Where I'll Live in Poland -- Twelve Minute Video

[Nelson Atwell]

The translation isn't perfect, but I thought the video was cool.



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[Brian Curry]

coool ......speedway ,make sure you take in a few.Oh yeah the other stuff was neat too

 

[A K]

Say hello to my really distant cousins from my Mom's side!

 

[Chet 02]

Looks like there's quite a bit to do there. Beautiful town. I hope you enjoy your time there.

 

[Bruce Branch]

Are you really moving to Poland, from OKC? I'm sure there is a thread where you talk all about it but I missed it. It always amazes me when someone makes a move like that. It was quite a stretch for me to move from Auburn, Al. to Atlanta, Ga. The thought of being half way around the world from my family (parents, brothers, friends, Auburn football) would scare the hell out of me. Good luck!

 

[Nelson Atwell]

WarEagle,



It's just part of being in the military. Since Nov 1995, I have spent 27 months in Turkey, 27 months in Portugal and 12 months in Korea. This will be a 2 or 3 year stay in Poland. It's exciting and scary at the same time.

 

[Chet 02]

I would think the great thing about it is you really get to see what life is like in places like that. It's not just seeing it as a tourist.

 

[Bruce Branch]

Ahhhh, for some reason I was thinking you were a Ford employee and was part of the "reductions". Again, good luck and THANKS for your service.

 

[Nelson Atwell]

Chet,



It is a good way to see how other folks live. At this location I will be no where near any US military base, so I will live like the natives. I'm told very few residents speak English, so I will need to learn Polish quickly. Fortunately, I took four semesters of Russian back in college, and Polish is very similar.

 

[Bill V]

Will you be changing your member name, to NelsonPOL?

 

[Nelson Atwell]

I'll probably just use "NelsonOKC (in Poland)" I'll eventually come back, since my house is here.

 

[Gypsy me]

Nelson, very kewl clip, thanks

 

[Gavin Allan]

Interesting and cool, Nelson!



I am always amazed how easy it is to make assumptions when one lives in "flyover country" and doesn't get out enough. This world is a big ol' place, and there are plenty of opportunities and things to see.



What are you going to be doing there on your job (besides fighting the war in Bellyouch!)?

 

[Nelson Atwell]

Gavin,



My job will be to build a web-based advanced distance learning system for NATO troops worldwide. I'll be in charge of designing, installing and maintaining the server and terminals at distant end classrooms.

 

[Mike Wilson]

Nelson,

Good luck, and God Bless, for you and your family, during the move, and throughout your

service!!!

Hope all goes well for you and yours!

With Respect...

Tracnblack...:wub:

 

[Nelson Atwell]

This Polish assignment will possibly be my last one overseas. I'll be retirement eligible when I finish it, and I'm not sure how many more moves I want to make. Poland will be my ninth assignment in 19 years. I'll take at least one more to come back home.



I followed my dad when he was in the Navy too, so I have never set down roots. I started to do that here in OKC by buying a home, but the Air Force had different plans for me. I do like seeing new places though, and I am still thinking about joining the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer after my military retirement.

 

[Gavin Allan]

Nelson, it sounds like you have had an interesting and rewarding life!



Good luck!

 

[Nelson Atwell]

Gavin,



I can honestly say it hasn't been boring, and it has rewards. Not too much money, but I have friends EVERYWHERE. It is weird too, that I run into people I know in very unexpected places. The biggest surprise was running into one of my buddies from Portugal at a rest area in Texas.

 

[Gavin Allan]

That is WILD!!!





I know what you mean by being a public servant. The pay isn't the greatest, but there are other benefits.

 

[Nelson Atwell]

Another funny thing is that one of the guys in my Fantasy baseball league is currently a weather forecaster in Thule, Greenland. At the beginning of the season he was at McMurdo Bay, Antarctica. His nickname in the league is Frozen Balls. :lol: