Last year, in July, we were driving our way across the US. Our road trip took us through Kansas and gave us a chance to meet up with some of our Army friends. The Dentes had us over for dinner and who knew that one year later, they would move to Ft. Drum and be our next door neighbors. The army world is indeed SMALL.
Another Army couple we were able to visit was the Z family.
We met them in 1995 when FM & F were Company Commanders together at Ft. Riley. They’ve “homesteaded” at Ft. Riley which is what we call it when a family gets to spend more than 4 or 5 years in one location. With the exception of one or two years, they’ve been there ever since we left. We have several families living at Ft. Drum who’ve been here for more than 7 years. It’s great for the kids ~ lots of stability.
As for FM & I, we don’t want to homestead just yet but, after moving every summer for the last three years, I’m thrilled to be staying put for a few years here in the North Country. And Favorite Girl is able to play with her friends this summer and she gets to participate in several day camps including a Lacrosse and Basketball camp. It’s a novelty for her to be able to stay at the same school come September.
Displaced Beachbums 
Yay for homesteading!
We are done moving. I am done moving. The Girls are done moving. #2 does not do well moving, she does not even care to travel!
Color us “home” in the Peach State!
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Yeah, the North Country does nothing for my “looks” ~ no tan, the water/climate here makes my hair dry and frizzy, not to mention I haven’t found someone to color my hair like my guam stylist. 😉 Oh, and I can’t forget the lovely red eyes from the allergies I’ve gotten here. I think that’s what I like best about the islands ~ I feel my best physically there.
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You are not going to believe this…I was just thinking about asking you for that picture today. So crazy. You know we couldn’t have hand picked better neighbors. You guys are the best!
BTW, You look great in that picture!!! You beachbum! I’m jealous of your tan…I sure miss the sun here!
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