SCOTT IS HOME FOR TWO WEEKS

Carron,

I swore I wasn't going to check my military e-mail while I was home, but I am glad I did. I actually just checked the class web site since I can access it from home.

I arrived home Saturday about noon. I was fortunate to catch an early flight to Des Moines. We arrived at the gate just as they were boarding. What a trip.

We left Iraq on Thursday night. They fly you to Kuwait. We left Kuwait late Friday night. We landed in Shannon, Ireland, and had a 3 hour layover there. We aren't allowed to drink!! Can you imagine, being in Ireland and not being able to have a Guiness. I love Guiness. I have had one since I have been home, but none in Ireland. We then flew to Atlanta. What a trip, but it is great to be home.

I have spent the last two days catching up on household chores. Carol has done a great job but there are little things that needed repair. I have already fixed the toilet, the sump pump, mowed the yard, planted tomatoes, replaced the dog tie-out, cleaned the storage room, replaced a few light bulbs, and replaced various filters. It has been great.

I will call you this week. My parents are coming down on Tuesday, but I will get you called. Oh, I will call on my new cell phone. My soon-to-graduate son has my old one and has no intention of giving it back. Like I said, it is sooo great to be home. I can even drink water, soda, beer, right up until bedtime if I wish. The bathroom is now only a few steps away.........and indoors!

Call you soon.
Scott