Hello from Minnesota/Iraq

[dougugly]

It is about time I introduce myself I have been frequenting this site for a year now. I have been home brewing a little over a year, and it has quickly become the best hobby I have ever had. I have also learned quite a bit about my wifes patients since joining the Homebrew community.
I am a Sergeant in the Army and currently deployed in Iraq. When I have some downtime I am usually on the net, emailing family and checking out the beer websites. I have found Homebrewtalk to be the one I spend the most time on. The Forums are great and I have spent countless hours trying to soak in the knowledge on the DIY threads. I am lining up all kinds of recipes to do in the future. I get back to Minnesota in the spring of 2010. I plan on building a brew stand and doing some all grain brews. I also want to get in a local Homebrew club.
Thanks in advance for all of your constructive criticism on my future posts.
Cheers,
Doug

 

[Cart]

Doesn't it make you thirsty? I've heard that US forces aren't allowed a drop on deployment? I'll have one for you!

Stay safe!

 

[luvhopps]

Thanks for your service to our country, and welcome.

 

[Dalarast]

Stay safe over there and make sure you continue to use your downtime in something you enjoy (surfing the net, using the gym, or just vegging) or you'll go crazy. I rolled through a FOB over near Mosul and some guys got busted there for brewing some crazy crap in a wash machine. So be smart.... if you ever get the opportunity to do any travel down south into Kuwait try to hit up the embassy. They have a bar and a package store on location... so ask your command for some State Department security training so its a weekend vacation down!

I'll have a beer with you in spirit till you get back man! In the meantime stay positive, safe and show anyone who shows you disrespect some AMERICAN LOVE!

 

[dougugly]

Thank You! Yeah, I have to wait. Abstaining from beer always makes me appreciate it more when I get home. Keeping busy is key. I Deployed with my LHBS catalog, and have been sharing what I know about Homebrewing with my team.

 

[philrose]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[david_42]

Welcome and thanks for serving. Did my time on subs. Only had to worry about undersea mounts and bad navigation. We didn't have any beer either.

 

[Cart]

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. From what I understand our boys are keeping it dry, so to speak, in Afghanistan too; normally Canadians are allowed two a day, but out of respect for local custom i guess... Keeps you sharp though. Thanks for your service, it's an important job!

 

[DragonTail]

Welcome
Thanks for your service!! :rockin: