sorry folks

[matski7]

it is currently 1700 Dubai time, just spent two days traveling from Balad Iraq to camp liberty, bought dinar at 1170 rate at two different banks in Iraq. Green zone and on liberty, had no issues with customs and we were well searched, as a matter of fact my dinar was in an old envelope sitting next to my laptop, going through the airport and the security dude says , "you still buying this crap?" in a arabic accent of course, I chuckled ..and pressed on. I hit Dubai today at 1345 approx. went straight to the exchange, rate still the same 1170 and they aren't buyin it. No winks no woo hoos nada nuthin..Then to hsbc, same story. So now I am at the grand hyatt getting ready to tie one on and get back to the states for some r and r..Not saying it isn't gonna go, just sayin it hasn't in country or near by for that matter...So chill, have a cold one, ban the pumpers and press on..Semper fi..one interesting thing is the mood is getting better in Baghdad, but let me enlighten you , it is still a combat zone and very far from utopia... Alot and I say ALOT of Iranians passin through with bags an bags of fruit, hmm UN sanctions must be really getting to them, that must be what was meant by the "purchasing of large gifts" by you know who the f...anyway peace everyone have a great weekend.

[lechesuerte]

Thanks for the info. Enjoy r & r. Stay safe.

[myst]

Thank You for the post matski7

myst

[bobbidoll]

Thank you for taking the time to share your information. We appreciate your service to our country! Best wishes to you! Have a great R&R and come home safe!

[ngodstust2]

it is currently 1700 Dubai time, just spent two days traveling from Balad Iraq to camp liberty, bought dinar at 1170 rate at two different banks in Iraq. Green zone and on liberty, had no issues with customs and we were well searched, as a matter of fact my dinar was in an old envelope sitting next to my laptop, going through the airport and the security dude says , "you still buying this crap?" in a arabic accent of course, I chuckled ..and pressed on. I hit Dubai today at 1345 approx. went straight to the exchange, rate still the same 1170 and they aren't buyin it. No winks no woo hoos nada nuthin..Then to hsbc, same story. So now I am at the grand hyatt getting ready to tie one on and get back to the states for some r and r..Not saying it isn't gonna go, just sayin it hasn't in country or near by for that matter...So chill, have a cold one, ban the pumpers and press on..Semper fi..one interesting thing is the mood is getting better in Baghdad, but let me enlighten you , it is still a combat zone and very far from utopia... Alot and I say ALOT of Iranians passin through with bags an bags of fruit, hmm UN sanctions must be really getting to them, that must be what was meant by the "purchasing of large gifts" by you know who the f...anyway peace everyone have a great weekend.

Thanks for the post Bro, keep your head down...

God Bless You!

[RodandStaff]

Thanks for bringing some chillage to the craziness around here! Thanks for serving and stay safe! GO RV Already Baby!!!

[cajunrescuemedic]

I was based there at Joint Base Balad, or more commonly known in the past as Camp Anaconda...or Mortaritaville. Sometimes I think I can still hear those jet afterburners taking off. Have a good R&R dude, you sure deserve it and thanks for the heads up.

[mrref]

it is currently 1700 Dubai time, just spent two days traveling from Balad Iraq to camp liberty, bought dinar at 1170 rate at two different banks in Iraq. Green zone and on liberty, had no issues with customs and we were well searched, as a matter of fact my dinar was in an old envelope sitting next to my laptop, going through the airport and the security dude says , "you still buying this crap?" in a arabic accent of course, I chuckled ..and pressed on. I hit Dubai today at 1345 approx. went straight to the exchange, rate still the same 1170 and they aren't buyin it. No winks no woo hoos nada nuthin..Then to hsbc, same story. So now I am at the grand hyatt getting ready to tie one on and get back to the states for some r and r..Not saying it isn't gonna go, just sayin it hasn't in country or near by for that matter...So chill, have a cold one, ban the pumpers and press on..Semper fi..one interesting thing is the mood is getting better in Baghdad, but let me enlighten you , it is still a combat zone and very far from utopia... Alot and I say ALOT of Iranians passin through with bags an bags of fruit, hmm UN sanctions must be really getting to them, that must be what was meant by the "purchasing of large gifts" by you know who the f...anyway peace everyone have a great weekend.

WERE YOU EXPECTING SOMETHING??????

[slcjarhead]

shooting straight from the hip with no fluff...A REAL POST!

[PD46]

Thanks for the update matski7.

[Chilliherb]

Hey Matski

Nice simple and refreshing post big fella, My boy is on watch, so my thoughts are in sync. Wash & shake that sand out and dream of whatever you damn well want.

Cheers Chilli B)

Edited July 21, 2011 by Chilliherb

[Alex38]

Great post! TRUTH!!

[dog53]

Great post.!!!! Thank you for your service and enjoy the R&R. Stay safe and good hunting

[matski7]

Now that I have some gin in me, wouldn't it be sweet to be able to pump the pumpers? anyone have any thoughts? let's do it I say! If only we could do it and have it not effect the wee young ones..I have watched so many good folk get tore up by their crap reports, I realize each of us are our own persons and make our own decisions, but at some point some of us are destined to stick up for the little guy, after all isn't that what our country preaches? Yet we all sit here and let the pumpers get away with this over and over..we need a plan b fellas...

[rapidrex]

it is currently 1700 Dubai time, just spent two days traveling from Balad Iraq to camp liberty, bought dinar at 1170 rate at two different banks in Iraq. Green zone and on liberty, had no issues with customs and we were well searched, as a matter of fact my dinar was in an old envelope sitting next to my laptop, going through the airport and the security dude says , "you still buying this crap?" in a arabic accent of course, I chuckled ..and pressed on. I hit Dubai today at 1345 approx. went straight to the exchange, rate still the same 1170 and they aren't buyin it. No winks no woo hoos nada nuthin..Then to hsbc, same story. So now I am at the grand hyatt getting ready to tie one on and get back to the states for some r and r..Not saying it isn't gonna go, just sayin it hasn't in country or near by for that matter...So chill, have a cold one, ban the pumpers and press on..Semper fi..one interesting thing is the mood is getting better in Baghdad, but let me enlighten you , it is still a combat zone and very far from utopia... Alot and I say ALOT of Iranians passin through with bags an bags of fruit, hmm UN sanctions must be really getting to them, that must be what was meant by the "purchasing of large gifts" by you know who the f...anyway peace everyone have a great weekend.

Thank you Sir. Nice to hear some clarity.

I just can't imagine you missed all those signs on the walls of the banks with the new rate posted on them... and all those people celebrating in the streets...

[matski7]

might of been the arabic numbers tat threw me off...lol

[umbertino]

Matski ....thanks for sharing what appears to be real intel for once...Not that I like it but it is what it is.

[matski7]

ok scratch plan b I am jsut gonna head to costa rica for a spell before re -engaging..much better plan!! Good luck ya'll

Matski ....thanks for sharing what appears to be real intel for once...Not that I like it but it is what it is.

I was hopin to my friend..still am, just have to keep it real. Time is our friend.

[Metrious]

Nice to have REAL B.O.G. (boots on ground) intel... I mean information.

[RodandStaff]

Now that I have some gin in me, wouldn't it be sweet to be able to pump the pumpers? anyone have any thoughts? let's do it I say! If only we could do it and have it not effect the wee young ones..I have watched so many good folk get tore up by their crap reports, I realize each of us are our own persons and make our own decisions, but at some point some of us are destined to stick up for the little guy, after all isn't that what our country preaches? Yet we all sit here and let the pumpers get away with this over and over..we need a plan b fellas...

Well sir, don't be doing nothin so wild and crazy with a little gin in, to those pumpers that would land you in jail... we need you around for the big dinar RV party!

[gridkeeper]

Now that I have some gin in me, wouldn't it be sweet to be able to pump the pumpers? anyone have any thoughts? let's do it I say! If only we could do it and have it not effect the wee young ones..I have watched so many good folk get tore up by their crap reports, I realize each of us are our own persons and make our own decisions, but at some point some of us are destined to stick up for the little guy, after all isn't that what our country preaches? Yet we all sit here and let the pumpers get away with this over and over..we need a plan b fellas...

Fight the tendency, Man!

What have you got against the 'go-girls' anyway?

Pumpers are just cheerleaders. They help create the energy necessary to win the game.

The 'wee ones' as you call them, are getting some great lessons.

You want to take this away from them too?

And all because you have an emotional addiction to parenting...adults?

Often, being 'torn up' is how we find the really 'great stuff' inside of us.

Let it go. We are all getting what we need from this experience.

And it is simply awesome!

Most sincerely,

gridkeeper

[matski7]

the urge lasted for about 5 minutes. I am over it..lol. I am going diving..

[spy]

be safe devil dog

[wildinar]

Thanks for the Post.

Keep up the good work.

[iwantdinar]

Great Post!!! I would much rather be told the truth than getting the BS "it's hit, it's over, RV is done......." Thank you for your service! Be safe & Semper Fi