Trina Letter - Talking Navy Here

Sunday, October 23, 2005

Hey, Navy:

Watching Game 2 of the World Series and there’s some serious rain and cold weather coming down in Chicago, so I’m hoping you're okay. You're no doubt marching and exercising in this weather to get food, training and supplies, and there are few things more miserable than marching in cold rain (thinking back to Keesler in January). The good news is the rain is moving out and you should be having 50-degree weather by the time you read this.

By the way, in case you care, I'm rooting for the White Sox because (a) I hate the Astros (and the Cards and Padres), (b) I want the city of Chicago to get a World Series ring, and (c) Maybe...just maybe...the Cubs will get a clue.

We're hoping that you're done with P-week very soon and we're keeping an eye on the Great Lakes web site for your PIR, which we're thinking is around December 9th, based on the last three PIRs on the web page. It looks like Division 27 would be next:

- Friday, 18 Nov 05: TG 52 13 / Divisions 403 - 414 & 952
- Wednesday, 23 Nov 05: TG 01 9 / Divisions 001 – 008 & 901
- Friday, 2 Dec 05: TG 02 13 / Divisions 009 – 020 & 902

Are there any other CTIs in your division?

Did a little Google Earth on Ship 5 and if it's to be believed, it looks like you're close to the gym, Medical and Dental Clinics, and the indoor firing range, and a few blocks from the main galley and the classrooms. There appears to be a building under construction directly west of your building. Is that another barracks? And you're close to the Chapel. Have you learned that the best quiet time of the week is to become a Christian? :)

Went on a long bike ride this morning and put 17 more miles in the journal. By the way, if you're having troubles with sweat getting in your eyes while you're exercising, get some chapstick and rub some in above your eyebrows (better yet, make a unibrow above the eyebrows). The chapstick will either absorb the sweat or divert it, and the chapstick itself will take up very little room in your locker.

YM and your seesters just got back from seeing the latest Ewan McGregor movie and they walked in the door saying it sucked. They'll probably say more in their letters.

Browsing through the best of Craig's List:

"juror at your trial - m4w

As fate and a juror summons would have it, you entered my life. I was juror #4 at your 2 day trial for drug possession, assault and battery, and resisting arrest at Circuit Court at 26th & California. Unfortunately, I like "bad girls". I am afflicted with "opposites attract" syndrome in the worst way. The mere mention of "26th & California" or that late night call from a raspy, but lovely voice saying, "Hey baby, I'm in jail" warms my heart and brings back fond memories.

I was so captivated by your profile that I could hardly pay attention to what was said; evidence this or that, blah, blah, blah. I love the Snoopy, butterfly, and bunny tattoos on your neck and arms. You had a cute snarl for each witness. As hard as I tried, there was no swaying the verdicts in your favor because lets face it, you were guilty as hell!

Give me a shout out in 2 to 4 years...depending on good behavior. I will assume it's the latter based on your tantrum and the sucker punch to your lawyer. I'll look out for your release date!!!

Good luck and be good,
Juror#4"

All my love,
Air Force