Shoup Airlines

Bat Who?

So I’m confused. Is Batman even in The Dark Knight?

It’s Been A While

Yeah, yeah, I know. But seriously, I haven’t had anything to write about, the Army has sucked it all out of me. I was on call for the Funeral Detail the last 30 days so I pretty much kissed my weekends good bye. Fourteen day weeks are fun, let me tell you.

Now I’m just on hold for the Black Hawk which I’m beginning to think is as elusive as the Loch Ness monster. Last week, I finally asked a superior when I might start. Apparently, I slandered his entire family tree with the sneer he gave me. Come back in a couple months was the response I got. So I still have the vagueness of a class date but now with the impending threat of being here beyond Christmas. Yay!

What does one do while waiting for class, you ask? Sit in a classroom from 9 to 4 unless you can pass a test given weekly on the emergency procedures and limitations of your selected aircraft. Because as an officer you’re still not trusted to take the initiative on your own. Have I mentioned how awesome this place is?!

And before you start suggesting that I take leave, I’ll let you know right now that they’re balking at people taking leave just to take it. You actually have to have a specific and acceptable reason before they approve it. Time off or vacation don’t fly, just like me. So Mom, you’re in town next week if anyone asks, thanks. I don’t think there’s a day that goes by and I miss a reason to be happy I’m in the Guard and not active duty. Then again, that’s only if I ever get out of this active duty nightmare.

To leave it on a better note, I did find this the other day and thought how awesome would this be to have in your garden? They just need to work on the face a bit, more zombie and less “oh my god, I’m getting audited!”