Hey yall

Just wanted to say hi to everyone and wish you all a Merry Christmas. I have not been on the forum during the last few months. My job was kicking my arse. I changed out of company command on 20 November, then took some personal time home in WV. 18 months of a very tough job, but a rewarding experience. My family and myself are moving to West Virginia in January. I got a job teaching cadets in the ROTC Dept at West Virginia University in Morgantown. Don't know how much time I will have for riding, but should have more free time to spend with the family than I had in 2012.
The best part of the job is it's non-deployable for the next 2-3 years. After that, who knows where I will go.
Haven't spent time with all my riding buddies this year like I had planned. I hope this year has been good to everyone. I am very happy that Mason is getting better, and hope to try and get together with some of you all soon.

Sounds to me like some Prayers have been answered Capt. Great news indeed. We're very happy for you Chris. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Joyous New Year.

Congrats on the new position!! I am sure the wife and kid are glad you will be around the house for the next couple of years.

On another note, I have been to The WV campus a few times.....lots to look at so keep your eyes forward LT.

Woodtick wrote:

Sounds to me like some Prayers have been answered Capt. Great news indeed. We're very happy for you Chris. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Joyous New Year.

Thank you Phil. I honestly know someone upstairs was really looking out for me. It has been the roughest year of my life I think. Several times I thought I wasn't resilient enough to see it through to the finish line. I had to do several gut checks, dig in, and get er done. It really was a sacrifice for Melissa and the kids. Most of the time I did not even see my kids during the week. AVG day for me was leaving the house around 5am and getting home between 8-9. I worked a ton of weekends. In the end though, I know my company was the best company in the battalion. I had the largest company in my entire brigade (170 Soldiers), and a property book valued at $40 million. It was a monster of a job, but the best job for logistics. I am better for the experience.

Great out look Chris!!!!! Proud of you , Sir!!!! Congrats on the new gig...sounds like it too will be rewarding. Great instructors make Great troops!!

Congrats on the new position. It sounds like it is going to be much better for you and the family. Maybe you can get out and do a little riding soon. Good luck!

Yeah, I don't think we got to hang like we thought when you moved to KY.......

Big-R wrote:

Yeah, I don't think we got to hang like we thought when you moved to KY.......

Work has consumed me for sure.

Congrats Pal, glad to have you back in good ole WV. So glad that you will be able to spend more time with Melissa and the kids. The GOOD LORD has really watched over you. Merry CHRISTmas for sure and have a happy new year and look forward to riding some more next year myself.

Glad to see things are changing for the better for you Chris. Keep in touch.

Thanks guys. And apologies for not making time to hang with you all more. Friends and family are always the first to suffer.

Congrats on new job LT......

Thanks Chris!

Congrats Cap'n! That has got to feel like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders! I have a friend that was once the commanding officer of ROTC at Clemson, he says it was the best job he ever had. I know you will enjoy it.