Monday, August 31, 2009

The things we see on a ride...

A wise German-American Owl?

I can't tell you why the birds were displayed in a town celebrating its 400th anniversary, but it definitely made me smile...

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Munich (and Dachau)...

A day of highs and lows...

I spent the morning at Dachau. It's sobering to realize the depths to which man can descend.

The afternoon was spent in Munich which was enjoyable. A slight breeze of Fall in the air left me feeling refreshed.

Finally, the evening was spent with good news... It appears I'll be given the opportunity to Command Boat Division 93 next year. I know the men and their capabilities... This will be one heck of an honor.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Almost time to go...


In two weeks, I'll be sitting at home. While I'm looking forward to re-cultivating some friendships, I can say with sincerity that I'll truly miss living in Europe.


Sunday, August 9, 2009

Even when sore, it's impossible to be unhappy when riding a bike on a sunny day.

This calf looks fine... So, why does it hurt?  An MRI scheduled for Wednesday should give some answers.
Oh... And ironically, there's a "wear a helmet" AFN service announcement on T.V. right now...

Monday, August 3, 2009

The new puppy-mobile (oh... And bike carrier)...

Thanks to the Obama-administration's CARS program, I was able to buy a bit nicer car... Just doin' our part for the economy:-)

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Wetting down...



It's a tradition that when an Officer is promoted, they throw a party to thank their friends, family, and co-workers for the support.  Often this is done at a local pub.
This is a fine tradition, but I wanted to do things my way.  Therefore, my wetting down celebration began with 3 hours on the bike.  Subsequently, the Mike and Angie Buckley were kind enough to host a BBQ at their home on base.  
It was a beautiful day and I really appreciated the efforts of those who showed up for a warm, hilly ride.