tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:35:43 +0000ParenthoodOur HouseMovingComputingCarsDevelopmentFinancialAudioWeddingFamilyMarried LifeDeploymentWorkMiscellaneousExerciseChangeVacationDriving RantfriendsHello, we are Bob & Angel Chubarov. We live many miles from our family & friends with which we spent many a year with. Therefore, we're going to document our lives , together, here.http://chubarov.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)Blogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-6260179521440296564Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:23:00 +00002011-04-10T09:52:27.975-04:00DeploymentMovingWorkChangeMoving, of course, this is a PITA. Though, this process has proven itself to be much less of an issue than I had anticipated. When I was here last August, living conditions where deplorable. We were packing 20 men into 20 man tents. While this doesn't sound like a big deal, these 20 man tents are great for sleeping but provide very little storage space when packed 20 men to a tent. Envision http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/YPUjVd3iK_M/moving-from-camp-deh-dadi-ii-to-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2011/04/moving-from-camp-deh-dadi-ii-to-camp.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-7156135462955606380Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:43:00 +00002011-04-09T05:43:05.084-04:00I'm not going to voice an opinoin to the already present discord.  Instead, I'm just going to provide you with this link to stir your thoughts.   http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/08/freedom-to-inflame/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/dRlPHA0y8hE/should-actors-be-accountable-for-their.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)1http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2011/04/should-actors-be-accountable-for-their.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-1996760385680175306Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:16:00 +00002011-03-25T05:21:33.156-04:00DeploymentWorkExerciseI took my PT test this morning. I got myself all hyped up on energydrinks early (just after i rolled out of bed I took my first drink).I did my pre-PT test ritual (I'll leave out the details) and was outat the assembly area for 0545. Wow, was today ever windy. I'mactually surprised that they gave the go-ahead for taking the test.Anyway, the PU & SU went well, as expected. I did 43 PU and 59 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/NlGIVONvXag/i-took-my-pt-test-this-morning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-took-my-pt-test-this-morning.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-5004244041304881431Fri, 24 Dec 2010 23:57:00 +00002011-02-02T05:47:18.660-05:00You all know that a poet I am not.  However, while I was walking to work this evening [just a hair under a 1/2 mile], I had the start of a thing just come to me.  I didn't try to make it rhyme or force on it any specific pentameter in mind.  Not being an expert on the subject, it is possible that it is within some standard form.  Anyway, it is just a little something: Here I sit waiting for thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/l_oCVzBwl5g/poetry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2010/12/poetry.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-5012003270703397303Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:57:00 +00002011-02-02T05:46:41.734-05:00When you begin to read your first book from an author new to you, the relationship always starts tentatively.  This one was especially tentative since the author admitted to be branching out of his comfort zone.  Between this admission and the discussion about writing about churches and cathedrals, I was concerned.  In fact, despite the fact that I had received 2 very strong and credible http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/k8EHnfwEhvs/pillars-of-earth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2010/12/pillars-of-earth.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-8632978727179859005Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:53:00 +00002011-02-02T05:45:59.378-05:00The Challenge Coin is a small and interesting part of the military eco system.  Wikipedia has a full description of the coins and their history.  Anyway, the reality of these coins during my service has been that the coin represents an impromptu award for recognition of actions taken but without the formal award process.  Coins are typically marked with the rank of the person handing them out.  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/0xMAI4pbydk/challenge-coins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-coins.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-6628664787077899358Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:29:00 +00002010-12-02T21:54:59.490-05:00DeploymentWorkExerciseWelcome to combat in the 21st century.  This is a time when typical garrison activities are carried forward to the war zone.  In my short time as a forward soldier I have been exposed to some activities which are typically assumed to be limited to garrison.  I sometimes wonder if the chain has forgotten that we're at war and in a combat zone.  I have been instructed on some camps to salute, wear http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/Y6Z-qqZpM6c/combat-zone-pt-test.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2010/12/combat-zone-pt-test.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-3879632643046422982Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:31:00 +00002010-12-02T21:55:56.806-05:00DeploymentAny and all of my readers which have returned with me, thank you.  I appologize for my log absence, but I have a very valid reason for it.   As most of you know, I'm not at home, not even close.  Instead, I am 9.5 hours ahead somewhere in Afghanistan doing my part to contribute to the efforts of OEF.  My unit is moving from the state of installation to the state of sustainment.  Therefore, thingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/dppMgO8t8Ds/blog-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-updates.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-1568661041511165212Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:54:00 +00002010-10-21T13:08:13.348-04:00To every friend, acquaintance and family member. I've finally had my fullfillment of what everyone calls friendly advise and helpfulness. Ever since Cat has been born and Bob has left my ears have not stopped hearing it from every direction. From your house needs this to you need to make friends and everything inbetween. It is now officially insulting, rude and demeaning. Yes I know that my http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/_n6dBhC26Bc/friendly-advise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Chubarov)http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2010/10/friendly-advise.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-4134477071882297479Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:46:00 +00002010-03-16T01:48:54.393-04:00ParenthoodFamilyMarried LifeChangeI have been asked several times in several different forms, yet the underlying question is always the same, "how is being a new father"? I find myself unable to properly quantify the answer to that question in any which gives the question justice. However, I am feel a need to try.The most basic answer to the question is, different. However, that answer lacks substance and quantification. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/hfA4t_DQi4c/fatherhood-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2010/03/fatherhood-new.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-5891404553820656575Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:59:00 +00002010-02-25T01:17:50.306-05:00ParenthoodFamilyChangeWell, it is a little bit delayed and there is since more information to share, so I need to get this documented sooner rather than later. I need to recap the events of the day of the birth of our little bundle of joy, Catherine Susan.Monday, January 18, 2010, Martin Luther King Day, federal holiday and thus bank holiday, therefore, long weekend material, a.k.a. vacation day.Anyway, before I get http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/smVu68ONkrU/catherine-susans-birthday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2010/02/catherine-susans-birthday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-1525069309739618290Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +00002010-01-17T13:16:03.567-05:00Married LifeOur HouseFinancialSo, to further prove that we have a couple screws loose, we decided that a few days prior to the birth of our first child that we shall purchase new furniture. I'm not sure we're all that "normal". Isn't it when you start having kids that you start looking for the stuff to allow them to destroy without having too much to yell and scream about when they damage it? Oh well, we needed new living http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/3GJ_r4KhYR0/new-furntiture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)4http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-furntiture.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-6128190500961341680Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:55:00 +00002009-11-19T13:04:08.394-05:00FamilyWorkMarried LifefriendsFinancialSo, I found some more time to put my fingers to work on some blog topics. From the last time I wrote, some really big things have happened; some more surprising than others and some larger than others.We'll start with the smaller of the items. I am still employed. This in itself shouldn't be surprising. However, with the economy and the amount of impact that was done to the banking and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/j07kinvqNU4/time-to-recap-ive-been-slacker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)1http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2009/11/time-to-recap-ive-been-slacker.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-1195360168329629952Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:00:00 +00002009-02-01T12:00:00.707-05:00MiscellaneousMarried LifefriendsSo, this year for Christmas, we decided to do something different. Instead of each of us buying the other something, we chose to buy us something for us. We're now the new, proud owners of a Nintendo Wii system. Also, since it is such a big ticket item, it was certainly something we wouldn't have purchased otherwise.Although, once we got the system home and started playing it, I quickly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/1zXh2I3dQgs/re-introduction-to-console-gaming-wii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)2http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2009/02/re-introduction-to-console-gaming-wii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-3772176438735541688Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-02-01T08:00:00.758-05:00CarsAudioFamilyMarried LifeSo, I had way too much fun leading up to Angel's birthday. Granted, this was only fun as the younger one that has yet to reach that milestone. We didn't have anything extravagant planned, but we did mange to make it a good night.Well, apparently I had executed an interesting faux pas prior to the day in question. Historically, I've only felt compelled to inquire against someone's desire for a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/NGZD4UTmoMg/angels-30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2009/02/angels-30.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-1719924467269123006Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:00:00 +00002009-01-31T16:00:01.220-05:00FamilyWorkMiscellaneousfriendsAs some of you know already, my NG unit has been placed on alert as of October drill 2008. If you didn't know, you do now. :)Anyway, every time I have had to share the news, the same question comes up, "So, what does this mean?" Well, I'm gonna tell you now the best metaphor that I have been able to find. Imagine that you are driving down the highway and see a sign that reads, "Construction http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/IXIS_-hsr1U/ng-on-alert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2009/01/ng-on-alert.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-5411628439685715759Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +00002009-01-31T12:00:00.233-05:00MiscellaneousExerciseI had initially planned to give a full game overview of my team's performance, my performance, and overall highlights to the game. Unfortunately, I cannot give this to you at this point in time. Suffice it to say, I don't remember all of the details that I wanted to give.So, for a brief back-story, the Tohrs completed the regular season with only a single loss (which was to us). And as we had http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/pbpraqy9OhU/torhs-at-bruins-championship-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2009/01/torhs-at-bruins-championship-game.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-613414202952662306Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-01-31T08:00:00.511-05:00CarsAudioDevelopmentFamilyMiscellaneousWeddingMarried LifefriendsOur HouseChangeComputingEveryone who periodically checks in with us, I apologize. We have been quiet for a while again. According to my login, my last post was in mid October. I have half written messages that need completing, I have more Driver's Rant articles on the table, and I also have much catching up to do. However, in the grand scheme of things, there haven't been many earth shattering occurrences during http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/IlWJ1PWBP3A/were-still-alive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2009/01/were-still-alive.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-7428331939995824894Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +00002008-10-17T08:00:00.502-04:00MiscellaneousExerciseHere we are, the final game of the regular season. We're already sealed our spot into second place and we're playing the last place team. To make matters worse, as if being statistically out of the game, they arrived short handed. They only brought five skaters to the game. Such a pitty for them, at the beginning of the season, they managed to defeat us. Such was not going to be the case http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/zVvflqwkaKg/bruins-at-redwings-hockey-league-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)1http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2008/10/bruins-at-redwings-hockey-league-week.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-4088544952315982823Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +00002008-10-16T08:00:00.298-04:00MiscellaneousExerciseThis week's game really brought a trend to light. Thus far, all season, only one team has consistently brought all of its players to play every weekend. That would be my team. The least players we've ever had on a weekend was eight. Each team is filled with ten players, which includes a goalie. The weekends where we had eight players was when our goalie didn't show. Therefore, our bench hashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/G8VNuLAZnVU/bruins-at-knights-hockey-league-week-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2008/10/bruins-at-knights-hockey-league-week-12.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-4761303309554666847Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +00002008-10-15T08:00:00.782-04:00MiscellaneousExerciseWell, we've played the Fliers a couple of times by now. I'm sure you can guess at the outcome. Chalk-up another game into the win column for us. Instead of getting into the synopsis of the game and what transpired, I wanted to throw out some information that was noteworthy by my teammates and my game-play recap.Woods, one of my teammates that plays for The Syndicate. The Syndicate is an AIHL http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/O34OCi5UxrA/fliers-at-bruins-hockey-league-week-11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2008/10/fliers-at-bruins-hockey-league-week-11.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-4986975335035458408Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:16:00 +00002008-10-12T19:45:27.229-04:00Our HouseIt's hard to believe how much time and effort can go into a yard when you have one. Granted it has been months since Bob and I have gotten to the backyard to do anything. We did clean up work in the springtime to finally get a few years worth of leaves cleaned up. Then it was the other day that I decided to some maintaining in the front yard. And when I was taking some of the leaves and stuff http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/tLq7dHVCzpg/more-yardwork.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Chubarov)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2008/10/more-yardwork.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-1511835859852254844Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:21:00 +00002008-10-12T20:10:42.806-04:00CarsFamilyWeddingfriendsVacationAs many of you know, Bob and I had made a trip up to the Burg a few weeks ago. And I do apologize to those we couldn't get together with. It was just a whirlwind of a weekend as much of them seem to be starting to become lately.I can't speak for Bob but I know that for myself I was really looking forward to having a few days off. It isn't often that I take time off from work. I was really http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/9kjlM33f2Mk/our-trip-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Angel Chubarov)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2008/10/our-trip-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-1621188681276613478Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +00002008-10-09T08:00:05.729-04:00MiscellaneousExerciseHere we go again, playing the best team in the league. However, this week, we managed to get lucky. The Torhs goaltender was MIA. They recruited another tender to stand in, but this really put them at a disadvantage. If you recall, each time we've been pitted against this team, we've put up quite a fight.The absent goaltender was just the edge that we needed. Contrary to what the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/Ik9M7go7F9I/bruins-at-torhs-hockey-league-week-10.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2008/10/bruins-at-torhs-hockey-league-week-10.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510488386536933126.post-861762687733044345Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +00002008-10-08T08:00:01.897-04:00MiscellaneousExerciseOk, well, I've been silent for quite a few weeks. I'm not going to get as in depth as usual because the details are not so fresh. However, I will try to get the details that I can recall to you.This game was quite exciting for us. The Redwings were in a bad way this week. They had to recruit players from other teams to have a large enough roster to play and didn't appear to be on their game.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheChubarovsDomain/~3/ErVIZsVHGkg/redwings-at-bruins-hockey-league-week-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Gigawatz)0http://chubarov.blogspot.com/2008/10/redwings-at-bruins-hockey-league-week-9.html