Going back to work, finally!!!

marge796 · 02-25-2010, 08:04 PM

Well after many understandable delays I'm finally on my way to Haiti. I arrived in Washington DC today and chatted with Department Of State & United Nations personnel. If the weather holds the seven of us will be in Porta Au Prince this Saturday.
I'll be mentoring, advising and training the Haitian National Police. I'm excited and ready to get back to work. This will be my second international police training mission. This past July, I completed 3 years of service in Iraq, as a contractor for the Department Of State doing basically the same thing. I hope to have the availability of descent internet to stay connected with my family, friends and Cigar Asylum.

Chris.....

cort · 02-25-2010, 08:06 PM

Congrats Chris!!!

Best of luck to you

G G · 02-25-2010, 08:06 PM

Stay safe Chris.

hotreds · 02-25-2010, 08:12 PM

Yes, congrats and stay safe!

kelmac07 · 02-25-2010, 09:21 PM

Congrats brother!! Be safe!

jaydub13 · 02-25-2010, 09:27 PM

Congrats! Sounds like one hell of a rewarding assignment, good for you!

Best of luck, and stay safe down there!

TripleF · 02-25-2010, 09:29 PM

Congrats bro. Heckuva job you got there.

elderboy02 · 02-25-2010, 09:31 PM

Congrats! Good luck and be safe!

icehog3 · 02-26-2010, 12:29 AM

Congratulations Chris! Be safe!

Mark · 02-26-2010, 02:11 AM

Wonderful to hear Chris! Keep us updated if you can, and be safe!

Negncic · 02-26-2010, 02:52 AM

Be well Chris

CasaDooley · 02-26-2010, 10:23 AM

Good luck Chris!

Mugen910 · 02-26-2010, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marge796

Well after many understandable delays I'm finally on my way to Haiti. I arrived in Washington DC today and chatted with Department Of State & United Nations personnel. If the weather holds the seven of us will be in Porta Au Prince this Saturday.
I'll be mentoring, advising and training the Haitian National Police. I'm excited and ready to get back to work. This will be my second international police training mission. This past July, I completed 3 years of service in Iraq, as a contractor for the Department Of State doing basically the same thing. I hope to have the availability of descent internet to stay connected with my family, friends and Cigar Asylum.

Chris.....

Your a good man Charlie Brown

Take care and don't be a stranger.

ucla695 · 02-26-2010, 10:29 AM

Best of luck!!

Blindjimme · 02-26-2010, 10:36 AM

Congrats Chris

Thank you for the service you give to others.

McSmokey · 02-26-2010, 10:39 AM

Stay Safe Chris

marge796 · 03-01-2010, 12:44 PM

Thanks for all the kind words from everyone! I made it to Porta Au Prince Saturday night and, was welcomed by the heat and humidity. So far so good! We have been very busy with the check-in process with the UN. For now I'm living on a cruise boat anchored in the harbor. It has its good and bad points. We drove around the city today with our Haitian counterparts and I was really taken back by the destruction left by the quake. I haven't had an opportunity to smoke a cigar yet but, tonight is the night!!! Again, thanks for the kind words, it's much appreciated.

Chris.....

02-25-2010, 08:04 PM	#1
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Going back to work, finally!!! Well after many understandable delays I'm finally on my way to Haiti. I arrived in Washington DC today and chatted with Department Of State & United Nations personnel. If the weather holds the seven of us will be in Porta Au Prince this Saturday. I'll be mentoring, advising and training the Haitian National Police. I'm excited and ready to get back to work. This will be my second international police training mission. This past July, I completed 3 years of service in Iraq, as a contractor for the Department Of State doing basically the same thing. I hope to have the availability of descent internet to stay connected with my family, friends *and* Cigar Asylum. Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

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cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Going back to work, finally!!! Congrats Chris!!! Best of luck to you

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Going back to work, finally!!! Congratulations Chris! Be safe! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Going back to work, finally!!! Best of luck!!

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Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Going back to work, finally!!! Congrats Chris Thank you for the service you give to others.

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McSmokey Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 948 Trading: (30)	Re: Going back to work, finally!!! Stay Safe Chris __________________ "Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement." Winston Churchill

03-01-2010, 12:44 PM	#17
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Going back to work, finally!!! Thanks for all the kind words from everyone! I made it to Porta Au Prince Saturday night and, was welcomed by the heat and humidity. So far so good! We have been very busy with the check-in process with the UN. For now I'm living on a cruise boat anchored in the harbor. It has its good and bad points. We drove around the city today with our Haitian counterparts and I was really taken back by the destruction left by the quake. I haven't had an opportunity to smoke a cigar yet but, tonight is the night!!! Again, thanks for the kind words, it's much appreciated. Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill