Right now I am sitting under a tree at “white park”.  Our neighborhood has at least 4 parks, all color coded.  The older kids just tell me what color park they are going to.   Yes, Kathie, it is springtime here.  All the flowers are in bloom & the weather is beautiful.  Just like everywhere else we lived, the weather changes on the drop of a dime.  One day it will be in the high 80’s, and the next day it will be in the 50’s.  Today it feels like 80’s.  

Last night we went to Mongolian BBQ night at the Navy Club.  I tried it because my best friend S. LOVES Mongolian BBQ.  I thought it was ok, I liked the free beer that came with it better than the M. BBQ.  Sorry S.  I will take you there when you come.  It is all you can eat, free beer & kids eat free.  Many of you know how I am, if kids eat free, I am there. Most of the buffets here have kids eat free.  

 So, we still don’t have any of our things.  I have bought several items to get by for the time being.  I have one large pan, aluminum disposable pans, some cheap knives ( I can’t wait for my Wusthof knives to get here), a small food prep, and a plastic spoon and spatula.  We are eating on paper plates and with plastic ware.  I have been cooking most night.  I am very impressed with how creative I have been with the few items I have to work with.  I have made lasagna, orange chicken stir fry, a chicken pasta dish, steaks and baked potatoes.  But what I am most impressed with is I made Basil-Lime Martini’s!  L, you would be proud.  I should have taken pictures of the process, but thought about it too late, next time.  I squeezed the limes by hand – I forgot how time consuming this part is.  I don’t have measuring spoons, or a muddler.  I used a plastic fork to muddle my basil.  All in all they turned out pretty good.  Other than the fact that I am SPOILED to Tito's! I used Skyy vodka, it is not anywhere close to as good as Tito's.  I will try a different vodka when this one is all gone.  I ask at the Class 6 (military version of a liquor store) if I they could order Tito's for me, but they said no.  I also went to Tito's website to see if I could special order, but I didn’t see where I could do that.  So, L, if you have good connections, I would love to be hooked up.   Maybe you could pass my sob story on to Mr. Tito.  

 I finally got the kids registered at the CDC, child development center, here on post.  This is where I can take them for hourly care.  I really needed a break, so after registration I put the little boys in for 2 hours.  It was nice for me and they really enjoyed it and they cannot wait to go back.

  I have been waiting for today all week.  Two ladies from the neighborhood came over for coffee (they had to bring their own coffee mugs, because we only have 2 right now).  We had breakfast cookies and home made bread.  This is going to be a Friday morning tradition, it will always be at my house because of our coffee machine, and everyone is going to trade off baking each week.  We are also going to invite more women from the neighborhood.  

For those of you that have ask and for those of you just curious, my mom was in the hospital with phneumonia.  This is her 2nd time in the hospital with it.  She is now out of the hospital and staying with my sister.  She is doing much better.

Well, I’m going to sign off now….they kids are ready to move parks!  Have a great day!

 

 


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Comments

Mom

Fri, 02 May 2008 05:57:24

Trish, sorry to hear about your Mom, I hope that she is doing okay, please send her my regards. Have you gotten the Vonage yet? I am a little worried since Bob had the first part of the address mixed up....let me know! Sounds like you are doing some very creative cooking,,,I can't wait for my new kitchen either. The dog (I know I'm crazy) is doing fine. He is very cute, guess I forgot how much work a puppy is. Sounds like life in Seoul is good, I'm glad that everyone is adjusting so well. Give my love to everyone!

 

kathie

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:30:06

I know you will be glad to get your stuff, until then it sounds like you are doing great! The kids and the park sounds great also. Mom has had some good memory times which I am glad to report. I told her she is just to rest and get better.

 

Jay's Brother #1

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:16:21

Patti,

I've enjoyed reading your posts. Cannot believe you didn't like the head-on fish jerky! Pete and I went to an Oriental market market last week and tried about 10 different candies, with all of them being super sweet, but very good. We're really excited to visit in Summer '09 to experience Korea.

We're going to Avanza, a authentic Mexican market in a seedy neighborhood, this weekend to purchase some chiles and stuff that cannot be found at Kings Soopers. Would you like me to pick-up anything for you?

Questions:
Do the kids have many Korean peers in their classes?

Have you found most Koreans to be friendly toward Americans or just friendly in general?

Hope you all continue to enjoy your great experience in Korea.

Love,
Ian





 

Jana

Sat, 03 May 2008 06:52:16

Out of all my younger days working in bars, I have never heard of Tito's vodka!! And half of the cooking utensils you mentioned I don't know what they are!! But, then again, you don't eat spam!!! I want to come and visit, can't I take a boat!! Have a great weekend! JZ

 

Lara

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:15:32

I am a bad friend - just now getting caught up, but I'm sorry to hear about your mom - glad she's better now. I will DEFINITELY pass your sob story on to Tito. I'm pretty sure that it's illegal to ship vodka, but he might be able to tell me if there's any place that it can be bought in Korea. Or it might be illegal for HIM to ship it. I'll find out.

 



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