Monthly Archives: March 2006

This Sh!t Sucks.

Posted on March 30, 2006 by x85130c4

I woke up 34 hours ago.  This is my third consecutive shift.  I do my job nights and pretend I’m an engineer or logistician during days doing pet projects so someone else can get an OER bullet.   My boss … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry, Sunny…

Posted on March 20, 2006 by x85130c4

…because if Daddy catches you in Hongdae on Club Day, you’ll have a lot more to worry about than some goddamn drunk underage GI!  YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea — The first thing Jasmyn Chambers, 18, remembers from early morning Feb. … Continue reading →

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Mmm…what can I do at 0215 with no sim feed….

Posted on March 17, 2006 by x85130c4

I’ll write a parody!   Twas a week before STARTEX, and through the CP… Not a creature was stirring, except Captain G.   LBV’s were hung, down the hallway with care, To smuggle in a cell phone, one wouldn’t even … Continue reading →

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Gray Market APO Redux

Posted on March 11, 2006 by x85130c4

Remember when I mentioned using APO addresses in the "gray market?"  It is fairly hard to catch them in the act without invasion of privacy, but it looks like some of them have been: PYEONGTAEK, South Korea — Two South Koreans … Continue reading →

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Guilty until proven innocent?

Posted on March 10, 2006 by x85130c4

Everyone remember as children how certain other kids would go and tattle-tale to grown-ups in order to get some kid they didn’t like in trouble?   The good parent would check both sides of the story and interview both parties … Continue reading →

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“Double canister at ten yards!”

Posted on March 10, 2006 by x85130c4

You might have heard that quote as an artilleryman on a 12-pounder during the Civil War, but who would expect to hear it through one’s CVC helmet as a tank crewman?  RODRIGUEZ RANGE, South Korea — For a tank crew, training … Continue reading →

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Note to self:

Posted on March 10, 2006 by x85130c4

Don’t try to get into Yongsan Gate #7 between 0745-0800 unless you fancy the idea of using your POV as an amusement park bumper car.  

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Caveat

Posted on March 9, 2006 by x85130c4

Some of you joined before I started sending this out, so here it is just in case:   You have been granted permission to access the "Gardner in Korea" blog.  This is a private forum intended for friends, family members, … Continue reading →

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Janitor Lessons in Leadership

Posted on March 9, 2006 by x85130c4

This is pretty long, but the important part is indented.  Scroll down to get to the meat and potatoes.   10 Things a Janitor Can Teach You about Leadership By – Col. James Moschgat, 12th Operations Group Commander Graduate United … Continue reading →

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Is this correct enough, or should I delete the whole thing?

Posted on March 6, 2006 by x85130c4

Legal counsel is continuing research on this topic, but I am out of the hot seat for now.  However, the professional thing to do would be to leave a comment or send an email that states: CPT Gardner,   The … Continue reading →

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