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Skriven 2008-06-23 21:10:27 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
   Kommentar till text 9312 av Carol Shenkenberger (15485.cooks)
Ärende: TAP classes and leftovers                                [1]
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Hi Carol,

 > 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.

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

I know, but if you can act like you are engrossed in the paperwork,
you're less likely to overhear other conversations.

 > Probably the salt or calcium carbonate (limestone) used in a slurry to
 > make the tofu originally.

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

True, miso is soy bean based, as is tofu.  Possibly the fermentation the
miso does keeps it from freezing.  Two different products from one bean
produce some interesting eating.

 CS> (getting to TAP)
 >  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.

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

I've gone thru part of it several years ago in HI when a friend wanted a
refresher on her husband's benefits. Got that folder around still--some
where .

 >  >  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.

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

Either that or bring it up to NY.  Sounds like a good way to start on
the "getting out of here" process.  I'll miss Savannah seafood and bbq
tho.

 > 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.

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

Doesn't really interest us; we've got other plans. I may do some
teaching of sewing but on a small scale.


 >  CS> No habaneros for us though!

 > Nor me either.

 CS> Bannana pepper level for me thanks!

I think that would work for me too; I do like tasting other flavors in a
dish.

 >  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.

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

Probably but they're beyond that now. Deborah is in Alaska for some
conference/training this week; I think she's in prime salmon territory.


 >  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.
 CS>  >
 > 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?

 CS> A bit with a few of them via email but most of them arent really
 CS> 'email fiends' except with their spouse at sea.  I heard from Elise

I can understand that. I don't do much e-mail but would miss the fido if
it fell thru.

 CS> though recently.  The orders her husband had fell through and he's
 CS> been extended there.  Has 2 possibles and they are hoping to get the
 CS> ones at Dam Neck (right here in Virginia Beach).  He's a specialist in
 CS> a system taught there.

I don't think you would mind at all if they moved to your area. (G)


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Ruth
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