wii

You know those emails you get with the line at the bottom stating it was sent by a Blackberry? Well, this post was created on my Wii while I sat in front of my tv. Suck it Blackberry.

Mothers

Yesterday was Mother's Day. I am still here in Virginia of course and away from all four (deceased mother who raised me, birth mom, mother-in-law, and step mom) of mine. I was good this year. Sent cards to all three living moms and a package home for my wife. I mention this because in years past I haven't except for my wife.

A lady in church gave a great talk yesterday about being and having a mother. It really made me think a lot about how blessed I am to have so many wonderful women and mothers around me. Nothing profound or deep here. Just something I was thinking about.

Petrol

This week is week one of three where I study petroleum and water distribution. As a quartermaster officer I am in charge of everything from supply to cooks to mortuary affairs to parachute riggers to fuel and water distribution.

You'd be surprised at how interesting it actually is. I assumed that you drive up to the pump, squeeze the trigger on the handle and out comes fuel. There is SOOOO much more to it than that.

Did you know that you can fit more gas in your tank if you fill up in the cool morning than in the warmer afternoon? That despite what the Myth Busters say, a cell phone actually can ignite fuel vapors? That algae can grow in gas tanks that sit unused for awhile?

There's all kinds of other little cool things I learned. Others have said this is boring. Perhaps I am just weird.

Gory, Gory. What a Helluva Way to Die

Yesterday I got my dates for airborne school. I'll be in Fort Benning, GA from Sept 14th - Oct 2nd. I'm excited. Enjoy this video. The cadence is classic.




UPDATE: If you want to read the lyrics to "Blood on the Risers" click here.