Three posts in a row.
Wow, maybe I'm feeling like my old self again!
Thank you so much for all your comments on yesterday's post.
I just wanted to make sure you all understood that the picture
I posted yesterday
WAS NOT where the Colonel is actually sleeping.
That was just a picture I found on line.
I actually did some research on the "shipping containers" being used for housing.
And apparently there are quite a few laying around that countries are using them for housing.
They're stacking them on top of each other connecting them with hallways and stairwells and voila...an apartment house!
They are dry walled inside and there is even a window.
Unfortunately, the Colonel doesn't sleep on that side of the container.
There are two bunk beds in each container.
I was wondering about that...
does the Army actually plan on putting four people in one container?
That would really be uncomfortable.
Right now he is sharing his container with another officer.
The Colonel read my post yesterday and promised to take some pictures.
Also, Olde Dame Penniwig commented on the fact that we are paying for the Internet service in his quarters and how she felt the service should be free.
I have to agree with her.
When The Colonel was in Iraq, we opted not to pay the extra price and he would go to the communication room for us to chat. But this time, we decided to pay for the service.
And let me tell you, it's been wonderful to have this luxury.
Before he was able to get the service in his room, he was using the communication room.
And one time when he "called" me, the guy in the next booth was having a heated argument with his girlfriend.
I was actually able to hear it!
Phil and I both had a good laugh over our eavesdropping.
But my heart went out to the soldier.
I am grateful that the military has "communication rooms" set up for all military personnel. And, of course, using these computers is free.
Times sure have changed.
Just a few years ago we weren't able to communicate so wonderfully.
Becky over at Holiday in the Sun mentioned that when her husband served in Desert Storm, they could only write letters.
I have a dear old family friend whose husband served in World War II.
She said they could only write letters and that most of his letters would come censored.
And the letters weren't that frequent.
AND...
He was gone for 3 years before he came home.
That's hardship.
The Colonel being gone a year is hard.
But I get to talk with him and sometimes even see him.
Feeling very thankful today for technology.
AND...
The support of all my wonderful blogging friends!
Debbie says
3 in a row? Your on a roll! haha I'm so glad you are doing well. The technology of today really does make all the difference in the world. My youngest son went on a missionery trip for 6 months to Indonesia a few years ago and he had to FIND a place that had computer and internet services and then pay for a very short amount of time to use it. We didn't get very many e-mails needless to say and some of his letters didn't come until AFTER he was back. There was an earthquake over there that summer and I was somewhat hysterical. He actually borrowed an American's cell phone that had service to call and called me as he knows me well. I was sooo grateful to that complete stranger. What you are having to do is soo hard I can't imagine, but having the communication that you do makes an unbearable thing soo much better. YAY!! Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Debbie
LDWatkins says
So glad you can communicate often. That has to make it easier for you both. Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Capturing Smiles says
The technology is not for the communication! I agree, too, we shouldn't have to pay for it! In Iraq, it seemed to change by base, $50 a month here, $77 a month there...I was like whoa! lol! But its so nice and when he takes pics he can email them right to you!!! I still have all the letters Brian and I exchanged 1st deployment!
Joyce says
Happy to hear he has a roof over his head even if the living space is a tight container. Sure beats sleeping out in a sleeping bag in a tent. Communications have come such a long way thankfully. I think the Skype freezes no matter where you are but I bet that will be improved in a year or so too. Say hello to the Colonel from our family here in Atlanta.
Joyce
Nellie's Cozy place says
morning Lois,
You are sounding more like your old self everyday. Yea 3 in a row,
good for you, and we are loving it.
Good to have you back my friend.
That is such a great idea that you can have internet service, that way he can contact you pretty much any time he has time.
About 9 yrs. ago my hubby had to go to work in Germany for a month, and we had never been separated at that time, for more than a week. So that seemed like a long time to me, and I also was undergoing a lot of physical issues due to menopause. (just a wonderful time. lol) Anyway, that is when we first installed email,
and it was so great to be able to
hear from him several times a day or I could email him anytime I wanted especially if I had a question or needed his input about something! I felt the same thing
about technology, it does help make it more bearable. So neat now that they have skype too!
We had friends who had a son in Iraq and it really helped them so much to be able to see him and to see how his countenance was, cause you can tell a lot by that!
Well Chickie, have a great day.
Make sure you come by tonight.
Blessings, Nellie
Heidi Pocketbook says
I haven't read the previous post yet, however I just wanted to encourage you to keep on keepin' on. It is amazing to think of today's technology and how far we've come since WWII...
Carmen C. says
The shipping containers sound better now that I know there are BEDS in them:) I guess I was picturing just a blanket on the hard bottom of a locker type thing, but they sound pretty big inside and I guess it would be nice and dry and windproof too:)Enjoy your day sweetie!
Brenda Eason says
Girl, I have missed your post and have to catch up. Rian has been in Afgan about a week. Not sure how he is sleeping,but do know they didn't even have linen exchange and his wife had to send sheets and pillow. I wish he would have got it so we could chat too I really miss him.Praying for our soldiers.
Jane says
Thinking of you both and glad you are able to keep in touch with one another. Thank the Colonel again for me for his service,
Jane
Sandra says
Just yesterday a friend was telling us that when he was in the army he would write a letter and it took about 3 weeks to reach his wife and then 3 weeks back from her. Now they can email their son over in Iraq. Yes, some parts of technology are a blessing. I saw something on TV about people buying those crate things and building houses out of them.