Christmas Trip...

I have decided on my route for when I drive back to Ohio for the week of Christmas. I have decided to take a slight stroll down memory lane and end my first days travel at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri (or for you Army folks, Fort Lost In The Woods, Misery – Pat will get that comment). I do hope the weather is not like the last time I was there in December – Our final field trip we had a foot of snow. Taco and I will be staying at the MainStay Suites about 2 miles from the post entrance in Saint Roberts, Missouri. I plan to leave Friday and arrive at the hotel by dusk on Friday night. On Saturday Morning, Taco and I will attempt to find my old training unit/building, visit the Engineer, Military Police and Chemical Regiment Museum and, of course, visit the Engineer Regiment Gift Shop (Pat – let me know if you want me to pick you up something). As you all know, it is very important to pay respects to one of the oldest AND most important Army Regiments. Because, and no need to explain this since it is common knowledge, the Army doesn’t move until the Engineers say it can move. Especially those Armor pucks… (Sorry Mike had to get that in). After my visit at the Army Garden of Eden, I will set out on Eisenhower Express Way (or I-70) in route to Columbus, Ohio. I do plan to stop in Indianapolis to have lunch/dinner with Gaytanna.

I will be sending updates as the trip progresses in the blog, so be alert. I am really looking forward to the trip and seeing everyone (either again or, if I missed you last time, for the first time since I left).

Take care…