Our weekend

Today is one of the few dreary days we've had in Germany. From what we hear those are the norm around here, but we've had such beautiful weather since we arrived that it's hard to believe. Saturday was rainy as well. We planned to go to the flea market in downtown Stuttgart again because we had so much fun shopping there the last time, but since it was raining we decided not to. Instead we made a run to the PX and while there Stacy called and asked if we wanted to go to a sports store with them. We were up for the adventure so we met them at the Kelley hotel and we all piled into their car. This store, Decathalon, is huge and they allow you to try out what you plan to buy so there were kids (and adults) riding bikes, skateboards, scooters, etc all throughout the store. It was interesting.

We went to a Turkish restaurant for lunch. It's a challenge to find a place open after 2:00 in the afternoon on Saturday. Most everything closes down early. I couldn't tell you what I had, but it was pretty good.

Yesterday, we planned to try out an English speaking Baptist church outside of Patch, but Sam woke up through the night with a sore throat and a muscle in his neck and back. He was in so much pain that we didn't get up for church. Later he was up and started raking the yard, which he said helped loosen the muscles that were hurting him. So we met up with Stacy, Rich and Kelsey at the Panzer Bowling alley. I honestly can't remember the last time I bowled, but it must have been in my teens. We had a lot of fun with them though. Later in the evening Stacy and us went to see a movie at Patch.

I'm really impressed with the MWR facilites here. From what Stacy says they just recently renovated them and before that they were dumps. Sam and I checked out the gym yesterday. We're both saying that we're getting back to going regularly and we wanted to check it out. It's so much nicer than any we went to in Hawaii. All new equipment and very clean. The theater is brand new too, as well as the Bowling Alley. There's really not that many military here, but a lot of brass which allows us to have nicer facilities.

We know everyone is interested in seeing our new place, but right now it's just an empty house and looks very bare. So, once we get our household goods and get it put together we'll get some better pictures posted. For right now - here is a small glimpse.

Last night we cooked steaks on the grill. This is in the back yard looking toward the house. Door open on the ground floor goes into the guest bedroom (where we're currently camping out in). The second floor window is the living room and top floor is the master bedroom.

A small shed in the back yard.

Coming up the stairs, looking into the dining room. Living room to the left, kitchen to the right.

Living room

Looking toward the kitchen.

The kichen in the process of being cleaned.