Colorado Springs it is....

[JLC]

Well...it's that time of life again....that time where the Air Force plucks us up in their giant tongs and spins the world, then drops us to see where we land. OK....maybe not quite THAT random, but it certainly does feel that unstable. ANYhow, here we go again, this time to COLORADO SPRINGS. Not a bad place to be dropped into, I must say...

I was there once when I was in high school, which was a VERY long time ago. This will be an entirely new sort of environment for us and I'm looking forward to a chance to see and do new things with the family. In two weeks, I fly out to look for a home to rent. There are a lot of very nice properties in our price-range to look at, so it should be a lot of fun.

I know enough to aim for D-20 or D-12 schools, and a couple other districts look decent as well. I understand I should avoid D-11. Any other thoughts or advice from those who live there? We'll be stationed at Peterson AFB and hubby is hoping for a commute of ~30 minutes or less each way. I understand if we're in D-20, we can send our children to whichever school we want in the district. Any advice on which High School to choose? (I'll have a freshman and a senior, both very involved in band.)

Sorry for rambling on so much. I look forward to hearing from those familiar with the area. I'm anxious as anything to get out there and see it!

[Jerhart]

Wow very cool! I have always wanted to visit Colorado Springs!

I was raised in a military family and went from California -> Minnesota -> Kansas -> Iowa -> Kansas. I never got to go to Colorado...

Good Luck!





Oh...and sorry I offer no advice but to make the most of it.

[JLC]

Haha....thanks, Joshua! Our odyssey so far since being married goes like this:

Texas -> California -> Arizona -> Texas -> Virginia -> Alabama -> Arizona -> Texas -> Florida .......Colorado!

[Nate]

Judy how are your kiddos handling the news? Hope they're OK!

[Jerhart]

Judy how are your kiddos handling the news? Hope they're OK!

You're in Arkansas now?

[Nate]

You're in Arkansas now?

I am

[Royal Morphz]

Judy well I am sorry to see you leave I was looking forward to meeting you at one of the southern shows when me and Liza move back to Nashville. I am sure all will be good The Springs is a nice area.

[Boanerges]

I have no advice to offer Judy but I wanted to say good luck with your move and your family will be in my prayers for you guys to make the right descisions and for a safe trip

[JLC]

Judy how are your kiddos handling the news? Hope they're OK!

They're alright...pretty darned resilient. The two older ones were upset, but do understand it's the way it has to be and will work hard to make the best of it. The youngest one just asked, "Does it snow there?" And when assured that we'll get snow, he was very happy. (Now watch...they'll have some kind of freak drought and not have any significant snowfalls for the next two years! )

Thanks for the well wishes and prayers...I'll take all we can get! It's an exciting move, but very stressful as well.

[Sariel]

They're alright...pretty darned resilient. The two older ones were upset, but do understand it's the way it has to be and will work hard to make the best of it. The youngest one just asked, "Does it snow there?" And when assured that we'll get snow, he was very happy. (Now watch...they'll have some kind of freak drought and not have any significant snowfalls for the next two years! )

Thanks for the well wishes and prayers...I'll take all we can get! It's an exciting move, but very stressful as well.

Oh.. you will get snow, never doubt that. lol.
I just spent the last two years in parker Co, its nice up there you wont be disappointed. Cant help you much with school though, mines just a baby .