Well, as usual nothing ever goes as planned with the Navy. It took three months, but we finally received our orders to Australia. Let the fun begin!
I made my first trip to personal property in Jacksonville today in order to schedule our move. I was informed I must return on Wednesday to sit through a 2 1/2 hour group counseling session before I will be allowed to fill out my paper work. Sigh. When I explained to the woman I had just drove, driven, whatever... an hour to get there, so could I please just fill out my paper work, she looked at me like I was an idiot and actually asked if I had ever moved before. (laughing hysterically) It was not funny at the time however. Paul asked "Did you explain to this woman you are married to a career Navy submariner and have done this eight times?" No! I was so angry at this point I could hardly speak. So I returned to my van in the rain, gripped the steering wheel tightly and let out an oh so slight scream. Seriously.
On a happier note. We have found a wonderful family to rent our house for the next two years. Yea! At that time we will be able to decide if we would like to sell or keep the house. Much of this will depend on the market and if we will be returning to the area for Paul's CO tour. The people renting the house are interested in possibly buying at the end of their lease, but if not, they are both established realtors in the area. This could be very convenient for us.
Kris has moved into the dorms at Columbus State and began classes last week. She is working part time at Smokey Bones restaurant there in town. So far she seems to be enjoying herself and has made lots of new friends. Although she has called a few times for advice when she had a flat tire and locked her keys in the car, she is doing well on her on. We are very proud and will miss her while in Australia.
Alex has begun homeschooling online and it is still to be determined if he and I will both survive. I understand why some animals eat their young. LOL
I made my first trip to personal property in Jacksonville today in order to schedule our move. I was informed I must return on Wednesday to sit through a 2 1/2 hour group counseling session before I will be allowed to fill out my paper work. Sigh. When I explained to the woman I had just drove, driven, whatever... an hour to get there, so could I please just fill out my paper work, she looked at me like I was an idiot and actually asked if I had ever moved before. (laughing hysterically) It was not funny at the time however. Paul asked "Did you explain to this woman you are married to a career Navy submariner and have done this eight times?" No! I was so angry at this point I could hardly speak. So I returned to my van in the rain, gripped the steering wheel tightly and let out an oh so slight scream. Seriously.
On a happier note. We have found a wonderful family to rent our house for the next two years. Yea! At that time we will be able to decide if we would like to sell or keep the house. Much of this will depend on the market and if we will be returning to the area for Paul's CO tour. The people renting the house are interested in possibly buying at the end of their lease, but if not, they are both established realtors in the area. This could be very convenient for us.
Kris has moved into the dorms at Columbus State and began classes last week. She is working part time at Smokey Bones restaurant there in town. So far she seems to be enjoying herself and has made lots of new friends. Although she has called a few times for advice when she had a flat tire and locked her keys in the car, she is doing well on her on. We are very proud and will miss her while in Australia.
Alex has begun homeschooling online and it is still to be determined if he and I will both survive. I understand why some animals eat their young. LOL
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