Soraya and I are very happy to say we are settled in our new house in Texas. The last few weeks in Newport, transition to Texas and eventual closing on the house all proceeded without any significant problems.
The last weekend in Newport, we enjoyed our last O-Club Friday Deck party along with Debra and one of her friends. We had a picnic and flew kites with Dexter, Amy, Laura and Emma at Brenton Point. We met up with Marc & Amy along with the Wasserman's who were showing off their new IPhones.
On Sunday, we went to Block Island with Paulie and Jen which was a spectacular day. There was an event for the Cornell Club of Rhode Island there and we enjoyed swimming, relaxing on the beach, eating a lobster & seafood buffet and enjoying a variety of beverages. Here is a picture from our trip back -- a great day!!
The final week in Newport concluded without any significant issues and I decided I would break a land/speed record -- or, better said -- I would have my entry into the Cannonball Run to demonstrate my capability. I departed Mom and Dad Femino's house a little before 3 am Friday morning, drove over GW bridge about 6:30 am, stopped for gas as required and by evening I had dinner around Chattanooga, TN. After dinner, I continued past Meridian, MS to stop just outside Biloxi, MS by about 1 am. In total, 1450 mi in 23 hrs total and 22 hrs driving (oh, pulling a U-Haul, too).
Once in Corpus Christi, we lived on base for about 10 days and moved into the house. During the time, though, I was able to race my boat in the "Navy Regatta." It was a great experience, as the regatta assigns sailors to the boats to experience sailboat racing, etc. In addition to myself and two other CO's in Ingleside, Adam Aycock and Ken Reilley, we had a sailor from a helicopter squadron assigned aboard, AM1(AW) Keith Schneider -- he was great to have aboard, he enjoyed the time and even became famous. You can see the story and video (with our boat (USA 3496) in video) here
http://www.kristv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6889266
and the article from the paper here http://www.caller.com/news/2007/aug/05/veterans-hit-water-for-sail-race/
A picture of our boat from another in the fleet!!!
After the regatta, it was time to get the house set up. The closing process went relatively smoothly and on the day of closing our household goods were delivered from Argentina, we signed all of the papers for the house, our fence was installed and my mom arrived from Boston. Mom, Soraya and I spent a good part of the next few days getting everything put away and partially organized. Some of the pictures from the house:
Entrance with mom to be!!!
Living Room, ready for cocktail parties to football parties!!!
The baby's room -- she will be very comfortable!!!
As you can see -- she is smiling!!!
Kitchen -- ready for Argentine, Italian, Mexican, etc!!!
Finally, for cookouts!!!
We hope all is well with everyone.Our new contact information is:
Joe & Soraya Femino
8313 Pocono Circle
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
H - (361) 452-2717
Love,
Joe & Soraya
