Thursday, May 29, 2008
TT #101
We finally got orders!
We have only one month to move. And that month also includes Curran's birthday, his graduation, and Father's Day.
We drove to Heidelberg yesterday to check out housing and the middle school. The housing lady called us back this morning and said there's a house available and we can move in July 1st.
It's still not 100%. There's still the possibility of getting an exemption to policy to live off-post. The rest of the list is pros & cons of living on-post.
Carl would be in a military environment 24/7--instead of just being Herr Stokes to the neighbors, he'd still be Col. Stokes.
We drove through the senior officer housing area on PHV (Patrick Henry Village), and it looks very nice--single-family houses, lots of trees.
The gates to get on and off post are a real PIA.
The middle school Camden will be attending is on PHV.
It's also on the other end of post from the senior officers' housing, about 1.5 miles away--a little too far to walk every morning, and I don't think there's a bus.
Living on-post means no utility bills, and no worries about picky landlords.
PHV is kind of isolated, and there aren't any German stores or restaurants close by.
There are lots of kids on post, and it'll be easy for Camden to make and visit friends.
Every time Carl's mom and brother (and even Dagny!) visit, they'll have to be signed in on post and their cars searched.
PHV is close to the Autobahn, so it's easy to get places.
The chances are actually pretty good that we will be on post--first, we only have one month, and househunting is time-consuming. The housing lady emailed us floor plans, and the houses are about 2/3 larger than the house we're currently living in, and apparently have basements, which would be nice.
I keep coming up with more pros and cons, but I'm stopping here--otherwise, I'll never get this posted!
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Can you get Camden a bike for school? That'd be my pick.
It sounds like things are falling into place. I think this will work itself out. At least, I hope it will -- and that all will go smoothly. Keep us posted; you know I'm lurking!
It sounds like things are falling into place. I think this will work itself out. At least, I hope it will -- and that all will go smoothly. Keep us posted; you know I'm lurking!
First, I want to thank you, Carl and your children for doing this. I know that every life has challenges; I appreciate your efforts to make these challenges work. Carl could not do what he does without you and the kids. Thanks.
I bet Camden would love to ride his bike as Susan suggested. It would be safe. Either way, it's a great opportunity to incorporate into the community a bit. Who is going to understand the kids better than other military kids? You and Carl do such a great job parenting - I'm sure it will work either way.
May my blessings carry you through this next challenge.
I bet Camden would love to ride his bike as Susan suggested. It would be safe. Either way, it's a great opportunity to incorporate into the community a bit. Who is going to understand the kids better than other military kids? You and Carl do such a great job parenting - I'm sure it will work either way.
May my blessings carry you through this next challenge.
We've not had the military experience, but sounds like the ease of living on post might be a real plus! Good luck---and thank the Col. for me!
Is the header a picture of Heidelberg? It looks beautiful.
I hope the move goes smoothly and you all settle in quickly.
I hope the move goes smoothly and you all settle in quickly.
Seems there are pro's and cons as always. I hope the positive will prevail! Good luck on the move.
Thanks for visiting my deity TT.
Thanks for visiting my deity TT.
I wish you luck on your move! It sound like the on-post has it plus of living there. As the first two poster said, it great that your family decided to take this challenge to try something new. I also agree that maybe a bike would be good thing for Camden? I'm sure you will find a way :)
My questions would be, would you also have a mailbox for USA or would it be just your local german mailbox only? I hope am asking the right questions....
My questions would be, would you also have a mailbox for USA or would it be just your local german mailbox only? I hope am asking the right questions....
I like your happy faces/sad faces along with the pros and cons. Good luck with the move - the on post pros sound quite strong to me.
Good luck with the packing and the move. Here's hoping everything falls into place over the next month!
Change is good...Im sure you will find things to love in your new place:) Happy TT and thanks for stopping by.
Good luck with the move.. A bigger house and a basement sounds good.. and 1.5 miles really isn't all that far to walk to school.. Here where I live in K-4th grade(the elementary schools) if you live with in a mile of the school your a walker.. Then for the 5th and
6th grade school if you live with in 3 miles of the school your a walker.. We live a mile from the elementary school and 2.5 miles from the 5th and 6th grade school so my kids are walkers.. next year my oldest will be in Jr High(7&8) So she will get to ride a bus but this will be the 1st time..
That all being said.. I do end up driving my elementary age kids because they still seem so little to walk a mile with no adults with them.. but my oldest one wants to walk and she only needs a ride if it is raining or snowing or just plain cold out.
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6th grade school if you live with in 3 miles of the school your a walker.. We live a mile from the elementary school and 2.5 miles from the 5th and 6th grade school so my kids are walkers.. next year my oldest will be in Jr High(7&8) So she will get to ride a bus but this will be the 1st time..
That all being said.. I do end up driving my elementary age kids because they still seem so little to walk a mile with no adults with them.. but my oldest one wants to walk and she only needs a ride if it is raining or snowing or just plain cold out.
Great T13 post today
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