Soccer Mom: Unplugged

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2006/5/27

How I spent my Saturday

@ 06:28 PM (28 months, 26 days ago)

So the Prez stopped by for a chat today.  And the kids got to see Marine One take off.  Not much to say about his speech - it was focused on the GWOT and was well-received.  We listened to the CIC but left before the traditional hat toss and walked down to see "Daddy" where he was working off-site.  There were protestors out the front gate but I haven't heard any stories about their antics.  Usually, protestors outside the gates don't make much noise.  Because they are barred from coming on post, they don't get much attention from anyone but the press. 

(Photos were copied from the USMA website - I had my hands too full of a 16 month old to get any good pics.)

Sadly, this is our last big West Point event - the movers will be here in a matter of days and we will be off to a new life as a former Army/ newly civilianized family.  (smiling through tears...)

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  1. Wow! That must have been quite an experiecne!:grin:

    Comment by Brooke— 2006/05/27 @ 06:32 PM — (Reply)

  2. Aw - we're close to the Naval Academy...they did their thing the other day. Father-in-law reports that the traffic was thick around the golf course (Eisenhower, for those Annapolis/Maryland folks). The Blue Angels are always an exciting attraction. :grin:

    Comment by Dayna— 2006/05/27 @ 08:26 PM — (Reply)

  3. Cate, I miss the military so much. I understand those tears. It's a mixed bag of nostalgia and satisfaction for a job well done. Again I want to thank you and your husband from the bottom of my heart. For a job well done and a country well served.

    Comment by Elmers Brother— 2006/05/29 @ 09:22 AM — (Reply)

  4. Looks like a fun way to spend the afternoon!

    Congrats and condolences :wink: to you and your hubby! Good luck with the coming change and transition.

    Comment by Michael— 2006/05/31 @ 02:21 PM — (Reply)

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