http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/ With family and friends flung far and wide, we'll try to stay in touch by keeping this site updated. We'd love to hear from you! en-us 2005-01-04T11:45:32-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2005_01.html#000107 We are six percent or less of the world's population, yet we give almost half. We are a very small number of people, relatively speaking, and we carry the weight of a dozen countries. Secondly, we maintain a military structure... Quote of the Day Daniel 2005-01-04T11:45:32-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000105 Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you to everyone who has sent wishes for a Merry Christmas this way, especially: family, old friends from New Jersey and Texas, new friends in Virginia, and the students, teachers, faculty and staff at North Warren.... Daniel 2004-12-25T08:04:11-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000104 Michelle found the following while watching a spot on Santa on the Biography Channel: You can log in to NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) on Christmas Eve and see where Santa is--betcha didn't know the Military keeps track of... Daniel 2004-12-23T11:50:16-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000103 "It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its Mighty Founder was a child Himself." -Charles Dickens "Let no pleasure tempt thee, no profit allure thee, no ambition corrupt thee, no example sway thee,... Daniel 2004-12-22T13:12:04-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000102 One of my soldiers sent me the following link. Until Then It's a moving tribute to the soldiers serving throughout the world. Make sure you turn up the sound as the slide show includes the music Homeward Bound from The... Daniel 2004-12-16T07:41:42-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000101 More Christmas Cheer. It was hard to get a good photo of the Tree the night of the Lighting Ceremony, but here's a nice shot: And here's a little of Mother Nature's Cheer. This tiny miracle put a smile on... Daniel 2004-12-15T07:10:23-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000100 OK, flurries might be more accurate, but there are definitely little white flakes floating around! This is so exciting!! It is really getting me in the Christmas spirit! I have one more exam and a paper to turn in, so... Michelle 2004-12-13T13:12:20-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000099 While I have been, not so quietly ushering in the holiday season, the Commanding General officialy kicked it off Thursday night with a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Rich and I were clearly in the festive mood. As you can see... Daniel 2004-12-11T11:21:01-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000098 Well, I had my first final today and it went Ok. It is hard to speculate, but at least it didn't leave me panic stricken. And now I will never have to worry about contracts again...until I take the bar... Michelle 2004-12-09T11:37:49-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000097 Meet Pippi. Isn't she the cutest? Pippi's parents are Kristen and Dwight. Dwight is a first year law student with Michelle at Washington and Lee. Whitney and Toby are anxious for their first play-date.... Daniel 2004-12-09T11:30:09-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000096 Michelle sent me the following news from the home front: "You know how we are always wondering what kind of dog Toby is? Well today my suspicions were definitely confirmed that he is mixed with some sort of bird hunting... Daniel 2004-12-08T12:52:46-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_12.html#000095 As the un-official morale officer for my office I have already begun to spread Christmas Cheer. Luckily my sidekick, "Charlie the Christmas Pup" (he barks Christmas Carols), made it to Iraq in one piece. Our first target was Travene: As... Daniel 2004-12-07T04:14:01-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_11.html#000094 I just realized that no one knows what my cellmate, oops I mean roommate, look like. For your enjoyment I present three pictures Rich! Here Rich demonstrates the importance of hydration when it is 140 degrees outside. The prominently displayed... Daniel 2004-11-19T12:20:59-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_11.html#000093 Saw this AP news clip and thought everyone would get a kick out of it. GREENSBURG, La. (AP) -- These eager beavers had a whole new slant on money laundering. A bag of bills stolen from a casino was snapped... Daniel 2004-11-16T10:34:43-05:00 http://www.bluedogtroop.com/weblog/archives/2004_11.html#000092 I just wanted to brag a little on my brothers Matt and Steve. I think the whole world should know that they both got SUPERB grades this marking period!! Matt's lowest grade was a 97 (holy cow!!) and Steven is... Michelle 2004-11-05T14:00:43-05:00