gonzalesna 0 #1 October 25, 2008 Well, I've been here for a week and I still don't have a liberty card, so I'm still stuck on base. (A liberty card is a written statement that allows me to go off base. It's required in all overseas duty stations.) The weather seems to be consistently mostly cloudy out here, and I'm told that's the typical weather out here. Haven't had an opportunity to jump since I left California and it's starting to suck. BUUUUUT... I've met some really cool people, learned some important phrases and words and I went to the pistol range for the first time on Wednesday where I shot expert. I've learned the basics of my additional duties here and on this coming wednesday, we're going out to the range to do some "blow some shit up" training.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #2 October 25, 2008 gambate! eat some takoyaki at a street stall, its my favorite snack over there... marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #3 October 25, 2008 they've already gotten me hooked on curry, and I haven't even gotten off base yet.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #4 October 25, 2008 Hi Gonzo, It's good to see you made it there ok. but....... How long till you get that liberty card? I can't imagine you being stuck on the base for too long. Uh, when you do get the card, you aren't going to any costume parties are you? I don't know how your costume ideas would go over in Japan. lol"safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #5 October 25, 2008 Quotethey've already gotten me hooked on curry, and I haven't even gotten off base yet. Curry is good shit! havent seen anything like it in the statesBASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpervint 0 #6 October 25, 2008 If you make it to Izushi-cho in Hyogo prefecture, say hello to my daughter. There's a dz in Toyooka, not far from where she lives. I tried to get a jump in there this summer, but you need to apply for permission and then pay lots of $. I started the process 4 days before we left and that wasn't enough time. Seemed to be a nice place, though, and the jumpers were jumpers, regardless of my language barrier. Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #7 October 25, 2008 Quote Hi Gonzo, It's good to see you made it there ok. but....... How long till you get that liberty card? I can't imagine you being stuck on the base for too long. Uh, when you do get the card, you aren't going to any costume parties are you? I don't know how your costume ideas would go over in Japan. lol Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #8 October 25, 2008 Quote If you make it to Izushi-cho in Hyogo prefecture, say hello to my daughter. There's a dz in Toyooka, not far from where she lives. I tried to get a jump in there this summer, but you need to apply for permission and then pay lots of $. I started the process 4 days before we left and that wasn't enough time. Seemed to be a nice place, though, and the jumpers were jumpers, regardless of my language barrier. Vint I'll definately do that if I get a chance.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #9 October 25, 2008 Japanese curry sure is different from Indian Curry! When able to get away from work, be sure to attend any local festivals....called Matsuri....its a chance to see the normally serious nihonjin having family fun. And there's lots of good snacks too! If you do manage to visit Tokyo Skydiving Club, there are many there who speak English and have visited DZs in the states. Very different from your usual Japanese personality and great people! mp "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #10 October 25, 2008 Have you learned to dismantle bombs with chopsticks yet?? "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #11 October 25, 2008 Ask Max's wife for info!!! If not, I will ask the former Mrs. Bivins. I need to call her soon anyways. It seems that as we all age sometimes we only see each other at funerals... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #12 October 25, 2008 Get some Unagi, and Fugu! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #13 October 25, 2008 Glad you're having a good time. Are you down on Okinawa or up north? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #14 October 26, 2008 QuoteJapanese curry sure is different from Indian Curry! When able to get away from work, be sure to attend any local festivals....called Matsuri....its a chance to see the normally serious nihonjin having family fun. And there's lots of good snacks too! If you do manage to visit Tokyo Skydiving Club, there are many there who speak English and have visited DZs in the states. Very different from your usual Japanese personality and great people! mp Once I get my liberty card I plan on going there. I've already got a guy in my shop who wants to go skydiving. It works out great because he's got a car out here so we can take that to the DZ instead of trying to figure out the public transportation routes.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #15 October 26, 2008 Quote Have you learned to dismantle bombs with chopsticks yet?? Forget chopsticks... I've mastered telekenisisSome people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #16 October 26, 2008 QuoteGlad you're having a good time. Are you down on Okinawa or up north? I'm just North-northwest of Gotemba City on the east side of Mt. fuji. I'm up north from Okie. It rained a couple days ago, and about 1/3 of the mountain has snow on it.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings 0 #17 October 27, 2008 Good to know you're up to your usual self there. Why don't you just go to the police station in a red clown suit and let everybody know what we're doing here? I have a phobia for moobs. Thanks, youknowwhoyouare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
