(Insert standard quote here…) I haven’t written in quite some time so… Yes, I know how cliché that is in the so-called blogsphere…

So, we are now off the coast of South Korea and participating in exercise Foal Eagle. We have been conducting amphibious landings on the west coast during our stay here. It is the first time that has occurred since the invasion at Inchon back during the Korean War. The countryside is bleak as far as vegetation goes, but the structures look well kept and colorful. Next week I’ll get to go on a small excursion to see the local culture. I should have the time to write about it afterwards. I am looking forward to it. Then from there we will be going back to Okinawa for a time. Soon after we arrive, I’m taking some leave, as my wife and son will be coming out! I can’t wait. We have some simple, but great times planned. It should be a phenomenal break.

Have been doing some thinking about the future and am quite befuddled, as I imagine many others are. I have been looking at property to start an airpark, or at least have a personal airstrip. But I’ve also been considering property in Europe. Yes, me. I must admit that there are three concerns I have: My son, my family and my friends. Is it good for my son to be bouncing around so much? I must admit that I have little doubt that this could be at all bad for him as far as his upbringing is concerned, but distancing him from his friends and grand parents does worry me. I don’t know anyone who got a bad deal in life from having experienced the world, but I do worry about the isolation factor. I rarely have enough time to see friends and family as it is, but that is not the case for my son. If we had a local place, friends and family would be able to visit, but not so abroad. Well, not nearly as much anyhow, and I would be cutting out those who could not afford the trip if we were overseas. But regardless, to all of our friends and family out there reading this, please know that regardless of what we do, you will always be welcome in our home. Though the wife may complain if it’s short notice due to the cleanliness of the place! Although she has good reason, as we have a rambunctious four year old with more energy than I do, more pets than I can name and I’m around just enough to make a mess and then out again.

Well, I’m off again. I hope you all are keeping up the good fight on the home front. We are doing so out here. It may not be as exciting as firefights in Iraq, but it’s important just the same. Besides, I already got that T-Shirt.

Take care all,

Koyote