Well, it's August 28^th, and you know what that means.

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Oh, you don't? Sorry. I'll explain then. I'm scheduled to be home some time in October, so if you're thinking of sending a package, card, or other correspondance to me you really ought to do it soon. I've had packages take as long as a month or more to arrive - although the average time is around two weeks.

If you do send a package but get it in the mail a bit late, just be sure it's made up of things any old person could enjoy. My replacement will be in largely the same situation I'm in - funny how that worked out - so I'm sure he or she would enjoy a confection or generic "Dear Soldier" letter just as much as the next person. However, if you have something specifically for me that you'd like to send, you should either hold onto it until I get back to the States or send it out as soon as you get a chance if you intend for it to reach me here in time.

On other notes, not much to report as far as happenings. It's been downright quiet around here. I mean, the Iraqis have even begun doing their jobs, so we're not having to do it for them any longer. Really makes a fella feel unwanted.