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Holidays without your child

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Holidays without your child
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Achseh replied to Gail L's discussion 'Holidays without your child'
Awesome Karen- thanks for making someone's child's Thanksgiving a nice one!
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Gail L replied to Gail L's discussion 'Holidays without your child'
What a FANTASTIC idea!
November 27
Karen Ott replied to Gail L's discussion 'Holidays without your child'
Hi Ladies............... This was the first year without my son home also I was blessed enough that he was adopted for Thanksgiving by a wonderful family... and alot like Gail I too was only going to have 3 when I'm so used to at least 20. Well, I…
November 27
Chris A. replied to Gail L's discussion 'Holidays without your child'
I am lucky, I got my son home for Thanksgiving. Haven't seen him since last Xmas. But he just told me he'll be deployed next year and be gone for both Thanksgiving and Xmas. I'd better enjoy him while I can!
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Holidays without your child
Well this was my first Thanksgiving without my boy. While he was in boot camp last Christmas, I was prepared for that and had a box ready to send him for Christmas. This first Thanksgiving, I just wasn't prepared. Usually he had friends to bring to…
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50 something mother of one ROCKIN' young man, web designer with my own company (www.creativegal.com) and a 5th generation northern Californian who loves to cook for the people I love.
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Transportation advice for women traveling alone

My SAILOR had his PIR on 2/13 and I had a very tight schedule so researched all of my ground transportation options. While a rental car would have been the most economical (With my AAA card) I have never been to the area, was arriving at night and NOT used to icy roads!

I knew I'd be tired and wanted to arrive at the hotel quickly so I could attend a Navy Moms meet and greet...I caught a cab. I had researched the rates and route, it should have been a 40 minute drive at $45 - the driver assured… Continue

Posted on February 16, 2009 at 7:56pm — 5 Comments

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At 3:00pm on March 6, 2009, Brennie said…
Hi Gail, I love you pic's.
How are you, long time, no hear, lol, lol
how is Niles doing?
You need to fill me in on whats happen after graduation.
My son Daniel is still on hold waiting for A school. He is so sick, you know, when one gets it, they all do. I send cold medication and all the goodies he requested. I hope the package get's their soon.
His Dad is going on a business trip and is stopping in to see him. He is also taking his girlfriend Lynn too. I'm sure Daniel will be happy to see them.
Well, write to me soon, take care
xoxoxxoxo, Your Buddy Brennie
At 10:09pm on February 20, 2009, theresa proud mom of Nick said…
Hi. It's orgirdle@yahoo.com. That sounds nice. Thank you.
At 8:14pm on February 20, 2009, theresa proud mom of Nick said…
Hi gail. I got home on Wednesday and now I'm sicker than a dog. This sucks!!! i haven't been this sick in a long time!!! But anyway, Nick got a phone and he calls me like 4 or 5 times a day. I miss him alot still, but now that we can talk it's better. He said he might be on hold for 18 months. He also said that it's weird getting into a new routine. But he said he's doing good. i told him it's only been 2 days, it will take some time to get used to everything on a new base. And he agreed.
At 6:12pm on February 11, 2009, Brennie said…
Hi Gail, I got a call from my sone today, I'm a basket case, lol, lol
Hug Niles for me and enjoy your time with him.
Big Smile
Brennie
At 1:25am on February 10, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Gail,
Isn't that ashame, I'm the same way!!! I remember when I used to go out on a Saturday night,at 11 PM with my girlfriends!!
On my birthday, my husband took me out to eat. We were home by 9 PM!! HAHA!! Geez, when did we get old---er!! HAHAH!!

Now I understand that old saying "Youth is wasted on the young!"" HAHA!!

When I turned 50 , I fell apart!! HAHA! I'm still hanging in there though!! HAHA!

That will be nice if you pop in , for the meet and greet, have a drink and relax!!

I'll let you get going.
Take care and God bless.
Barbara
At 12:37am on February 10, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Gail,
Are you going to the PIR (graduation) meet and greet for the parents, the night before.? It's nice, we went to ours. I met two moms that I was writing to.

Wait until you see Niles in his uniform. It'll take your breathe away!!!

Dress warm, Chicago is cold an it is windy!!!
Let me get going.
You take care and God bless.
Barbara
At 2:17pm on February 9, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Gail,
Is your son graduating this Friday?
You joined the PIR for that date. How wonderful, Congratualions!!!

Niles will be in all black uniform. My Kim was white, that's the Spring and Summer color.

Let me share my tidbit information on graduation.

You will need a car.

1) Get to graduation early, like 7;30 AM. The security line is long. If you drive in, the car line is also long and the cars get inspected with the trunk and hood opened.

2) Bring photo ID, camera and tissues.

3) Bring a blank check. After graduation Niles will be picking up his Navy pictures. Our Sailors always give us the honors of paying for them.

4) Bring a dark towel or clothe for Niles to sit on. Those uniforms are to stay clean.

5) Bring some of his old civilian clothes. If Niles has the time to spend in the hotel room, he can be comfortable.

Have a safe trip. Please, let me know how it was.
Take care and God bless.
Barbara
At 12:47am on February 9, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Gail,
How are you doing? Thank you, but what are you congratulating me for? HAHA!!

How is Niles doing?
Where is he now?

My daughter KIm is in Virginia on the USS Normandy. The ship is docked, so she's doing odd jobs.
She was trained for reading the radar.

I hope to hear from you again.
Take care and God bless.
Barbara
At 11:07pm on February 8, 2009, theresa proud mom of Nick said…
thank you. That was so sweet!!!
At 9:35pm on February 8, 2009, theresa proud mom of Nick said…
thank you. yes he's 6'3' tall. He has to bend over to give me a hug!! Well, dear, I'll talk to you tomorrow most likely!!! Good night

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