# Let's give Airman Doors, USAF a warm Doper send-off **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 19, 2001, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199 "2001-11-19T14:14:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Spider\_Woman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cdc98d/32.png) [@Spider\_Woman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spider_Woman)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2001, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/21 "2001-11-20T02:54:14Z")
Stay safe, do good work, and keep in touch (as much as rules allow). ----:)/ x o x o x ----///\\ ---
**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2001, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/22 "2001-11-20T03:50:01Z")
Hey, **Doors** , you may just be a teensy bit occupied in the days to come but you carry the good wishes and thoughts of a lot of people here along with you. I’m glad you’re finally off on your adventure. (Frodo and Sam just had to don cloaks and leave!) Strength, comfort, resolve and all possible luck to you. Veb ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2001, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/23 "2001-11-20T06:18:36Z")
OK, it’s much later now and all the tears have subsided temporarily. Being the emotional person that I am, now that I have what I want I’m finding it tough to leave. Typical, yes? Again, I’ll miss all of you, even if it is just six weeks or so. I’m neither nervous or apprehensive, in fact, I’m rather excited to get on with it. Let’s hope the scale lets me do that, since I’m a fat boy, which I wasn’t when this whole saga started, but anyway, I digress. What’s important is that I’m gonna make sure to keep you all posted every chance I get. And, of course, I’m gonna miss you all very much. Especially **MsRobyn** , for obvious reasons, but all the rest of you as well. I consider you all to be part of my family. Thanks for the good wishes, and I’ll see you all in January. -Dave ---
**Author:** ![dead0man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@dead0man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dead0man)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2001, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/24 "2001-11-20T06:51:08Z")
Sir, Airman Deadman reports as ordered. Get used to saying that. Well with Doors in there instead of deadman. But I’m sure if you say Deadman, they would at least chuckle at you before eating you for breakfast AND lunch. I dont know if you will get this in time but some words of advice if I do catch ya. As someone else said, KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN AND YOUR MOUTH SHUT AND DONT VOLUNTEER FOR SQUAT! Dont put shit in your locked locker that your not supposed to have (even 6th week, I learned the hard way). DO NOT get on latrine duty. Buffer, shoe/bed aliner (if they still have that) house mouse(if your not the fidgety type) dorm gaurd chief (you can make a LOT of friends with this one). Element leaders and dorm chiefs jobs were for shit. Dont buy into the,“do it if you want a career in the air force” bull shit. That same goes along with your “ropes” in tech school, DONT DO IT! Unless you like being in charge(kind of) of a bunch of college age, first time away from home wankers. Ok that is probably to much info for ya and this was all 6 years ago so I’m sure some of it doesnt apply. Bottum line, keep your nose clean and your head down. dead0man ---
**Author:** ![dead0man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@dead0man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dead0man)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2001, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/25 "2001-11-20T06:57:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by dead0man \* > DO NOT get on latrine duty. Buffer, shoe/bed aliner (if they still have that) house mouse(if your not the fidgety type) dorm gaurd chief (you can make a LOT of friends with this one) ADD: are jobs that are not so bad. Sorry. O geez my 100th post on a correction of myself. Quote Nelson Muntz," I feel like such a tool" dead0man ---
**Author:** ![Aguecheek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@Aguecheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aguecheek)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2001, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/26 "2001-11-20T13:45:47Z")
Cheers. Best of luck, all the best, here’s to you, etc. Keep your polish handy and _don’t smile_ when they yell at you. But do smile when you think of home and friends. Andrew. ---
**Author:** ![China\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2001, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/27 "2001-11-20T15:45:06Z")
I’m probably late to the party. Anyhoo, dude, hang tough and become a real airman. It oughtta be worth at least a few posts. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Bluesman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/97f17d/32.png) [@Bluesman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bluesman)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2001, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/28 "2001-11-21T00:14:27Z")
Well, you still here? Or have you been federalized? Keep us informed, **MsRobyn**. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2001, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/29 "2001-11-21T01:21:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Bluesman \* > \*\*Well, you still here? Or have you been federalized? > > Keep us informed, **MsRobyn**. \*\* You bet. When I get his mailing address, I will post that I have it. Interested persons can e-mail me and I will be more than happy to share it. I’ll also post letters that I get (edited for content, of course ;)). Robin ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2001, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/30 "2001-11-21T03:48:19Z")
Ahead, **Dave** , ahead. 'Luck, pal. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2001, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/31 "2001-11-27T21:46:00Z")
I just talked to Dave. He did make it to San Antonio OK. As of yet, I don’t have a mailing address for him (he called me), but I will share it when I get it. Robin ---
**Author:** ![dead0man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@dead0man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dead0man)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2001, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/32 "2001-11-27T23:57:16Z")
I ran up 500$ in collect calls to my ex (then current) wife during basic and 4 weeks of tech school. Just a warning. dead0man ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2001, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/33 "2001-11-28T00:56:46Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by dead0man \* > \*\*I ran up 500$ in collect calls to my ex (then current) wife during basic and 4 weeks of tech school. Just a warning. > dead0man \*\* That’s taken care of. I got a pre-paid phone card for him, and I assume that’s what he used. And I can always get more. 🙂 Robin ---
**Author:** ![Zap\_Rowsdower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/3da27b/32.png) [@Zap\_Rowsdower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zap_Rowsdower)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2001, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/34 "2001-11-28T04:13:30Z")
Just wanted to say it was nice meeting you while you were in Houston a few weeks ago and just wanted to wish you all the best. Good Luck. ---
**Author:** ![dead0man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@dead0man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dead0man)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2001, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/35 "2001-11-28T08:20:49Z")
I forgot to mention that stamps are ofter worth there weight in gold. So send him a book of stamps(NOT A ROLL) first chance ya get. DO NOT send anything in a box. DO NOT have his church/social club/whatever send him 50 letters in one day. Although its pretty funny to everyone else in his flight. dead0man ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2001, 8:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/36 "2001-11-28T08:48:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by dead0man \* > \*\* DO NOT send anything in a box. \*\* So I guess sending him a fruit cake for Christmas is out huh. Those have to be packed in boxes. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2001, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/37 "2001-11-28T13:26:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ayesha \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by dead0man \* > > \*\* DO NOT send anything in a box. \*\* > > So I guess sending him a fruit cake for Christmas is out huh. Those have to be packed in boxes. \*\* **Ayesha** , fruitcakes aren’t allowed on military bases, mostly on account of the rules prohibiting weapons. 😃 ::MsRobyn hotfoots it to Dallas:: Robin ---
**Author:** ![LateComer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5ac83/32.png) [@LateComer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LateComer)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2001, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/38 "2001-11-28T14:09:31Z")
May the Steelers and Penguins win each game they play while you’re away. ---
**Author:** ![BoBettie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@BoBettie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BoBettie)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2001, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/39 "2001-11-28T14:41:46Z")
Good luck to you, Airman! I hope all goes well and we see you back here soon 🙂 Zette ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2001, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199/40 "2001-12-06T22:46:13Z")
I finally got his address. Interested persons may e-mail me (click the e-mail button at the bottom for the address) and I will pass it along. Please keep in mind a few things. He’s not allowed to receive packages, and he really doesn’t have room to keep a lot of mail. I am checking his e-mail on a regular basis, so if you don’t want to write, feel free to e-mail and I will print them out and mail them to him myself (and I don’t read them, so don’t worry if there’s anything you don’t want me to see.) Also, he’s pretty busy, so don’t expect an immediate answer. At present, his graduation is expected to be January 20, 2002, so if any Texas Dopers would like to attend, please let me know, and maybe we can get a caravan or something together. Robin [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-give-airman-doors-usaf-a-warm-doper-send-off/94199.md?page=3)