Well, I just thought I'd share with everyone that in a couple weeks, you won't hear a word from me for 18 weeks!!! I have some training to do (in the U.S. Navy) and then I'm off to who knows where for 3 years. But hopefully I'll be up and running in my new home in about 4 months. Just wanted to thank everyone in this forum for all the support and techniques you've all shared. I don't know if I'll remain sane without bryce to relieve me of stress for that long, but there's one thing I know for sure.......I'm counting on having PLENTY of inspiration, and new ideas with my travels, so when I return, you better be ready!! I suppose I'll have time to do one more image before I sign off for a while, But, sincerely, I really enjoy this forum and all the members who contribute to it. best of luck, brholte (Benjamin Ross Holte)

Good luck to you Ben, I'm sure you'll get tons-o-isnpiration for Bryce images for sure LOL!! We'll leave a light on in the forum for ya:-)

Ah...hate to see you leave for any amount of time...but, enjoy your time away from the computer, lol. Try and come back and visit ASAP! Where are you going for your basic? I can't remember where my brothers did their basic, but they were later stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. AgentSmith

I go to the Chicago area for 8 weeks of basic, then it's to San Antonio for 6 weeks, then to Conneticut for another 4 weeks. After that I have no idea. I hope to go overseas however. Japan would be very cool. That is my #1 wish.

hmm..sounds like the 'brown shoe' part of the Navy to me..but you can't talk about that..I'm sure..welcome to the '.mil' part of the internet..;)

Yeah, after asking...my brothers did their basic in Chicago, then one did another training part in VA, and the other in CA, then they both worked at the same hospital in VA. They were Medical Corpmen. (I think that is spelled correctly) Japan would be righteous! AS

Great opportunity Ben. Good luck, When you get to CT, Give me a call. I'm 20 minutes from Groton, You can Log on from here. :)

Good luck dude, we'll miss ya around here. See ya when you get back. :) MadDog31

good luck, all the stuff you will see will surley give u some inspiration--hopefully everyone will still be around when u return. have fun!

Best of luck Ben! I hope this is a positive experience for you.

Good Luck Ben.... My brother has been in the U.S. Navy for just shy of 14 years and he loves it. He has been all over the world and really enjoys learning about the different cultures he encounters. Get a laptop so you can still do some Brycing. Then when you have an internet connection at your disposal you can post multiple WIPs..... 8) lol Hope to see you back here in the forum soon. We will miss your company. Wade

Good luck on your Navy career. Will you have a shipboard job, or a shore job?

Good journey, Ben, I wish you well. Godspeed.

Sounds one hell of an adventure. I know a few people in the Australian Navy, and they love it.

groingrinder- heh, actually neither, try submarine job!!!

Good luck Ben, you will definately be missed but if you get a chance on your travels to access the internet please come by and say hello. Cheers Catlin

Best of luck and hope you visit soon, btw you'll love San Antonio, beautiful city, especially the canals... Zhann

You could not pay me enough to get into a submarine let alone add thousands of tons of water on top of it..LOL god luck to you. Do drop in when you can.:)

I used to be in the Merchant Marine.....so I just know you're gonna have a good time....Best of luck and enjoy yourself.

From one viking to another... :) The very best luck to you, Benjamin! And I really do understand you. Japan is a very cool country to explore, culturewise, naturewise, - in all ways. Hopefully you'll be able to bryce from there! And post to us how you're doing! big hug Britt

Ben you are a brave and courageous soul entering the military just when your country needs you the most. I Just can't thank you, and the ones that have gone before you, and the ones that will go after you, enough for your service to our great country. God be with you all*. Teri R

I put in 6 years in the Navy way long time ago. It was a great experience. Subs!??? Oh well, you'll eat good, but no internet on deployments. Good luck in basic. Peggy P.S. Thanks for serving in the military.

Ben, I'm gonna miss ya! Hope you have safe travels and a fun time out there in the rest of the world. Come back soon! Hugs Angela

Yeah, as soon as you said CT, I knew it was most likely subs..been a base there for over half a century (at least since the 30's..probably longer).

Best Of Luck in your journey and Pray for peace!!! roch222

Best of luck to you in the Navy. Training in San Antionio huh ... too cool. I grew up in San Antonio. As Zhann, the river walk is a cool and neat place to visit, the Alamo is in downtown SA too. There is El Mercado (Mexican shopping) near the river, shops all along the river and LOTS of very good eating too, as well as some decent bars. If you like jazz, there is Live at the Landing on the river as well. Lots to do and see and eat and drink .. and ........ LOL I feel a road trip comming up. yeah yeah.. I'm proud of my home town. btw I now live about 4 hours from there, college station. have fun and enjoy. regards, bob

brholte, keep in touch with all of us when you can. Be well, - TJ

Wishing you best of luck and waiting for your safe return!

Best of luck man! Well still be around when you get back! :)

Ben, although I've just recently started visiting and joining in the forum, I wanted to wish you good luck. Enjoy your travels and visit when you can! -SeaC- :)

Wow.... what a great response! ICM- I'll be sure to contact you should I get the chance. And, I thank everyone who showed their support. It's very much appreciated. LOL @ packled..... the 'brown shoe' part of the navy, I think that's more associated with aviation. I'm sure I'll get the chance to post here after basic. I've had three older brothers, and one older sister who have either gone through some branch of the military, or is still serving, and they were able to write VIA email, so no worries there. thanks again, brholte

Best of Luck!!!

Best of Luck!!!

We're gonna miss ya Ben. Like cat said, check in when you can, let us know how you're doing.

Good luck with your adventures and traveling and working on a sub Ben. A submarine, that sounds cool.

yup..I screwed up on the shoes..;) realized that the other day..it's black shoes under the seas..;) sometimes I mislead even myself..;)