Highlights: Checking-in at HMMT-164, new phone, asleep in the movies, Violet

The reason I’m here is to set myself up for success later this summer in getting back into helicopter-land as quickly as possible.
After 3 years out of the cockpit, I have to do refresher training & re-learn the systems and limitations, and practice flying procedures to be prepared for all things that could happen in flight. (to include emergencies). The training squadron gets busy later in the year, so I’m doing myself a favor by getting here now.

And that all got started this morning by checking-into HMMT-164, the Knightriders.
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It’s been a pain not having my own cell phone; my link to the outside world. Some unresolved bill from Verizon, I’m just now hearing about, prevented me from getting that done on Saturday. When phone companies tell you you’re all set, as you’re closing your account with them,,, never believe it. =/

Sprint got my business this time. Ahhhh! I am connected to the world again!

Later, we grabbed dinner & a movie. The new Clint Eastwood, World War II movie about Iwo Jima, told from the perspective of the Japanese fighters. I watched through half closed eyes, as jet lag, once again, was kicking my butt.

As soon as the end credits rolled, I was happy to get on home & proceed directly to the pillow.
My roommate Violet came back from a weekend trip with her boyfriend, so my uncle finally got to meet her. It’s good to see old friends again.