[W126 Coupe] Iraq

[Dick Spellman]

One funny story occurred upon Sean's return after he got in from days of 
travel arriving home at midnight.   The next morning at 6am he jumped in 
his car and headed for the base.  On his way he was stopped for speeding 
by the MA State Police.  When queried where are you going and where are 
you coming from, Sean explained reporting to duty sir coming from 
Northern Iraq.  The officer then said do you have any idea how fast you 
were moving to which Sean replied, no idea sir just driving as per 
usual.  Sean was asked to slow down and sent on his way.  Clocked speed 
was 109 mph.  When he went out for lunch with another of his returning 
buddies that same day his buddy said, jeez Sean it feels like everything 
is going so slow.  Sean's retort was yeah I know and there are speed 
limits to be observed too.  The upside is no one is shooting at us.

By way of convention, while traveling the highways in Iraq the pedal is 
sent to the floor and the speedo stops at 85.  The convoys roll at a 
speed equal to the slowest mover in the convoy.  No one really knows the 
speed, they don't care either.  The highways are the most dangerous 
place for our troops in that country.  Clear one minute and very deadly 
the next.

Dick

 David Fatovic wrote:

>Hey I know we had a few members either in Iraq or
>Afghanistan or who had children there.  Are there any
>updates?  I am pretty sure Nathan's son was in Iraq. 
>
>Just checking to see if everybody is still ok.
>
>David
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