Plain and simple I do not like to go to the dentist...I had to go today. It was not painless, they are not brutal but gentle does not come to mind either. It's uncomfortable, I don't like it. It is also so intimate, I mean I could hear his stomach growl and he could probably hear mine!
However, the report, as usual, THANK YOU LORD, is good, no cavities. I'm good for another year or two! Yep, you read it right, even though we have wonderful insurance and I could go every six months, I do not. I try to get by with at least a year and like this time two! I know, I know that's bad, but hey, it could be worse, I mean I am only skipping a dental exam/cleaning for pete's sake! Any I am the cavity free queen so it's no big deal in my book!
I have a little jaunt coming up and hopefully I will be able to blog while gone. I think there will be internet so that makes it a good possibility that you will get to hear about it! I am making progress on getting all the required mountains of paperwork completed so MiB can get his orders and we can get on with the business of preparing to go North. Yep, that's right NORTH where there will be lots of snow and cold. Ahhhhh, I can't help it even though I do not like the snow I am excited! Talk about an adventure this will be one as we are driving the 4000 so miles up! What keeps lingering in the back of my mind though is the fact it could all change with one phone call, so stay tuned to see if we actually end up in Alaska or not!
Carry on and enjoy the rest of your day....yes, we are slotted to go to ALASKA!!!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thursday Thoughts!
Hmmmm, I have a lot of them, but not very many that can go into words since they are mainly thoughts of what if, what next? It's no big deal, I am not 'worried' just pondering and thinking when, where type things? That's my thoughts...
So...
So...
- Are the tomatoes ready yet?
- What will the Easter menu be?
- I am winning on the #s staying off :)
- I like warmth but I may have to brave the cold.
- I'm really going to miss being so near the family...
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday Woes or WOWS
I feel like woeing (is that such a word?) but I am going to keep a positive attitude and go with WOWS...I am once again WOWED by the Blue!
I am always impressed with ingenuity, willingness and "can-do" attitudes...I am always amazed by never done that, can't and I don't think so. I prefer to think that when a unique situation presents itself you do what you can to make it work out. That is what I do! Should you not know or are presented a unique/new situation you reply with let me see what we can do I've not had this type situation before but I'm sure we can work together and get it done! As far as rules (or Air Force Instructions) I don't think rule breaking is fair for some and not others, I am a rule follower and I think we should ALL follow the rules. I do think that when you are trying to accomplish items you work within the guidelines. Enough said on that as I'm sure you get the picture.
The situation is that we do have a placeholder assignment...it is not in the lower 48...therefore it is considered an 'overseas assignment' and medical/dental clearances have to completed. Got it. Work with me people...I'm healthy overall, have a minor outstanding issue that needs followed up on (and after a second opinion, I have no concerns and think the radiologist is cuckoo, but that's another story, so let's stay on task here) but check my medical records, I'm good, trust me. My military medical record is very thin after nearly 25 years...seriously, trust me on this! I have seen others, they've been in a lot less time and have two or three files full.
Anyway, getting all these forms filled out for the "all go" on orders is proving to be quite the challenge, one that is workable. LilBlue's paperwork is being worked on, no issues. Thank you OFFUTT AFB for working to get her scheduled and making it happen. My base, notsomuch. I use 'mybase' losely because really I do not have a base? I mean I have been on the road or in the air on average 14 days each month since MiB has been gone so I don't really claim any base! Granted I am not at "my base" so to speak, but this can be made to happen with a willingness to work within the guidelines...read them, they address being geographical separated from 'your base'. I know you need to follow the AFI. I would expect nothing less! Cause trust me my husband is an AFI stickler and I appreciate that about him! I think we all should follow prescribed guidelines...so let's do it. Let's make it happen! I know we can :)
If your brain is going, hmmmm, so where are they going? Well, there are only two states not in the lower 48 (I know you knew that but I sometimes like to state the obvious) I just visited one and we are going to the other. NOW, before you get all excited over this news, that is where we are going today, it could literally change tomorrow. This is because of the current position MiB is in. He could be 'picked up' to continue to do the same type job but if not we are headed North and I will probably be wearing my Uggs all year round! But I'm good with that, in fact I will probably need to get another pair...or two :)
I am always impressed with ingenuity, willingness and "can-do" attitudes...I am always amazed by never done that, can't and I don't think so. I prefer to think that when a unique situation presents itself you do what you can to make it work out. That is what I do! Should you not know or are presented a unique/new situation you reply with let me see what we can do I've not had this type situation before but I'm sure we can work together and get it done! As far as rules (or Air Force Instructions) I don't think rule breaking is fair for some and not others, I am a rule follower and I think we should ALL follow the rules. I do think that when you are trying to accomplish items you work within the guidelines. Enough said on that as I'm sure you get the picture.
The situation is that we do have a placeholder assignment...it is not in the lower 48...therefore it is considered an 'overseas assignment' and medical/dental clearances have to completed. Got it. Work with me people...I'm healthy overall, have a minor outstanding issue that needs followed up on (and after a second opinion, I have no concerns and think the radiologist is cuckoo, but that's another story, so let's stay on task here) but check my medical records, I'm good, trust me. My military medical record is very thin after nearly 25 years...seriously, trust me on this! I have seen others, they've been in a lot less time and have two or three files full.
Anyway, getting all these forms filled out for the "all go" on orders is proving to be quite the challenge, one that is workable. LilBlue's paperwork is being worked on, no issues. Thank you OFFUTT AFB for working to get her scheduled and making it happen. My base, notsomuch. I use 'mybase' losely because really I do not have a base? I mean I have been on the road or in the air on average 14 days each month since MiB has been gone so I don't really claim any base! Granted I am not at "my base" so to speak, but this can be made to happen with a willingness to work within the guidelines...read them, they address being geographical separated from 'your base'. I know you need to follow the AFI. I would expect nothing less! Cause trust me my husband is an AFI stickler and I appreciate that about him! I think we all should follow prescribed guidelines...so let's do it. Let's make it happen! I know we can :)
If your brain is going, hmmmm, so where are they going? Well, there are only two states not in the lower 48 (I know you knew that but I sometimes like to state the obvious) I just visited one and we are going to the other. NOW, before you get all excited over this news, that is where we are going today, it could literally change tomorrow. This is because of the current position MiB is in. He could be 'picked up' to continue to do the same type job but if not we are headed North and I will probably be wearing my Uggs all year round! But I'm good with that, in fact I will probably need to get another pair...or two :)
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Baseball Season
I like baseball. I don't LOVE it, but I like it, I always enjoyed going to watch the KC Royals play when I was younger and I still remember taking LilBlue to her first Royals game, it was fun no matter if I traipsed up and down the stairs many times to change/feed her! However, I do not remember that the games seemed to go on forever. Maybe they do not. But my experience in the past couple weeks with high school baseball has been L O N G and what seems like at time never ending!
It's been great to see T play, he is a pretty good ball handler. I have watched him over the years in the summers when we have been back and able to catch a game or two or three or a tournament here and there. I have seen him mature as a ball player; of course not to the extent "the locals" have but I have certainly seen it! There is something to be said for sports and helping mold kids into more well rounded adults. I think that is very true. I know when I first saw him play I was a bit surprised, I mean he was a great kid but you put him on the field and if he "missed" a play or things didn't go quite right, well you better watch out this little guy could have major attitude/temper. In the high school playing I have not seen anything other then a great solid player who does try very hard. Yes, he has struck out, so did Babe Ruth, and he has missed some balls and plays, but all players do that and will in this sport. The difference I see is that he is learning to shake it off, keep going and try his best not to repeat that particular event again. THAT is the awesome part in my opinion, he's learning, he's maturing and he's being a team player! YEAH!
I would like to also mention that the weather for the games I have attended has been really crazy. The first game it was COLD and windy, I mean really cold, next game was really great weather, the way they should all be! The next one was warm, I got 'dewy' but it was not unbearble, just a bit warm and thankfully there was a great breeze and I had a nice cool diet coke with me :) Last night the weather was windy and a bit on the chilly side though not terrible. The second game I found myself in the comfort of the vehicle and still had a great view and I think I made a smart decision there! I just wish it would not have been a 9 hour odyssey. I knew the drive over was 1.5 hours but I was under the impression there was just one game, much to my chagrin there were two and again, 9 hours later we are rolling into the driveway after a double-header. They won, they actually smeared them. It was almost embarrassing.
So that is my baseball adventure to date, it is not over yet. There is another game Friday night, it is a home game so travel time will be in under 5 minutes! Hopefully, I will only be attending one game, we'll see. I hear there may be some pitching in his future, which is not a new talent just one that may start to be tapped for this team. I hope so, I think it would be good for everyone!
GO TIGERS~
As far as a picture to accompany the post, well ya know how it is a fenced or screened in area for the protection of the spectators? Yeah, well that also means no decent photos...especially with a cell phone! Maybe another time!
It's been great to see T play, he is a pretty good ball handler. I have watched him over the years in the summers when we have been back and able to catch a game or two or three or a tournament here and there. I have seen him mature as a ball player; of course not to the extent "the locals" have but I have certainly seen it! There is something to be said for sports and helping mold kids into more well rounded adults. I think that is very true. I know when I first saw him play I was a bit surprised, I mean he was a great kid but you put him on the field and if he "missed" a play or things didn't go quite right, well you better watch out this little guy could have major attitude/temper. In the high school playing I have not seen anything other then a great solid player who does try very hard. Yes, he has struck out, so did Babe Ruth, and he has missed some balls and plays, but all players do that and will in this sport. The difference I see is that he is learning to shake it off, keep going and try his best not to repeat that particular event again. THAT is the awesome part in my opinion, he's learning, he's maturing and he's being a team player! YEAH!
I would like to also mention that the weather for the games I have attended has been really crazy. The first game it was COLD and windy, I mean really cold, next game was really great weather, the way they should all be! The next one was warm, I got 'dewy' but it was not unbearble, just a bit warm and thankfully there was a great breeze and I had a nice cool diet coke with me :) Last night the weather was windy and a bit on the chilly side though not terrible. The second game I found myself in the comfort of the vehicle and still had a great view and I think I made a smart decision there! I just wish it would not have been a 9 hour odyssey. I knew the drive over was 1.5 hours but I was under the impression there was just one game, much to my chagrin there were two and again, 9 hours later we are rolling into the driveway after a double-header. They won, they actually smeared them. It was almost embarrassing.
So that is my baseball adventure to date, it is not over yet. There is another game Friday night, it is a home game so travel time will be in under 5 minutes! Hopefully, I will only be attending one game, we'll see. I hear there may be some pitching in his future, which is not a new talent just one that may start to be tapped for this team. I hope so, I think it would be good for everyone!
GO TIGERS~
As far as a picture to accompany the post, well ya know how it is a fenced or screened in area for the protection of the spectators? Yeah, well that also means no decent photos...especially with a cell phone! Maybe another time!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
PROM!!
Let me start with this whole “PROMenade” This was new to me and I will just start off with saying I don’t think it bad but I’m glad we didn’t do it when I was there. The Prom goers “arrive” and by arrive I mean they come in all manner of transportation. Some were in muscle cars and trucks, semis (minus the trailers), Hummers, Escalades, traditional limo’s, BIG stretch limos, Hummer limo’s, convertibles of all types from mustangs to VW bugs, new vehicles, not so new vehicles, daily drivers, once a year...if that rides, some that shouldn’t be driven at all, a dune buggy, a T-bucket, a Porsche, a BMW, corvettes, golf carts, a moped and even a red SMART were in the lineup. And I do mean lineup; as this whole arrival thing last over two hours. It was a warm day, these girls had to be melting in those dresses cause some of those modes of transportation did not have A/C!
My niece was privileged and VERY honored to be able to drive Uncle Jimmy’s Rumble Bee. You may not think this is a BIG DEAL but it was, oh trust me it was. Not only is it a very coolio truck, it is probably Uncle Jimmy’s most prized procession. This truck has never seen rain, snow, sleet or hail…obviously Uncle Jimmy is NOT a postman! LOL She arrived in style, all smiles and was thrilled to be able to have the use of UJ’s truck!
There are several things that were unique this year for NHS that gave me even more fodder for the whole “that’s certainly NOT the way it was" when we were there storyline! I mean can you believe that they bussed them on charter buses to Ft Scott for the Prom? Well, they did! Unreal, we had ours in the gym, we decorated for days to transform the gym into something magical! We ate our dinner in our school cafeteria and the underclassmen served us, it wasn’t grand but it was the way we did it. Now they eat on their own.
I guess change is good; it’s just not the way it was…
I hope they are all safe and everyone has a good time!!!!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thursday!
Heavenly days I don't know where this week went...I felt like last week was dragging by and then today when I realized it IS Thursday I don't know what happened.
Over the weekend my dad and I did a little plumbing and that was a day I hope not to repeat. We thought we were in for just a little repair job. Five hours later, $100.00 at the home improvement store, lunch at DQ and we have a new kitchen faucet that puts out water so it's all good!
I have spent most of this week organizing pictures from HI. I just got an order back with some really great prints, there were so many things to photograph and we took A LOT of pictures and I still wish I would have taken more. I have another order coming later in the week and I am getting really to place another one today! I also got the prints back from the underwater camera and was not impressed at all, not sure if it was our photography skills or the camera but they are lousy.
It's baseball season here and while the first game I attended I nearly froze to death I am hoping for better weather for the future games. Tonight if the weather holds we will head to a tournament down South, should be fun and some great family time.
I know my time in this area is quickly drawing to a close and I feel like the moments have to be maximized so I am trying to fit many things in...it's great but also forcing me to make hard choices as well! I think it's going to be an adjustment living away again, and it's looking like it will be far, far away....still unable to give more details on that but there is definitely action on where we will be going next, I will share as soon as we have something certain (which is really funny cause is anything ever certain with the USAF? I think not :) but we love the blue anyway!)
Okie dokey here's the thoughts flowing today!
If you read this far you deserve a picture :)
Over the weekend my dad and I did a little plumbing and that was a day I hope not to repeat. We thought we were in for just a little repair job. Five hours later, $100.00 at the home improvement store, lunch at DQ and we have a new kitchen faucet that puts out water so it's all good!
I have spent most of this week organizing pictures from HI. I just got an order back with some really great prints, there were so many things to photograph and we took A LOT of pictures and I still wish I would have taken more. I have another order coming later in the week and I am getting really to place another one today! I also got the prints back from the underwater camera and was not impressed at all, not sure if it was our photography skills or the camera but they are lousy.
It's baseball season here and while the first game I attended I nearly froze to death I am hoping for better weather for the future games. Tonight if the weather holds we will head to a tournament down South, should be fun and some great family time.
I know my time in this area is quickly drawing to a close and I feel like the moments have to be maximized so I am trying to fit many things in...it's great but also forcing me to make hard choices as well! I think it's going to be an adjustment living away again, and it's looking like it will be far, far away....still unable to give more details on that but there is definitely action on where we will be going next, I will share as soon as we have something certain (which is really funny cause is anything ever certain with the USAF? I think not :) but we love the blue anyway!)
Okie dokey here's the thoughts flowing today!
- Ready for flip flops!
- Ready for warmer weather!
- Ready for the farmer's market!
- Not ready for summer, let's have Spring!
If you read this far you deserve a picture :)
At the Hale Koa Luau
Friday, April 1, 2011
Thursday Thoughts
My thoughts are not coherent...maybe I should not post. I need some sunshine, yesterday it played with coming out, it was more in then out, today will be better (I HOPE), if not I will need to get some vitamin D as the sun has been hiding itself since I returned from Hawaii. That just rubs me wrong and makes me want to go where the sun is shining...
Days are passing, I hope they do not pass too quickly, I still have much I would like to do before the MiB returns, though I am ready for that day to come. It was sooooo good to be together for 16 days!!!
Thoughts:
Take care friends, I'm thankful for all things! I really am...
Days are passing, I hope they do not pass too quickly, I still have much I would like to do before the MiB returns, though I am ready for that day to come. It was sooooo good to be together for 16 days!!!
Thoughts:
- I got a haircut...
- Is it really April???
- I like sunshine, a lot!
- Ready for fresh produce :)
- I'm hungry and would like cheese pizza w/black olives...
Take care friends, I'm thankful for all things! I really am...
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