Wall Woes

The mess hall was on the semi-early schedule… we made it but not with much time to spare. And I had to postpone my shower (not an uncommon occurrence around here). We came home, played, had a snack and took a nap (2 hrs 45 min!), then up again & took my shower.

Just to keep things really interesting we went to the PXtra to look for screws to put up some shelves that I bought months ago. No luck. I don’t know if all the military housing (on base or in the towns) is constructed differently than our German house or what. Our house is built from these cinder block shaped things that are made out of some orange material… not sure if it’s a stone composite or brick-type material or what, which is then covered in plaster. So in order to hang anything on the walls, you either have to use a tiny nail (and very carefully) or drill into the wall with a masonry bit and use a special anchor. But for some mysterious reason, they don’t sell any of these anchors at the PXtra. All they have are drywall anchors. I just don’t get it.

I do know that some of the people who live in military housing have 110-volt power, but I’m not sure if it’s some of each or if it’s all 110. A lot of the appliances they sell at the PX are for 110-volt systems, but they also sell some 220-volt stuff and some dual-voltage stuff as well. Seems weird that the Pxtra doesn’t also carry products for both types of construction.

Since we were on base then, we went to the mess hall for dinner, too. Despite how often we eat there, it was actually the first dinner we’ve had there. It was pretty good. Not much different than lunch.

Taked to some friends of ours… sounds like they’re going to come for a visit! I am so excited that some more fun visitors are coming, and they’ve got a kid Wee Laddie’s age & everything. It’ll be such fun!