We had planned to stay in the church's parking lot. It was a nice offer and was free. BUT now that we know the AF will pay lodging for Mike (and were prepared to pay a hotel room)....we found a campground. It will have SHOWERS. The RV does have a shower but for 8 of us - not quite speedy...and the hot water tank won't hold out for that many showers. ::snort::
I cracked the man up in WA. He said the quoted rate was for 2 adults, 2 kids and 2 pets. I asked him if we couldn't count two of the kids as pets. No go. Then he wanted to know if we had Good Sam. I told him we had an Uncle Sam card.
No pool - but showers and wi fi....and really Mom and Dad will have a pool at their hotel so we'll visit them. ::snort:: Yeah - that will inconspicuous.
I can't believe we've been in ELEVEN years and NO ONE ever metioned that if the wing wants to they can pay for Denominational Conventions for chaplains, as a TDY. We've always thought it was permissive TDY. That means they give him time off and it doesn't count as leave, but we pay all travel and lodging expenses. Well - always before they've not even given him time OFF but this new commander has approved it all. Shew...what a savings that will be for us not to have to pay gas all the way out.
The problem about not staying at the church is we would have had more chance of seeing the girls....and we'd be right next to "The Mod" where the Master's "boys" live.....thought maybe that would have provided some fun....I even planned to leave a rattler on their doorstep when we left town....NOW what will I do for fun in Spokane????? Yeah, I know Mom - but honestly - the conference is the one part of this trip I could do without. ::snort::
I cracked the man up in WA. He said the quoted rate was for 2 adults, 2 kids and 2 pets. I asked him if we couldn't count two of the kids as pets. No go. Then he wanted to know if we had Good Sam. I told him we had an Uncle Sam card.
No pool - but showers and wi fi....and really Mom and Dad will have a pool at their hotel so we'll visit them. ::snort:: Yeah - that will inconspicuous.
I can't believe we've been in ELEVEN years and NO ONE ever metioned that if the wing wants to they can pay for Denominational Conventions for chaplains, as a TDY. We've always thought it was permissive TDY. That means they give him time off and it doesn't count as leave, but we pay all travel and lodging expenses. Well - always before they've not even given him time OFF but this new commander has approved it all. Shew...what a savings that will be for us not to have to pay gas all the way out.
The problem about not staying at the church is we would have had more chance of seeing the girls....and we'd be right next to "The Mod" where the Master's "boys" live.....thought maybe that would have provided some fun....I even planned to leave a rattler on their doorstep when we left town....NOW what will I do for fun in Spokane????? Yeah, I know Mom - but honestly - the conference is the one part of this trip I could do without. ::snort::
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SO glad things are coming together! I bet you can hardly wait to see the girls and what a great bonus that your parents will also be there! Everyone all in one spot is quite nice, I'm sure.
I am so jealous of your wonderful trip! What fun and you get to see your girls.
Hope you will be able to blog along the way so we can enjoy your trip with you.
Sis:
I'm with you in being able to do without most of conference. We are really only going to see all of you and to see the 5 Filipino's who are coming from POBM. Joyce is the only one you might know though and maybe she even came to POBI after you left.
We were not able to get at the conference hotel because who knew if we'd make it with Dad's injury... but PTL he is doing great. We will just have to stop every hour for him to walk a bit.
see you soon and we/ll see what we can do for fun. :) My favorite part is the lucheons. Will/Sherri will be there for the Missions day because her sister Joy and Del will be presented at new missionaries to Mexico to help Bill/Fayth. Also their aniversary weekend.
l/p
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