June News Part 2

Brandon comes to Guam, Phil goes to St. Louis

If you have already read June News Part 1 you'll note that the heading is a bit familiar. I had been home from my trip for a few weeks when it was time for the Guard's deployment to end and Brandon was on his way back to Guam to pick up the cargo. Phil had already put in his leave and was signed up to fly Space A hoping he could get a seat with the returning group. Unfortunately Lady Luck wasn't shinning so brightly this time around. There were a few bumps in the road (or should I say sky?) which got Brandon arriving here a day late and we only had a few short hours with him before he would have to turn around and leave.


Then the schedulers changed things up and He left with an aircraft full of crew and no cargo and NO seats available for Space A passengers. But the flight with the cargo was leaving the following day and Phil would try one more time to catch that flight. Lady Luck was on his side and he managed to get on that flight with just 3 seats available.

Mind you this had put Brandon one whole day ahead. As Phil's flight was landing in Hawaii, Brandon's flight was rolling by to take off. At least they could wave to each other out the window! Ha Ha. .
They had some good quality Father Son time together. While I had lent a had with the gardening, Dad helped with the manly stuff. (Insert Tim the Tool Man Grunt here!) They taped up all the cracks in the air ducts, built an awesome fire pit in the back yard and chopped wood.

Fire Pit

Great Food in St. Louis for the guys and of course they had to get in a Cardinals game! 

Nothing like a hot dog and cold beer at game when its 104!!

The 4th of July weekend gave Brandon a long 4 day weekend so they drove to Paducah to visit my parents and then made a trip up to Oswego to visit Phil's mom and my brother. Sadly the fun had to end and both B and Phil had get back to work. With no flights leaving Scott heading west Phil got a commercial flight and made it home just in time to start the new work week.


A few pictures from Phil's trip home.

Brandon and Grandma

Feeling the Love!

Buddies, Phil and Tony

Cousin's - Best Friends

Family

Thank you Brandon for giving your mom and dad a great time! We both enjoyed our visit and one on one time with you!


More to come in Aug:  A visit with Bobbi!