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Comment by Sharon 1 day ago

Hello Buffalo Moms... We don't have snow in San Francisco. but I wish just once, we would!!! Holidays without our children are hard. no doubt. I did get a bit used to it during the college years...but, it never is the same as when they were small. We are moving forward to the next stage of having adult children that have their own lives...as they should, and as we have always encouraged them to!!! So, we moms fill our lives with doing for others and friends and church and hopefully someday grandkids!! In my melancholy moments, I know this is as it should be...but, I still see my little boy at the foot of the tree , his face so bright with excitement and wonder. Bless you all and Merry Crhistmas!!

Comment by Patricia B. (Alex's mom) 1 day ago

Merry Christmas to all of you. First Christmas without Alex being home. Its going to be hard. Like JP said though....."gotta stay positive". We'll see how that goes! LOL Be safe all you Navy families and have a good holiday. For those of you getting hit with all the snow......be careful!!!

Comment by JP 1 day ago

Merry Christmas to all. It will be difficult, but we can do it--got to stay positive for our guys. Virginia got hit with a huge snowstorm, we have about 2 feet, started Friday and ended last night. Roads are getting cleared and we should be out sometime tomorrow. Best wishes. JP

Comment by JP on December 3, 2009 at 7:35pm

I have been struggling with what to send to my son because the weather is so hot there and he is in the barracks, and I don't want to send him something he doesn't need or doesn't have room for. So when he called last night I asked please please what do you want or need. He said socks.......lots of socks. Black, boot length and antibacterial. Guess because it so hot and humid there that the guys are changing them often. Just thought I would pass that on in case you too are trying to figure out what else to put in the box for mailing.

Comment by Patricia B. (Alex's mom) on December 3, 2009 at 9:54am

Everytime I hear they are going out......they don't. I hear from Alex a couple of times a week, either by text message or phone calls. He's really pretty good about that stuff. Yes, they have all been putting in some very long hours, thats for sure! Alex works in the torpedo room. A machinist's mate/torpedoman I think its called "officially".

Comment by Sharon on December 3, 2009 at 2:29am

I haven't heard anything either nora-amy. We also received a message from our son yesterday, so they are in Guam as JP has said. What does your sailor do? They really have been working ALOT! Does he live on base? I hope you hear from him soon! Thanks for the email JP. I'll send a note in the morning.

Comment by JP on December 2, 2009 at 8:58pm

Nora-amy. My son called this afternoon, they are in Guam still. He didn't say anything about deployment dates, and ofcourse he can't. I had thought they would be out before Thanksgiving, but it didn't happen.

Comment by nora_amy on December 2, 2009 at 7:00pm

I haven't heard from my son in 2 months do ya know if the USS BUFFALO is on deployment??????

Comment by JP on December 1, 2009 at 4:30pm

I think there is security issues about writing last names of our boys. But my personal email is perkinsjune@gmail.com and we can share last names. I am not sure if I want Christmas this year. My son is 6 ft., maybe that too is tall for a sub, he hasn't talked about it much--all I hear is how busy they are!
Really appreciate the chat on the Navy website, helps keep you sane and feel connected.

Comment by Sharon on December 1, 2009 at 1:25am

Hi JP and Patricia! So happy to know you! Williamsburg sounds lovely for Thanksgiving. I do know what you mean about doing something a bit different. We went very low key this year with just our immediate family...he was missed more than ever. Maybe for Christmas a big crowd would be better.
My son is an EM. I asked him if he knew your boys and he said, "What are their LAST names MOM!" LOL! How has your boys experiences been? I am interested in getting a broad perspective on life on the USS Buffalo. The idea of submarine life is so foreign to me. My son is large and the boat is tight for him he said. He is anxious to get underway, whenever that is! Doesn't mind sharing a rack, said the food is good and the women are ugly, joke...no women... How bout your guys? Take care...

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