Up Where the Air is thin

December 5th, 2008 by rsm

So lots has happened.

Back to work to say goodbye for now. Then back in uniform. I’m activated like my good friend… only I am turning into a little education machine. Learn, LT, learn, and learn some more.

Through several mix-ups in a computer system (and a little firm talking-to from a Lieutenant Colonel who later apologized and became quite helpful) I find myself out west. The school I was supposed to be in… we’ll, I’m not. In the meantime I was dropped into another school several days after the course started. Playing catchup.

Lots of catchup.

The bachelors’ officer quarters here are much better than the facilities I stayed in at another… ahem… post. It’s nothing outstanding, internet is slow, not enough lights to make the room visible in the evening when I need to study, but such beautiful views of them mountains just outside my door. And there’s something about how incredibly clean the room is. The bathroom looks like it was just finished… in 1950… which is really cool for us nostalgia buffs.

The biggest issue: adjusting to the altitude. During my first run I could have sworn my lungs were bleeding. They might have been if it weren’t for the fact the air out here is so dry any moisture evaporates immediately.

Will I get home for the holidays? Don’t know at this point.

Will I get to see the cabin again before the summer? No idea. I even missed the first snow of the season.

But I’ll be back there some day… and just a little bit smarter.

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9 Responses to “Up Where the Air is thin”

  1. on 05 Dec 2008 at 13:51   zonker

    Stay well. And send an address if you’re able to receive care packages.

  2. on 05 Dec 2008 at 14:20   kelly

    Yes..an address, please. Godspeed.

  3. on 05 Dec 2008 at 14:51   Christina

    I’ll get your address from Zonker.

    ; )

    It was really good to see you. We look forward to another visit very soon!

  4. on 05 Dec 2008 at 16:24   Tori Lennox

    Yes, an address would be a good thing to have. Do know you’re in our thoughts. *hugs*

  5. on 06 Dec 2008 at 12:05   Viking Medic

    Bout time that got straightened out!

  6. on 06 Dec 2008 at 12:47   Richmond

    I hope all goes well…

  7. on 06 Dec 2008 at 18:25   Jean

    I wish you the best, of course.

    Please add me to the wanna-get-your-address-list!

  8. on 10 Dec 2008 at 7:59   Eric

    …. all the best, big guy…… and hurry back!…

  9. on 10 Dec 2008 at 16:22   Omnibus Driver

    While you’re sending out that address, send it to me, as well. Sending big hugs and warm wishes your way!

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