San Francisco to Antioch

My first deployment started off without a flaw. A car service with an actual car is always a plus. Not to mention, no delays, a seat next to two of my favorite coworkers, and a sunshine landing an hour ahead of schedule. The drive from San Francisco International Airport to my "hotel", I use the word hotel loosely, was a beautiful drive across the Bay. Then I reached my destination of Antioch. Let's just say if I ever tell you I want to move to CA, it won't be in Antioch. A rural city with a country twist. Beth Ann checked me in and in her country twang was thrilled that I was also, Beth Ann and was checking in on her birthday no less. Wow, I don't think much happens here in Antioch. Then I walked "outside" to my room. This was no Hotel this was a sketchy Motel with an ancient microwave older then me to say the least. So Kelly, my partner in crime, and I decided to explore the city, well I guess you could call it a city. We ended up at a dive bar on the river. I can not put into words the company we were surrounded with. Let's just say that the bomb-shell cut-out had more personality then any of them. Laughter has gotten us through the first day of this adventure and I am sure it will get me through many more.....