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Since I'm deployed and living in a tent, do the bag nights count?
broken
10:41:08 AM
1/08/05

double bagnight coupons for you.
Nimblefoot
10:44:08 AM
1/08/05

hold on, that's his job. it won't count.
Gemini
11:20:37 AM
1/08/05

They definitely count. Where are you?
Ruby
11:24:08 AM
1/08/05

hellyeah they count. I'd say they count double if your in a combat zone.
Roam Around
11:34:06 AM
1/08/05

hahaha, starting trouble now!!
it does not count. just because he is in the military... that's his job. so it would count every time they go into the field? na, it doesn't count!!!!

It does NOT count!!!
Gemini
11:45:50 AM
1/08/05

How about these guidelines:

If you're sleeping in a military installation, such as a base or airfield with permenant buildings that have sleeping quarters, mess facilites, recreation, perimeter security, etc, then it doesn't count.

If you're in the field sleeping in tents, abandoned buildings, in your humvee, etc, I'd say that counts on a night-for-night basis.

If you're a sniper or intel out in the filed surviving by your own wits, with a hightened sense of stress and paranoia, I'd definately consider those nights for some "double credit." Kind of like surviving a massive storm while high on a Himalyian or Alaskan peak!

Good luck.

BTW - where are you located? Not specific, just a general location such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Indonesia . . .
top dawg
12:13:15 PM
1/08/05

Fredonia ??
MarkO
12:15:37 PM
1/08/05

I like top dawg's parameters. That seems fair.
Ruby
12:21:31 PM
1/08/05

yep
crash bang
12:28:50 PM
1/08/05

how bout this...
If rockets and bullets are buzzing by your head while camping out, then triple points are awarded.
stikmon
12:45:17 PM
1/08/05

Hey, if you're "on the clock" it can't count!
flyguy6x
12:46:24 PM
1/08/05

How 'bout if you're getting paid plus bonuses and are on an expense account? That's how I did Mt. Fuji, where I spent a night in a shelter near the top.
nowslimmer
12:54:35 PM
1/08/05

NS...
that absolutely counts..I call that creative business exploitation. No worries there dude. I do it all the time.
stikmon
1:13:01 PM
1/08/05

Sorry to cause all the fuss. Get out you globes kiddies, and train your little eyes of thr Horn of Africa region. I'm in the tiny country of Djibouti. It's national flower is a plastic bag, modern day tumble weeds if you will. Rocks, dirt and trash as far as the eye can see. Wake up every morning to the smell of goat crap and burning trash.
broken
11:11:14 AM
1/09/05

that place doesn't sound so nice. I think I'll fix my gaze else where.
last edited: 1/09/05 11:15:27 AM
EarthNsky
11:14:35 AM
1/09/05

Good description, you get triple bag nights.
Nimblefoot
11:17:16 AM
1/09/05

Hey Broken - don't worry, it's all in good fun here. Thanks for being out there for us.

Town Dawg's rules are also fine with me. I'd add that you oughta be in a sleeping bag to qualify.

Thanks for being out there for your country.
last edited: 1/09/05 5:02:16 PM
pedxing
5:01:38 PM
1/09/05

What is that disco song?

Sheik, Sheik, Sheik, Shiek Djibouti!?
pedxing
5:03:20 PM
1/09/05

yeah, I'll give up. Top dawgs rules are fine with me I guess. [still pouding a little though] i'll get over it.

welcome!!

pedxing...did you just type "shake, shake, shake your booty"???? LOL
Lady Bump??

na, i know...KJ and the Sunshine Band!!
last edited: 1/09/05 5:33:16 PM
Gemini
5:32:30 PM
1/09/05

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