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02-06-2009, 05:11 #1Member
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On the road again
As most of you know Hapkido is my passion and Electrical is how I earn my living ,with the economy the way it is there are very few large projects happening anywhere in the country. and having recently being laid off ,the out look for Boston could be two years out of work .

I was approached last week about a project that needs good Electricians because of all of the Bad publicity, And the fact I would be doing something honorable .
When a solider takes a shower he does not expect to die from electrocution ,it shows me something has to be done, It is unacceptable so off to Iraq I go, I should be there a year or so working seven days a week twelve hours a day .with 10 days RR every four months .
What I need to know ,Does anyone know of Any Hapkidoin in country ? That may with time permitting want to work out ?
This will be the toughest Electrical road trip I have done
HAPKI........
Hal Whalen
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02-06-2009, 06:40 #2Senior Member
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I don't know of any Hapkidoin but I just wanted to wish you the best. It is very honorable of you to put yourself in that position.
Never fight to achieve selfish ends, but to develop Might for Right!
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02-06-2009, 07:06 #3Senior Member
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What base will you be going too?
Robby Hedrick
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02-06-2009, 07:17 #4Member
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I am not sure yet But i will know by the 23 of the month have a bunch of classes etc in Houston . then it will be decided
i have been asked to run a crew of Electricians ,somewhere ?
I will have my Dobok with me, I always bring itHAPKI........
Hal Whalen
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02-06-2009, 08:02 #5Senior Member
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Depending on where they send you will dictate. Majority at bases seems to be more MMA style do the combatives that most services are teaching these days. Let us know what base your going to bc there is always other ma'tist their but there may not be a club per se.
Robby Hedrick
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02-06-2009, 22:05 #6Senior Member
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Master Whalen may God bless you with a happy and safe trip and work environment, and as always my brother if you need anything from me or need me to handle anything just let me know...

Hapki!!
Michael Tomlinsonhttp://zdragon.bitbytenibble.com
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02-08-2009, 15:30 #7Member
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Hal Good Luck over there.
Hapki,
Stuart N Rosenberg
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03-05-2009, 10:07 #9Newbie
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Good Luck Master Whalen!
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03-12-2009, 21:21 #10
Hal, all I can say is take care and don't get your butt blown off!....

Seriously though, find a bunch of jar heads and get the real low down on what's what when you get there. All the best and come home safe. Hopefully this time next year we can all meet in Jackson and have a beer and be thrown around.
P.S. Stay clear of those camels.................
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03-20-2009, 12:21 #11Senior Member
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Hey all,
Just heard from Master Whalen...he is safely in country...southern Iraq in the area of Talill..just thought I would let you folks know...
Michael Tomlinson
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03-21-2009, 13:36 #14Member
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Hello all!!
Is good to know that Master Whalen is safe and Rocking in Irak
Please keep us informed on Him!!
Thank you Master Tomilson!!Fabian Duque
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03-23-2009, 12:16 #15Senior Member
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Not a problem..I know you all care about him like I do so I will let you all know what I know....
gotta keep the old school Hapkido brotherhood going!!
Michael Tomlinsonhttp://zdragon.bitbytenibble.com
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03-25-2009, 10:49 #16
If Hal needs anything, let us know and we can possibly put together a "care" package and send it to him.
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04-12-2009, 09:56 #17Senior Member
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Just got a line from Hal,,,he says all is well,,working hard in some serious heat...and he is happy with the level of electricians in his crew.
Michael Tomlinson
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06-22-2009, 17:34 #18
Mike T., any news about Hal in the sand box?.........
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06-22-2009, 22:28 #19Senior Member
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Hal is doing well...working hard and he has a crew of Iraq guys that are all good and treating him well...in the heat and making that money...
Michael Tomlinsonhttp://zdragon.bitbytenibble.com
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06-23-2009, 02:20 #20Member
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How about training?



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