life in the land of BDT

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,093
edited April 2008 in The Clubhouse
All,

Well, as some of you know, I'm going to Korea pretty soon...I fly out on 6 May at 0830 for 12 fun filled months in Korea.

That was all well and fine based on the assumption that I would be returning here to Charleston. Well, that doesn't seem to be the case. The closest I can get is Pope AFB in Fayetteville NC. I frigged up and got promoted and basically promoted myself out of a job. Not exactly what I had in mind....

Well, cutting to the chase, I have no intentions of uprooting Wendi from here for a number of reasons....work, family and healthcare primarily. I also have no intentions of staying in Fayetteville long term anyway.

What we have decided is that I'll commute on weekends....get an apartment in Fayetteville and come home on weekends (it's 210 miles...). Once I get to Pope, I've got 33 months until I can retire, so we'll suck it up the best that we can. Wonder how many times I'll pass The Shark going the other way on 95??

Anyway, I've got a LOT of **** to do the next couple of weeks so if I'm incommunicado, nothing personal, I'm just really busy. I've got a couple of deals outstanding which I will square away...but I just want everyone to know that if you don't get a response from me right away, please be patient as things are in flux for me for the next couple months.

Thanks!!

BDT
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2008
    Good luck with everything, Troy!

    My sister goes to (and plays soccer at) the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville so I've been up there a few times. It's actually a pretty nice place scenery-wise. Lot of hills and nice trees. Probably some fun stuff to do in the area as well with it being a big college town.

    Anyway, safe travels to Korea and get home soon.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,821
    edited April 2008
    Life is suck.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2008
    wow.. Troy and Wendi best of luck in your situation... you're both good strong people.. things will work out in the long run. :)
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited April 2008
    AndyGwis wrote: »
    Good luck with everything, Troy!

    My sister goes to (and plays soccer at) the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville so I've been up there a few times. It's actually a pretty nice place scenery-wise. Lot of hills and nice trees. Probably some fun stuff to do in the area as well with it being a big college town.

    Anyway, safe travels to Korea and get home soon.

    Psst. He's headed to Fayetteville, North Carolina, not Arkansas. Don't worry though, you were only off by about 900 miles. You are correct though, Fayetteville, AR is a nice place.

    Best of luck Troy, both overseas and when you return stateside.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2008
    Troy - best of luck to you! I've done the weekly commute to a distant location to work during the week, and then back home on weekends. It gets old real fast, but now with email/cell phones you should be able to keep up the communication, and that's the important part. Any chance you can rent a room from someone? When I worked in CT during the week, returning to IA on weekends, I went to local churches with basically a resume and references and looked for sr citizens that would rent a spare room cheap to have someone their looking out after them, or wanted someone to stay in their house while they were away. Granted this was in the late '80's, but I had really good responses and offers.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,260
    edited April 2008
    TroyD wrote:
    I've got 33 months until I can retire
    Ah, the silver lining....
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2008
    Troy, sorry to hear that bro. When you are in Fayettville you are only 60 to 90 minutes away from me. So if you ever need anything dont hesitate to ask
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited April 2008
    Eh, it will all work out....I mean, we've done the long distance thing so while it sucks, it's doable.

    Fayetteville NC is depressing. Army (no disrespect) towns usually are. I'll find a pad to live in from Mon-Fri. No roommates on my horizon. Screw that, I'm too old and set in my ways to put up with some other dickbump.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2008
    that sucks

    doable, but sucks
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,612
    edited April 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    Eh, it will all work out....I mean, we've done the long distance thing so while it sucks, it's doable.

    Fayetteville NC is depressing. Army (no disrespect) towns usually are. I'll find a pad to live in from Mon-Fri. No roommates on my horizon. Screw that, I'm too old and set in my ways to put up with some other dickbump.

    BDT

    Yeah. Try Jacksonville(USMC). That will make you feel good about
    Fayetteville.:D

    Sounds less than ideal. 33 months is a stretch. But the extra retirement
    income from the promotion will help you forget this when the time comes.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    I was in and out of Ft.Bragg for years and Fayetteville sucks, big time.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2008
    So let me make sure I got this right.............even when you come back your going to be MIA all week in another state and TLW ain't moving?????

    Just to avoid any possible uncomfortable situations when you do come for your weekend visit would that be Friday night or Sat. morning???

    RT1
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited April 2008
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    Just to avoid any possible uncomfortable situations when you do come for your weekend visit would that be Friday night or Sat. morning???

    Hillarious
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited April 2008
    I'll be home Friday evening so you and George clear out by sunset and all will be cool.

    'Preciate you guys paying the utilities too.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited April 2008
    I have him in during the spring and summer months to take care of the landscaping. I hope you don't mind. The only uncomfortable situation he's likely to see is if he mows his foot or something.

    Jesse is right. Life IS suck.

    Congrats on the promo. Personally, they're not as great as they're cracked up to be, but then nothing ever is.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited April 2008
    Right on about the promotion. I could give a ****, the money isn't worth the hassle.

    Long as I don't have to tend to the lawn, I'm ok with it.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited April 2008
    Hey BDT,
    Where on the Rock are you headin'?
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited April 2008
    Troy, I didn't know you live in Charleston? I was in there a couple of weeks ago, on biz, around River Landing. Could've buy you a couple of drinks..

    Korea could be fun, not anywhere close to DMZ though.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited April 2008
    petrym wrote: »
    Hey BDT,
    Where on the Rock are you headin'?
    Michael
    Osan Graduate - Class of 96-97

    Back to Osan, I was there 98-99

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited April 2008
    Good Luck. My dad did that for us when we were growing up. Good show.

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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited April 2008
    Troy,
    I hope you have a great time in Korea. I hope it's nothing more than a year of playing staring contests to the North to see who blinks first, a year of great authentic Korean food (great stuff and probably the best of the Oriental cuisines) like bogogi, and a year of meeting some great people. I hope it's just a 12 month vacation and you can pick up some audio gear. Sure, it'll suck because it's still an assignment but I bet it's better than some of the mud holes you've been to.

    Wish you well
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited April 2008
    Grass ain't quite as green, huh? That's a ****. But the bright side is your one grade higher for that cushy government job when you punch out.

    Be safe, Broham. I'll make sure to get the Brylcream and Pall Mall smell out...
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2008
    Best of luck & thoughts to you & yours Troy.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,221
    edited April 2008
    Best of luck to you. It seems 33 months isn't that far off.

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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited April 2008
    Who's your detailer? Maybe your 'friends' up in Jersey could pay him a visit....at home.....at night!!!:mad:
    That SUCKS fat ones!
    My condolonces:(
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