Getting used to a military base is not like anything else I've encountered. I have an ID card which I use with a fingerprint scanner to get in. If I go to one base, after getting past armed guards, there is a mall with a macaroni grill and a movie theater among other things and a burger king alongside other military buildings.
Everyone I've met is very nice and extremely courteous. The only downside is that in-processing has been crazy. I've had lots to reorganize and attend to such as medical appointments, German driver's license appointments, calling stateside to keep finances in order, unpacking the house(which has been sidelined for all if the above), meeting with J's coworkers for little gatherings, getting Etsy dog trained, and the list goes on.
We recently learned of an officer's ball that we are to attend. J will have to wear her class A uniform instead of a ball gown. Her dreams of dancing with the stars have been bruised. This will be a new experience for both of us. It should be pretty classy though.
The nature here is interesting. The weather thus far is very much like Scotland: cool and daily misty rain, lots of moss, and generally overcast. However, the environment is very much like upstate Maine or upstate Minnesota: lots of pine, birds, and quiet. I have yet to see a bird that is identical to one in the US. I found a slug yesterday that was literally the size of my entire thumb!
We're hoping to vacation to a nearby city to roam about town over a weekend day. I'll update as best I can on that...with pictures:)
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Thanks for keeping us up to date with the adventure that is your life. Now go find a soccer team to play on.
Funny thing how that ballroom dancing experience comes in handy.:) I hope all of the processing going smoothly. Anything on the German classes? Coyote seen on Snelling and Co. Rd. C. Mom
Hey, it's good to know you're keeping out of trouble! LOL!! That culture shift will get better after this initial adjustment. As long as you two are together you can work through things. You'll need to keep an eye out for a bird identification book for your area. Cool! Coyotes must be prevalent this year. We had quite the pack around us a week, or so, ago and I've heard folks talk about seeing them in town also. I wonder what, if anything, is the equivalent there...
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