Category Archives: Travel

A Night at The Wilshire Motel

Caleb was enrolled in Outboard Engine Overhaul School at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After he would get out of school in the afternoons we would take Sparky to the Dog Beach where he was allowed to run around without a … Continue reading

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Leaving Pensacola in May

We didn’t get done [with graduation practice] till 2 pm. When I called the parents, Mom told me they would be at the hotel by 4, the family didn’t get in till 6. Angie gave me a ride to the … Continue reading

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From Chicago to Pensacola

I got anxiously in my dress blues, ready to finish this sign-out process and leave. I was able to get a duty driver to the post office. It cost me $50 to mail home 2 boxes and a suitcase. I … Continue reading

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Happy New Year, 2005!

What a great new year. I got to welcome it drunk on Tiffany’s roof and watch firecrackers from Reunion Ranch. When we saw each other for the first time in 6 months, she jumped on me and knocked the water … Continue reading

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I Survived Bootcamp

I got to boot camp on July 19, as planned. I look forward to reading all the letters home to remember how it was [as I wrote in my bunk each night]. It’s been 3 more months in Chicago, and … Continue reading

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