That's the boat in the background...
Looks like there's a stow-away!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Burr's Boat
When Burr left for his boat trip waaay back in late September, I got to go with him for a Sunday afternoon "move-in day." It was kind of surreal; think of kids dropping their parents off at camp or college instead of the other way around! Anyway, we took some pictures of the boat, of his room, of the planes, and of us... Enjoy!
That's the boat in the background...
Looks like there's a stow-away!
That's the boat in the background...
Looks like there's a stow-away!
"He's Just Not That Into You"
Just not that into you... that's how I've felt about ye olde blog for the last several weeks. I know that the three of you that actually follow this are waiting with bated breath on a daily basis to see what's new with the Fergusons, and I'm sorry to disappoint, but I just haven't been interested in writing new posts!
Things have remained busy, even with "Ragtime" over and Burr still gone. My daytimes are filled with teaching students and preparing for lessons. My evenings are ridiculously boring as I sit home alone and surf the internet, munch on 100 Calorie Packs (bless the person who thought of that one!), read, and/or watch TV. Gabe and I still run daily, and I am loving diving more than ever. I just completed my GUE-Fundamentals rec pass (I'll post a link to GUE so that you can get an idea of what I'm talking about), and I'm looking forward to advancing my skills this winter and spring.
Last week, I had a welcome reprieve from the monotony of Burr's absence. The boats pulled back into port for a 36 hour Liberty period and Burr got to come HOME!!! We spent a great day and a half together, but it was such a tease! I didn't want to send him away again. Boo. But, he should be back to stay for a couple of months soon... I can't wait.
Other than that, just gearing up for a weird Thanksgiving in Okinawa with no Burr. I figure it can't be any worse than our anniversary, my birthday, Christmas or New Year's without him... and I've made it through all of those!
Hope that you're all well, and I'll try to get back into the swing of things on posting more regularly!
best,
rmf
Things have remained busy, even with "Ragtime" over and Burr still gone. My daytimes are filled with teaching students and preparing for lessons. My evenings are ridiculously boring as I sit home alone and surf the internet, munch on 100 Calorie Packs (bless the person who thought of that one!), read, and/or watch TV. Gabe and I still run daily, and I am loving diving more than ever. I just completed my GUE-Fundamentals rec pass (I'll post a link to GUE so that you can get an idea of what I'm talking about), and I'm looking forward to advancing my skills this winter and spring.
Last week, I had a welcome reprieve from the monotony of Burr's absence. The boats pulled back into port for a 36 hour Liberty period and Burr got to come HOME!!! We spent a great day and a half together, but it was such a tease! I didn't want to send him away again. Boo. But, he should be back to stay for a couple of months soon... I can't wait.
Other than that, just gearing up for a weird Thanksgiving in Okinawa with no Burr. I figure it can't be any worse than our anniversary, my birthday, Christmas or New Year's without him... and I've made it through all of those!
Hope that you're all well, and I'll try to get back into the swing of things on posting more regularly!
best,
rmf
Sunday, October 19, 2008
My Birthday
Thank you all so much for helping to make my birthday a special day! I so appreciated all of the cards and goodies that came my way. On September 26, I celebrated by going on a dive, then opening all of the cards and some of my gifts. Then, I had a delicious lunch with a new friend at a Thai Restaurant (tradition? I think I had Thai food on my birthday last year too!) and followed that up with a birthday cake from Baskin Robbins. At rehearsal that night, the cast suprised me with a birthday cake and a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday!" After that piece of cake, I was literally bouncing off the walls! All in all, a good day. Maybe next year Burr will get to celebrate with me??!!
Onna Dive
Waaaay back in early September Burr and I had the opportunity to get in a few dives together. The last one we did together was at Onna Point; incidentally, it is also the last dive I photographed. When I originally transferred the pics from the camera to computer I hit a snafu and thought that I had erased them. To my happy suprise when I did some picture transfers last week, I found them! So, here's a few pics of Burr and me at Onna Point, Okinawa, Japan.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Pet Tails
Anyone who knows Burr and me knows what a big part Gabe and Penny Lane play in our lives... so here are some recent shenanigans from the four legged members of our household.
Gabe's Birthday Party
Ok, we didn't actually throw him a party (we're not THAT bad), but Gabe certainly celebrated his birthday on his own in a BIIIIGGGG way. I was defrosting SIX chicken breasts in the sink for a post-dive dinner party... remembering "the rib fiasco" of '07, I covered the sink so that Gabe couldn't get the chicken out. Unfortunately Burr did not remember Gabe's magical ability to get to food, wherever it may be, and after he (Burr) turned the chicken in the marinade, he forgot to re-cover the sink. Burr left to go run errands, and Gabe enjoyed a Birthday Dinner of six raw chicken breasts. Yum.
Penny's New House
I woke up a few mornings ago and headed into the master bath. When I turned to look into the bedroom, I saw Penny Lane curled up in the middle of Gabe's crate! She looked extremely comfortable and pleased with herself, but hasn't made a return visit.
Gabe's Big Jump
Two night ago Burr and Gabe met me driving home on my way home from "Ragtime" rehearsal. I stopped the car and rolled down my window so we could visit and so that Gabe could put his paws on the window to look in. I turned around to unlock the back door so that they could ride home with me when, all of a sudden, Gabe JUMPED into the front seat with me THROUGH THE OPEN WINDOW!!! This is the same dog who likes to pretend that stepping up onto the bed is too much work for him... he JUMPED THROUGH THE CAR WINDOW!!! Burr and I were flabbergasted and laughing so hard at Gabe's antics. Gabe was just happy to be in my lap in the front seat!
I don't know what I was thinking last summer when I thought I could actually leave these crazy guys with family back home... life would be much less rich without them here!
rmf
Gabe's Birthday Party
Ok, we didn't actually throw him a party (we're not THAT bad), but Gabe certainly celebrated his birthday on his own in a BIIIIGGGG way. I was defrosting SIX chicken breasts in the sink for a post-dive dinner party... remembering "the rib fiasco" of '07, I covered the sink so that Gabe couldn't get the chicken out. Unfortunately Burr did not remember Gabe's magical ability to get to food, wherever it may be, and after he (Burr) turned the chicken in the marinade, he forgot to re-cover the sink. Burr left to go run errands, and Gabe enjoyed a Birthday Dinner of six raw chicken breasts. Yum.
Penny's New House
I woke up a few mornings ago and headed into the master bath. When I turned to look into the bedroom, I saw Penny Lane curled up in the middle of Gabe's crate! She looked extremely comfortable and pleased with herself, but hasn't made a return visit.
Gabe's Big Jump
Two night ago Burr and Gabe met me driving home on my way home from "Ragtime" rehearsal. I stopped the car and rolled down my window so we could visit and so that Gabe could put his paws on the window to look in. I turned around to unlock the back door so that they could ride home with me when, all of a sudden, Gabe JUMPED into the front seat with me THROUGH THE OPEN WINDOW!!! This is the same dog who likes to pretend that stepping up onto the bed is too much work for him... he JUMPED THROUGH THE CAR WINDOW!!! Burr and I were flabbergasted and laughing so hard at Gabe's antics. Gabe was just happy to be in my lap in the front seat!
I don't know what I was thinking last summer when I thought I could actually leave these crazy guys with family back home... life would be much less rich without them here!
rmf
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Still Here
Hi all! Sorry it has been so long since my last post. Things have been rather crazy around here (in a good way) with me having a FULL music studio and adding MT clients, Burr working really hard to get ready for the MEU, "Ragtime" rehearsals every night, and diving... lots and lots of diving.
Burr completed his Open Water certification two weeks ago so we have spent the last couple of weekends exploring dive sites together! It's been a lot of fun, and last weekend we took some great pictures on our Onna Point dive... and then I erased them as I tried to put them on the computer! GRRRRR.... Trust me, they were really good pics!
I DO, however, have some pictures to share from the OkiNapa Wine Festival. This is a semi-annual event held at the Camp Butler Officer's Club; we spent this past Friday night sampling (and buying) wine! Not only was it a fun evening with tasty beverages and yummy food, it was also an excuse to dress up! We RARELY have reasons to dress up here on the island, so I was happy to get to wear the cute BCBG dress I bought when I was home this summer. Here are some of the pictures.
So, all is well on Okinawa, just extremely busy. I have more stories and pictures to share, and will try to do so soon!
rmf
Burr completed his Open Water certification two weeks ago so we have spent the last couple of weekends exploring dive sites together! It's been a lot of fun, and last weekend we took some great pictures on our Onna Point dive... and then I erased them as I tried to put them on the computer! GRRRRR.... Trust me, they were really good pics!
I DO, however, have some pictures to share from the OkiNapa Wine Festival. This is a semi-annual event held at the Camp Butler Officer's Club; we spent this past Friday night sampling (and buying) wine! Not only was it a fun evening with tasty beverages and yummy food, it was also an excuse to dress up! We RARELY have reasons to dress up here on the island, so I was happy to get to wear the cute BCBG dress I bought when I was home this summer. Here are some of the pictures.
So, all is well on Okinawa, just extremely busy. I have more stories and pictures to share, and will try to do so soon!
rmf
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Funny Conversations
I'm not sure what it is about this week, but a lot of people I've talked to have been a little on the goofy side. Here are some of the highlights from three recent conversations.
1) At the dive shop. I went in to find Burr and do a little shopping. Upon entering the door and looking around a bit...
Sales girl: Can I help you find something?
Me: No, I'm just looking for my husband.
Sales girl: Ok, what's his name?
Me: Well... I don't think you know him. Have you seen a guy in a flight suit come in?
Sales girl: No, I've only seen Marines in here today.
Me: He IS a Marine. Bye.
2) At the bank. Burr had to exchange yen for dollars after the Flightline Fair, and they (the bank tellers) made him roll all of the coins. But when he got back to the teller, she started to UN-roll the coins!
Me: Um... why did you make him roll all of the coins if you were just going to un-roll them?
Teller: Because we're not allowed to roll them.
3) This one's a little embarrassing, but it might have been a compliment, and it was still pretty funny.
Girl: Ok, don't hate me for asking this, but... Are those yours? (while discreetly glancing at my shirt)
Me: Are what mine? Huh?
Girl: You know, are Those Yours?
Me: (as the lightbulb clicked on and my face filled with heat) YES! I'm all natural!
So, that's been my week! And it's still only Thursday! Who knows what other craziness will come up between now and Sunday...
rmf
1) At the dive shop. I went in to find Burr and do a little shopping. Upon entering the door and looking around a bit...
Sales girl: Can I help you find something?
Me: No, I'm just looking for my husband.
Sales girl: Ok, what's his name?
Me: Well... I don't think you know him. Have you seen a guy in a flight suit come in?
Sales girl: No, I've only seen Marines in here today.
Me: He IS a Marine. Bye.
2) At the bank. Burr had to exchange yen for dollars after the Flightline Fair, and they (the bank tellers) made him roll all of the coins. But when he got back to the teller, she started to UN-roll the coins!
Me: Um... why did you make him roll all of the coins if you were just going to un-roll them?
Teller: Because we're not allowed to roll them.
3) This one's a little embarrassing, but it might have been a compliment, and it was still pretty funny.
Girl: Ok, don't hate me for asking this, but... Are those yours? (while discreetly glancing at my shirt)
Me: Are what mine? Huh?
Girl: You know, are Those Yours?
Me: (as the lightbulb clicked on and my face filled with heat) YES! I'm all natural!
So, that's been my week! And it's still only Thursday! Who knows what other craziness will come up between now and Sunday...
rmf
Monday, August 25, 2008
The Sea Turtle
They say that you never forget your first... and I'm not sure that they were referring to seeing your first sea turtle on a scuba dive, but I KNOW I'll never forget my first!
Yesterday, I dove Toilet Bowl with a buddy. And the dive was INCREDIBLE. Probably the coolest, most scenic, best dive I've done since I started. And I saw a Sea Turtle! It was... I don't know... words... AWESOME. And not in the "surfer dude" sense of the word, but the "event inspired awe within me" sense of the word. The Sea Turtle was quite large, and moved with grace and majesty through the water. I was so excited to finally see one, because I've heard from many others just how fantastic the experience is.
The Toilet Bowl dive is one that I will definitely repeat. The entry and (especially) exit are a little dicey, but completely manageable with proper planning and survey of the sight. Actually, I wasn't able to do a second dive there yesterday because the weather changed and made the exit too dangerous. But the one dive was worth the drive to the sight and I am SO GLAD that I had the opportunity.
dive on!
rmf
Yesterday, I dove Toilet Bowl with a buddy. And the dive was INCREDIBLE. Probably the coolest, most scenic, best dive I've done since I started. And I saw a Sea Turtle! It was... I don't know... words... AWESOME. And not in the "surfer dude" sense of the word, but the "event inspired awe within me" sense of the word. The Sea Turtle was quite large, and moved with grace and majesty through the water. I was so excited to finally see one, because I've heard from many others just how fantastic the experience is.
The Toilet Bowl dive is one that I will definitely repeat. The entry and (especially) exit are a little dicey, but completely manageable with proper planning and survey of the sight. Actually, I wasn't able to do a second dive there yesterday because the weather changed and made the exit too dangerous. But the one dive was worth the drive to the sight and I am SO GLAD that I had the opportunity.
dive on!
rmf
Recurring Theme
Be forewarned - this post is just a rant!
Ever since I was a little girl, I have tried to make plans and do special things with my friends. In elementary school, it was dressing alike; "Mom, I need my pink shirt and blue shorts because we're all going to dress alike tomorrow and wear our hair in side ponytails!" And a frantic search would ensue for the said items so that I would keep my word to dress like my friends. And then, the next day at school, of course, I would be the only one who had actually done what we said we were going to do.
This trend continued through junior high and highschool and took on the form of phone calls and plans that never came through. So, it's really been no suprise to me as I've grown up that people don't always come through with what they say that they will. "I'll call you..." "Let's do lunch..." "We HAVE to get together again!" etc... and nothing ever happens. No suprise, but still a disappointment.
I know that sometimes I'm the one who drops the ball, and I understand that things come up, preventing people from coming through in the way they said that they would. Sometimes I just feel like I'm doing all the work to make plans, see them through, and meet the needs of my friends. I don't mind... relationships mean a lot to me, so I'm willing to do the work, I just get tired and wish that it weren't so one-sided.
Ok, rant over. Sorry.
On a lighter note, I was VERY pleasantly suprised today when someone actually did call me back! I'm trying to put together a boat dive for a group next weekend, and I called the boat Capt. last week to book the trip. Our conversation was rather brief and didn't leave me with much confidence that he would follow-up. But he DID! So, the dive is booked and five friends and I will be hitting the water next Saturday off of a boat! Hooray! (Now, the question is, will the said five friends still come through to do the dive... hmmm... it remains to be seen.)
Remember, don't call me... I'll call you!
rmf
Ever since I was a little girl, I have tried to make plans and do special things with my friends. In elementary school, it was dressing alike; "Mom, I need my pink shirt and blue shorts because we're all going to dress alike tomorrow and wear our hair in side ponytails!" And a frantic search would ensue for the said items so that I would keep my word to dress like my friends. And then, the next day at school, of course, I would be the only one who had actually done what we said we were going to do.
This trend continued through junior high and highschool and took on the form of phone calls and plans that never came through. So, it's really been no suprise to me as I've grown up that people don't always come through with what they say that they will. "I'll call you..." "Let's do lunch..." "We HAVE to get together again!" etc... and nothing ever happens. No suprise, but still a disappointment.
I know that sometimes I'm the one who drops the ball, and I understand that things come up, preventing people from coming through in the way they said that they would. Sometimes I just feel like I'm doing all the work to make plans, see them through, and meet the needs of my friends. I don't mind... relationships mean a lot to me, so I'm willing to do the work, I just get tired and wish that it weren't so one-sided.
Ok, rant over. Sorry.
On a lighter note, I was VERY pleasantly suprised today when someone actually did call me back! I'm trying to put together a boat dive for a group next weekend, and I called the boat Capt. last week to book the trip. Our conversation was rather brief and didn't leave me with much confidence that he would follow-up. But he DID! So, the dive is booked and five friends and I will be hitting the water next Saturday off of a boat! Hooray! (Now, the question is, will the said five friends still come through to do the dive... hmmm... it remains to be seen.)
Remember, don't call me... I'll call you!
rmf
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