The Portland trip that was to be,isn't.instead it's Albequrque New Mexico...
That's right folks unless I can get my plans changed sometime this weekend when I'm in Houston, I'll be heading to Albequrque New Mexico instead of Portland Oregon for a week beginning Tuesday 27 April 2004 and coming back Sunday 02 May 2004. Life has it's little odd twists and turns, if you're in either area, give me a call at 512-947-2848 and we'll see what we can do. Have a great one all!
Hugh
Friday, April 23, 2004
Thursday, April 22, 2004
Monday, April 19, 2004
Thursday, April 15, 2004
Sunday, April 11, 2004
Birthday Party:Friday night 16April2004 starts at 9:00 p.m.
Body: Come one, come all and help us celebrate my good friend nix 24th Birthday party at the Whiskey Bar here on Friday, 16April2004 starting at 9:00 p.m. with a performance by our very own Ashli and other local DJ's.
Other Myspace Members will most certainly include...
serena
Dave
Edward
Jean
Timbo
and of course, Yours truly, me! that's right folks you get to spend a night drinking and dancing (If you get me drunk enough) with the Hugh man.
and many, many others if the reports are true...
So come one, Come all, Singles and Couples, loners and crowd pleasers. If it's anything like her last birthday parties, it's going to border the surrealy insane.
The Whisky Bar is located here in Austin, Texas in the heart of the Warehouse District at 303 W. 5th St. 512-481-8599
Any event details, questions or whatever makes you happy you can call and ask me and I'll try to answer them 512-947-2848
SEE YOU THERE!!
Body: Come one, come all and help us celebrate my good friend nix 24th Birthday party at the Whiskey Bar here on Friday, 16April2004 starting at 9:00 p.m. with a performance by our very own Ashli and other local DJ's.
Other Myspace Members will most certainly include...
serena
Dave
Edward
Jean
Timbo
and of course, Yours truly, me! that's right folks you get to spend a night drinking and dancing (If you get me drunk enough) with the Hugh man.
and many, many others if the reports are true...
So come one, Come all, Singles and Couples, loners and crowd pleasers. If it's anything like her last birthday parties, it's going to border the surrealy insane.
The Whisky Bar is located here in Austin, Texas in the heart of the Warehouse District at 303 W. 5th St. 512-481-8599
Any event details, questions or whatever makes you happy you can call and ask me and I'll try to answer them 512-947-2848
SEE YOU THERE!!
I take a lot of photos here are the links to a few of my albums, some of you know I've taken a lot of pictures of my friends and if you have any requests feel free to ask and I'll attempt to scan and post them.
My Yahoo Photo Album
Other Photo album on CollegeClub.com
My Yahoo Photo Album
Other Photo album on CollegeClub.com
Friday, April 09, 2004
Happy Good Friday and Easter everyone!
I'm a Heretic!
Which Enemy of the Christian Church Are You?
Take More of Robert & Tim's Quizzes
Watch Robert & Tim's Cartoons
Which Enemy of the Christian Church Are You?
Take More of Robert & Tim's Quizzes
Watch Robert & Tim's Cartoons
Thursday, April 08, 2004
A Soldier's Letter from Iraq
http://www.nationalcenter.org/NPA500.html
I'm in Baghdad, Iraq.
I'm a soldier with the U.S. Army serving in the 16th Combat Engineer Battalion.
The news you are hearing stateside is awfully depressing and negative. The reality is we are accomplishing a tremendous amount here, and the Iraqi people are not only benefiting greatly, but are enthusiastically supportive.
My job is mostly to be the driver of my platoon's lead Humvee. I see the missions our Army is performing, and I interact closely with the Iraqi people. Because of this, I know how successful and important our work is.
My battalion carries out dozens of missions all over the city -- missions that are improving peoples' lives. We have restored schools and universities, hospitals, power plants and water systems. We have engineered new infrastructure projects and much more. We have also brought security and order to many of Baghdad's worst areas -- areas once afflicted with chaos and brutality.
Our efforts to train vast numbers of Iraqis to police and secure the city's basic law and order are bearing fruit.
Our mission is vital. We are transforming a once very sick society into a hopeful place. Dozens of newspapers and the concepts of freedom of religious worship and expression are flowering here. So, too, are educational improvements.
This is the work of the U.S. military.
Our progress is amazing. Many people who knew only repression and terror now have hope in their heart and prosperity in their grasp.
Every day the Iraqi people stream out into the streets to cheer and wave at us as we drive by. When I'm on a foot patrol, walking among a crowd, countless people thank us --repeatedly.
I realize the shocking image of a dead soldier or a burning car is more sellable than boring, detailed accounts of our rebuilding efforts. This is why you hear bad news and may be receiving an incorrect picture.
Baghdad has more than 5 million inhabitants. If these people were in an uprising against the United States, which you might think is happening, we would be overwhelmed in hours. There are weapons everywhere, and though we are working hard to gather them all, we simply can't.
Our Army is carrying out approximately 1,700 convoys and patrols each day. Only a tiny percentage actually encounter hostile action. My unit covers some of the worst and most intense areas, and I have seen some of the most tragic attacks and hostility, such as the bombing of the United Nations headquarters. I'm not out of touch with the negative side of things. In fact, I think my unit has it harder than many other Army units in this whole operation. That said, despite some attacks, the overall picture is one of extreme success and much thanks.
The various terrorist enemies we are facing in Iraq are really aiming at you back in the United States. This is a test of will for our country. We soldiers of yours are doing great and scoring victories in confronting the evil terrorists.
The reality is one of an ever-increasing defeat of the enemies we face. Our enemies are therefore more desperate. They are striking out more viciously and indiscriminately. I realize this is causing Americans stress, and I assure you it causes us stress, too.
When I was a civilian, I spent time as a volunteer with the Israeli army. I assure you we are not facing the hostility Israelis face. Here in Iraq, we Americans are welcomed by most Iraqis.
I'm not trying to sound like a big tough guy. I'm scared every day, and pray before every mission for our safety and success. This is a combat zone. We are in the heart of the world's leading terrorist birthing society. I remember well how families of suicide bombers who attacked in Israel received tens of thousands of dollars from Saddam for their kins' horrendous crimes. A generation of Iraqis was growing up in a Stalinist worship of such terrorism.
They are no longer.
Instead, Iraqis today are embracing freedom and the birth of democracy. With this comes hope for the future.
Yes, there are terrorists who wish to strike these things down, but this is a test of will we must win.
We can do this, as long as Americans at home keep faith with the soldiers in this war.
We are Americans, after all. We can and must win this test. That is all it is.
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www.klif.com , click on Greg Knapp, and then click SHOW NOTES
http://www.nationalcenter.org/NPA500.html
I'm in Baghdad, Iraq.
I'm a soldier with the U.S. Army serving in the 16th Combat Engineer Battalion.
The news you are hearing stateside is awfully depressing and negative. The reality is we are accomplishing a tremendous amount here, and the Iraqi people are not only benefiting greatly, but are enthusiastically supportive.
My job is mostly to be the driver of my platoon's lead Humvee. I see the missions our Army is performing, and I interact closely with the Iraqi people. Because of this, I know how successful and important our work is.
My battalion carries out dozens of missions all over the city -- missions that are improving peoples' lives. We have restored schools and universities, hospitals, power plants and water systems. We have engineered new infrastructure projects and much more. We have also brought security and order to many of Baghdad's worst areas -- areas once afflicted with chaos and brutality.
Our efforts to train vast numbers of Iraqis to police and secure the city's basic law and order are bearing fruit.
Our mission is vital. We are transforming a once very sick society into a hopeful place. Dozens of newspapers and the concepts of freedom of religious worship and expression are flowering here. So, too, are educational improvements.
This is the work of the U.S. military.
Our progress is amazing. Many people who knew only repression and terror now have hope in their heart and prosperity in their grasp.
Every day the Iraqi people stream out into the streets to cheer and wave at us as we drive by. When I'm on a foot patrol, walking among a crowd, countless people thank us --repeatedly.
I realize the shocking image of a dead soldier or a burning car is more sellable than boring, detailed accounts of our rebuilding efforts. This is why you hear bad news and may be receiving an incorrect picture.
Baghdad has more than 5 million inhabitants. If these people were in an uprising against the United States, which you might think is happening, we would be overwhelmed in hours. There are weapons everywhere, and though we are working hard to gather them all, we simply can't.
Our Army is carrying out approximately 1,700 convoys and patrols each day. Only a tiny percentage actually encounter hostile action. My unit covers some of the worst and most intense areas, and I have seen some of the most tragic attacks and hostility, such as the bombing of the United Nations headquarters. I'm not out of touch with the negative side of things. In fact, I think my unit has it harder than many other Army units in this whole operation. That said, despite some attacks, the overall picture is one of extreme success and much thanks.
The various terrorist enemies we are facing in Iraq are really aiming at you back in the United States. This is a test of will for our country. We soldiers of yours are doing great and scoring victories in confronting the evil terrorists.
The reality is one of an ever-increasing defeat of the enemies we face. Our enemies are therefore more desperate. They are striking out more viciously and indiscriminately. I realize this is causing Americans stress, and I assure you it causes us stress, too.
When I was a civilian, I spent time as a volunteer with the Israeli army. I assure you we are not facing the hostility Israelis face. Here in Iraq, we Americans are welcomed by most Iraqis.
I'm not trying to sound like a big tough guy. I'm scared every day, and pray before every mission for our safety and success. This is a combat zone. We are in the heart of the world's leading terrorist birthing society. I remember well how families of suicide bombers who attacked in Israel received tens of thousands of dollars from Saddam for their kins' horrendous crimes. A generation of Iraqis was growing up in a Stalinist worship of such terrorism.
They are no longer.
Instead, Iraqis today are embracing freedom and the birth of democracy. With this comes hope for the future.
Yes, there are terrorists who wish to strike these things down, but this is a test of will we must win.
We can do this, as long as Americans at home keep faith with the soldiers in this war.
We are Americans, after all. We can and must win this test. That is all it is.
===========
www.klif.com , click on Greg Knapp, and then click SHOW NOTES
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