Helicopter Ride

I bet you thought this was going to be about my ride in a helicopter, but you were wrong. My friend, Ben, told me about this game online and now I'm addicted. Ben's best score so far is 1111 and I'm not far behind with 1103. I am warning you that it is addicting, but it's fun. Let me know what you score on it. Can you beat my score? Loren, if you are reading this, I want to know how you score on it...This will prove if you are really a good pilot or not. :)

Word of the Day

I know this might surprise some of my regular readers, but I don't know the meaning of every word. (I know what a shock!!) Because of this lack of knowledge, I often use a very convenient tool on the internet. dictionary.com Well today when the webpage was brought up, I noticed the word of the day feature...and what was today's word of the day you might ask. It was none other than my favorite word of all. copacetic \koh-puh-SET-ik\, adjective: Very satisfactory; fine.

I also saw that you can sign up for a word of the day email. What a great way to learn a new word each day.

Leave me a comment with your favorite word. or maybe even a word that you can't stand.

Navy Visit

This week the USS BlueRidge was in Hong Kong. As I mentioned before I have gotten involved with the American Women's Association and I host a group of sailors for dinner when they are in town.

Caysie, Me, Loren and Steve

This time I hosted Caysie, Loren and Steve. Caysie is originally from Brooklyn, New York and is 21. She has been in the Navy for almost 2 years. Loren (a fellow Boilermaker) grew up in Haiti and is now a helicopter pilot. Steve is from Springfield, Missouri and is the Chaplain on the ship.

I took them out for a true Chinese Meal. They loved it.

Dried Beef and then you put it in the pockets behind it.

Peking Duck...(A Christmas Story anyone?)

Dumpling Soup.

Everything was delicious (hohomei)