Mt. Airy

One of the great things about Mt. Airy North Carolina is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Everybody there knows that people come to see Mayberry. Now of course it does not resemble the Hollywood set but there is a quaintness about it, at least around main street. Numerous stores sold Andy Griffith show memorabilia and there were signs that the show referenced the town that Andy grew up in, such as the ‘Snappy Lunch’ diner, it actually exists!
The outskirts have succumbed to the likes of Burger King and Walmart but the core of the town still retains its soul. Not a single storefront is empty and people flock to the visitor’s center. However, there does not seem to be anything that makes this city any different than most other cities in North Carolina, at least the small ones. What Mount Airy offers is pretty much what most small towns in North Carolina offer, a quiet place to live apart from the big cities.

Busy

I've been doing work on the other website. Ok, playing. I just love the ease of use that my computer offers. I can do so many neat things with it and make an actual real looking website! I've also been doing a lot of writing for the first part of my story. Needless to say nothing much has happened that I really need to write about. I intend to visit Mt. Airy North Carolina in the coming days and I'll let everyone know if it really does remind me of Mayberry.

Pepsi!

That’s right, this one comes from the birthplace of Pepsi, New Bern North Carolina. I knew this state had something to offer. Deb, I know you’re jealous.
In this small berg there’s an even smaller corner drug store front that distinguishes itself from all others by proudly displaying the fact that Caleb Bradham invented the drink we now call Pepsi in 1898, before most of us were born.
It’s defiantly a town I could live in however there is one street where the train tracks go down the middle of the road. I mean you can drive on the tracks! However, if you see a train, get out of the way.

Made it.

I've finally made the rank of Specialist. Even though I've technically been one since November, I just got pinned today. Good things are going to start happening to me now...

Pressure

Just got the information on our inspection. The last Arms room guys left me a lot to catch up on. There is far more paperwork involved in running the army than the government. If we were to ever lose a war, it would be because we didn't file the paperwork fast enough.

Miss Who?

Upon meeting my First Sergeant over in Afghanistan, I never in my life thought I would ever think that I might miss him if he ever got switched to another company. I guess the Army doesn't work any differently than the civilian world. The known quantity is always better than the unknown.
Once I got to know him or rather once he realized I actually do work, the relationship became much easier. He didn't resent me quite as much.
In any case, it'll be sad to see him leave in a few months. You just never know who you're going to miss.

New Site!

I've just set up my new site for my story. I'll be updating it as I write the pieces. There's pictures on it and I'll try to let everyone know when there are updates. Just click on the new link or go to robertdannenberg.com.