Well, for those of you who are interested, the Christmas prime rib came out to perfection. I remain amazed at the damage that six people did to a 14 pound standing rib roast.
Back to work last week, and back to pre-deployment preps. I got in to see my sleep specialist, who informed me I couldn't just waltz in and get a new CPAP machine, I'd need another titration test, spending the night at a sleep center hooked up to a machine and a variety of masks. More processes, more delays. Oh joy.
We appear to have leaped over a major domestic hurdle regarding acceptance of my upcoming deployment. CINCHOUSE was at a meeting at Eastport Yacht Club this past weekend and, in discussing my deployment, found out about another member who was deployed to Djibouti. "Djibouti," she derisively snorted, "our guys aren't even getting shot at THERE. Not like Afghanistan." Acceptance is a good thing. I felt a weight lift from my shoulders as she related the story.
Tonight, I do my sleep study to get checked out for a new CPAP machine. Actually, the doctor is talking about a BIPAP, a bi-level machine with different air pressures for inhaling and exhaling. This will remove another roadblock on the path to deployment.
Looks like I have a departure date ... very early on 10 February. I have to arrive at BWI airport the evening of 9 February, then fly off in the wee hours. Gotta go draw all my gear and get serious about packing up. I also need to get serious about learning to pack light, something I've never been good at.
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