August 15, 2011
This has been a very crazy past few weeks but it has all come to an end...at least for now, though a lot of work is still needed. I officially ended my time with ITT on August 11th and began my new contract with Five Rivers. I also left Kabul, Afghanistan and am now in Iraq, which is 100% better. Though I have to share a room with someone, it's not nearly as bad as the mold infested, disgusting house I lived in while I was in Kabul. The food is better and the environment seems a lot better too. I do miss my friends and some of the people I work with but I think I'm in a better spot for progress in my professional career as well. We shall see.
Afghanistan was an interesting part of my life but that chapter is over now. Farewell, goodbye and get the hell away from me!!!
Posted by Bill Bickford.
August 7, 2011
It's been a month and a half since I wrote. Have had a lot of things going on since then that has pre-occupied my time. The first and foremost was my Grandmother, Mildred E. Bickford, passed away on July 22, 2011. It was a very sad moment for me as I hadn't seen her since a few days before I left to come out here in November of 2010. I flew back to the states for her memorial and it didn't hit me that she was gone until I got back. The memorial service was just like she wanted. Short an...
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June 18, 2011
I can't believe I've let this go for a month. But before I go on, I want to wish a Happy Father's Day to my father and grandfather. This is my 12th Father's Day and I really miss my guy. While I'm over here in this place, he's back in the states. I love him so much and can't wait to see him again.
So it's been a month since I wrote on here and not really a whole lot has changed in that month. I work for 12 hours, go to the gym and then sleep and start the process all over again. It's...
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May 17, 2011
Happy Birthday Z!!! Today is dedicated to my boy. He turns 12 today and is currently in The Bahamas. For his birthday I sent him on something he's been wanting to go on for a while now but previously I couldn't afford it. I sent him on a cruise and for the past few weeks he's been really excited. I'm so happy that's he's happy and excited cuz for a while, things weren't that great for him but I'm hoping this will be the spark that starts setting things into motion. He's such a good ...
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May 1, 2011
I know it's been 2 weeks since my last post but there are times when I just don't seem to have the time or energy to do any writing on here. I'm on a computer all day and spend quite a bit of time on it when I get off but there is only so much I can do. I keep saying this but I will try and vent, err I mean post at least once a week.
So another fantastic time here in Afghanistan. Hearing all sorts of rumblings about various rumors and other stuff happening or going to happen. I just need t...
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April 15, 2011
So it's been a week and a half since my last post. I never realized how hard this could be when you're working and also trying to have some kind of a outside of work life. It might be different if this was all I did but it's not. I can't blame anyone though as it's my fault.
Gonna try to get some of my pictures added to the site. Especially the ones from Ireland. I can't believe it's been one month since I was there. It seems like years now. This place does seem to make time fly. ...
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April 4, 2011
Sorry been so long since I wrote but there always seems to be things to do than to keep up with this. Gonna try to at least make it weekly visit. So been back from Ireland for 2 weeks now and needless to say, things could be so much better. I've been trying to stay positive but something happened today that has realy got me bent. I won't go into detail right now but I will soon enough. I'm just staying positive on my other thought and situation and it will see me through. Gotta keep the...
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March 18, 2011
Here we are in beautiful Dublin, Ireland. Been an awesome couple of days so far. Landed at about 2 pm Mar 16th and have been going since then. Throw in a few hours of sleep and that's what's been going on. Gonna have a ton of pics to add on here when I get back. Until then, talk to you soon. Bill out...for now.
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March 15, 2011
In 6 short hours, I will be leaving to head to a land I have never been to before. Beautiful Ireland and it's no coincidence that i will be there during St. Patty's Day. Gonna drink some Guiness, see some interesting locations, visit The Cliffs of Mohir and relax and have some fun. Been a long 4 months since I've been gone so I need some clean, fresh air to breathe and a chance to just relax and be stress free. Cheers all!!!
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March 11, 2011
So here we are, 4 days and counting until Dublin bound. Can't wait. Been a rather pretty nice few days for me. Not so much as to where I am but mostly because of events that have happened. I got my new, replacemtn laptop for the one that was sent to me with a gouge in the screen. Spent a few hours playing around with it last night. It is a sweet thing. Gonna have to check to see how much of my current stuff works on Windows 7. Also played in a voleeyball tournament last night and won....
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