Here is my list....

of things I will not miss about life on the Fort:

1. The wind. It's always windy. Even when the forecast does not call for wind, it's windy.
2. This makes line drying clothing and sheets (an otherwise favorable task) a complete pain in the arse. All they need is 10 minutes in the sun, but no! The darn wind keeps blowing them off and into the rocks, weeds and dirt that is our yard.
3. Our back yard, while nice in size, is a complete dud. Rocks, weeds, dirt and doggy vandalism. That is our yard.
   
4. The intensity of the sun (due to the elevation) can sometimes be a bother. Like, is SPF 50 completely necessary first thing in the morning? Yes. Yes, it is.
   
5. It's so windy here. It can otherwise turn a fantastic, beautiful day that should be spent at the park an obnoxious task, complete with chasing toys and hats, and projectile trampolines, even swing sets! It is downright dangerous sometimes!
   
6. The surrounding town is mostly fantastic; not too big, not too small. But when we need to get our commerce on, the options are really limited. For instance, if you happen to be in the market for a new pair of shorts for summer, you will be greatly disappointed with the available selection at all retail establishments. Unless you are either a grandmother or a prostitute, in which case, you are set!
   
7. We can see Mexico from our house (literally!), but we have yet to discover a good, local Mexican food restaurant. Sad, but true.
   
8. It's so darn windy! Have I mentioned the wind?!

Here is my list of things I will greatly miss about life on the Fort:

1. Our lovely home! While it is the nicest house we have ever lived in, we have also felt so at home here with our little family, more so than at our previous duty station.
   
2. The most gorgeous sunrises and sunsets!
   
3. We really settled, and seemingly entered into a new phase of life here: we are established and experienced Army "lifers" now, our girls are entering into the "school-age" category, we are crossing that threshold into 30, etc. The possibilities just seemed to open up here! Does that make sense?
4. The desert landscape, the intense blue skies, and the mountains have made for a gorgeous backdrop to our life the last two years.
   
5. Our proximity to grandparents and extended family! We had a life in Arizona before the Army; returning for 2 years meant being able to spend quite a bit of time with family and friends that we otherwise are not able to see regularly. It has been especially wonderful for the girls and their grandparents.
6. Bobke's Bread Basket. A seriously fabulous and tasty local German bakery located no more than a 5 minute drive from our house. We highly recommend their chocolate croissants, regular croissants, and/or strawberry-cheese croissants. Or their cinnamon rolls, with or without raisins. And their pretzel rolls. And all of their breads. Oooh! And their chocolate-dipped almond crescent thingies and ginormous macaroons! Mmmm... They make a good cup of coffee, too.
   
7. Our friends. We met some really great people and made some really good friends here. Life in the Army band system is a smaller vacuum, though, so chances are high our paths will cross again.
8. The weather around here is (mostly... usually...) conducive to outdoor activities and fun. We can bike, walk--with or without the dogs, scooter, hike, and visit the parks/playgrounds most days of the week. Even during winter! Except when it's windy, and then none of the above is possible without protective goggles and a helmet.
   
9. The surrounding town is a mostly smallish city, which we like. Still large enough for a Target, a farmers' market, and a few chains, in addition to some great local places. We really do prefer ruralish, smaller cities. A craft store would be preferable, too, but beggars can't be choosers.
   
10. Proximity to Bisbee, Parker Canyon Lake, Garden Canyon, Kartchner Caverns, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, all the local birding and hiking, ETC! We have had some lovely picnics and day trips here!
    
11. The town and it's inhabitants are friendly, fairly diverse and supportive of the Army. I love seeing all the veterans at local parades, concerts and ceremonies, too.
12. Big Sister's first elementary school. It was so nice, bright, spacious, well-organized and cared for, and we overall had such a wonderful experience with her teacher and all the staff there. It was the perfect fit.
13. I, personally, got busier, more involved in the community and activities on post, made more friends, joined a church, etc., than I have at previous posts. For a shy, socially-phobic homebody, I did good here. I always dread having to start over, but I will look back on our time here fondly.

This list could go on and on, but then I might end up sobbingly uncontrollably over the keyboard. Despite life's numerous imperfections, and no one place being without it's negative qualities, we have more than enjoyed our time here. Personally and professionally.

We will really, truly miss life at the Fort. *Sigh* Another adventure is just around the corner, though!