Our Family Treasures | Max and Russ

Der Stuttgart Jahres

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:50:00 -0500

And A Different Focus

2008-2009

So the U.S. was not in our cards. We packed the family and headed to Stuttgart, Germany. I can’t say much yet, but expect many European photos here.

The ICAF Interlude

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:14:51 -0500

But Only One Year in the States

After years, we left Nigeria for the U.S. We planned to hang around a while. Although that was not to be our destiny, it marks a new era for our family. Even so, we can't avoid the homebase.

Nigeria II 2004

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:12:44 -0500

With our time in Nigeria came opportunities to touch base in Oklahoma. We also added a secondary base in Baltimore.

Nigeria Again 2002-04

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:09:50 -0500

Saudi Arabia is history, as we head to Nigeria once again. As always, though, Oklahoma is with us.

Oklahoma, a lifetime experience. But somewhere over the course of these pictures, Abuja, Nigeria becomes the city where I have spent more of my life than any other city in the world. Figure that.

Nigeria IV 2006-07

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:55:28 -0500

Finally nearing the end of our time in Nigeria, we begin preparations for a new phase.

Nigeria III 2005-06

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:52:58 -0500

And the stay continues well beyond the expected end. Such is our life overseas.

Al Memlaka 2000-2002

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:20:14 -0500

After Tunis, we were off to Saudi Arabia. I got there first, though, as Maxine was on restriction while waiting for Rusty’s birth. She spent time in Toronto, gave birth in Oklahoma, then went back to Toronto to wait for the passport. We both loved Saudi Arabia, and traveled a fair amount.

Fi Tunisia - 1998-2000

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:45:54 -0500

With a brief interlude in DC, and Rhea’s birth in Virginia, it was off to Tunisia to begin our Arabic phase. Deserts, Roman ruins, beaches. Tunisia had it all.

Nigeria (Or Into Africa) - 1994-98

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:25:04 -0500

While I missed the chance to go to Nigeria for my first overseas experience, the opportunity came back around soon enough. And changed my life in many way.

as ilhas do Cabo Verde 1992-1994

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:47:44 -0500

Leaving South America and the Caribbean behind, I headed to Cape Verde. Like all my tours, it was one of my favorites. Nine islands in the Atlantic (just like the Açores) but with a 30-ft ketch at our disposal. Good times were had by all.

South America Tropicale 1990-1992

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:20:07 -0500

ONWARD AND SOUTHWARD

For my second tour, I headed to Guyana and its capital, Georgetown, the Garden City. It was a tour filled with political intrigue, tropical adventure, and more than a little bit of rum. I made some good friends there. Oh, I found my wife, Maxine, as well. (In case you didn’t know why the website is Max and Russ, now you have the info. Still I have to stop in Oklahoma when possible.

Para os Açores 1989-1990

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:11:05 -0500

AND INTO THE FOREIGN SERVICE

Leaving the Southwest behind, I entered the Foreign Service. After learning Portuguese, I headed to Ponta Delaga, Açores, Portugal. The beginning of a great adventure.

The Southwest Years 1977-1988

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:32:52 -0500

HEADING WEST

After college, I headed west on Route 66. I bounced around Arizona from Flagstaff to Tempe to St. Johns and back to Flagstaff, with sidetrips to Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM. Again, photos are scarce, but I am digging through the archives.