After many long, frustrating months I finally managed to accumulate an application package that weighed as much as I do, and I have been selected into the Air Force Nursing Corps as of last week.
I’ll be holding my commissioning ceremony on Lexington Green, MA, on the 26th of July, and I’d like to issue an open invitation to any Dopers who would like to come. This board has been a real source of strength and inspiration for me in some very difficult times, and I’d love to include some Dopers in this day. I know it’s a long way out, but it’s going to include a reception, with all that entails, so if anyone thinks they’d like to come, it would be great to let me know as soon as possible.
Also, along with my selection I got my assignment, MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. It would be great if anyone with any knowledge of that area had any advice for me, i.e. good nearby towns to live in, good school districts, etc.
MA is Massachusetts, yes? Ouch. I’d love to be there with bunny in tow, but I think for now we’ll have to be vibing you (respectfully, platonically, and with hands clearly visible and er… yeah:D) from afar:)
Dave and I will try to make it to your commissioning. Can’t make any promises, however. (It’s a bit close to Aaron’s birthday, and we’re planning to go down to Texas.)
Yes, Serendipity, Air Force nurses do, indeed, kick ass. Thanks.
It never was fraternizing when I sat on your lap, UncleBill! Now, when Bluesman did it…
I really hope you two can be there, Geobabe. Gettting to Tampa…well, best case scenario, Bluesman and the Blueskids get there in August, and I join them in December. Worst case, the Blueskids and I get there in December, BLuesman gets there when he can.
Congratulations! I’ve enjoyed hanging out with you and Bluesman at the MAD events I’ve been to, and it’ll be a shame not to have that opportunity after July.
Mass. is a bit out of the way for me, however
I remember ybor city in Tampa as being quite a bit of fun if you’re ~18-21yrs old and crazy, but I’m not sure if I’d still feel the same way about it. When I was down there on that trip I was meeting up with some friends in Sarasota, which seemed like a nice enough place… sort of small and quiet compared to the surrounding area. But I don’t remember how close to Tampa it actually was, and I was only there for a few days.
Congrats, Lucretia! I’m not sure if we’ll be able to make it or not, but I’ll run it by Verrain and see what we can do.
As for Tampa, I’d say any of the suburbs north of the city (like Carrollwood) are really nice, as are some of the places in Pinellas County (though I’d stay away from living in St. Pete proper). Brandon, also, has it’s good parts and isn’t a terrible commute to MacDill.
Granted, my info is about 3 years out of date so someone may come in with better ideas, but if you have any questions, feel free to ask and I’ll answer what I can.
Congrats! I visited a friend in Temple Terrace last time I was there and it seemed like a very nice neighborhood. Don’t move to Pinellas county, as the commute would be into the sun both ways, and nobody likes that. Brandon might also be a decent alternative. I don’t know any of the south Tampa neighborhoods near MacDill, but that doesn’t mean that no good ones exist.
