It’s official, in writing. I’m going to San Diego.

That’s right, I have verbal orders to San Diego, CA! Stay tuned…

My first full weekend in Pensacola featured beaches and booze. Oddly, a combination that goes together well.

Last week we had our first test. I missed 1 question and I scored a 97.5% … go me!

Well, now that I’ve classed up, I’m settling in for the long haul. They’ve got me in the Per Diem Barracks at NAS, which is a nice place to be. I’ve got a few shots of what the place is like HERE.

Class sounds like its going to be cool, but the second half is supposed to be pretty difficult. I’ll let you know how I do, but don’t ask me what I’m doing, since I’m still only finding out what this is all about myself.

Got into Pensacola about 10:30 Central Time, and apparently the E5 and up barracks were full at Corry Station, so they decided to put me up at the BOQ (Officer’s Quarters) over at the Naval Air Station. It’s a 20 minute daily drive to class, but on the plus side, I have free cable, internet, a Queen sized bed, and daily maid service… basically, a hotel room.

Well, after a day of rest, it’s back on the road again!

Well, about 4:30 p.m. EDT, I arrived at my parents house in Michigan. Stats? Minus traffic in Milwaukee and Chicago, it took about 7.5 hours encompassing 465 miles. Friday will be a much-needed day of rest, and Saturday starts the 11-hour journey to Birmingham, AL and then to Pensacola on Sunday.

Of course, the full photo album is online here:
http://gallery.mac.com/aslater18#100152

Damien is getting used to the new place…

Day 2 encompassed 912 miles over 13 hours, and an arrival into Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Tomorrow: arriving in Michigan!

Damien has the right idea:

955 Miles, 13.5 Hours. That’s how far I drove today, the marathon leg in a 2300 Mile trip to Michigan. Tomorrow, I plan on going all the way out to Eau Claire, Wisconsin or farther. I may make it to Michigan on Thursday!

I’m at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, waiting to board my flight back up to the Pacific Northwest for the last time. This weekend is exactly what I needed to relax from the stress of the upcoming road trip. Tomorrow, I’ll leave early and should make it to Miles City, Montana.