Response to Older Posts

What great joy it is to have comments posted to a much older Post.
The comment is from a Military Wife to the Waiting Vietnam Wife posting.
She, too, waited at home with a baby while her husband served in Vietnam. Hearing from her makes me realize that perhaps we should write about subjects that will bring back memories to others who lived similar lives.

I loved her comment and it meant a great deal to me. She shared that she grew up fast in the first few months he was gone. Was touching to read. Thanks so much Sarah, wherever you are.

My husband was an AF pilot and when we talk that war, he said he would like to go back as he saw Vietnam from the air and airfields...even though he served three tours there. He
remembers the beginning when Saigon was calm and safe...they stayed in a Hotel downtown and took a taxi out to the Airfield to fly each day...a Gentleman's War at first, however, soon the Hotel was bombed and came under sniper fire, leaving Saigon one more hot spot.

The news crews were there and it became a televised war, remember? During those times, I didn't watch the news.

Sarah, not too long ago, I met with the Washington Writers where a book written by a Vietnam wife was discussed. The speaker read parts of her book...which you and I would take to be military life as usual, however, the entire room fell silent as they learned about that time in the woman's life. The speaker for the evening was amazed.
I encourage you to write.

We are planning a trip to see Vietnam as tourists in 2010. I have met so many Vietnamese who have come to the States. When they feel comfortable with you, they have stories that are so dramatic, they are hard to actually believe.
One of these days I will
get around to writing them too.
June

Major Trip Planning

One of my favorite things to do is to plan a trip. First thing I do is to check the weather at the destination...next is to buy clothes, next, buy clothes and then maybe a few more clothes. Now the airlines have restricted our weight limit.

Perhaps soon, they will start charging for passengers being overweight. That really should be done for all who can't fit in one seat.

Thinking about the lowered weight limit, I found somewhat of a solution ~ I found new lightweight luggage. The luggage manufactures are doing a great job for us. I love my new carry on that weighs only 4 pounds empty. It even has wheels on one end which will roll down the aisles easily.

Ford tells everyone he loves to travel with me as it's like traveling with a Target Super Store...I take everything. At least have learned to pack and then take out about a third of what I wanted to carry. That makes us pack outfits actually needed and not everything I "might" want to wear. And a road trip? I toss in lots of shoes. Don't you?

Ocean City, Maryland

Crossing the Bay Bridge in route to Ocean City. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge (commonly known as the Bay Bridge) is a major dual-span bridge in the U.S. state of Maryland. Spanning the Chesapeake Bay, it connects the state's rural Eastern Shore region with the more urban Western Shore.

Kite flying is fun~ Baby discovers treasure in the sand.

Waiting for just the right wave to ride boogie board in~ And later, spending the afternoon on the Boardwalk. Jimmy and Megan Ride the Sling Shot!!! We enjoy Thrashers French Fries, etc...




I and, of course, I enjoy looking for just the right shot~

Photo made from balcony of our condo ~ lots of soft white imported sand ~ it's as soft and white as the Gulf Sand. Nice!

A lovey time with family~ Great food is easy to find~the beach wasn't crowded and the waves were HIGH ~ alternating a little rough to lots of fun.

Tuesday, a cool wind blew in to remind us we were in the Eastern Shores where Autumn arrives early. The sweat shirts came out and we went to the Boardwalk ~ The Drifters song, "Under the Boardwalk" danced in our heads as we enjoy all the goodies sold by vendors...absolutely the BEST Carmel corn I have ever eaten....or it could have been just being there with the carnival, unlimited junk food, shops and happy people walking along the Boradwalk.

It was all good! Very Good.