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AshleighW13 · July 2014

Ok so my husband is in the Army. Anyways back in May we got order's to go to Hawaii. We were supposed to be there on May 23 so the Army movers came on May 14th packed our stuff and sent it to Hawaii then we went to Atlanta to spend some time with his family until we had to fly out. Two days before the 23rd we got a call saying they diverted his orders to Fort Campbell and we needed to be there by the 23rd. No big deal it's a 5 hour drive from Atlanta and is only 3 hours away from my moms house, was kinda happy about it.

Here's the problem all our furniture was you guessed it on it's way to Hawaii. We caught it in California a few days after we got here and had them re-route it here. Just called the company and was told it might be until September before we get it. What!?!?!?!?

We've been in our house two months, already with no furniture, or our own pots and pans and dishes, plus all my kids pictures and photo albums are packed up in a keep sake box and I miss those things. GRRRRRRRR This is ridiculous.

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motherofdogs · July 2014

Hell hath no fury like a pregnant woman with no keepsake box!

JNCPro3130 · July 2014

That definitely sucks big time! September is a long way away! I'm so sorry!

Julieed32 · July 2014

When my younger brother was discharged from the army it took 6 months for him to get his stuff back. I think he only owned a guitar and a few dishes at time, I can't imagine what having all your furniture in limbo feels like! ugh

AshleighW13 · July 2014

@chunkymonkeylvr where are you

@toastercat I honestly think ants would be faster

@katydid2014 your probably right but I want my bed so bad

AshleighW13 · July 2014

estamos_tomamos said:

AshleighW13 said:

@chunkymonkeylvr where are you

*posting as @chunkymonkeylvr*

LOOK BEHIND YOU.

too funny

thejucheidea · July 2014

Woooooo Clarksville. My husband grew up there and damn is that a boring drive from our house up to visit his parents.

AshleighW13 · July 2014

@chunkymonkeylvr we are actually in southern KY, the base straddles the KY/TN line

@thejucheidea ask him there's anything to do around here, other than go to Nashville

mweber13 · July 2014

@AshleighW13‌ my sister's husband is stationed at Ft Campbell. They live in Hopkinsville

AshleighW13 · July 2014

@mweber13 awesome, we live on post right now but will probably move off post after the baby is born. Is he 101st

AshleighW13 · July 2014

jessuhmarie said:

That sounds absolutely horrible. I only waited the standard few weeks for my things from our last pcs and that sucked enough. If you're on an air mattress, those egg crate looking thing mattress toppers really make a difference. I'm so sorry!

So not your fault, you have nothing to be sorry for. Thank for the advice I'm gonna have to get me one of those egg crate things

thejucheidea · July 2014

AshleighW13 said:

@chunkymonkeylvr we are actually in southern KY, the base straddles the KY/TN line

@thejucheidea ask him there's anything to do around here, other than go to Nashville

I can answer that question: nope.

Unless you want to participate in a prostitution bust or meth labs, then you're set!

AshleighW13 · July 2014

thejucheidea said:

AshleighW13 said:

@chunkymonkeylvr we are actually in southern KY, the base straddles the KY/TN line

@thejucheidea ask him there's anything to do around here, other than go to Nashville

I can answer that question: nope.

Unless you want to participate in a prostitution bust or meth labs, then you're set!

That's what I thought. Or go to strip clubs, there's one every mile on Ft. Campbell Blvd

thejucheidea · July 2014

AshleighW13 said:

thejucheidea said:

AshleighW13 said:

@chunkymonkeylvr we are actually in southern KY, the base straddles the KY/TN line

@thejucheidea ask him there's anything to do around here, other than go to Nashville

I can answer that question: nope.

Unless you want to participate in a prostitution bust or meth labs, then you're set!

That's what I thought. Or go to strip clubs, there's one every mile on Ft. Campbell Blvd

Or look at cars in the ten million car dealerships in town.

AshleighW13 · July 2014

thejucheidea said:

AshleighW13 said:

thejucheidea said:

AshleighW13 said:

@chunkymonkeylvr we are actually in southern KY, the base straddles the KY/TN line

@thejucheidea ask him there's anything to do around here, other than go to Nashville

I can answer that question: nope.

Unless you want to participate in a prostitution bust or meth labs, then you're set!

That's what I thought. Or go to strip clubs, there's one every mile on Ft. Campbell Blvd

Or look at cars in the ten million car dealerships in town.

That is so true

ME+ · July 2014

Hi,
Your situation is awful, sorry that you're going through it. We're at Campbell too. We have found that it is a great area and there is actually quite a bit to do. I hope you find things that make you happy while you're here, it makes a big difference.

createmagic14 · July 2014

My friends were stationed at Campbell for a few years! I remember it being very much like what has been described, lol. Quite the difference from Hawaii and TN! Why the rapid change?

AshleighW13 · July 2014

@ME+ do you live on post.

@createmagic14 my son has Aspergers and they said he could get the care he needed here and wouldn't be able to get it in Hawaii

angiebee189 · July 2014

Hubby is retired Army Scout. Took less time than that to get our things to the states from Germany. Talk to his CO. See what can be done. In the meantime rent furniture from Aaron's and see if the Army will reimburse you for it

createmagic14 · July 2014

AshleighW13 said:

@ME+ do you live on post.

@createmagic14 my son has Aspergers and they said he could get the care he needed here and wouldn't be able to get it in Hawaii

Ah, that makes sense. Is there anyone you can talk to about your stuff? I hope you get it much more quickly than they are saying right now!

thejucheidea · July 2014

Oh, another thing about Clarksville that you should know: under NO circumstances should you go to Gateway Medical Center. Either go to the base hospital or go to Nashville. The stories I could tell you about that place...

AshleighW13 · July 2014

Yeah I took DD down to Vanderbilt a few weeks ago because I refused to use Gateway ER and the hospital on post takes forever

Lady Leigh · July 2014

Yeah and That is one of the MILLION reasons I didn't re-enlist when my time was up.

Lady Leigh · July 2014

ME+ · July 2014

AshleighW13 said:
@ME+ do you live on post.

@createmagic14 my son has Aspergers and they said he could get the care he needed here and wouldn't be able to get it in Hawaii

We live off post. Exit 11 area. If you're interested there are a few mom groups in the area. I'm partial to MOPs, of which there are three in Clarksville including one on post. (But there are others - MOMs of Clarksville is one; I think you can find them and more through FB) Both the Clarksville & Ft. Campbell libraries have reading programs for kids. I've never been to the Campbell library programs but the Clarksville ones are great. Also, throughout the summer there are lots of free outdoor concerts and movies. I realize that I just provided a lot of unsolicited information, I hope that's okay. I just remember it took me a while to find some resources, but once I did I started liking things a bit more. How old is your son?

Also, I totally agree with PP avoid Gateway, BACH is at least as good if not better. Of course, Vanderbilt is the best.

AshleighW13 · July 2014

@ME+ I'm on the Fort Campbell MOPs facebook page. DS is 4 DD is 9 months. We've been doing the Fort Campbell library reading programs, I think thats one of the first places we went when we got here. We live on post by Gate 10. I really appreciate all the information.

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