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Posted by Black Fox (Member # 1986) on :

I'm sure you all already know that I've returned from Mosul, Iraq and that I'm on leave now. To say the least I'm happy to be back, but I still have a little empty part in me. Odd to talk about to be honest, but one of many things.

Being there for a year just.. well to say the least it opened my eyes to more than a few things. Its amazing how much stock we put in government how we put it on such a high pedestal. I've seen what the lack of one does, what a lack of security, police, fire departments, etc. does to a big city. What happens when no one picks up the trash for months at a time. Most of all it made me see what a few miscontents can do when they put their minds to it and you play fair.

Well I honestly have far too much to babble on about and bring up. For now though I'm just going to chill for a little more. Though I did spend a week with wonderful Morgan ( pixie) I had a wonderful time to say the least. I hope you are all doing at least all right in the least.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

We're glad to have you back, ((Black Fox))

My prayers have been with you.

I have always heard military service time in another country is a life-changing event. I hope it changed some things toward the good for you.

Farmgirl

Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :

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I've seen what the lack of one does, what a lack of security, police, fire departments, etc. does to a big city. What happens when no one picks up the trash for months at a time.

Glad you are back. [Smile]

Sounds like an unusual (and important) perspective. Tell us more when you can!

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Welcome back, Black Fox.

Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :

I'm very glad that you've come back safe and sound! {{Paul}}

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

Welcome back!!!!

Thanks.

Thanks for going.

Thanks for doing all you did.

But mostly, thanks for coming back in one peice.

Now go relax, or keep Pixie company.

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

Yay! Hey, Paul! You're back, but where's back? If it's St. Paul, I'm at Hamline campus, and I'd love to get together with you for lunch or something sometime!

[Party]

Welcome!!!

Posted by aka (Member # 139) on :

Welcome home, Paul! [Smile]

Posted by pH (Member # 1350) on :

*lots and lots of huggles* [Big Grin]

Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :

*picks all the petals off her flowers*

Hey everybody! The hero has come home! Everybody grab a handful and toss when he comes this way!

*pelts Foxy with fragrant soft things*

I'm so glad you're safe home!

Posted by T. Analog Kid (Member # 381) on :

Welcome back. [Smile]

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

Jenny, I'd throw the petals at Fox too, but I think the only fragrant soft thing he wants pelted at him is Pixie.

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

[Wave]

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

I hope you'll be able to share your insights with us sometime soon. I was never in the military (no draft at the time, and I sure as heck wasn't going to volunteer for 'Nam).

But having worked on several military contracts over the past few years, I have developed a real admiration for certain aspects of the "service" and sometimes wish I'd gone that route.

And sometimes not.

Your observations about it all would be very interesting.

But in the meantime, I'm very glad you are back and came home safe & sound.

Posted by Danzig (Member # 4704) on :

Glad to have you back safely.

Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

Welcome home! We've missed you.

Posted by Pixie (Member # 4043) on :

I know I already said it, but...

Welcome home, Paul. [Kiss]

Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :

So glad you're back, and safe. Safe is such a good thing.

Welcome home.

[ February 25, 2004, 10:18 PM: Message edited by: sarcasticmuppet ]

Posted by Miro (Member # 1178) on :

Glad you're back safely. [Smile]

Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :

Welcome home, bro. I'm so glad you made it back safely. [Smile]

*hugs*

~Jane~

Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :

Welcome home!! (((((Black Fox))))) We've all been worried sick about you (sorry, you don't even know who I am, but I've been worried sick too).

It's good to have you back, it really is... and the empty spot will fill in! [Group Hug]

Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :

Welcome home, Paul. I'm glad you're back and safe and have had the chance to spend time with Pixie. Hope that you're on AIM sometime soon so I can talk to you! Meanwhile...
[Party]

Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :

Welcome back!!!

[Hat]

hats off to the armed forces: brave and dedicated men and women

Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :

Welcome back and thank you.

*Tosses flower petals*