On the road again

[Michael Tomlinson]

LOL..he hasn't metioned anything about training but I've known him for a long time and I can put money on the fact that somewhere later at night he is holing himself up by himself and knocking out a ton of push ups and sit ups followed by about 500 to a 1000 kicks...that is just who he is...D
Michael Tomlinson

[kodanjaclay]

Thanks for the update on Hal. I was very unhappy when he said he was going but I've not heard much since he went. I feel a little better because it seems the place is getting back in "control". Please keep us up to date.

[sidekick]

Any news from that wonderful vacation spot with all that sand? You did tell Hal that the camel was for riding into town, didn't you?

[Mst Whalen]

I have already been here almost six months, the time fly's as does the sand and dust .I am already planning my next RR witch will most likely bring me to Costa Rica .

We are allowed so may days in the country, in order to receive a tax break So I have to play the game .

But I check out Budo Seek on a regular basis to follow up on the Hapkido world ,That and face book

[beungood]

Sit Rep ,Over...

[Mst Whalen]

It has been almost one year since I left for Iraq ,My contract obligation will be finished in two weeks , I am returning too Boston for a two weeks so I can do my taxes ,see my family and visit with my students .

If the work has not picked up in the area I will be back in country the 23 of march for another year

[Michael Tomlinson]

good to have you back big dog...have fun at home...slap Jacko up side his big assed head for me...and stop by the Korean restaurant and eat some Korean Dumplings for me...
Michael Tomlinson

[Mst Whalen]

The year went by extremely Fast ,I guess it would working seven days a week twelve hours a day for months on end .....

I am back home for two weeks to see my family do my taxes ,catch up with My Hapkido students and rest up before I return to the Sand box ,To those that want to touch base send me an Email and I will send you my phone number since My old phone was lost somewhere in the shuffle

[AllanJGAnderson]

Welcome back, enjoy your time here.

[Mst Whalen]

Well it is back to the Desert, I am in Baghdad waiting for my flight briefing for transport to my final destination ,I will be back at work in the morning 12 hours a day 7 Days a week for another three months or until I say enough is enough .
I have been following Hapkido from afar still involved as My Students are teaching while I am gone "Big John" is covering the classes with his own twist ( no pun intended ) LOL

It is nice too see I have 8 Black Belts on the mat all of them have been with me about 12- 20 years Wow I have been at this toooooo long

[sidekick]

Hal, glad to see your doing alright. Something to think about until you come back home..........Another Ocala get together(?), anyone up for that?

[Mst Whalen]

I wish I could say time I were coming home for good ,But not yet I will be home for a few weeks RR and then back to the sandbox .

This is the first time in over 40 years I have not had to step on the mat as a Student or as an instructor ,I have picked up some arabic language the best one is "Go ahead and grab my wrist"

It is was 120 in the shade yesterday at 11:00 am in the morning Too hot .The one thing I have learned is I will never look at a roasted turkey the same ,I know his pain we are on the slow cook plan

I would like to thank My friends whom have tried to stay in touch ,sometimes after 12 hours a day 7 days a week the days blend as I am not sure what day or month it is

[dao]

the days blend as I am not sure what day or month it is

June 21, 2010 Pacific Standard Time

[Michael Tomlinson]

Hal,
good to have you stateside brother...if you need some humidity to take back with you just stop by my house down here in Florida and I'll load you up a suitcase or two...turn that turkey from roasted to "steamed".....glad you are safe big dog....
Mike

[Mst Duque]

Hal,
good to have you stateside brother...if you need some humidity to take back with you just stop by my house down here in Florida and I'll load you up a suitcase or two...turn that turkey from roasted to "steamed".....glad you are safe big dog....
Mike

Master Whalen,

Welcome back in the states! I extend my invitation to Florida. Good to know you are safe home!

Fabian

[Michael Tomlinson]

Fabian...hey brother...where you been homey..someone told me you moved back to Columbia??
Michael Tomlinson

[Mst Duque]

Fabian...hey brother...where you been homey..someone told me you moved back to Columbia??
Michael Tomlinson

Hey Mike! No, did not moved to my home country.
I am still hanging around, a lot of traveling during the last 14 months. Went to Colombia for couple of months, then Canada then Indiana, New York and some other crazy spots on earth. But thanks God I am still in the life game
Glad to hear from you brother!

[Mst Whalen]

Well I made it through 21 months of Iraq and it feels great to wake up at home , Now I am getting ready my next journey this time not back too Iraq ,but up north too Afghanistan it is more dangerous and I will be overseeing the Electrical construction as a technical inspector . It is a one year contract as was the last one that I extended for an additional year.

I have not given up my Hapkido as now I am able to work on me instead of the students ,even though this is a temporary assignment .My family knows I will head back too Korea for several months before coming home to teach . As My Master says to re-center my spirit and touch my roots and put my mind back in the Mode......

[sidekick]

Hal, glad you made it back in one piece. Your a glutton for punishment I guess, now going into the Lions Den (Afghanistan). Just hope that your not "poking the bear" with this trip. Just remember the old saying..........."Don't go tap dancing in a mine field". Wishing you well and a safe deployment.

[Mst Whalen]

Well it is not the Ritz but I am sleeping in a 125 man tent of with "NEW" Friends and such. the mountain view's are beautiful 360 degree panoramic view .I will only be here for a short time while training for my new mission . Then off to the next base as an Electrical Inspector insuring safe wiring is being used and adhered too for the safety of our troops