My First Trans-Atlantic Flight
June 27th, 2008
Twenty years ago this month I commenced a set of orders that would take me to the land of fire and ice. We lived in Iceland for two and a half years, I have tons of stories to tell about our adventures while there but this isn’t going to be one of them. What I am going to share during this post is how really small the world can be. How you really never know…
Before I selected the orders to Iceland I was actually given a few choices but I was looking for an opportunity to live overseas. That narrowed things down a bit to the Embassy in Seoul, Korea or an island I only heard stories about. At the time in 1988 there was rioting in Seoul over the coming Olympic games – the stuff seemed to be on the news every night. For that reason and also the fact that a transfer to Keflavik, Iceland included a school which was located in Latina, Italy. The school was for NATO’s version of SATCOM – yup, I got to work on state of the art, 46 foot in diameter antenna, satellite ground terminal equipment – God, I love the Navy! Anyway, (Read the rest of the story…)
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MEDIC!
May 29th, 2008
Disney Security
Security at Disney is something they take very seriously. Thousands of people enter the various parks every day. The worlds climate for hate dictates that every one must remain vigilant. Some security measures I have noticed, which hadn’t existed prior to 9/11, are things like increased video surveillance and coded tickets which are matched with your finger print each time you enter.
One other inclusion into Disney’s security is the bag check once reserved for airports and federal buildings. Disney does have a better process – they have two lines, one for people with bags and one for the stream-lined traveler who is packed lite. (Read the rest of the story…)
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Bluebeard
May 27th, 2008
It has been shown that having multiple wives causes cancer in lab rats…. (Read the rest of the story…)
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Disney Bidet
May 26th, 2008
Made it to Disney World! We start our 8 day stint at one of the number one vacation spots known to man. To get ready for this trip we upgraded our camping equipment by taking advantage of a sale at Bass Pro Shop – we got a 10′x10′ Coleman tent for just 89 bucks. Much better than my other tent – I can stand up in this one.
This is the first time we have ever stayed at Disney’s campground, Fort Wilderness. So far we are very impressed. Our campsite is on a small creek that winds through the campground. Tame wildlife wonders through occasionally like rabbits, ducks and even saw a (Read the rest of the story…)
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Inglis Florida
May 23rd, 2008
Our adventure continues! Camping on 2 1/2 private acres on the Withlacoochee River in Inglis, Florida. Inglis is the town that has been in the spotlight when Elvis made “Follow that Dream” here. Also made national news a few years ago because the Mayor put forth a proclamation to ban the devil. I must say the proclamation must have been a success because this place is truly heaven on earth. Here is a couple of pictures to set the mood 
Walking bridge over a swampy area next to the river. (Read the rest of the story…)
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Panama City Beach
May 20th, 2008
A couple of days ago Bonnie and I started our 25th Wedding Anniversary vacation odyssey – Camping Florida. I am lucky in this respect, most wives I imagine wouldn’t want to spend their 25th Anniversary camping out – mine suggested it!
Our first stop was in sunny Panama City Beach! (During this stop camping wasn’t actually on the agenda) The water was very clear – weather was perfect. Slight breeze kept the heat from becoming overbearing. I will say this about Panama City Beach – it has grown! High rise condos now line the beach for almost as far as the eye can see. Sand is as fine, clean and white as I remember it. (Read the rest of the story…)
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The American Experience
May 19th, 2006
For the past few days we have been vacationing at Disney World. What a great time! My favorite is EPCOT. The fact that each country represented has native residents as cast members really makes the experience as close to visiting the country as you can without actually leaving American soil.
Disney has recognized work must be completed on the American themed section of EPCOT to make it more realistic. Currently illegal immigrants are being interviewed for the various open positions in order to add a realistic feel and because they are having a very hard time finding “real” Americans who can/would greet a guest with common courtesy, show-up on time and do “work”.
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