Losing a friend...

Hate to see him leave, my friend Mike is headed to Kabul to complete his year long tour. It was difficult to say good-bye to my late night walking buddy, my confidant, and my card playing buddy. How exciting is this though? His last night here Mike WON in POKER! I haven't even done that (closest was third place for me). Was just thinking, he won't even get to play in the Tournament of Champions the first Saturday of the next month with me. Last night, I placed second in Spades with my partner Bryan. Mike, I wish you best as you count the pennies and nickels being spent on this effort of "enduring freedom" from the capitol city. Keep up your workout routine, and I will see you as you come through on your way home on R&R.