Camp Holloway Discussion Forum Archive 02 - 05/07/01 to 02/28/03

October 1, 1966

October 1, 1966
Hi Honey!

I am still at Fort Dix waiting to ship out. Rumor has it that we will leave sometime on Monday and be in Saigon Tuesday. Not sure if we gain a day or loose one when we cross the International Date Line. Come to think of it, what does it matter? I was planning on coming home for the weekend but we are not allowed off post since we could ship out at any time. I’m a little low on cash too since we haven’t been paid and won’t until reaching our final destination.

It’s rainy and cold today and like a typical Army Base its muddy. When it’s not wet its dusty. If they had grass we’d be mowing. Might be better than waiting since the waiting just works on your mind. I was thinking that I’m going to miss you birthday next month. I might not be able to find a gift for you since they might not have stores. Maybe I’ll just send you some money and you can get something for yourself.

I’m getting depressed thinking about it. I love you and miss you.

Tom