A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-03,04,05-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

Have a great weekend, everyone!


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[Diver Dave]

Evenin' MB.
It's been a great week here at the Finest.
G'night.

[Mama_Bear]

Good night, DD.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, dollbear. Happy Friday!: )

You look mighty cute in purple, but today is Friday, how's about changing into your sexy, red outfit? : )

God bless our troops!

[Allegra]

Good early afternoon, Finest!

Greetings from a chilly, windy, rainy Baghdad.

Lots of thunder and lightning all through the night. It's a great day to be curled up watching a movie. I'd much rather be doing that than working. ;-)

How is everyone?

[Texagirl4W]

Happy T.G.I.F. finest friends. I just love those red shoes, M.B. and looking forward to see all the other pretty red 'gear'. Hope you all have a fantastic Friday.

[DollyCali]

Morning/afternoon/whatever allegra. RAIN hare also & chilly.

I always pictured the Mideast as ALWAYS hot..except the mountains. Interesting to see the weather more closely due to the war.

Is the city of Baghdad having weekend activities you can participate in or do you mostly do things at the base? Does Baghdad have movie theaters? I recall hearing once that conservative Muslim was NOT into movies...

[MEG33]

[Allegra]

Is the city of Baghdad having weekend activities you can participate in or do you mostly do things at the base? Does Baghdad have movie theaters? I recall hearing once that conservative Muslim was NOT into movies...

The weekends here are Thursdays and Fridays. Friday is the Muslim holy day - it's like our Sunday.

We are strictly not allowed out into the city unless we are in armored convoys, so we limit our movements to "mission essential." (Although we have manged to occasionally convince the security people that trips to the BIG PX over at Camp Victory by the airport are, in fact, quite essential. LOL) It is very dangerous for us out on the "mean streets."

There are movie theaters, bars, amusement parks and other places like that around town. (And we don't dare go to any of those places right now...but the locals do.) The fundamentals have never really been in charge in Iraq like they have in Saudi and Iran. Liquor is legal here and women don't have to cover up and many of them don't; they pretty much dress like we do.

There are plenty of activities run by the MWR on base - there's a movie theater, DVD and book libraries, two big swimming pools, a couple of bars and cafes, gyms, recreation centers, little "Haji shops," occasional rock or R&B concerts, etc. So if you want something to do, it's not hard to find it. The sense of comeraderie is very strong here as well, so everyone has friends to hang out with during off hours.

We mostly work, work, work, though. Today is kind of quiet because the locals are off and all of the shops in town are closed. I'm enjoying the respite. ;-)

[MEG33]

Glad you having a break..enjoy!

[MEG33]

*May God keep safe those who serve our country*

[Allegra]

BOOM!! And the tranquility of a rainy afternoon is interrupted.

Just now. It wasn't real close.

I just like to get 'em on here before the media gets it.

[DollyCali]

Thanks for the little look into the world there. In years /war areas past there was R& R for troops in the communities.. different times/situation unfortunately. Guess if were okay for troops to socialize in city, there would be no need for us there.

Let us know what the big BOOM BOOM was if you find out.

trying to catch up on email, FReepmail, pings as well as do the weekly fun job of "garbage day" here.. lotsa fun with lots a pets!

[Billie]

Red...it's what's for Friday!

I am wearing red today, but I just couldn't wear the same thing all day long :)
(Please feel free to use the "Support our Troops" topper for your red dress if you like. )

[luvie]

SUPPORT THE TROOPS














WEAR RED
ON FRIDAY

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning FR Finest.

[luvie]

Don't you look cute this morning! How are you? I've missed seeing you. Guess you are working hard at home and at your job! (((hugs)))

[luvie]

I loved your little report on how things are over there. It's nice to "see" the everyday life of another country. The BOOM?....be careful. You're in our prayers!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Morning LUV.

I am doing good.Yup I am busy at both places.:0)

{{HUGS}}