Boots on the Ground - 24 June 2010 - Re: Chinese

[ronscarpa]

Hi everyone,

We finally got back from Moscow - it's great to be home.

I just got an email from one of our IQD family who is in Iraq, and had a very interesting observation at the Baghdad Airport regarding the Chinese that is worth noting...how close are we...???

Hello Ron. I have never done this before. I respect your posts and I see you do alot on DinarVets. I'm a bit reluctant to pass on info. I'm a contractor in Iraq, for 2 yrs now. I'm getting ready to head back home. It has been rewarding in many ways.

Unlike many of the people working over here I ACTUALLY GO OUTSIDE THE WIRE with the Military, when called upon. I've seen a lot of suffering out there and a lot of positive things as well. You should have seen the faces of the children last Halloween, we had a mission and the escorts threw candy to the children. The kids loved it !!! The soldiers have also thrown soccer balls to the kids, they love that too.

So here's the info I wanted to pass on, nothing earth shattering but interesting to see, IMO. Have a great day !

A funny thing happened yesterday. On our return trip from R-R, after we arrived at BIAP ( Baghdad International Airport ) . While in line awaiting our visas, which took over 3 hours and they knew we where coming into theater,they processed everyone else ahead of our charter, even the ones who arrived after us ! That's another story. We shared the waiting area with around 30-35 Chinese, all men, only 1 woman that I saw. One of my co-workers asked them who they worked for, they responded " A Chinese oil company". I took this as another positive sign. They are getting people in the country to get the oil pumping !!

Ron, If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer.

I try to ask questions and talk to any LN's I run into on base or off, if the Military lets us.

Best Regards, Shawn

PS. I did throw this out on a reply to Frank's 23rd chat post that was posted in the rumors section. I did not see the original until now.

[lgraham]

Great to have you back Ron-Thanks for sharing this with us.

All the best

Lgraham

[hfdmedic]

Welcome back Ron, glad you made it safely.

Thnx for the post

[kox]

Great info,keep safe,and thanks so much for observations and info. Do as much as you can for the common people and children

[pitboss]

Thanks for the post Ron. Nice to have you back. Thats great info.

[longpalms]

Thanks Ron. Always good to hear from you and Chief

[ronscarpa]

Great to have you back Ron-Thanks for sharing this with us.

All the best

Lgraham - Thanks...! (+)

Welcome back Ron, glad you made it safely.

Thnx for the post

Great info,keep safe,and thanks so much for observations and info. Do as much as you can for the common people and children

Thanks for the post Ron. Nice to have you back. Thats great info.

Thanks Ron. Always good to hear from you and Chief

Thank you for your posts and comments.

I'm happy to be back home - appreciating what we have here in the USA.

Be blessed all,

RON

[eileen]

Thanks Ron for the info. Let's pray this will soon materialize, RI/RV!

[lvbodyworker]

Thanks Ron, Be safe and hurry home. Nice to see your back up there. Your post tend to make sense to me.

[ronberta]

Hi everyone,

We finally got back from Moscow - it's great to be home.

I just got an email from one of our IQD family who is in Iraq, and had a very interesting observation at the Baghdad Airport regarding the Chinese that is worth noting...how close are we...???

Hello Ron. I have never done this before. I respect your posts and I see you do alot on DinarVets. I'm a bit reluctant to pass on info. I'm a contractor in Iraq, for 2 yrs now. I'm getting ready to head back home. It has been rewarding in many ways.

Unlike many of the people working over here I ACTUALLY GO OUTSIDE THE WIRE with the Military, when called upon. I've seen a lot of suffering out there and a lot of positive things as well. You should have seen the faces of the children last Halloween, we had a mission and the escorts threw candy to the children. The kids loved it !!! The soldiers have also thrown soccer balls to the kids, they love that too.

So here's the info I wanted to pass on, nothing earth shattering but interesting to see, IMO. Have a great day !

A funny thing happened yesterday. On our return trip from R-R, after we arrived at BIAP ( Baghdad International Airport ) . While in line awaiting our visas, which took over 3 hours and they knew we where coming into theater,they processed everyone else ahead of our charter, even the ones who arrived after us ! That's another story. We shared the waiting area with around 30-35 Chinese, all men, only 1 woman that I saw. One of my co-workers asked them who they worked for, they responded " A Chinese oil company". I took this as another positive sign. They are getting people in the country to get the oil pumping !!

Ron, If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer.

I try to ask questions and talk to any LN's I run into on base or off, if the Military lets us.

Best Regards, Shawn

PS. I did throw this out on a reply to Frank's 23rd chat post that was posted in the rumors section. I did not see the original until now.

Thanks for the post Ron,glad you and yours made it back safe,your posts were missed!!

[alice]

Thank you!

[Bobbydee]

Thanks Ron look forward to mtg u on Sat. God Bless. Semper Fi

[Doc31]

Thanks for the post

[Pegleg]

Thank you for the post Ron.