Week #8-Officially Done!!!

Howzit folks.  Week #8 was a short week due to the Labor Day holiday.  Students left to either return home or venture out off the base.  It is a ghost town here.  As for me, I am considering venturing out to DC for the weekend, as my suite mate Jeff is returning home to Wisconsin to be with his ohana.

Sunday, our gang drove over to the battlefield in Manasas.  Lots of historical artifacts and structures there and although I am not familiar with the particular battle, it was very interesting and another opportunity to take more photos.  After that, we decided to try out this restaurant that serves Brazilian meat.  Charbroil Grill was the name and they served meat on long skewers and cut pieces for you at your table.  The salad bar was pretty good as well.  Tried all the stuff, top sirloin, bacon wrapped turkey, flank steak, prime rib, and my favorite rib eye, which was unbelievably tender and flavorful.  Left there very full, but not full enough, so before returning to the NA, we stopped at the local Baskin Robbins for dessert.  Damn diet is ruined...again.

Tuesday night was an auction for the NA with the proceeds being donated to the Cops for Kids foundation and the National Law Enforcement Memorial.  Several interesting items were available during the auction, including an autographed Celtics jersey from Larry Bird, which went for over $500.00, a baseball bat signed by Todd Halton, which went for $550.00, and a lot of other stuff.  I bid on a basket of items from the National Law Enforcement Memorial and won that.  As a result, Session 246 will donate a total of just over $13,500 to both charities.  Good Work #246!!!

The food at the Charbroil Grill was so good that we went there again!!!  Stayed with the rib eye, prime rib, and flank steak.  No ice cream this time.

Wednesday morning....the dreaded 5.2 mile "Journey to Oz" challenge run.  The weather was nice and we all set off on the trail run, which was very scenic and quite comfortable due to the cool weather and the shade.  Our counselor Paul had a fall and twisted his ankle, but being the true trooper he is, he finished to run, as did everyone else who started it.  Congratulations!!!  Next week, the final challenge..."The Yellow Brick Road".

Wednesday night was a cookout at "The Grove" and all those in attendance had a great time.  Thanks Hoss.

Getting things done...got a couple more exams, one presentation, and getting ready for the final week and graduation.
Until next time, be safe.  Aloha