We've been in Florida for a little over a week and we're still pinching ourselves. The move went SO smoothly, we were really blessed. We had great packers and movers, everyone was professional, nice, and did a wonderful job!
Sami and Tux are such traveling professionals themselves at this point! They were sequestered while everything got packed up.
They handle road trips like champs! Mostly sleeping with a couple of check ins to see what is up! The drive from NC to FL was about 11 hours or so, it was a long day but with the regular stops for Sami breaks and gas it wasn't too bad. Since Sami got her walking breaks, Tux was not happy to be stuck in the car all day!
We made it to the temporary living facility (TLF) on Tyndall that evening and we got settled. When we walked Sami that night we came across a deer. Later on we were informed that there are bears on base! In our apartment complex, there is a rumor of a gator in one of the ponds and Sami and I came across a snapping turtle on a walk!
The next day we walked over to the marina, yes walked, and checked it out and then drove into town to check out Panama City.
far in the background is Panama City Beach where we live!
We got a two bedroom apartment in Panama City Beach. Most people told us not to live in PCB due to spring break craziness but we wanted to be near stuff so here we are! We are not in the middle of everything but a quick drive and we have this....
I can deal with some crazy months of heavy traffic and people, and then have quick and easy access to the awesome relaxed low key beach the rest of the year! Amazing!
The furkids have settled. We have a good sized screened in porch, aka lanai, and with the cooler temps we leave the sliding glass door open a lot. It didn't take those two long to get settled out there!
Not only are they settling in, they have started conducting crimes together. I think Sami is more of the criminal due to opportunity and that Tux is the instigator.
Exhibit A:
Noticed the scratch marks? Dogs are not that neat BUT this was found on the floor and Sami doing her best to lick it clean! I just opened this last night and within 24hrs it's gone! My chubby monkey Tux is already overweight and he acts as if he's starving! Crazy cat!
Needless to say, all is well and almost normal in our household with this move :P
I start my new job on Monday with three days of orientation. It's always nerve wrecking to start a new job but I need to get back to work. Although it's a PRN position (as needed), I am scheduled for 15 days in October! Looking at the other therapist's schedules the average is between 13-20 days/month so we will see how this goes. I'm looking forward to putting my degree to work! Bonus is that I am working with a population that I want to work with, veterans!
We are going to do our best to "survive" the next couple of years here ;) Oh did I mention all the fresh seafood?! This weekend.... Scallop and Mussel festival, last weekend it was a lobster festival! OMG!
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