

[pojo]

thanks for the climate update.... I looked up the climatology info a couple of days ago.... didn't see the wind conditions or the chances for fog.

I have to see what the day brings... I'm not looking forward to the flight..... however, adjusting to the conditions over there hopefully shouldn't be a problem... we have one group over there now... they should help with the adjustment period.

[breeze]

Well, pojo - you know we LOVE 'ya, gal, and, you better take care!
Please do holler at poppysky, every chance that you get - he'll share
your news with us so we know what's up with our Shannon!

[Kelarie]

Thank you for serving in the military. Thank you for protecting us.

Please take care and come back safely. Please pass these thoughts along to your troop mates.

Kellie

[Persepone]

Godspeed. Take care and come back safely.

And yeah, from another ambidexterous person--the problem will be to remember it's your left hand so you don't forget... (it helped me to actually mark it or wear a ring to remember.....