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Electrons, Hand Sanitizer, and Sunflower Seeds

Posted by Midnight on June 22nd, 2006

It’s been a while since I last posted new and relevant info to the blog. This has partly been deliberate, since I recently found I was starting to expect masterpieces of myself every time I sat down to write something. It became easier to just let things ride for a while and not worry about the blog. It was also partly accidental, since I have been consumed with several things at work. Alas, I have broken the chain, and I am back—not to deliver a masterpiece, but simply to tell you about the past few weeks.

The heat here is really uncalled for. The high so far has been 117, with average temps around 105-110. The worst thing about it is how it permeates your clothes when you walk outside and your clothes stay hot after you return indoors. It takes a long time for you to cool off even after coming inside because your clothes are still radiating heat like a convection oven covering your skin. Everyone plans their movements outside very carefully. I take laundry, get haircuts, and visit the PX before 10 AM or I generally don’t go at all.



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Written by:
Jennifer
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 10:07 am

Try to convince your previous roomate that there are such things as “sand demons”……LOL Muah ha ha ha ha…..

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Written by:
Chris Gallagher
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 10:39 am

First, Thank you for all you are doing for our country.

Second, awesome obessesive pranks!

You might searching Google for a huge list called, “Driving your college roomate crazy.” I used many things on that list to drive my roomate mindless when he ticked me off in college.

Great Blog!

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Written by:
Beth
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 10:44 am

I like the humor u can find. Keep it up. I hate to say it but my husband is some what the same way, so I do alot to just watch him go crazy…..lol. I really enjoyed this blog! Thanks for keeping it real.

God Bless,
Beth

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Written by:
Lisa
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 10:52 am

When this is all over with, you should write a book.

May I ask what you job is in Marine Corps?

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Written by:
Laura, Marine mom from Ohio
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 1:41 pm

This is good! What is it with guys eating stuff? (hehe) I could see if alcohol was involved, but not the case with you guys. I am from farm country & the guys would eat pig’s eyes at a pig roast, horse flies & anything else creepy all for a buck! I am glad to see the stakes have gotten a little higher.
That heat has got to be unbearable. Take care & stay safe!

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Written by:
Slayer
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 1:43 pm

Awesome, Jeff. Funny stuff.

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Written by:
MoMinuteMan
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 2:13 pm

The crossed pistols are the insignia of the Military Police, FYI. From a former Army MP.

Keep up the good work and good luck, come home safe, and thank you x infinity for your service.

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Written by:
Momof4in AL
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 6:05 pm

Hey there Midnight!
I found your blog about a week ago and have really enjoyed reading what you have to say. I am just about caught up in the archives and look forward to new posts. I love the fact that you give us real news and not the fluff we get from mainstream media.
Over here in AL, temps have been in the mid 90’s all week with very little humidity. Most all communities in middle AL are under some sort of water restrictions. Keep hydrated and take care of yourself in all that heat!!
On messing with your roomie…ever thought about getting those at home involved? I am a mother of 3 boys (and one very spoiled girl-she’s the baby). There is very little I have not seen or done in the way of pranks. I would be more than willing to help in any misdeeds.
My oldest son is chomping at the bit to graduate next yr and join the Marines. I am a little scared for him but proud he wants to serve our country. Any advice for a soon to be Marine mom?
Please keep doing what you are doing. Those of us “at home” really do appreciate everything. Try and stay safe in IQ…those in AL are praying for you!
God Bless!
Momof4inAL
P.S. Do you have any “boys” who do not get care packages? I would love to adopt one and help him feel appreciated. Just let me know, thanks!

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Written by:
Janet
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 9:28 pm

Midnight - this must indeed be your darker side!! I am assuming prior roomie is at this moment marshalling his own minions to launch a counter attack. Nearly died when I got to “No Pants Monday” and with a very phenomenal imagination, it was a sight to behold!!! Not as good as an up load to your Photostream but in that direction. May we look forward to an early morning eye opener that is caffiene free up loading to your photo gallery any time soon???

The heat, awful and all consuming! My most profound commiserations; heat is, well, so hot! Shakespeare must have been having a run of very high temps when he wrote Hamlet’s famous soliquey, “To be or not to be, that is the question?”

Hang in there; God bless.

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Written by:
MP 1975
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 10:08 pm

MOMinuteman:

Believe me, the talented and resourceful LT knows the crossed Harper’s Ferry pistols represent the MP Corps. He is just a bit ticked with all the heat rash and was lamenting the fact that that he didn’t join the U.S. Army and choose to serve as one.

If I was going was going to pull a real funny joke on the wearing of rank insignia I would place it right smack in the middle of the chest just above the 3rd button on his uniform.

Just like it is worn now on new army combat uniform.

My guess is the soldier who come up with that thought process had a bad case of heat rash too.

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Written by:
Doug Sturdivant
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 10:16 pm

Oh man Midnight! You really gave me a laugh this evening! I and several motorcycle riding friends just recently helped the Blue Star Moms ship about 500 packages to the troops. maybe I’d better pick up some joke stuff to throw in next time> I hope things stay cool for you. Regards, Solo

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Written by:
Slimfast_dropout
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 11:04 pm

TOO FUNNY!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!….Smart, very smart.

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Written by:
Slimfast_dropout
Posted on:
June 22nd, 2006 at 11:07 pm

OH I forgot…as for the hand sanitizer a friend did it already…for only 3 dollars… said it tasted like crap…but nothing happened to him just a little belly ache.

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Written by:
Diana
Posted on:
June 23rd, 2006 at 1:44 am

OMG!! I haven’t laughed that much over a blog, ever. I was crying by the time I got to “No Pants Monday”…..I will be sharing your thoughts with friends ASAP. Too damned funny…and the girls I work with wonder over my fondness for the military, especially Marines…..silly girls..

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Written by:
Linda
Posted on:
June 23rd, 2006 at 8:55 am

Yikes, 109 degrees will do strange things to a person. Your observations on the world around you are great. Stay safe, brave Marine and keep drinking that water. Now that your room mate has probably read your blog yoo might start checking your uniform. Love your humor!
Semper Fidelis

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Written by:
Diana
Posted on:
June 23rd, 2006 at 12:46 pm

I just wanted to let you know, I cut and pasted part of your post and sent it to people who I thought would appreciate your sense of humor. This is a response I got from a good friend from high school (20 years ago). Just thought you might get a kick out of reading one of the funnier responses your writing elicits…..

“OMG!!!! I too laughed until I cried!!!! To add insult to injury one of my brand new employees, 21 year old male, came into my office and slunk out with an “I’m sorry” thinking I was crying because something was wrong. Once I caught my breath I explained. Not that any of my staff thought I was normal to begin with but that has definitely added another dimension! I would love to hang with this guy sometime!”

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Written by:
Diana
Posted on:
June 23rd, 2006 at 12:48 pm

BTW, the part I cut and pasted was the part about you torturing you ex room mate…..

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Written by:
Sammy D
Posted on:
June 23rd, 2006 at 2:02 pm

Jeff -

I know you don’t realize it, but to us a “masterpiece” is hearing you say hi and knowing you’re alive and kicking. A “masterpiece” is telling us the minutiae of your day in detail (ok maybe not detail about trips to the port-o-potty but definitely detail when your pants are down for other reasons…). It’s the details that make it special. You ARE a masterpiece, buddy. No pressure to produce great literature from within!!

One of the recently redeployed Marines I corresponded with was in Iraq last summer, and his “heat” stories bordered on the unimaginable. When returning from one particular mission, something went wrong with their humvee and the only way they could get home in the 120 degree weather was to run their heater FULL BLAST for several hours.

Thanks for all the time you take to stay connected with us. We always look forward to hearing from you.

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Written by:
Slayer
Posted on:
June 23rd, 2006 at 2:16 pm

1 Sammy.

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Written by:
Slayer
Posted on:
June 23rd, 2006 at 2:17 pm

Plus 1 that is.

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Written by:
Starlancer
Posted on:
June 23rd, 2006 at 2:57 pm

What he said.

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Written by:
chtrbx
Posted on:
June 24th, 2006 at 12:03 am

You’re my kind of prankster!!!!!!!!!

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Written by:
kbug
Posted on:
June 24th, 2006 at 12:15 am

You guys and your pranks just crack me up. Loved hearing about them. Keep us posted on the latest, I’m taking notes….. :) Take care and keep on posting…masterpieces aren’t necessary.

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Written by:
Mudville Gazette
Posted on:
June 24th, 2006 at 6:56 am

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Written by:
tacobell
Posted on:
June 24th, 2006 at 5:19 pm

Hey there Devil Dog,
Great website!! I like the way you write and you make me miss being over there at TQ. There was always something to write about. Enjoy a smoke over at Club 9 for me.
Semper Fi,
Taco

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Written by:
Daniel Doss
Posted on:
June 25th, 2006 at 3:54 pm

Hey,

Isn’t there some way you can make a cold room for your generators? You know, similar to the types of cold rooms built for computer servers. The CO and heat ventilation problem might put your skills as a gearhead to work? Know what I mean?

Doss

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Written by:
Joe
Posted on:
June 26th, 2006 at 8:15 am

If I eat the hand sanitizer, can I have the $8?

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Written by:
Mintz
Posted on:
June 26th, 2006 at 2:56 pm

LOL, sounds like you’re having a blast with the guy. I hope he returns home well-adjusted! :)

As for the heat, would it help if I sent you a AA-battery-powered personal fan and a pack of AA batteries?

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Written by:
SSG Callahan
Posted on:
June 26th, 2006 at 3:06 pm

Thanks for the updates. I was in OIF2, Worked as a medic and we had the same kind of pranks it’s amazing what you can do with an enema in a bottle of water!!!! God Bless the “JARHEADS”.

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Written by:
Chris
Posted on:
June 26th, 2006 at 5:57 pm

That anecdote about shut eye once the AC goes was a case of a blogger aspiring at art. It worked.

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Written by:
Tab
Posted on:
July 1st, 2006 at 5:35 am

absolutely freaking hilarious! keep it up!
we love you guys!

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Written by:
angela
Posted on:
July 4th, 2006 at 9:59 am

The things you come up with are hilarious. I forwarded it to my hubby and he thought it was hilarious.Keep up the good work and pranking.I have always been a hard core fan of pranking the easily stumped.

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Written by:
Heather
Posted on:
July 8th, 2006 at 11:10 pm

Midnight-you by far have GOT to be one of the most hillarious marines in Iraq my friend…I can not wait to read the new entries in your blog-and the visual I got on the sunflower seeds in the pocket was way too much man!
Don’t worry about a masterpiece everytime, just keep writing~you’re doing an awesome job and I’m so happy you’ve reached the 1/2 way mark buddy!
Big hugs & kisses, stay safe, love ya~
Heather

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Written by:
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