A New Game...Let's Call it HOARDING...

I'm learning so much from everyone who is already living in Tanzania. But, by far my favorite piece of information is that we need to collect consumables. Consumables are any items that you will use overseas and not bring back, i.e., toilet paper, laundry detergent, ziplocs, canned goods, and other non-perishables. Now, most people would feel overwhelmed at the need to collect enough goods to supply their family with for a year. I have not found this to be true for me. Instead I'm excited. Because we get to hoard. Hahahaha. Not to the extent of A&E's hoarding, but have mass quantities of stuff. It makes me giggle. Plus it's a game, who has what we need at the cheapest price. And a box of detergent weighs this so we can have this many. We have to max out at 1250 lbs. Therefore, stratergy (yes, it is spelled incorrectly b/c that is how Liam says it all the time) is the most important part of this game. If you guys have any suggestions on must have items, please leave a comment. Let the hoarding begin....

Tanzania?!?!?!?! SWEET!

Yes. Tanzania. A rather large piece of Earth adjacent to the Indian Ocean, Kenya, Uganda, Congo, Mozambique, and a few other countries.

I still can't believe it. We will be wandering around Tanzania. For a year. At least. And just because it will probably be the only one I can climb - I might tackle Kilimanjaro. It's not a technical climb and a little supplemental O2 should make my lungs love 19,000 feet.

Otherwise, we are still in a little bit of disbelief. Tanzania. It rolls of the tongue so nicely. Why where do you live? Well, actually Tanzania.

Life is good when you are having this much fun!!

Time to Party!!!

We are a week away and we are looking forward to being in Mississippi and celebrating with everyone. Here's a run down of the events for the weekend....

Friday, April 9th: Bonfire at 9pm in front of the Gulfport VA. Weather cancellation will be posted on the blog or find us in the hotel.

Friday, April 10th: PARTY! But, before the party, feel free to relax and enjoy the sites of the MS Gulf Coast.

http://www.gulfcoast.org/

http://www.artinthepass.com/

http://www.mississippigulfcoast.org/Attractions/index.htm

And in case you need the information, here is a list of our registries.

Can't wait to see everyone! Please email us if you have any questions...

Francis & Liam

He's home.

Liam came home on February 15th from Afghanistan. The puppies and I are so happy to have him home. Life is good.

Invitations

Invitations have finally been mailed. Please RSVP by March 15th. We hope to see everyone there. Feel free to email us (LiamandFrancis@gmail.com) if you have any questions!

RSVP Card:

Hotel phone number change

Hi guys!

We just found out that we should be calling the hotel not the 1-800 number to make reservations. Here is the number of the Hilton Garden Inn in Gulfport, MS:

(228) 863-4996.

We apologize for the mistake. It will be corrected on the actual invitiations which should be going out soon.

Hope to see everyone in April!
Francis & Liam