Hello!
We've been in country now for 1 month and 3 days! Times been going by pretty quickly. I've been staying fairly busy and not trying to go TO CRAZY sitting here. Somedays I've got a lot to do, others...I sit and bother Faith while she's at work! I'm sure she doesn't mind to much!
I'm so used to the heat over here. It got down to about 75 in my tent last night...I had to put a LONG SLEEVE shirt and SOCKS on! Pretty crazy!
Faith and I got our webcams set up last night, it was AMAZING seeing her for the first time in about a month and a half. I'm all set up on Yahoo Messenger (jake.dallmann) if anyone else is on and wants to chat. I'm usually on between 10:30pm - 12:30am your time and 6:00am - ??
We're all moved into our tent now. I've got my personal space all set up. It's cozy and all, just would rather be at home! I've got all my pictures set up on my cork board, so everyone's right next to me when I'm on the computer.
I've been over the boarder a number of times now. I'll be going up to Baghdad soon, so I'm pretty excited to see the difference between Southern Iraq and the rest of that country. I'm starting to use Shutterfly to share pictures. If you want to see some pics...send me your e-mails (other than CDWers...I've already got yours!) to me at jake.dallmann@yahoo.com (I'm starting to use that as my primary e-mail now. The army one takes FOREVER to load up!)
Other than that, just wanted to give you all a little update!
You all take care! Talk to you again soon!
Jake
posted by USArmy.Jake @ 11:50 AM
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10 Comments:
I'm glad technology is keeping you well in touch with Faith. Hang in there, and stay cool.
It was amazing to see you as well, love! I love you so much and am praying for you everyday. Be safe.
Do you think it's about time for me to post a comment to you?? I DO! :o)
Love, Faith
GReat to see the pics Jake. And glad to hear you are doing well. We are all going to see your parents LAbor day wwekend so we are excited to do that.
FYI - my daughter got a ken doll from a garage sale and we asked her what name she wanted to call him and she now calls him Jake. I aksed her why Jake and she said because I miss my friend. It was cute.
Anyway hang in their bud and let me know if you need anything else.
Hey Jake, Tina shared some of the pictures from Kuwait with us. It just looks hot there. My old roommate works for the States Department and has just been transferred to Kuwait. He will be heading over there right around the start of the year, so he’ll need some protection – they don’t get those giant machine guns you had in your pics.
Talk to you soon
Pat
hi-ya jake! glad to hear that everything is going good...well as good as it can get :) josh's 20th birthday was wednesday the 23rd so I sent him a bunch of jokes one being the stupidest and most bizarre actual factual animals laws throughout the united states haha figured he could use a laugh :)
here they are for you too, enjoy!
In Kingsville, Texas, there is a law against two pigs having sex on the city's airport property.
It is illegal for hens to lay eggs before 8 am and after 4 pm in Norfolk, Virginia.
Ducks quacking after 10 pm in Essex Falls, New Jersey are breaking the law.
In Quitman, Georgia, it is against the law for a chicken to cross any road within the city limits.
In McDonald, Ohio, farmers cannot march a goose down a city street. And fowl, particularly roosters, are prohibited from going into bakeries in Massachusetts.
In Kansas, it is illegal for chicken thieves to work during daylight hours.
In New York, frogs may be taken from their ponds from June 16 to September 30, but only between sunrise and sunset.
In Pennsylvania, no one is allowed to shoot bullfrogs on a Sunday.
In Arizona, the bullfrog-hunting season is permanently closed.
In Vermont, you can be fined if your pig runs in a public park without the permission of a selectman.
French Lick Springs, Indiana, once passed a law requiring all black cats to wear bells on Friday the 13th.
Madison, Wisconsin, will not allow joint custody of a family pet when a couple divorces - the animal is legally awarded to whoever happens to have possession of it at the time of the initial separation.
Dogs in Foxpoint, Wisconsin, may not bark profusely, snarl, or make any menacing gestures.
In Texas, it's illegal to put graffiti on someone else's cow.
It is illegal to ride a mule down Lang, Kansas' Main Street in August, unless the animal is wearing a straw hat.
Over in Berea, Kentucky and also in Willamantic, Connecticut, horses are not allowed out on the streets and highways at night unless the animal has a "bright" red taillight securely attached to its rump.
Horses may not wear cowbells inside the city limits of Tahoe City, California.
In Washington, though, every cow wandering the streets of Seattle must be wearing a cowbell.
In Burns, Oregon, horses are allowed in the town's taverns, if an admission fee is paid before they enter.
You can't blow your nose in public places in Leahy, Washington, because it might scare a horse and cause it to panic.
In Wanassa, New Jersey, a dog is breaking the law if it is heard to be "crying."
devon :)
Hey Jake,
Saw your mom and dad the other night at Shopko. They both looked good and it was nice to see them. Like usual, nothing new with me. same old, same old. Take care.
BJS
Thought you might like this one?
George Bush goes to a primary school to talk to the kids to get a little PR. After his talk he offers question time.
One little boy puts up his hand and George asks him his name.
"Stanley," responds the little boy.
"And what is your question, Stanley?"
"I have 4 questions:
First, why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?
Second, why are you President when Al Gore got more votes?
Third, whatever happened to Osama Bin Laden?"
Fourth, why are we so worried about gay-marriage when 1/2 of all Americans don't have health insurance?
Just then, the bell rings for recess. George Bush informs the kiddies
that they will continue after recess.
When they resume George says, "OK, where were we? Oh, that's right:
question time. Who has a question?"
Another little boy puts up his hand. George points him out and asks him
his name.
"Steve," he responds.
"And what is your question, Steve?"
"Actually, I have 6 questions.
First, why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?
Second, why are you President when Al Gore got more votes?
Third, whatever happened to Osama Bin Laden?"
Fourth, why are we so worried about gay-marriage when 1/2 of all Americans don't have health insurance?
Fifth, why did the recess bell go off 20 minutes early? And
sixth, what the hell happened to Stanley?"
Hey Jake,
Saw your mom and dad the other night at Shopko. They both looked good and it was nice to see them. Like usual, nothing new with me. same old, same old. Think of you often.
Take care.
BJS
Thought you might like this one?
George Bush goes to a primary school to talk to the kids to get a little PR. After his talk he offers question time.
One little boy puts up his hand and George asks him his name.
"Stanley," responds the little boy.
"And what is your question, Stanley?"
"I have 4 questions:
First, why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?
Second, why are you President when Al Gore got more votes?
Third, whatever happened to Osama Bin Laden?"
Fourth, why are we so worried about gay-marriage when 1/2 of all Americans don't have health insurance?
Just then, the bell rings for recess. George Bush informs the kiddies
that they will continue after recess.
When they resume George says, "OK, where were we? Oh, that's right:
question time. Who has a question?"
Another little boy puts up his hand. George points him out and asks him
his name.
"Steve," he responds.
"And what is your question, Steve?"
"Actually, I have 6 questions.
First, why did the USA invade Iraq without the support of the UN?
Second, why are you President when Al Gore got more votes?
Third, whatever happened to Osama Bin Laden?"
Fourth, why are we so worried about gay-marriage when 1/2 of all Americans don't have health insurance?
Fifth, why did the recess bell go off 20 minutes early? And
sixth, what the hell happened to Stanley?"
Jake, I'm participating in the Summer of Compliments and I wanted to send you one.
I enjoy stopping by your blog and I also wanted to thank you for serving our country. Keep up the good work.
Thats good stuff that your able to contact Faith, must help a lot. Long sleeve shirts in the desert thats crazy...But I guess " when in Rome"..ha. Hang in there bro.
Swan
Hi Jake,
I'm still listening to 'I need a soldier" when I work out. Hope all is well and can't wait until your return.
Sincerely,
DB-F
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