Off to Kosovo

[Proletariat]

Hi, everybody.

I recieved orders this morning informing me I'm off to Kosovo for 18 months in two weeks. Even though I haven't been on as much recently, I wanted to say adios to my fellow Orgahs before I mobilise with my new unit and also ask for a bit of advice.

This whole region's history has fascinated me sort of passively over the last couple years. Can any of you knowledgable Orgahs point me in the direction of a good book or two about the area? I'm looking for something somewhat cursory since I only have a layprole's knowledge, and maybe move onto something more in-depth afterwards. I'm pretty excited about going and checking out the atmosphere of the place, and would really appreciate some good literature to enhance it.

Thanks in advance!

[Geoffrey S]

'fraid I can't help on the literary side of things, but good luck regardless! It's a beautiful region.

[Vladimir]

Two weeks notice huh? Not very nice of them. I've never been there myself and those I know that have weren't there for the scenery.

[Uesugi Kenshin]

That does seem fairly short notice for such a long stay, but that's probably par for the course right?

Good luck!

[Kanamori]

Have a safe stay, and enjoy yourself.

[Gregoshi]

Good luck Prol. Stay in touch when/if you can.

[Kaiser of Arabia]

Hey Pro, good luck first of all. I don't expect you'll be doing much, Kosovo's rather stable afaik, but have fun. I can't point you torwards a book or anything, but I can point you to the movie "Savior" with Dennis Quaid. It's definatly fiction, but from what I've seen on the History and Military Channels, and what I've read and whatnot, alot of the backround and what's going on typifies the region's history for the last two decades or so (although the movie takes place in Bosnia, not Kosovo, it still has an affect I think). In any case, best wishes and I hope you find the book you are looking for.

[Csargo]

Good Luck

[Proletariat]

It is really annoying that they gave me so little notice, but I have known for a couple weeks that I would be going somewhere, sometime. Pretty sure the most exciting thing I will do is get to yell at Privates that no, their hang over doesn't exclude them from running during PT and then some first aid medicine for the locals.

[LeftEyeNine]

Good luck on your journey, Prole. Would you mind if I asked what your occupation is ?

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Good luck, and stay safe. Check in if you can.

[Divinus Arma]

Its better now. I'm doing a bisk risk analysis of Serbia right now. Congrats and have fun!

[Dâriûsh]

This whole region's history has fascinated me sort of passively over the last couple years. Can any of you knowledgable Orgahs point me in the direction of a good book or two about the area?

Check out the 'Historical Dictionary of Kosova' (Scarecrow Press).

Have a nice (and safe) trip.

[Beirut]

Be safe and be well.

[IrishArmenian]

I take it you are in the military then? Well, keep your head down, look after your mates, and come back in one piece. Take care, and be safe.

[Fragony]

Keep an eye open for real estate once you are there, place is going to be booming when the tourists come back, and they will $$$

[Mount Suribachi]

Good luck Prole, & stay safe. I'm sure there are worse deployments with the US military right now

[Dutch_guy]

Good luck in Kosovo Proletariat though I'm sure you'll do well without it !

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Good luck! I can't recommend any biblio but having friends and their relatives from that region (as well as Macedonia) I can say that the people are usually hospitable, warm blooded yet stubborn and appearing harsh in social relations. (The cuisine isn't everybody's favourite. )

Take care!
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[edyzmedieval]

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Good luck! I can't recommend any biblio but having friends and their relatives from that region (as well as Macedonia) I can say that the people are usually hospitable, warm blooded yet stubborn and appearing harsh in social relations. (The cuisine isn't everybody's favourite. )

Take care!
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Try ajvar, ajvar is a sort of a paste made of vegetables. It's very good. We call it "Zacusca" in Romania.

[Major Robert Dump]

I'll give you some advice:

Don't divert your humvee from patrol to go eat at pubs that are on the unsecured border of a hostile area, and leave your weapons in the truck, because thats how you get your ass smacked around and captured, and then you and your two buddies get to pose for a photo and have it all over international press like asshats while Bill Clinton whines for your release while trying to sound tough.

Just some advice though

I wonder if they got to finish their beers

[spmetla]

Good luck and take care!

One of my buddies was over there three years ago. I don't know what the situation is now but when he was there he said there's still pot shots taken at the UN forces (assuming you're UN peacekeeper).

Keep your head down, don't let peace and quiet deter your vigilance and be nice to the locals, but not too friendly...no matter what he looks like.


EDIT: What HE looks look, my apologies

[PanzerJaeger]

Im going to miss your excellent posts, although they have been few and far between since the incident with Nassar a while back.

I hope your'e safe and enjoy your time there. Im glad you're not having to go to Iraq.

Good luck!!

[edyzmedieval]

I hope your'e safe and enjoy your time there. Im glad you're not having to go to Iraq.

You wanna go there perhaps.

Keep your head down, don't let peace and quiet deter your vigilance and be nice to the locals, but not too friendly...no matter what she looks like.

...what HE looks like. Proly is a woman.

[Husar]

...what HE looks like. Proly is a woman.

Good-looking people have an advantage in life, so females can also prefer other good-loking females to hang out with or to be friendly to as long as they don´t feel competition.