Raindrops keep falling on my hooch

Friday was a rainy day at Camp Phoenix as troops make their way
across Patriot Square.

This has been an unusual day at Camp Phoenix.

That’s because it has rained all day.

In fact, we’ve had a steady drizzle the last 24 hours.

I mention the weather because the area seldom gets so much rain in one dose. Kabul’s annual rainfall total is about 11 inches. In the past 24 hours, we’ve been ”deluged” with .7 of an inch.

Things are bound to get worse as a mix of sleet and snow is predicted for tonight. But by Saturday Kabul will be back to it’s good, ol’ sunny self.

The rain has been so steady today that for the first time since they arrived back in May some S.C. troops put on their rain gear.

They’re even more grateful that they didn’t ship the gear back home with their spare uniforms, boots, and coats.

Although the weather tends to keep one inside, I don’t mind.

I’ve read a little, worked a bit, and even watched a movie.

There’s something comforting to hearing the splattering of raindrops on the steel roof of my hooch.

It reminds of sitting on the back porch at home when a rainstorm passes through greater Dentsville.

In a few weeks, I’ll be back to enjoy those summer storms. And I certainly won’t complain about the rain.