One Year in Iraq

Sense of Accomplishment

I finally did it. I completed my half pipe, and only 1 month before I leave Iraq. It took a lot longer to build than I expected. I am covered with scrapes, holes, and bruises, but all my appendages are still intact. The ramp is 24ft long and 66 inches wide. It is made completely out of reconstituted wood, stuff that has been used before. I had to remove a few hundred nails just so I could use the wood. It will be a parting gift of sorts for the Marines. Need to go home from Iraq? Just ride Brian's ramp till you break something. Here is a little video I made of the project. It was a lot of fun. The volume is a little loud on the video. You might want to turn it down before you press play.

It's not in the credits but the song was 'Beyond the Blinders' by Death by Stereo. I am almost out of here. I cannot wait to get home. It has been a looooong year for sure. If you pray, do so for my safe travels home. Nothing like a last minute rocket to ruin your day.