Sorry for the extended time since I last posted here. School has started back and between the kids and work and my last semester of graduate school, things have been hectic.
Talked with James this morning. He is doing well. He has healed from his softball injuries. He is finishing up the softball season and has started volleyball season. He has also started taking scuba classes. This is something he has wanted to do for a long time, but has never had the chance. Hopefully, he will be able to take some pictures and I will post them here.
He said Fox News has been at the base on Monday and Wednesday of this week, so if you are watching Fox News and they are at Gitmo and you see a blue chevy pickup, he is probably driving it. He is working near the area where they conduct the trials.
Other than that, he says that life is more or less like the move Groundhog Day - it is always warm and muggy with very little rain. Not much exciting for him on the work front - not much he is able to take pictures of to send home due to the security restrictions.
As always, we continue to thank you for your prayers and thoughts. They mean more to us than you will ever know.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
3 weeks - 3 injuries
Just talked to James for a little bit this evening. He has been in Cuba three weeks tomorrow. It feels like a lot longer than that. Work is continuing - they are staying busy.
However, as it was when he was at Diego Garcia, he is developing a few injuries. A couple of weeks ago while snorkeling, he went in too deep and heard a pop in his ear. Since then, he has been having ear pain when he gets his ears wet. This week while playing softball (he was the catcher), the batter threw the bat back and it hit him in the mouth. He busted his lip pretty good. No stitches, thankfully. Last night he pulled his hamstring, playing ball again. He went to sick call this am and they checked his ear and said he did not see any perforations, but gave him some decongestants to take. Also gave him some pain med for the hamstring.
So, hopefully he will spend the weekend recuperating and will avoid any further incidents.
However, as it was when he was at Diego Garcia, he is developing a few injuries. A couple of weeks ago while snorkeling, he went in too deep and heard a pop in his ear. Since then, he has been having ear pain when he gets his ears wet. This week while playing softball (he was the catcher), the batter threw the bat back and it hit him in the mouth. He busted his lip pretty good. No stitches, thankfully. Last night he pulled his hamstring, playing ball again. He went to sick call this am and they checked his ear and said he did not see any perforations, but gave him some decongestants to take. Also gave him some pain med for the hamstring.
So, hopefully he will spend the weekend recuperating and will avoid any further incidents.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
We are settling in here without James. School will start next week.
James has told us there are many iguanas where he is. He said they are on the protected species list so there is a $10,000 fine for trying to capture them. One of his friends, who is a bee collector here, has found some bees and is working on trying to make a house so he can collect some of the bees while they are there in Cuba.
Just today the barge came in with supplies for the base exchange. He said they were out of Dr. Peppers since a couple of days after arriving there, so the Dr. Pepper fanatics are excited about the barge arriving with Dr. Pepper.
Unfortunately, due to security restrictions, James is not able to take any pictures of the facility they are working on. However, he says that it is nice and those members of Congress who were for closing it and have come to look at the facility have changed their minds.
He said the weather is humid - sounds miserable.
Not much else to report.
James has told us there are many iguanas where he is. He said they are on the protected species list so there is a $10,000 fine for trying to capture them. One of his friends, who is a bee collector here, has found some bees and is working on trying to make a house so he can collect some of the bees while they are there in Cuba.
Just today the barge came in with supplies for the base exchange. He said they were out of Dr. Peppers since a couple of days after arriving there, so the Dr. Pepper fanatics are excited about the barge arriving with Dr. Pepper.
Unfortunately, due to security restrictions, James is not able to take any pictures of the facility they are working on. However, he says that it is nice and those members of Congress who were for closing it and have come to look at the facility have changed their minds.
He said the weather is humid - sounds miserable.
Not much else to report.
Friday, July 31, 2009
1 week down, 25 to go
Just talked to James - he is doing well. They had a change of command ceremony yesterday, so now they are ready to plunge into their job. The team that was there prior to them left today. Tomorrow they will be moving into the "trailers". These are units that have a bedroom on each end and share a common bathroom. The bedroom/living area is just big enough to hold a twin bed and a small dresser.
He says it is about 90 degrees there. Very humid. They are getting together ball teams to start a softball tournament to keep them busy during their off time. There internet has been down for about 24 hours but he still is not able to get online but for a couple of minutes. When he settles into his new quarters, he is looking at getting his own internet service so he does not have to depend on what the MWR has.
Here is his new address, if you would like to drop him a line. Be aware, it takes 1-2 weeks for them to receive mail.
MSGT James Cheater
PFC 1005 Box 4400
FPO AE 09593
He says it is about 90 degrees there. Very humid. They are getting together ball teams to start a softball tournament to keep them busy during their off time. There internet has been down for about 24 hours but he still is not able to get online but for a couple of minutes. When he settles into his new quarters, he is looking at getting his own internet service so he does not have to depend on what the MWR has.
Here is his new address, if you would like to drop him a line. Be aware, it takes 1-2 weeks for them to receive mail.
MSGT James Cheater
PFC 1005 Box 4400
FPO AE 09593
Monday, July 27, 2009
They have arrived
James and company arrived Saturday evening at their destination. I talked with him for about 5 minutes this afternoon.
They are living in tents right now. Eventually they will move into some cubicle like trailers. There is nothing there for them to do in their off time - so he will have a hard time filling in his free time. He has attempted to get on the internet several times, but gets kicked off after about 1 to 5 minutes. So, if any of you are waiting to hear from him via email, be patient and he will hopefully be able to get a better connection after they move out of the tents.
He spent today checking on job orders of things he and his team will need to complete. He said it is hot and muggy - has rained off and on all day.
As soon as I get an address from him, I will post it here for anyone who would like to drop him a line.
Thanks for your prayers.
They are living in tents right now. Eventually they will move into some cubicle like trailers. There is nothing there for them to do in their off time - so he will have a hard time filling in his free time. He has attempted to get on the internet several times, but gets kicked off after about 1 to 5 minutes. So, if any of you are waiting to hear from him via email, be patient and he will hopefully be able to get a better connection after they move out of the tents.
He spent today checking on job orders of things he and his team will need to complete. He said it is hot and muggy - has rained off and on all day.
As soon as I get an address from him, I will post it here for anyone who would like to drop him a line.
Thanks for your prayers.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Departure Day
Took James to the base this morning. Of course, in our life nothing is easy. Last night around midnight, James was called to a fire - it has probably been more than a year since he was called out in the middle of the night.
Then, when we went through the gate at the base this morning, our car was randomly chosen for a search. So there we stood outside the truck at 7 am when everyone was coming on base with our truck being searched. It was so embarassing!
Will update later:)
Thanks for your prayers!
Then, when we went through the gate at the base this morning, our car was randomly chosen for a search. So there we stood outside the truck at 7 am when everyone was coming on base with our truck being searched. It was so embarassing!
Will update later:)
Thanks for your prayers!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Leaving Tomorrow
James and company will be leaving tomorrow afternoon from Fort Smith flying to Florida. They will stay the night there and then will fly out to Cuba on Saturday. They had to change time due to a weather issue.
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