Before it got to a certifiable riot amongst the commentors (you only need 3 to have a riot, you know), I thought I’d get back in the saddle and start posting again.

I’m finally shaking this cold. I’ve been feeling a lot better but I have this icky emphyzemaish-sounding cough that makes me think of how my brother is going to sound in another 2 years if he doesn’t stop smoking. That was a hint, and this is making it not at all subtle. My ears are sticky and I find myself snorting a lot from the remnants of earlier this week’s misery, but all in all, I’m feeling a lot better.

Not only that, I’ve finally wrapped up most of the major task I had this week. We got a new person in at work and I was sponsoring her during her transition. This came at a very convenient time for me being ill, because it meant I didn’t have to go into work much and I got off about an hour early every day. I’m glad to have another person at work, and not a moment too soon - my other coworker is leaving for leave next week en route to Iraq. Please keep her as well as everyone else over there in your thoughts and prayers to come home safely.

I wasn’t here last summer as most of you know, because I myself was in Iraq. The weather in August, to quote an acquaintence-contractor who is still in Baghdad, is partly cloudy with a high temperature of Satan’s asshole. The temperature in Rota is much more pleasant, though it did get up over 100° a few days this week. Usually it’s in the upper 80s/low 90s with a light breeze - very nice. The weather is perfect this time of year if you’re considering visiting Spain - not the crappy January weather, but the lovely summer weather. I’m beside myself with excitement that next week, the fantastic Elizabeth and family will be coming to visit!! I can’t wait.

And just to make up for my extended absence on here, how about a little flashback?

August 3, 2006: Solving the Crisis in the Middle East