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Structure? You're kidding right?

I got so lucky with my boss this rotation. For the last rotation my boss was an information-hording control-freak that expected me to be psychic. This time I've got a *mustang captain and we've developed a very good trust relationship. I keep him briefed, let him handle the political squables, and make sure my portion of the overall network runs like a well-oiled machine and makes him look good. We have chow together almost daily and only 1 group meeting per week.

*mustang = he was enlisted first and then became an officer. It means he's a little older, wiser, experienced, and much more politically savvy than the average captain. We've got a bunch of mustangs in the current crew and I love working with them.

I had a version of that at the first company I worked for over here. I knew my direct boss well, but I'd never even been to the corp office until I stopped by one day about a week before I left to come over here.

I'd get messages directing activities from people I had never met and had no clue where that individual fit into the overall corporate structure. It didn't help much that the company pretty much refused to issue an org-chart.

At the current company there are still folks in the heirarchy I don't know (I've never worked for them in the US), but I know all the bosses in my chain well. I've done convoys and helo flights with the uber-boss. It does make for good bonds when you've been shot at together.

I miss you already

Welcome back!

Everything except the driving time sounds pretty darn good. I called my folks a couple days early since I know they'll be driving all over the place for grandkid spoiling. I ended up working a half-day, but it was expected.

we're almost there!

They leet geeks in the vicinity of an open bar? Did they warn the SWAT team first? Were fire extinguishers handy?

I really wouldn't mind 4 days in a row off. For that matter, I wouldn't mind a full day off. Getting projects done at the hooch is a bit tough when you only get a couple hours here and there.

I've had a similar last few days. Going over the stuff people did while I was gone, I keep asking - "Did ya'll even think about this before acting?"

Libra definitely has some of the cooler parents around.

my perfect gift for you is somewhere between Colorado and here.

I love youuuuu.

a moose? hahaha, no. that would be from maine.

longhorn gardens? i think it's longwood

you're fun to travel with.
<3

Glad you love the libra .. .she is an awesome woman ...

Have fun in Philly

Happy Birthday, via TheLibra's journal. Make's me happy that a good person and friend like her has someone so good in her life.

best...EVER?

wow.

HAH - ^^^^^^^^^ its a combo commercial - you should be in advertising!

you are irreplaceable, my love. the podcast is just for when you're not here

You are a very brave man. Did you at least avoid the "So tell us, which is the better cook" trap?

I hope we can work the holidays out. It just wouldn't be Christmas without you.



I think you know the answer to the trap question already!! Or...I mean...you know it if you know what's good for you!

I'm kidding.


Maybe.