"Hurry up and wait" turns into "what are you waiting for?"

Things are finally moving. Last Wednesday morning I called in for an update and to see if a start date had been set. I mentioned that I was in the area and would be happy to help with other projects - they said they'd keep that in mind. Five minutes later (10am or so) I was asked to come in for a 1:30 meeting. At that meeting I was asked to start immediately, and sent off for a physical / immunizations that afternoon. I started in the office the next morning.

0 to 60 in nuthin' flat.

I'm spending my time here getting familiar with the background on the projects, and filling out paperwork, including a detailed background. Any idea how many jobs I've had and places I've lived over the past seven years? Way too many, and they wanted all of the details and contact info for each.... Yech.

My travel dates are still floating, but it looks like I'm headed to Kabul via Dubai around the end of next week.....