Homecoming

We arrived home this afternoon after a very easy trip. Keith drove us to Andrews this morning for a C-17 that was going to McChord. While waiting for our flight, we stood at a window about 100 yards from the runway and watched Air Force One pull up to await President Bush who went to Ohio today. The Marine helicopter landed, military personnel saluted and stood at attention and the president was escorted the few hundred feet from the helicopter to Air Force One. I am not a Bush fan, but I am an American and appreciate the office.

We observed something that few Americans have the opportunity to do anymore. There were lots of military and security personnel plus two German Shephereds inside the terminal where we were waiting for our flight. So shortly after George left, we were on our way to McChord.

We had a great time with Keith and his family, but it does feel good to be home. I'm sure Keith and Janet will be glad to have their lives get back to normal. her sister and family leave tomorrow and her parents go back to Montana a week from today.

Colleen kept the garden and flowers alive, but she has been working long hours so Cooper will be glad to have us home with him. She will be going to Pennsylvania next week for an overseas teaching job fair. She is looking at several possibilities to include Qutar and Beijing, but nothing is for sure.

We have few commitments over the next few weeks, so I'm hoping we can get out in the motor home in the near future. It is still my favorite way to travel.

Ciao