We have a house! Yesterday, housing gave us the keys to two multiplex units aboard Camp Kinser. We are required to take one or the other, due to housing orders here. The two units were nearly identical and in the same cul-de-sac. Before we even went in one though, I looked at Matt and pointed to the one on the end.
“That one. It looks like the trampoline will fit in that side yard.”
Is it sad that I now choose homes based on the trampoline factor?
We walked through both units, and we signed the papers for the end unit. The holding pattern we have been in for a week and a half is suddenly disturbed and everything is flying forward. Today, we will pick up keys, tomorrow our stuff from Virginia arrives (all 4,200 pounds) and then Friday, the government furniture arrives. (We have to borrow government furniture, because we were only allowed to bring 4,250 pounds with us– Remember in the spring when we were losing/selling/storing 10,000 pounds to come here?)
Homes here look a little like bunkers, but it is because they are built extremely well to withstand typhoons. They are also pretty small compared to the base homes we have had in the states and hovel-ish compared to the beautiful beast of a base house we had in Virginia…remember that one?
Well, here is our new one:
Three cheers for less to clean! There are four TEENY bedrooms on the second floor. I am measuring today to make sure beds will fit. The kitchen seems to be a nice size though, and we are on a small bluff overlooking the base with a sliver of a view of the East China Sea.
I can honestly say I am just as excited about our little bunker as I was about the beautiful beast. We are thankful to have been provided housing so quickly. Now, to just make all this stuff in the lodge fit back into the suitcases….
Having been around those kids, I am glad you have that trampoline to allow them to burn up some of that energy. I totally approve of picking a house by those measures :):) I remember that when we moved from base to base, we had a game where we pulled the stickers off all the furniture whenever we moved. Do the kids get this opportunity? It sounds like a wonderfully busy next 3-8 days just getting everything set up and put where each of you want them to go. I can’t wait for pictures of the rooms and the year and even the sliver of the East China Sea.
Sue, is it a two story like it appears and are all the bedrooms upstairs. How many bathrooms? Is it raining daily? Are you driving on the streets? Good luck and have some fun?
Your favorite aunt :):)
It is two stories, with all the bedrooms upstairs (more pics soon!) It rains on and off– not every day, but often. I AM driving on the streets, as it is discouraged to drive on the sidewalks…heehee…Love you!
I am excited that you picked out the house based on the trampoline … I love that idea. We use to play a game where we picked off all the stickers on the furniture when we moved from base to base. Do the kids get this opportunity? I am excited for your next two weeks of organization as you and kids start to get settled. I am very glad to hear it is a little bunker. bunker down girl bunker down and enjoy every moment as this will not be repeated in your lifetime with your kids this age. Love to all and I’m so glad Matt is there to help you all.
Your favorite aunt 🙂 🙂 🙂
Two stories, typhoon-proof, and a trampoline to boot! What more could you ask for;) Just remember that life is not an end point it is the journey along then way!
Wise words! Thanks Janis!