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Jun 30, 2022
English Chronicles I
9 July 2000
U.K. Arrival
Well, well... this is my first installment of the English Chronicles... everyone seemed to enjoy the Korean Sagas, so I figure why not keep up the story tellin'?
I just arrived in country last week after about a month and a half of time off in the States. I got to see quite of few of ya while I was home and I don't know about U, but I had a BLAST! Once I get my pictures developed, I write more about that trip – a lot of good stories there!
Well, the plane ride out was fairly nice, I actually got some sleep in-flight which is unusual for me. When I got to the airport, I had to take some extra time out to sort out some "damaged luggage" claims, as the ride over had the mysterious effect of removing my wheels from my suitcase! Hmmmm... Dang leprechauns! <grin> When I finally got up to the main terminal, I was expecting to see my sponsor somewhere; but after about a half hour of hunting I realized I was on my own. I found out that there was a direct military bus that goes directly to Mildenhall (my current base), but I missed it by five minutes – DOAH! I went back inside and talked to the commercial coaches and they had a good deal to go for only 18 pounds (about 27 dollars). I was on my way to the bus terminal when my name is called over the intercom. I went to the Info booth and was met by an old friend from Korea who is now stationed at Mildenhall. He didn't recognize me when I got off the plane (partially due to the new "do" and with the addition of the goatee). So I refunded my ticket and drove up to base with Scotty.
I've been checkin' out the area a bit here, and what a party place! There are a couple of college towns nearby and the base club is packed on the weekends too... As always, I've been out 'splorin, getting an idea of what's around. Been to some castle ruins, a windmill and a few churches and abbeys. This place is just too cool!
My car doesn't get here until the 11th of August, so I have a nice CHEAP rental (cheap in all senses of the word), but it works (Rent-a-Wreck, which sums it up!). I found a nice place to rent about 20 miles from the base – it opens for renting after the 7th of August, so I'll be in temporary lodging until I can move in. Of course, all my household goods are already here, and I can't touch them until they deliver the package to wherever I move. This includes my bike that I've been dying to ride!
Well, I'll close for now; I hope to hear from ya and please let me know what's happenin' where you're at.
Talk to ya soon
Dan
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