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Manette
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- Bothell, WA
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- A little about me:
- Wife 29 years to my best friend of 32 years. Because we fell love we have two sons who are both engineers. Oldest 27 Sept 83) Constructions Management, Everett, WA. Youngest 23 (Jan 87) who begins OCS/Rhode Island December 5th, 2010 and will serve in the Civil Engineering Corps.
I am President/CEO Workforce Development Council Snohomish County Washington State.
To balance my work life I dance and compete in Latin Ballroom Dancing. I love to read, cook, spend time with friends and family.
I give back to my community as a lifetime United Way community leader and other community interests. I am 2011 United Way Community Campaign Chair.
Bachelor of Arts Clothing/Textile Design, Washington State University
Master of Education, University of Washington Bothell
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- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
- Officer
- When I heard “Navy,” I...
- Was proud and encouraged it
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Hi Sue:
Thank you so much for all you and your family did yesterday! Scott enjoyed spending the day with you and seeing the area and having pizza! It was a great first day in Washington after the long train ride. The movers came to take his things - some from here and some from his wife's family's home - this morning. She heads back to Korea for 2 more months and will be in Everett late Feb. They are both excited about being there. I'll be glad when they are both in one place! He has another school to go to in January. How is your son liking the snow in Rhode Island? Best of luck to him. Scott said he has just started OCS. What area will he be in once he graduates? Does he want to come back to Washington? Thanks again for helping Scott to feel welcome in Washington!
Hi Manette:
Scott leaves this afternoon for Cleveland to catch the train at like 3:00 AM tomorrow. Thank goodness the weather is decent. His wife got in from South Korea and is driving him up tonight. They had a whole 2 days together. I believe he has temporary housing until he finds something permanent. They have been looking on-line. If this still works out for you to pick him up that would be great, but if not that is okay too. Probably kind of weird picking up a strange young man. LOL I'm sure there are cabs or ways to get to wherever he is going. Hope your son is doing well in Newport. You have to go from graduation if you can. It is a great place and graduation is neat too. Did I ask if you son is new to the military or is he prior enlisted? Anyway, hope you and your family and your son have a very Merry Christmas.
Hi Manette:
Scott is home and getting ready for his trip to Washington. I would like to take you up on the offer for someone to meet him at the train station. Could I send you my e-mail address and then we could exchange contact information? My e-mail is SBrit02@sbcglobal.net. He gets there about 8:30 I believe on Dec. 26. But I know that is subject to change with the weather and train schedules. Thank you again for your kind offer. We will keep in touch.
Debbie
Hi Manette:
Thank you for being so welcoming to the community. My son is leaving Rhode Island today and hoping to be here late tonight or tomorrow morning. He will be here until Dec. 24 and then taking the train to Washington. His wife, will actually meet him in Washington in late Feb. or early March. She is teaching in South Korea while he is doing these schools. So they are really excited about settling in Washington after the new year. I will give him your message. This time will go so fast - and he'll be on the train before we know it. His sister just had back surgery yesterday so it is a crazy busy time right now. Which class is your son in? When will he finish OCS? Has he found others who will be there for the holidays? Better go - last day of school! We'll keep in touch.
Hi Manette:
I was talking to my son last night. He is looking for places to live in Everett. Do you have any good advice about what is good or close to base. They are even thinking of buying something as they are both excited about being in the area. How is the housing market there? Any information or advice would be helpful since they don't know the area. Thanks! Debbie
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Enjoy your time here! I look forward (along with the community) to reading more about you! :)
-Colleen