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So, that happened. We now have a kid living overseas.

Posted by Uncle Six (aka Jim) Aug 19 '19, 08:08

Cam is studying abroad in Leiden, Netherlands for the fall semester. Put him on a plane yesterday and he's in orientation as I type this.

It was not without its drama - you know - first flight delayed PAST the departure time of the connecting flight and stuff.

But overall - it seems to have worked out as he's there and doing his thing.

This is like - way harder than I thought it would be. It's SO far away.

Anyway - just thought I'd share what I did on my weekend.

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Wow, that must be really intense for you. -- nm - David Aug 19, 10:10
He'll have a great experience. And fortunately with things like facetime you can stay in pretty good touch. My daughter did a semester in London and - pmb Aug 19, 09:44
Sweet. Ask him how Trump is viewed over there. Maybe we can get some laughs that way. -- nm - Spawn Aug 19, 09:33 2
- In France in 2017, Trump was HATED. Can't imagine it's gotten any better for him since. -- nm - Mr. Havens Aug 19, 09:34 1
  - I get my best Trump cartoons from my Sister-in-Law in England. -- nm - Meg Aug 19, 09:39
such a great life experience! glad he got to go. - Pippy, Xanadu resident Aug 19, 09:23
If he comes back saying "Bar-the-lona", are you gonna smack him? - Mop Aug 19, 09:08 2
- Unless Bar-the-lona is a safe word he learned in Amsterdam...no. -- nm - Jim si Aug 19, 09:16
- Related, I cringe when I hear people pronounce Ibiza as "Eye-bee-za." -- nm - MDH Aug 19, 09:10
Sucks emotionally, but good for him. It'll get easier, I think. -- nm - JaxSean Aug 19, 09:07
That's pretty awesome, even though it must be scary, too. - ReluctantCynic Aug 19, 09:05
also (nmbeveryoneEXCEPTjim) - ty97 Aug 19, 08:26
Think I learned when in the Netherlands: there are NOT a lot of buses headed for Geen Dienst - ty97 Aug 19, 08:18 5
- More importantly - what sweet local Pokemon will I be able to add to my 'Dex? -- nm - Uncle Six Aug 19, 08:19 3
  - All those weird European Pokemon like Anglofyle, Frankofon, and Polkat. -- nm - Baron Universe Aug 19, 08:27
  - Will be interesting to see if Europe gets a new regional when Gen 5 starts getting released, which will probably be within the next couple of months. - ty97 Aug 19, 08:23 1
    - Well - I definitely need the Volbeat and the blue Shellos. The others, notsomuch. And yeah, Gen 5 should be out in September. - Uncle Six Aug 19, 08:29
- lmao - good tip. -- nm - Uncle Six Aug 19, 08:19
Very cool! Best of luck to him! -- nm - Krusty Aug 19, 08:17
Hij heeft een knuffel nodig. -- nm - Baron Universe Aug 19, 08:17 1
- Gesundheit! -- nm - Uncle Six Aug 19, 08:19
very nice! -- nm - Remlik Aug 19, 08:10
that's big stuff. you should go visit! -- nm - Andie Aug 19, 08:09 4
- Actually, I am. I'm headed over there a week before he comes home. - Uncle Six Aug 19, 08:12 3
  - awesome! oh, right before christmas will be beautiful. -- nm - Andie Aug 19, 08:15 2
    - European Christmas markets!!!! -- nm - ty97 Aug 19, 08:17 1
      - i know, i am so jealous. -- nm - Andie Aug 19, 08:21

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