WHOO HOO!!!!!!

Finally - a phone call! It has been 12 days since our last phone call - unfortunately the shelf life of a phone call is only about 7 days.

CPT Patti sounded terrific...although as she said they are having "generator issues" today so their air-conditioning is on the fritz. Bad day for that. Says she is sweltering.

She sends her thanks to those who have sent her packages...

Another note to Defense Contractor Guy...the "Gator Library" is now up and running thanks to you and your wife. We owe ya.

CPT Patti said that they continue to improve their living and working conditions. This weekend work is set to begin on an Internet Cafe, Fruit Bar, Ping-Pong, Fussball, Pool Table and Big Screen TV area. Won't be finished for a few weeks, but it is real progress.

She tells me we should be receiving a news letter written by her and her fellow commanders downrange. That will have more news of the quality of life stuff...if any of it is new, I'll let you know.

She says thanks for recently arrived packages from Dave & Deb, Pastor Paul & Sue, Dan & Amy and In-Laws Pat and Jan. Still hasn't got to those thank you cards yet.

She says to say she misses everyone, but her full days (now 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - that is her work schedule) keep her from communicating very much.

OK - I'm good for another week now.

Yee-ha!