Well today is Thanksgiving at home and here I sit in a hotel room waiting. Seems like most of my life is like the military! Hurry up and wait! The silence is broken by my cell phone. Oh great, it's mom...
Hi mom, Happy Thanksgiving, No I'm in Kuala Lumpur sitting in my hotel room. No you didn't wake me! I was just sitting here watching the rain!
How's dad? Yeah, he always did that on Thanksgiving. Tell him I said hi!
I'm not sure when I will back in the States. I have to keep trying to climb the ladder so I can get a little bit more seniority. Being low man on the Captains pole is no fun! Christmas! Gee mom, I really can't say. Well I know all the family is going to be there this year. I know mom, I know! I'm not sure I will be able to be there........
I know I have missed the past number of years. Well, I will try, but I can't promise! No, my boss is an OK guy, but he has a job to do and I am part of that job! OK, OK, I'll ask him and see if we can work something out!
Thanks mom, I love you too! Goodbye.
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Well I may as well give it a try, let's see that number is.............................
Hi Boss, No I'm fine! I have a big favor to ask........................................
OK, OK, I understand. I will fly what needs to be flown on the way home. Thanks, I really appreciate it!
Yeah, I'll send you some postcards and I promised mom some pictures. This will be a big surprise for her and the family! "Home for the Holidays" Thanks again boss. I appreciate it!
To be continued...................