Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Afghan Terrain




The photos above are from Northern Afghanistan between Mazar-e-Sharif and Bagram. One of the guys in the group was flying back from Uzbekistan and saw this canyons. He said it reminds him of a "mini Grand Canyon". I'm just glad I don't have to walk up and down those hills. So, the next time you hear about our troops out there hiking through Afghanistan, you can picture what they are facing.

I'll post more pictures as they become available.
Monty

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Bagram or Bust!

Most of you know that Monty recently deployed to Bagram AB, Afghanistan. He was given 17 days notice for a four month long deployment over there. He should be back home in the middle of January. He is really excited to be over there and is working very long days. I have included some pictures of the hut that he lives in with 5 other guys. Cozy to say the least! I guess that the bathroom is several yards (40-50) from the hut. Not too bad now...just wait until winter! Yipes! Maybe Monty will get an opportunity to do some Blog posts from there. In the meantime, he has the camera and I will try to post anything interesting!

On a side note, I am now gainfully employed! I start work on Monday for the foundation at a local university. I am looking forward to it and it came at a really great time. I should be really comfortable there by the time Monty returns and working will make the Holidays go by a little faster.

That is all for now. I will try to get better at posting...but don't count on it!

Monty At Kabul


Monty At Kabul
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

Here is the man at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. I hope he bought me a t-shirt at the gift shop!

Hootch Master Suite


Hootch Master Suite
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

This is Monty's room. I love what he has done with the curtains. They are a window covering or you can dry off with them. Very efficient!

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Hootch Great Room
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

This is the Foyer/Great Room/Salon/Media Room of Monty's new home away from home.

Linoleum


Linoleum
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

Before Family room


Before Family room
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

Tim office wall demo


Tim office wall demo
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

After Family wall


After Family wall
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

Before Family wall


Before Family wall
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

After Family Kitchen.JPG


After Family Kitchen.JPG
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

Before Family Kitchen


Before Family Kitchen
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

Mirror, mirror on the wall...

After Fridge and Dis


After Fridge and Dis
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

Now I just need to do something about those knobs and hinges. I wonder if there are granite countertops in my future?

After Cooking area


After Cooking area
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

After cooktop install


After cooktop install
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

Before cooktop install


Before cooktop install
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

Before cooking area


Before cooking area
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

After Living Dining


After Living Dining
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.

There are curtains on the windown, now.

Before Living Dining


Before Living Dining
Originally uploaded by Pandora and Bacchus.