Hooray, Phoenix!

Finally, back in civilization again! So many shiny objects to grab our attention!

I think Brian is already wishing for the days when there were only a handful of places to go shopping. Get ready to buy stock in the consumer retail and restaurant industries, because I am quite sure that our arrival here has already prompted a spike in futures trading.

Unfortunately, such rabid spending does not bode well for our future, even with Brian's recent promotion to 1st Lt, so we will have to be doing more eating in. This is not a bleak prospect however, as the grocers of Phoenix are able to procure fresh produce, meats and other delectable groceries. Someone should let the grocers from Columbus, MS in on the secret.