Tentatively Hopeful

Here we go again...we've seen another nice property, this one higher up the same hill as Kuuna Street, with a fantastic view from the roof deck, loads of security, a beautiful yard and lots of storage and living space. The rent would also allow us to send Jake to St. John Vianney, which would give us security in the educational realm as well. Don't have any pictures yet, but as soon as we have something in writing we will post some. We still don't know if the Kuuna Street deal went bad, but now we, too, have decided to hedge our bets so we will win no matter which comes through. Keep those positive thoughts and prayers coming, I know we've got good news around the corner!

1259 Kuuna Street

Hip, hip hooray! We found a great place up on a hill in Kailua. It's just perfect for us, well within our budget and hence will allow us to send Jake to a private school just down the street. All is coming up roses! Posting a few photos from the real estate site, too bad they don't show the big backyard with a MACADAMIA NUT TREE!!!! We'll get to move in the middle of October, just about when our household goods arrive.

It's Making Me Dizzy

Groan...this house hunt is a roller-coaster. Yesterday at lunch we had two options that we believed were so promising that we honestly couldn't choose between them. By dinnertime neither was a viable option. The first, the worst house on the best block, would have required far too much manpower and maintenance for only a temporary stay (it had a POOL); the second, perfect in almost every way, is just out of our budget and the rental price is firm. And so we start the day with a blank slate. Again.

Hail, hail

Had a good time at our hail last night. It was a service auction fundraiser for the wives club. We bid on and won a Kona Coffee Basket. You don't want to know how much. Anyway, the company was fine and Chris and I found a couple we enjoyed chatting with so it seems our social life is off to a good start.
Chris is off again to look at houses. He is absolutely tireless in his pursuit of housing out in town. I told him it won't be long before he doesn't even need a GPS to find the addresses! I feel confident we will secure something in the next few days and will be glad to have the affair settled and get Jake registered in school.
I took Evan to one of the four beaches on the base this morning and there was an amateur surf competition getting underway. I took a few photos and will try to upload here soon.

First Friday

Happy Friday. I found the ocean on my run this morning and was again blow away by the natural beauty on all sides. I ran through both the old and new base housing and the new stuff is pretty sweet, while the old looks decrepit. All of it is surrounded by the most beautiful smelling trees and bushes. This morning I took the boys over to one of the many base playgrounds, right across the street, and thought hopefully about days when we are settled in a neighborhood here, too. We're hoping to see at least one house this afternoon, then this evening Chris and I are attending our "Hail" where we are greeted by the squadron while our friend Belinda watches the boys.

Getting Settled, Chapter 1

Since there's a lot going on and the time change makes updates difficult, I thought I'd do the dread blog to keep you guys in the loop. Sorry it's so impersonal, but this way I can make sure I tell each of you the same news.
We spent 3 nights at the luxurious Hale Koa in Waikiki, then opted to relocate to the MCAS Kaneohe to cut down on the commute as Chris starts work and we continue house-hunting and get Jake started in school. The hotel was right on the beach with two pools, myriad restaurants, and the sweetest housekeeping staff in the world. Part of me was sorry to give up "vacation" for the utility of a Marine base, but that was before I saw where Chris was taking us...
Now we are in a "villa" that is absolutely brand spanking new and outfitted with top of the line appliances and free internet. It is fully furnished and we've reserved it though the middle of October, which is about when we anticipate getting our household goods delivered. That will necessitate our move to a house out in town, Kailua, until base housing becomes available. Chris is at the housing office right now getting the skinny on how long that wait will be.