PCSing

I've been in Germany since 2002.  I originally came down with my ex-husband as a dependant; I was in the Army Reserves.  I went active Army in 2004.  I am moving to Virginia, and this will be my first PCS.  I guess the only good thing for me is that I did my move in two parts.  Ninety percent of my household goods were picked up 2007 before I deployed, and put in storage in Maryland.  I had also moved my girls to back to the states, and had all their personal items shipped off as well. 

Fortunately, I don't have to experience the brunt of a full fledged PCS like most people.  My remaining household goods were picked up two days ago.  My vehicle was shipped off last month; should be in VA no later then the 7th of April.  I have my fingers crossed.  Luckily, my fiance and I do have another car in the states by his parents house.  We should only have to rent a car for one day; just to get us from Richmond to Charlotte to go to his parents house. 

We are going to do a three day layover in Chicago, and drive to to see my Dad in Peoria.  Some people do not know that when flying on a Military ticket, you can ask for an extended layover en route to your destination.  The only stipulation is that it can not cost the Military any extra money.  It kind of worked out for my fiance and I; the first stop happens to be Chicago.  

After we fly to Richmond, we are going to drive to Charlotte and stay there for a few days.  We are taking leave and do not have to report to our new Units until April 10th.  I just have a few more things to pack up and mail off, and finish up cleaning my quarters.  I'm almost finished with Clearing; I just have to get the S1 to sign off on my paperwork.  I can't do that until my NCOER and Award gets finished.  I fly on Sunday, so I hope everything gets done in time.