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Skriven 2008-06-21 15:00:33 av Carol Shenkenberger (15485.cooks)
   Kommentar till text 9279 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
Ärende: TAP classes and leftovers                                [1]
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 >  CS> True.  Best you can do is stand back 2-3 feet.
 > 
 > And start reading your own paperwork, if waiting to be called. You're
 > less likely to hear conversation if you're engrosed in the finer points
 > of military packer's paperwork.

Hard to be engrossed in them after the 3rd move though and for us there have
been 6 major ones and a few minor ones.

 >  >  CS> place to have it.  I think it's funny how it never really freezes.
 > 
 >  > Something in it that keeps it like that?
 > 
 >  CS> Salt maybe?  Not sure really.  I do know it's all organic stuff so
 >  CS> whatever makes it that way, is natural to it.
 > 
 > Probably the salt or calcium carbonate (limestone) used in a slurry to
 > make the tofu originally.

Oh this was Miso, not tofu though it has some soybean in it too.

(getting to TAP)
 >  CS> If there is a family assistance office, just give them a call and see
 >  CS> if you can hook up with another for a ride.  One of the folks in my
 >  CS> class was riding with another and found the link that way.  If not
 >  CS> possible, will have to wait.
 > 
 > That's an idea but will probably put it on hold until we get back from
 > leave.  I know, we've got almost a month but I've got other things that
 > take priority at the moment.

Understood.  You may find some of the parts you want are locally available in
smaller 1/2 day classes taught at your base.  Harmless to ask.  If you have a
local DAV (Disabled American Veterans) office or a VA unit in your town, they
can fill you in on all the parts you need.

 >  > I  think but can't say 100% that the Army version is 2 weeks.
 > 
 >  CS> The priamry aprt is the VA benefits part.  2 weeks feels too long to
 >  CS> me. Perhaps ours is shorter because they intend all to attend about
 >  CS> 12-14 months out, then again 2-3 months before terminal leave.
 > 
 >  >  CS> Some of it wont be all that relevant to you, but it wont hurt you to
 >  >  CS> find out how to do a proper job interview or how to write a resume
 > 
 > I know all of that is included..........and a lot more.

The standard VA part is 2.5 days.  I think that part is done with all
branches.  It's got the main stuff you'd want.  I'll see if I can get an
extra set of the workbook stuff and mail it to you.

 > I knew one guy that retired while we were in AZ went thru a (non
 > military) course on franchising. He spent quite a bit of money out of
 > pocket for it but, not as much as if he'd bought a franchise in McD's or
 > S'way or BK. I guess it was to give him some ideas for potential jobs
 > after retiring.

We had a seminar (lunch again) for those interested in that.

 >  CS> (back to food)
 >  > I meant using the hot pepper bit as the center, fire ball. That would
 >  > light up your mouth!
 > 
 >  CS> No habaneros for us though!
 > 
 > Nor me either.

Bannana pepper level for me thanks!

 >  CS> (picnic)
 > 
 >  >  CS> I imagine Charlotte will be having fun with everyone.  Running aroun
 >  >  CS> with the dogs too.
 > 
 >  > I expect her to fit in, no trouble. She probably has her own tales to
 >  > tell about your family cooking, especially if Don tried something unusal
 >  > while you were on one of your cruises.
 > 
 >  CS> Might be!  I warn you though, she's missed the 'flock' so much now
 >  CS> that she's uncomfortable if it's mentioned and pretends it never
 >  CS> happened.  The school guidance counselor says to let it be as it's a
 >  CS> common reaction when no other kids around her have a relevant memory
 >  CS> and she's a 'singlit'.  She will grow out of that, but not super fast.
 > 
 > OK, I'll not mention it. Our girls didn't have that trouble when we came
 > back from Germany. Could be several reasons--1) sisters, 2) went to a
 > school with a lot of military kids who had been to Germany, 3) less of a
 > cultural transition and probably a bunch more.

Most likely a combination of all 3.  Oh, lots of military kids here but since
the Navy seldom moves a family 'coast to coast' for cost reasons (my smaller
career field excepted), the military kids here have been in Europe and chat
about that.  Yours would have fit in fine here.

 >  CS> I took to the counselor to ask as it really threw me when she looked
 >  CS> blank when I made a reference to the kids in Japan.  He says it's ok.
 >  CS> For the moment, she's blocking much of her Japan memories because she
 >  CS> misses it.
 > 
 > Be ready to listen when the flood gates open up. Have you stayed in
 > contact with any of the military families still over in Japan?

A bit with a few of them via email but most of them arent really 'email
fiends' except with their spouse at sea.  I heard from Elise though recently.
 The orders her husband had fell through and he's been extended there.  Has 2
possibles and they are hoping to get the ones at Dam Neck (right here in
Virginia Beach).  He's a specialist in a system taught there.
             xxcarol

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