Tour of Duty
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Brunton [mailto:Jim.Brunton@SSAMarine.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 5:06 PM
To: jcg@ecentrify.com
Subject: No Bike To Ride!!!
Hello,
Just a few lines to let everyone in Sav. that rides that
I envy them. You just do not know how much a man can miss
his bike when away for a while. I do plan to rent a scooter
while on vacation to get my fix.
The port operations in Umm Qasr are doing well. We still
have alot of issues to be addressed but with time they will
get better. We are experiencing problems with funding from
USAID. The other issues are politically motivated.
Mr. John Berry is a proud father now. John and Felicia's
daughter was born on the 4th of July. How about that for
timing. Drop him an email to congradulate him and the wife.
I must close for now. Keep the rubber side down and the
shinney side up.
Your Friend,
Jim Brunton
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Brunton [mailto:Jim.Brunton@SSAMarine.com]
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 4:58 PM
To: jcg@ecentrify.com
Subject: My good gents in Sav. GA.
Hello Gang,
All is well in the sandy land of Kuwait and Iraq. How are
all the fellows in Savannah? I am temporarily residing in
Kuwait and making the long haul to the port of Umm Qasr
every day.The trip takes around 1.5 hrs. Once upon the open
dessert ranges of Kuwait and Iraq I can really let the GMC
Yukon rip. The average speed is usually around 100 to 110
mph. We have not crossed any trouble as of yet but we will
have a private security firm in place at the end this week.
We are looking in to getting our own weapons as well. A
provision just trickled down allowing civilian contractors
to start packing some type of protection. The town of Umm
Qasr is stable for the most part but you really do not know
when or how long things will stay that way. This place is
a very interesting country to be in. Its not every day you
see a sheik flying down the road in Turbo Carrera or a Rolls
Royce.
Most people of Iraq are receptive of us coming to there
aid but there are a few that do not like us in their country.
The lifestyle these people have had to endure under Saddam's
regime was terrible. We have to travel through a small village
each day that looks as bad as any village I have ever seen
on TV. I really do sympathize with the the way of life they
have had to endure. The town of Umm Qasr was the 1st city
that was taken over by the coalition. It was also spared
from the ravages of war. Basrah which is 50 miles north
of us was less fortunate. The city of Basrah is a lot larger
than Umm Qasr and had heavy resistance during the war. There
are still small guerilla forces ambushing and shooting at
our troops. The coalition is weeding them out like a bunch
of cowards that they are. You must be aware and cautious
of all of your every day tasks. My rule of thumb is never
trust anyone and trust your instincts.
I will get a vacation every three months. The Mrs. and I
are going to meet in a few different places we have never
visited before. I will also get a trip back to the states
for thirty days later on into my adventure. When I am able
to make my way across the Duc[k] pond I would like to have
some of the gents over for dinner and few cold ones. I would
also like to plan a motorcycle ride in the mountains if
there are any takers???? I have to close for now. Being
away from the US will make you appreciate all the simple
things in life that most of us (including myself) ignore.
Take care and send me email if your not busy.
Ride All You Can,
Jimbo
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Brunton [mailto:Jim.Brunton@SSAMarine.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 11:00 PM
To: jcg@ecentrify.com
Subject: Jim Brunton
Hi Jimbo,
Just a few lines from the Ducati enthusiast that is in never
never land. It really is not that bad but I do miss riding.
Tell the gang to have me in there thoughts on a good track
day or mountain trip. I have a new email address now. Jim.Brunton@SSAMarine.com
I will email when I have more time.
Your Friend, Jim
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