ChuckB
Expedition Leader
I don't even know where to begin this post... I have made a few big changes in my life over the last few months. As some of you know, I was planning on getting out of the Navy in September. I thought long and hard about this decision for several months. My wife and I had many long conversations about our present place in life and where we wanted to go in the future. We were both considering a major career change at roughly the same time. We were trying to decide when we should start having children, etc. The end result was that I decided to stay in the Navy. Part of the decision to stay in was the ability to obtain my Masters degree on the Navy's dime. By doing so we have extended our stay here in Hawaii for another year. During those 12 months, I will be a full-time student. While all this was happening and not being sure of our future we decided to move closer to work. I can now literally see my office from my front door. Initially that doesn't sound too appealing, but if you have ever been to Ford Island you'll undertand. I see the Arizona Memorial everday and have a view of the Pearl Harbor from my military supplied housing. Starting in 2 weeks when my wife changes jobs, we will both be able to walk to work together. I don't think there's too many people who can say that! Just that simple change has made our quality of life so much better. We used to waste at least 2-3 hours in traffic/driving per day for the last two years. YES, there is traffic in paradise!! Add to all this that fact that the 55 has not been on any great expeditions or even out of the garage very much, it was just time to let it go. As much as I enjoyed it over the last 12+ months, it just doesn't fit my needs right now. My wife and I can easily survive with one car for atleast the next 2 years.
I thought that I was never going to sell the 55 but, I guess life has a way of changing your plans. I'd venture to say that it was probably the rarest vehicle I will ever own. Hopefully the new owner will appreciate it as much as I have. Now that I have an extra space in the garage, we'll see what happens next...
I thought that I was never going to sell the 55 but, I guess life has a way of changing your plans. I'd venture to say that it was probably the rarest vehicle I will ever own. Hopefully the new owner will appreciate it as much as I have. Now that I have an extra space in the garage, we'll see what happens next...
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