New to this Community seeking advice

[JR09]

Well, I talked to the Boys this evening for a few minutes then talked with W to ask her how we will link up so I can take the Boys for 2 weeks. Very enjoyable phone conversation. I did exactly what you said Michelle. I left it up to W to give me the details of our link up.

I told her we can link up wherever she wants, no worries. I think she sounded surprised about that. She gave a few suggestions, and I was OK with all her ideas about date, location, etc. She always paused after I agreed with everything she said. She then asked me where I would take the boys. I told her I will take them back here to CO then drive them back to wherever she wants me to meet her.

She didn't put up a fight about my taking them back here to CO. I gave her a little idea of all the activities we'll engage in and said the Boys should have a lot of fun. She even lingered longer than usual on the phone, maybe to listen to me talk, I don't know.

In any case it was a very pleasant conversation. W even suggested to drive down to CO to pick up the boys. I told her I'd meet her halfway or would even drive to all the way to ID to drop off the Boys. I told her I'll meet her wherever is most convenient for her.

No tension at all in our conversation. I think the whole conversation lasted a little over 20 min. That's quite the conversation...My only mistake: I did a lot of talking. W just listened to me and asked about the neighbors, then listened some more. She was concerned about the price of the activities we'll engage in. I said everything is thru MWR so it will be dirt cheap on Post.

Thanks for your counsel Michelle. I was afraid of the reaction over the phone, but it turned out just fine.

JR