Yes, it has been a while since I have posted anything. It has been slow at work, but at the same time I have been busy/occupied. I know it is a dichotomy, but it is the truth. The APO is running pretty smoothly, and that is good.
My site lead went on emergency leave a week ago; his father (in his 80s) fell and broke a hip if I remember correctly and he is in a wheelchair for the time being. Evidently, this gentleman is very independent, and is not adjusting too well. So, I am working with his stand-in, who is a good guy as well; he just did not have a lot of train-up time, actually just one evening, to learn the daily grind. We have managed to make things work so far. Fortunately, there have not been any unusual circumstances recently. One of our contractors left (for good) this past week, we have a replacement, and we are helping him adjust to our operations (he came from another APO).
I worked on my monthly audit of the contractors this past week. There are almost 200 questions covering the contract to consider. It can be mind-numbing at times. In addition, I have had to keep up on the myriad other reports etc… sitting on my plate – weekly operations, monthly inventories, equipment status; the list seems to go on forever! LOL
Yesterday, I was finally able to get paperwork together to take to the new maintenance folks. They can now put us in their computer system as a customer. This means if we need some maintenance help or fabrication, we are now able to put in a request. I also went by the Supply Support Activity (SSA) with paperwork to get added to their system. Sometime next week I will be able to go there and do a “walkthrough” (get something on hand) for supplies and material. I am not able to actually order items yet, since the charge account is at Kandahar, and so the items would go to their SSA. That would entail getting someone there to forward it on to Shindand. I am working on a solution so I can order items and have them sent here directly.
The temperature is on the rise once again, for which I am thankful. I am like, so over the cold, like, you know? J It is actually supposed to get into the upper 70s and maybe low 80s the end of next week. I can’t wait. I heard this morning that we were lucky with the rainy season. Usually it is a lot wetter here during the winter. We did have some serious rains, so I would hate to see what is “normal.” Bring on the dry and warm season!
I have started either skipping DFAC lunch, or just having some snack in my room. I feel I was eating too much. Even if I tell the DFAC employee “just a little bit of” whatever, a large amount is put on the plate. Plus, this allows me to spend some more time in the gym, which is sometimes necessary, since it can get busy, which delays my program. Taking off today (Saturday) of course, but will make it up tomorrow. I have a couple of specialized workouts I toss in on occasion (“Spartacus” and push-up varieties). I don’t want to get caught up in a dull workout.
My parents and my former supervisor have been collaborating to help square away my promotion packet. Being deployed does make it difficult to provide documentation for proof of education and such. I am blessed to have these individuals provide such assistance. My parents made a 2-hour drive to get to my storage unit to look for a box to which the exact location was unknown. There was no guarantee of success (fortunately they found it). My former boss, and friend, met my parents to get the paperwork and get them properly “vetted.” I sincerely thank all three.
Until next time...
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