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Comment by Natalie on December 6, 2017 at 9:16pm

For me, the saying would be more like dishes in the sink, as opposed to the dishwasher, to remind me that my son was home, lol.

Comment by Anti M on December 6, 2017 at 11:44am

Ima, thanks for doing that.  In reality the chances of anything happening from your original post is miniscule, but it is best to develop good habits as early as possible.

I have seen an old mom site saying boots in the house meant someone died, but that is an old tale which cannot be verified.  Honestly, the Navy use means they're at home, well and alive.

Comment by Phoenixmom on December 6, 2017 at 10:52am

Good Morning Ladies, thank you anti M for that bit of info. not on face book or nothing so I think I am ok. But the time is coming closer to see my bud I am full of anxiety but so happy at the same time. cant imagine how he looks now since PIR.

Comment by Ima on December 6, 2017 at 12:05am

I removed the days until he’s home. Thanks for your help. I would never want to do anything to put him or anyone else in jeopardy!!!

Comment by Ima on December 6, 2017 at 12:02am

Should I go back and remove the days until he’s home from my post, even though it is for StandDown???

Comment by Ima on December 6, 2017 at 12:01am

Thanks Anti M. My friend forwarded the message from her Air Force moms site about using the language.

Comment by Anti M on December 5, 2017 at 11:29pm

 Boots in the house is fine, a common saying meaning they're home and not deployed.  Even Google agrees.  On Navy for dads, they actually post pictures of the boots!  I have NO idea why the AF mom thinks it is for fallen members, it is most assuredly not.  Unless she's seen the boots, gun and helmet memorials, and made that connection.

However, never post exactly how many days until they're home, even if it is for stand down.  In this case it is more of a persec than opsec thing, but get out of the habit of public count downs.  Always be a little vague.

Comment by Ima on December 5, 2017 at 10:53pm

Hi Ladies, I recently made a Facebook post about being excited that my Dailor is coming home soon. I said “only 15 more days until BOOTS in the HOUSE”. I have seen this expression used many times in this site and others, but was told by one of my best friends, who is an Air Force mom, that the expression shouldn’t be used. She said it refers to a fallen military member and not someone coming home for a visit...Anyone here know anything about it???

Comment by Anti M on December 5, 2017 at 10:08pm

LOL, he will have a tiny locker and a coffin rack (bunk with locker space under, like in boot camp).  That's all.  Some workspaces have room for personal electronics, on larger ships, places like the ET shop, but that is NOT where he will be working.  Theft is also rampant in the berthing compartments.  He will have no room (or time) for a full playstation.  He needs a smallish laptop.

Here is a wiki for deployment prep written and fine tuned by seasoned sailors who are currently on active duty.  Read it, and make sure he reads it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/navy/wiki/deployment

Comment by mommamia93 on December 5, 2017 at 8:52pm

My son will be reporting to San Diego on the 15th and will be flown out to meet his ship shortly after.  He seems to be under the impression that life is like A School and that he'll be able to take certain things with him (cough cough playstation - eyeroll).  I did ask him what the heck he was gonna attach it to you.  LOL. 

What all can a sailor expect to reasonably take with him to where he is stationed.  His job is a OS so he's ship attached.

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