Happy Hump Day to the personal cloud-makers of the Army
!
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Jumping the gun a bit on the west coast wishing you all a good morning because of an early Wednesday doc appt.. I taught my class at the church rec room for the first time and then went to that pub in Santa Monica (yummier than I'd even remembered - thank you for the idea, Frantic/Skelator/DJ American J and Hula), so I'm plenty late for my catch-up. This new gig is a far cry from being back in the classroom, but it felt great to get closer to it. They even have an old-fashioned chalkboard, which I love. Plus, it already looks like I may be tutoring a couple of my new students' grandkids soon.
Papaw, I'm just
so sorry to hear about your wife. But I'm sure hoping she finds something that makes her
much happier than that gig ever did (and with a much better work atmosphere)!
Speaking of which, love how much you came out on top with your own past job drama, Hula
!
Those three baby pictures from this catch-up were just so adorable, Iowa Gal and RJ! Such wonderful additions lately for three Army families
!
Congrats on 11 smoke-free months, RJ
! I loved hearing about your son's basement daydreams
! Shows how much he adores you.
Hope you get a good soaking, April! And Sadie's sentiments about sticking with you show what kind of mom you are, too! How long will your girls be up in Washington?
Also hope Pappy somehow senses you're asking after him, General. You're a good friend, and it was moving to hear what a great son you were, too
.
Enjoy that pool at your MIL's, Robin
. I'm so glad that this family visit was so satisfying. Man, it sounds like your family is absolutely
brimming full of love for one another
!
Another
to CT on his great new adventure!
Yeah right about the wrinkles you mentioned, Bridget
; you're beautiful! Welcome home, and have a GREAT first day at the new job! I just know you'll make friends with everyone there in record time and, of course, enjoy the shorter commute.
How had I not remembered that your MIL lives with you, Chak? (Does she still?) You must've said it before. Hope your relationship with her is like the one Robin has with her MIL, and NOT like the kind from the stereotype
.
For the record, Mr. Scarycamera, I've gotta say that I don't think the Lion's mangy one bit; he's sporting that fetching tousled bedhead look
! When is Bella due?? I can't wait for those pics...hoping for a big Bella/Diesel photo cuteness smackdown (Slim has set a seriously high bar)! And, again, I loved your Mexico shots
! Super that both you and Bridget had ball south of the border
!
Thankfully, it doesn't sound like your much-beloved oldest cub will be going so far that you won't get to visit your missing limb when you need to, Lion. I'll not say anything about the coeds that'll come with those visits to see him...trust I can leave that to you
!
Oh, boy, if
that's what this janitor looks like, I'd definitely keep my eye on him if I were you, Slim
. Maybe more a character than any kinda menace...right
? Diesel's got one tough daddy, and it's cool that it actually felt good returning to work, even if this night shift does suck.
Continued strength to 73; hope to hear from him soon.
All my best to MrPicC, Ice, gt, biv, Burly, Dante, Chimps, and ALL the rest of the Army (gotta leave the more thorough posts to Chak, the napping Master of the Multi-Quote)!
Wonderful Wednesday vapes to all
!
