Hindu Kush mountain range

Hindu Kush mountain range
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Friday, June 18, 2010

Poo Poo Puddles...ponds of piss...

What a pleasure to awake to the bright sunshine everyday! It feels weird for it to be hot so early in the day. The sun shines so brightly here, starting around 4 am. I have to wear my sunglasses to the restroom; first stop of everyday. But this day was ever so special. The "poo poo puddle" is pungent. See if the Afghan workers don't screw the hose on tight enough on the Gray Water truck, it will leak, and in the morning we all get a wonderful surprise. The "poo poo puddle" so stinky that you have to hold your towel up to your face in order to walk to the restroom. Lucky for me, my B-hut is upwind from this puddle that, although it is very hot, it will not dissipate for quite some time. The ground is very dry, and the sun very hot, but for some reason this puddle doesn't dry up quite as fast as a normal puddle of rain water. Any reason why? Something else "poopie" happened today, I found out that our tennis team lost in the playoff match. So, while I was over here playing in my first BAF Poker Tournament, my tennis teammates were playing a playoff match with full focus putting their best foot forward. I guess it just wasn't in the cards, "a real pisser" (the Brits over here would say). Still we ended the season with our heads held high and with a 9-0 standing, our best ever!

2 comments:

  1. I wanted to say something witty, or maybe forward some "people of Wal Mart" photos I received in the morning mail, but I really just want to know how you did in the Hold'em game!

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  2. First time, I played with 63 others and finished 33rd. Second time, I played with 62 others and finished 22nd. And tonight I went over and tried my hand at Omaha Poker, a different version of Texas Hold'em, you get four cards, but can only play two, but have to play two. 45 players, I finshed 6th, beginners luck I guess. Glad to play with no money on the line; and learning a lot, very fun!

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