WD - its always nice to talk to old friends. One of my best friends from the Army just got back from Afghanistan - he's a crazy SOB - hates the Army - but he's doing well. Its amazing how so much time can go by, but how little anything really changes. My best friend was in the Navy and I was in the Army - we saw each other maybe 2 times in 5 years - but it was always just like "hey, whats up man? Lets have a beer" like no time was lost or anything. Next time we meet its like "hey bro - here's the wife, kids, yup - nice to meet your wife and kids too... ok, lets have a beer!"