The 2007 Christmas Dilemmas

Shortly after arriving in Stuart, our friend Larry rented a car and drove his crew home to VA.  Instead of flying back, he drove his van.  This was good because it meant we had real transportation; it was bad because it curtailed our walking and biking. The first dilemma started one morning when Larry announced he was going home for Christmas (to see grand-kids) and asked if we wanted to come along and share the driving and expenses. To me it was a no-brainer, I was on my boat in sunny, warm FL having a blast and it was so-so cold way back home. For Donna, who had never missed a Christmas with her family, it was a different story. OK, so fast forward a couple of days and we're driving north hoping to make a surprise visit to our families. It was fun surprising our families and we had a great time. The Admiral is always right.

The next dilemma was whether to wait and return with Larry or fly back.  Another command decision and we're driving south in our land yacht.  Now we have a boat and car in FL and the new lifestyle changes a bit.