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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Wanna see my Gas Station?

Wanna see our Gas Station?  Yep here it is......

We did have a little Gas station with 4 pumps open 24hours that they closed down a couple months ago.  Then they made us go to the pumps where the government vehicles fill up and it was cash only and only 1 pump and only open certain days from 2-6.  It was always a 45min plus wait no matter when you got there.  You either had to get there a half hour before they opened so you would be near the front of the line but still wait or you would end up 15-20 cars back and still wait.  Then starting this week this is our gas station.  Pulling up to a truck and having it pumped right into our car in the movie theater parking lot.  Still cash only but open a few more hours!  When they closed the gas station the gas went up $1 over night.  It costs $4.09 and let me tell you my car takes over $100 to fill up now!  I am not complaining about our gas station situation I just think it's funny and had to share.  When sitting in line I think this is what it probably feels like when they have had to ration gas.  It's GTMO just time it right so you have the time to wait at the gas station what else is there to do LOL.


Last weekend Paige got her first sports injury!  She twisted her ankle in the first quarter spent the rest of the game on the bench with ice.  Took it easy on it for a couple days and she is good again!

Paige made the honor roll for first quarter!  They had a ceremony for all the kids that did.

Found our third geo cache!

They have the right of way!!

This is just a glimpse of what Hurricane Sandy did to Tim's old building.  It is all moldy in there now.

This is his new office over in the hanger.

Not sure how long could be the whole time we are here. The old building is condemned.

We don't have Staples store but we do have Paper Clips! I heard it was the office supply warehouse but not sure why is says Hazmat Pharmacy, I have never asked.

For my birthday we ate at the Cuban Club, I think the only restaurant on base we haven't tried besides the Jerk House. Not that we have many to choose from LOL.  My food was great I loved it!  Yes Paige is officially taller than me!

They have what's called GTMO specials here.  Cars that don't leave the island and people paint them however they want.  I love this one. It's in case zombies attack!

I wish we could paint our car for the fun of it!  There is also the Mystery machine from scooby doo here and it's spot on!

The boys watching their sister's game before their games!

So proud of her for joining soccer!

That's our goalie!  Like a Coastie "Always Ready"
 Hope you are all doing great.  The base is already decorating for Christmas and we are ready to celebrate Thanksgiving next week.  Going to be weird not to be in Yakima for it. We have invited Tim's office so wish us luck cooking a turkey it's usually Grandpa's Job! Our kids are so used to certain things that Grandparents cook like Grandma Pat's Yams, Grandma's stuffing I hope we can do them justice!  And no black Friday shopping for me with Mom and Jaime!!!  However with the time difference I could call them and wake them up at 3:30am LOL!  Don't worry guys I won't! :-) or will I bwah ha ha ha (evil laugh).  Just kidding I won't.  I will still be asleep myself I am sure.