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ONE!!! almost (T-0)

Seems my countdown was to 1 September…but the above number means 0 days and some amount of minutes till 1 Sep. Close enough.

So I’m outprocessed as of yesterday morning and in one and a half hours my time, I will be officially separated from the US Air Force, after over 13 years of service in some shape or fashion (5 years AFROTC -don’t tell me that doesn’t count as I worked my ass off for UCLA AFROTC- and 8 years Active Duty). BOOYAH. I had a great going-away/separation party yesterday afternoon/evening at Jack Quinn’s, as you’ll see by the buttload of pictures below. Got a lot of great gifts and it was nice to see the people I’d been working with these past two years one more time. Obviously I’ll be seeing my close friends again lots before I actually head out for NYC, but you know what I mean.

I’ve been steadily working on getting moved though – I really only have 3 weeks to get a LOT of shit done. I’ve booked my househunting flight for a few days next week to New Jersey/New York, and hopefully…okay, not hopefully….let’s say that upon my return next week, I WILL have a place to call home on the East Coast. So that’s that!

Okay, I just want to get the pictures up – I’m getting sleepy and I have to get up tres early tomorrow morning to take Susan and Jeff to the airport. As in, I’m getting up at 4am to pick them up at 4:30am. Ugh. And now, it’s picture time!!!!!!

30 August 2007 – My AF Going-Away at Jack Quinn’s

Uh Oh...car trouble for Jeff? Nope!

Uh Oh...car trouble for Jeff? Nope!30-Aug-2007 13:35, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 8.0, 7.7mm, 0.006 sec

Jack Quinn - the scene of the party

Jack Quinn - the scene of the party30-Aug-2007 14:10, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.006 sec

Table Pic #1

Table Pic #130-Aug-2007 14:20, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Table Pic #2

Table Pic #230-Aug-2007 14:21, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 141

Table Pic #3

Table Pic #330-Aug-2007 14:21, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Table Pic #4

Table Pic #430-Aug-2007 14:21, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Todd Wynn's very white arm

Todd Wynn's very white arm30-Aug-2007 14:29, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 8.0, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Becky Beckertons

Becky Beckertons30-Aug-2007 14:29, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Sue Kittel, former SCB superintendent

Sue Kittel, former SCB superintendent30-Aug-2007 14:29, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

The beginning of the KD closeups: First, Todd Wynn

The beginning of the KD closeups: First, Todd Wynn30-Aug-2007 14:29, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Me and Beer, in repose

Me and Beer, in repose30-Aug-2007 14:30, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 8.0, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

I'm turning around for some unknown reason

I'm turning around for some unknown reason30-Aug-2007 14:30, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Dale, John and Tom

Dale, John and Tom30-Aug-2007 14:30, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Jeff, with attitude

Jeff, with attitude30-Aug-2007 14:31, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 8.0, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Susan, with fork

Susan, with fork30-Aug-2007 14:31, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 154

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Erin, with smile

Erin, with smile30-Aug-2007 14:32, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Dave, no emotion, and Heather, confused

Dave, no emotion, and Heather, confused30-Aug-2007 14:33, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Dave, still no emotion

Dave, still no emotion30-Aug-2007 14:33, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Heather, smiling

Heather, smiling30-Aug-2007 14:33, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Micaela, big smile

Micaela, big smile30-Aug-2007 14:34, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 148

Lt Col Bullock, confused smile..?

Lt Col Bullock, confused smile..?30-Aug-2007 14:34, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Table Pic #5

Table Pic #530-Aug-2007 14:34, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Ike, kicking it Exec-style

Ike, kicking it Exec-style30-Aug-2007 14:34, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

James, mouth full

James, mouth full30-Aug-2007 14:35, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Rich, all face

Rich, all face30-Aug-2007 14:35, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 145

The Mowers

The Mowers30-Aug-2007 14:35, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Sgt Mower

Sgt Mower30-Aug-2007 14:36, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Cheese-covered potato skins

Cheese-covered potato skins30-Aug-2007 14:36, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.5, 18.776mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Shannon, laughing

Shannon, laughing30-Aug-2007 14:36, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.5, 18.776mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Jeff Byrd, daring you

Jeff Byrd, daring you30-Aug-2007 14:36, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 228

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KD, chuckling

KD, chuckling30-Aug-2007 14:37, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Al, not sure why KD is in his face

Al, not sure why KD is in his face30-Aug-2007 14:38, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 209

Dale, angelic

Dale, angelic30-Aug-2007 14:38, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 141

An Irish saying on the wall

An Irish saying on the wall30-Aug-2007 14:39, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 3.5, 12.523mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Me, far too close to the camera

Me, far too close to the camera30-Aug-2007 14:41, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 8.0, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Me, drinking

Me, drinking30-Aug-2007 14:41, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 8.0, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Isaura, happy to be here

Isaura, happy to be here30-Aug-2007 14:42, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.5, 18.776mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 141

30-Aug-2007 14:42, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Me and KD, twins once again

Me and KD, twins once again30-Aug-2007 14:51, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Heather and me

Heather and me30-Aug-2007 14:56, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Me and Isaura

Me and Isaura30-Aug-2007 14:57, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec

James presenting me with the first of the presentations

James presenting me with the first of the presentations30-Aug-2007 15:01, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

And it was Roadhouse... of course

And it was Roadhouse... of course30-Aug-2007 15:01, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

There it is...but wait for it...

There it is...but wait for it...30-Aug-2007 15:01, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

...because this damn poster was right behind

...because this damn poster was right behind30-Aug-2007 15:02, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 141

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30-Aug-2007 15:02, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Jeff and the beginning of his presentations

Jeff and the beginning of his presentations30-Aug-2007 15:03, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

30-Aug-2007 15:03, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 315

Notice Becky completely illuminated

Notice Becky completely illuminated30-Aug-2007 15:03, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 3.2, 9.028mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 148

Jeff and the recording device

Jeff and the recording device30-Aug-2007 15:04, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 233

Me and my microphone

Me and my microphone30-Aug-2007 15:04, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Me and my blues-playing harmonica

Me and my blues-playing harmonica30-Aug-2007 15:05, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

An etch-a-sketch door sign, kinda like on Friends

An etch-a-sketch door sign, kinda like on Friends30-Aug-2007 15:05, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Just got my 'NBC' business cards - they're freakin' sweet

Just got my 'NBC' business cards - they're freakin' sweet30-Aug-2007 15:05, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 3.5, 12.523mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Jeff takes aim - notice the photographer actually caught it in mid-flight

Jeff takes aim - notice the photographer actually caught it in mid-flight30-Aug-2007 15:06, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 3.5, 12.523mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 248

and the Hello Kitty bag appears

and the Hello Kitty bag appears30-Aug-2007 15:06, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Sexyback

Sexyback30-Aug-2007 15:06, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 3.5, 10.487mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Me and my bag

Me and my bag30-Aug-2007 15:06, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 3.5, 10.487mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Susan gives me the super gift from my friends - a ticket to Lion King on Broadway

Susan gives me the super gift from my friends - a ticket to Lion King on Broadway30-Aug-2007 15:07, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 3.5, 10.487mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

And a gift certificate to Men's Wearhouse - these friends of mine rock

And a gift certificate to Men's Wearhouse - these friends of mine rock30-Aug-2007 15:07, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.5, 18.776mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

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Lt Col Bullock presents the wall plaque I requested

Lt Col Bullock presents the wall plaque I requested30-Aug-2007 15:08, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 3.2, 9.028mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

I didn't want the Mountain Man figure normally given

I didn't want the Mountain Man figure normally given30-Aug-2007 15:09, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

I also received a 721 CS numbered coin

I also received a 721 CS numbered coin30-Aug-2007 15:09, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

And I got my last AF decoration, presented to me as well. This may have been the first medal ceremony with everyone in civvies!

And I got my last AF decoration, presented to me as well. This may have been the first medal ceremony with everyone in civvies!30-Aug-2007 15:12, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 141

There it is, my AFCM

There it is, my AFCM30-Aug-2007 15:12, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

and my actual certificate

and my actual certificate30-Aug-2007 15:12, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 141

Tom and KD

Tom and KD30-Aug-2007 15:12, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Oh Lord, here I go talking.... please don't cry like a fool.... (this won't end well)

Oh Lord, here I go talking.... please don't cry like a fool.... (this won't end well)30-Aug-2007 15:12, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 172

Dale and John

Dale and John30-Aug-2007 15:13, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

The SCX / QA table

The SCX / QA table30-Aug-2007 15:13, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Micaela can't pass up an opportunity to look into the camera!

Micaela can't pass up an opportunity to look into the camera!30-Aug-2007 15:13, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Hugging my bag to make me stop crying.... someone slap me

Hugging my bag to make me stop crying.... someone slap me30-Aug-2007 15:14, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 141

Weirdly, I'm caught all of a sudden in a spotlight. Very odd.

Weirdly, I'm caught all of a sudden in a spotlight. Very odd.30-Aug-2007 15:14, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 130

Isaura and Mr Wynn

Isaura and Mr Wynn30-Aug-2007 15:15, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 141

He gave me a rare CMAFS CE coin!

He gave me a rare CMAFS CE coin!30-Aug-2007 15:16, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

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Decorations and beers go very well together

Decorations and beers go very well together30-Aug-2007 15:17, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

30-Aug-2007 15:17, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Jeff and Susan

Jeff and Susan30-Aug-2007 15:17, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Becky and Sue

Becky and Sue30-Aug-2007 15:17, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Here's a look at my unofficial NBC business card. I think it's a keeper.

Here's a look at my unofficial NBC business card. I think it's a keeper.30-Aug-2007 15:18, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.01 sec

I just recovered from getting pelted in the eye by one of the Nerf darts - thanks Jeff and KD

I just recovered from getting pelted in the eye by one of the Nerf darts - thanks Jeff and KD30-Aug-2007 15:24, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 289

Laughter and frivolity!!! Yay!

Laughter and frivolity!!! Yay!30-Aug-2007 15:28, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.9, 23.1mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 315

Me and KD looking oh-so-adorable, once again

Me and KD looking oh-so-adorable, once again30-Aug-2007 15:38, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Table of goodies

Table of goodies30-Aug-2007 15:38, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 141

Tom Beers - gangsta

Tom Beers - gangsta30-Aug-2007 15:39, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Sue and me, the former SCB leadership

Sue and me, the former SCB leadership30-Aug-2007 15:47, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Erin chills

Erin chills30-Aug-2007 15:51, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

KD keeps it real

KD keeps it real30-Aug-2007 15:52, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Jeff and Susan downstairs after the party ended

Jeff and Susan downstairs after the party ended30-Aug-2007 16:42, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 200

KD and Tom in the booth too

KD and Tom in the booth too30-Aug-2007 16:59, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 200

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There's Dave

There's Dave30-Aug-2007 17:06, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 200

And me getting felt up by KD

And me getting felt up by KD30-Aug-2007 17:09, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 161

Me, KD & Tom

Me, KD & Tom30-Aug-2007 17:09, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 145

KD at my house, with her hand in a glass vase. Don't ask. We were all a little bit lit.

KD at my house, with her hand in a glass vase. Don't ask. We were all a little bit lit.30-Aug-2007 19:05, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

KD & Eric (who couldn't come to the afternoon party because of work)

KD & Eric (who couldn't come to the afternoon party because of work)30-Aug-2007 19:10, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.0, 15.599mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Jeff, Susan and Dave

Jeff, Susan and Dave30-Aug-2007 19:11, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

Dice serve as a great plate surface

Dice serve as a great plate surface30-Aug-2007 19:19, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 4.5, 18.776mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

All 6s

All 6s30-Aug-2007 19:22, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 3.5, 12.523mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

KD does her dance

KD does her dance30-Aug-2007 19:43, Canon Canon PowerShot SD900, 2.8, 7.7mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 141

That’s enough pictures for one day. But I will leave you with this: what you probably thought or assumed about me, well, you were right.

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