Hello from Baghdad, Iraq!

Gus · Post by **Gus** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:52 am

No, I didn't forget you guys. I just have been super busy with work. No sailing, but I was for 3 months in the south of Iraq, in the city of Basra, and I used to go on missions to the river.
Hope everybody its doing ok. If any of you guys want to see what I've been doing since Oct. please go to this link:

http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?scrip ... p&poc=5296

I have always liked photography, but in here it became a passion.
Talk to you guys later!

Gus

Windward · Post by **Windward** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:27 am

Gus!! Great to hear from you! While "I've been super busy at work" describes my situation well, I'll bet it doesn't even come close to describing what you've faced.

Thank you for your service to our nation, Gus. How much longer is your tour there? Is it likely you'll be redeployed for another?

I've seen some of your wonderful pics before, and appreciate the reminder link. Some great work there. Now you need to get back to this side of the pond and work on some fresh sailing photos. Pirates 2008 was great, but would have been even better had you been able to join us.

Fair winds and smooth seas, my friend!

Jeff

ronc98 · Post by **ronc98** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:36 am

Stay safe Gus and get back soon!

EmergencyExit · Post by **EmergencyExit** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:44 am

Gus ! THIS is the post of the week,and beyond! Thanks for checking in.

Beau

mga1951 · Post by **mga1951** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:52 am

Hey Gus,
Great to hear from you! Saw one of your posts on the NC pirates site.
Glad to hear your doing well. Any ideas when you get home?

Did you sell your C-22 or did you decide to keep it? Hope you kept it.
I still want to meet w/ you in Albemarle Sound someday in NC.
Making plans now to go 3rd wk of Mar. Should be good weather by then.

Best wishes from Ohio

Gus · Post by **Gus** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:01 am

Hello again! thanks for the replies, wow, it must be winter back home, nobody sailing

I kept the boat, it didn't sell. Before I left the economy went down the tubes, and I didn't had a lot of people interested, and I understand. The boat still in NC under tarps. I'm sorry I missed the Pirates 2008, I bet it was a blast, and I'm looking forward Pirates 2009, recommended event if you want to attend!!
I don't know yet when I'm going home, and this is hard to believe, but I'm having fun in here. I like this place, and what I do, and the people (most of them anyways) are really cool towards us (specially kids)

Gus

Banshi · Post by **Banshi** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:41 am

Great to hear from you Gus, glad to here some positive with all the politicizing that goes on. Stay safe and keep up the good work.

keysskipper · Post by **keysskipper** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 3:53 pm

A BIG THANK YOU from The Conch Republic Gus!! The nation is proud of you!

KS let us know when you get back and we will give you 2 nites free on the island

NYCSAILOR · Post by **NYCSAILOR** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:45 pm

NY state salutes you for your service.... the summer wind awaits you mate.

Alanhod · Post by **Alanhod** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:59 pm

Thanks for your hard work Gus. Stay safe and come home soon. Also thanks for the link.

Alan

CaptainScott · Post by **CaptainScott** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 7:47 pm

Thanks for all you do Gus!!

Scott

Bhacurly · Post by **Bhacurly** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:37 pm

SALUTE!

Thanks for the report from the field,, dang media is always slanted and kinda pisses me off sometimes!! Glad you enjoy your work and hope you return home safe when ready!!

Billy