With the cash for clunkers thing being broadcasted all over the place, I thought it would be best to trade in Kalvin's truck, "Old Blue" and get a more economical vehicle..."Ruby" made her way into our driveway on August 8th!! It was kind of bittersweet, but $4,500 for it-I was REALLY excited! Especially considering we were about to have to put tires on it, and I had to buy a battery in order to get it to the dealership. :)
"Ruby" is a 2009 Hyundai Elantra-she gets ~28mpg (compared to 14mpg in the red truck), filling up for $27 was SO nice!!! Kalvin has already made plans for the red truck (which barely fits in the garage as it is), it's been interesting to say the least. Let's just hope the mileage or gas prices improve.
We have about six more weeks left of this trip, maybe closer to eight...things keep changing. That gives me more time to get back in shape, and maybe we'll make it into October and get the entire month's pay tax free (that would be REALLY nice). Kalvin and I are both anxious for his return and cherish the time we get in the same timezone. Jessie and James are livin' it up at Kapuna and Tutu's (G'ma and G'pa's); they keep Dixie Belle on her paws and fight for sleeping spots on the bed (poor Tutu). Hopefully we'll get to come home (to Texas) after Kalvin returns to pick them up (and to see family of course ;) ).
Aside from that, there isn't much news. I am busy working full time on base and maintaining the spouse's group-disseminating information to the deployed spouses. And with the trip on the downward slope, I've got to get back into shape...
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