Comments on: 31 MAY 2007 – “WELL COME TO AFGHANISTAN” http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/ Just another WordPress.com weblog Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:37:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Desi http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-50 Desi Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:04:14 +0000 http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-50 DJ, it has been too long How are you? Is all ok? I guess I am a little worried. I will try to call you this weekend see what happens. I am reading a book about Afghanistan at the moment. And you are going to write one hm... Desi DJ, it has been too long
How are you? Is all ok? I guess I am a little worried. I will try to call you this weekend see what happens. I am reading a book about Afghanistan at the moment. And you are going to write one hm…

Desi

]]> By: Tony http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-49 Tony Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:49:51 +0000 http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-49 I've been dropping into the Cherry Bomb, no DJ? I guess your blog explains why! I'm sitting here in class learning Linux init states, oh boy! I'm proud of you dude. I remember the look on your face the day after 9/11 when I told you we were going to war. It didn't mean a thing to me, but you are of draft age and I'm not. You appeared quite depressed about the idea. Now your finding out for real the meaning of the whole thing. Buy you a beer back at the Cherry Bomb once your back in town. I’ve been dropping into the Cherry Bomb, no DJ? I guess your blog explains why! I’m sitting here in class learning Linux init states, oh boy!

I’m proud of you dude. I remember the look on your face the day after 9/11 when I told you we were going to war. It didn’t mean a thing to me, but you are of draft age and I’m not. You appeared quite depressed about the idea. Now your finding out for real the meaning of the whole thing.

Buy you a beer back at the Cherry Bomb once your back in town.

]]> By: Desi http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-48 Desi Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:58:27 +0000 http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-48 hey when are you going to write again hey when are you going to write again

]]> By: April http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-44 April Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:39:28 +0000 http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-44 Dear DJ, We'd love you to list your expat blog on our new website, to help us build a great resource for all women living overseas. Please take a look at our site at: www.ExpatWomen.com. Thanks, April. Dear DJ,

We’d love you to list your expat blog on our new website, to help us build a great resource for all women living overseas.

Please take a look at our site at: http://www.ExpatWomen.com.

Thanks,

April.

]]> By: Kim http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-43 Kim Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:22:20 +0000 http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-43 I am Inspired! Embarrassed to share that visiting the SD County Fair was the highlight of my weekend. Safe wishes and adventure, Kim I am Inspired! Embarrassed to share that visiting the SD County Fair was the highlight of my weekend.

Safe wishes and adventure,

Kim

]]> By: Kendra http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-42 Kendra Fri, 08 Jun 2007 17:37:35 +0000 http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-42 Glad to hear you're doing well and getting settled. The heat sounds ... er ... hot. Need us to send you sunscreen and lip balm? :-) Glad to hear you’re doing well and getting settled. The heat sounds … er … hot. Need us to send you sunscreen and lip balm? :-)

]]> By: Maya http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-40 Maya Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:28:22 +0000 http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-40 hmmm...my comment got put in the wrong post. Here it is again: Fwiw, I'm not worried. I realize they may take away my Horton card for that, but you're clearly well equipped to do this & I couldn't be more proud (or envious) of you. Can't wait to see pictures! hmmm…my comment got put in the wrong post. Here it is again:

Fwiw, I’m not worried. I realize they may take away my Horton card for that, but you’re clearly well equipped to do this & I couldn’t be more proud (or envious) of you. Can’t wait to see pictures!

]]> By: Aunt Jan http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-38 Aunt Jan Wed, 06 Jun 2007 22:17:09 +0000 http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-38 {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{inspired hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} It's Wednesday in the Windy City and I'm headed to Grandma's for dinner. I know we will talk about you. Yes, she is anxious. She is (we are) also very proud of you. Right answer to the "what can I bring to you" question. God bless the whole world, no exceptions. Love you always and forever. Aunt Jan {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{inspired hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

It’s Wednesday in the Windy City and I’m headed to Grandma’s for dinner. I know we will talk about you. Yes, she is anxious. She is (we are) also very proud of you. Right answer to the “what can I bring to you” question. God bless the whole world, no exceptions. Love you always and forever. Aunt Jan

]]> By: Desi http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-37 Desi Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:45:20 +0000 http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-37 OMG!!! I am seriously envying you for the experience. And I am very proud you are interested in the history and the culture of these people. You mentioned admin staff there at the house who are they can anyone go? I am glad you like the plane. Please tell more about Bamyan valley. You know an Albanian born but living in France archeologist says there is a third lying Buddha made of gold. Please if you have a chance, take pictures and send back. It worries me that you run to the roof after the ka –boom. Don’t do that! We are ok here at the school, we miss Pernilla a lot. Having new instructors and students you know the usual. On the 9th of June is the first BBQ for the year. Will send you pictures. We miss you. Take care, DJ. P.S. The fish is as blue as ever Hugs from San Diego OMG!!!
I am seriously envying you for the experience. And I am very proud you are interested in the history and the culture of these people. You mentioned admin staff there at the house who are they can anyone go?
I am glad you like the plane. Please tell more about Bamyan valley. You know an Albanian born but living in France archeologist says there is a third lying Buddha made of gold. Please if you have a chance, take pictures and send back.
It worries me that you run to the roof after the ka –boom. Don’t do that!
We are ok here at the school, we miss Pernilla a lot. Having new instructors and students you know the usual. On the 9th of June is the first BBQ for the year.
Will send you pictures. We miss you. Take care, DJ.
P.S. The fish is as blue as ever
Hugs from San Diego

]]> By: Deb Hendel http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-36 Deb Hendel Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:56:54 +0000 http://djhorton.wordpress.com/2007/06/05/31-may-2007-well-come-to-afghanistan/#comment-36 BOY! I was glad to read this .. Timely also , as my son just came back after 12 months in Gardez and 4 in Jbad at the Kings Garden . A place he said the Govenor of the province and probably next President of Afghan. lives . He is Millitary Intel. , working with Afghani Army and at the end of his tour was working with a lot of people at the U.N. . He really liked the New Zealand guys ,, quit funny ;-) Your perspective is coming from a mature point of view , and one made by choice not out of being stop losted and extended . I was glad to get THIS kind of perspective . It doesn't sound as bleak as Kens was . The lack of trust is VERY prevelant , especially with Americans , and their own Army , so I wish you a safe experiance . One thing Ken said , that I found amazing was that you will never learn an Afghanis real last name . They can't afford to give it to any one for fear of their families being killed or taken by other Afghans .. Which explains the total lack of trust from all sides .. He also loved the scenery . Said it put the Rockies to shame . ;-) I found Google Earth to be a real treat !! P.S. I'm 53 , hold a pilots license and was ATC in the A.F. My boys like adventure !! I instilled it ;-) Thanks again , and look forward to your updates . BOY! I was glad to read this .. Timely also , as my son just came back after 12 months in Gardez and 4 in Jbad at the Kings Garden . A place he said the Govenor of the province and probably next President of Afghan. lives . He is Millitary Intel. , working with Afghani Army and at the end of his tour was working with a lot of people at the U.N. . He really liked the New Zealand guys ,, quit funny ;-) Your perspective is coming from a mature point of view , and one made by choice not out of being stop losted and extended . I was glad to get THIS kind of perspective . It doesn’t sound as bleak as Kens was . The lack of trust is VERY prevelant , especially with Americans , and their own Army , so I wish you a safe experiance . One thing Ken said , that I found amazing was that you will never learn an Afghanis real last name . They can’t afford to give it to any one for fear of their families being killed or taken by other Afghans .. Which explains the total lack of trust from all sides .. He also loved the scenery . Said it put the Rockies to shame . ;-) I found Google Earth to be a real treat !! P.S. I’m 53 , hold a pilots license and was ATC in the A.F. My boys like adventure !! I instilled it ;-) Thanks again , and look forward to your updates .

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