This year is not only our last year at Sheppard Air Force Base, but very likely the last year for the BMET Christmas party as we have known it. (For those of you not familiar with the acronym, BMET stands for BioMedical Equipment Technician, and it’s what my wife does for a living when she’s not instructing or writing.) Knowing that it could be the last of these get-togethers was the only reason we needed to attend and I’m glad we did.
My wife was lovely (as usual) in a little black patterned A-Line cocktail number and a set of killer stilettos. Myself… well, I’m not as pretty as she is. I also have an aversion to formal attire, so I just plopped in in a set of khaki’s, black oxfords and a hunter green microfiber shirt.
The party started with the usual poorly made production-line barbecue (with sauce! Gag!). Dry brisket, destroyed pork and under smoked sausage were the main course. Sides were a nasty potato salad, horrible beans and an even more disappointing something-or-other I can’t even remember. I shouldn’t be surprised that I was not impressed. I’m particular in my BBQ and these people apparently don’t believe in smoke.
The rest of the evening was dancing to some pretty random club music and a raffle (which we were not fortunate enough to win.) There was much drinking and carousing and several fools were made, but I won’t highlight that here. In the end, it was a good evening with good friends and people we may never see again. We made the most of it.
We sat with our friends Erick and Brie and even though I said I wouldn’t be caught incriminating myself, I couldn’t pass up a chance at a group hug with our newest friends. (I told you I’m not as pretty as my wife is! And yes, that’s Erick holding his wife, not me, LOL!)
In all it will be a party I remember. Not so much for what was scheduled to happen, but for some of the more spontaneous moments that occured along the way. It’s a good way to say goodbye to the place we’ve called home since 2005. I can’t say I’ll miss the base, but I will always miss our friends.
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You’re lucky you still had good company, right?
So glad you got more intimate with us your readers and you opened up a bit more about your life.
Best wishes on the relocation.
Peter,
We are always lucky to be in good company. Don’t sell yourself short though. I have many friends that read this little journal as well and honestly I count you as one of them. If It weren’t for friends like you I’d have no reason to share my personal life, the recipes would do just fine. Thanks for the good wishes.
Lovely smile on your beloved — ah, the smooth skin of youth! And nice shot of you and friends. I remember leaving friends due to orders when I was growing up. I wonder if I’d be as resilient at this point in my life. Good luck to you and yours as you take on this newest adventure.
You both are wonderful looking people. Sounds like a fun night and a nice farewell!
Dude! I may be one of the only people who can say this. Jess looked, WOW! Way to go girl!! and DAMN! Hubba hubba…;) You, on the other hand there big brother, you looked a bit demonic. What the Heck??? You cannot beam them up with you…
Any way, Sheppard will be loosing a great set of people, but my kids and I are grateful and delighted about the move…. I ya’ll can’t guess… I get ‘em back so… Ha! We get to have the trouble all start from here. With excerpts from the kids on the site as well….