There is a saying all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. As a team we took that to heart this weekend and decided to checkout Manhattan. Downtown there is a place called Aggieville and it is the local hangout for KSU. We piled into two vehicles and headed of post for the first time since we got here. I have to say it was nice to get out. Between the two cars we had three DD’s so we were covered. We ended up at a place called Tubby’s which was a sports bar. That worked out good because the final four was on and during a normal week we don’t watch TV. We ate and shared each other’s company in a more laid back setting. Nobody got arrested, nobody got hurt, and we all made it back to post safely.
We are starting our second week at Camp Funston which means one thing; we survived our first week in Camp Funston. And the second week started off with a bang. We started off with formation at 0600 and ended the day at 2000. Today we started our communication class. We are learning the basics of four different radios. Today we covered how to load them so we can use them. Our instructor said we will probably have to dig most of the equipment out of a connex when we get to our location because most people won’t use it. I didn’t think it was that bad. Some of the equipment even had Rockwell Collins on it. It was almost like playing with a little piece of home because I imagine my dad has worked on something just like it in his 40+ years with the company. Tomorrow will be a repeat of today.
I am looking forward to this weekend. We get a four day weekend and we will be on pass. A group of us are getting a rental car and taking off to see our families. I’m dropping off four people at the Kansas City airport and then I’m heading for Iowa. It’s been over two years since I’ve been home, so it’ll be nice to see everyone before I head over. I was planning on going after my training, but we were told our load dates may change. If mine changes I’ll go straight over and won’t have the opportunity to see my folks. My mom might write some nasty letters to the commander of Ft Riley if that happened. It will also be good to get behind the wheel and drive for awhile. I miss that about the lower 48.
We are starting our second week at Camp Funston which means one thing; we survived our first week in Camp Funston. And the second week started off with a bang. We started off with formation at 0600 and ended the day at 2000. Today we started our communication class. We are learning the basics of four different radios. Today we covered how to load them so we can use them. Our instructor said we will probably have to dig most of the equipment out of a connex when we get to our location because most people won’t use it. I didn’t think it was that bad. Some of the equipment even had Rockwell Collins on it. It was almost like playing with a little piece of home because I imagine my dad has worked on something just like it in his 40+ years with the company. Tomorrow will be a repeat of today.
I am looking forward to this weekend. We get a four day weekend and we will be on pass. A group of us are getting a rental car and taking off to see our families. I’m dropping off four people at the Kansas City airport and then I’m heading for Iowa. It’s been over two years since I’ve been home, so it’ll be nice to see everyone before I head over. I was planning on going after my training, but we were told our load dates may change. If mine changes I’ll go straight over and won’t have the opportunity to see my folks. My mom might write some nasty letters to the commander of Ft Riley if that happened. It will also be good to get behind the wheel and drive for awhile. I miss that about the lower 48.
So you ARE coming this weekend! Aidan and I will be coming up. Are you taking off on Friday then? We can't wait to see you. It's been a while.
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