The latest view from Iraq
My brother-in-law Mitch hadn't emailed for awhile during his latest Marine Corps tour in Iraq -- no cause for concern, he now says. He was busy instructing, and he's about to start another class next week, so he may be a little preoccupied again. Here's the group photo from the class he was instructing. That's him on the far left.
And here's his take on the sportsworld from the info he can get more than 11 hours away:
"Yes, I saw the Dodgers fall, but at least they made it to the playoffs. I also watched the overpaid Yanks collapse along with Big Al's heart. (Al is the big New York fan around the base). The Tigers look real good, solid pitching. Speaking of pitching: Can the Mets lose another one? Before you know it, their third base coach will be in the bullpen.
"We got to see all the games live, if we wanted to stay up through the night. I did until the Dodgers started 0-2.
"How about my Colts? If the D can get healthy, they may have a shot, but the Bears and Broncos look real good. My Fantasy Team is doing fine. I am in 4th but I would be 2nd but I tied a game, with no kicker or tight end.
"Basketball time is here at last. Number 24 (Kobe's new number) will live on in infamy because 24 is one greater than 23. I saw some scores today that made me laugh, like 'Chicago 94, Russia 71' or 'Utah 118, Czech 108.'
It was strange, kind of reminded me of the World Cup. We will have to see how the Lakers shape up with a new, hip look. Passing, defense, should be good.
"By the way, my picks of the week are Tigers advancing over Oakland, Bears over Arizona in a close one, and Carolina big over Baltimore.
"Take care. Talk to you soon."
Here's links to previous blogs from Mitch:
From Sept. 19
From Sept. 11
From Sept. 9
Comments
These Marines in the group photo are our "HEROES"! God bless you guys, and thank you.
Hey, Tom, perhaps you can arrange to have Mitch hired on at your newspaper (Yuma office?) when he comes home. He has a good way with words. Bet he gets his talent from his Mom, just like you did.
Posted by: Terry Hoffarth | October 12, 2006 04:13 PM