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Comment by ACTmom(ship 11 Div 054) on March 30, 2011 at 1:30pm

Hey everyone!  Sandy, my son will be on USS George Washington once he gets to Japan.  He is ABE.  But once they get to Japan, I'm not sure what all they will be doing.  It's such a mess there.  He is still on hold in Pensacola.  Graduated from A school and not happy that he is being held at training station, but hey, that's the military, you don't get to pick and choose anymore.  He did get his tattoo. It was scary big in pic, but not so bad in person.  He has his last name across his back.  He will get update on his orders April 16, so still hurrying up and waiting.  He bought a new car, even though he already has one, that now he must sell.  Chrysler 300.  Beautiful pearl white color.  I tried to talk him out of it when I was in Florida.  Hey, it was my birthday, and I thought that it was a perfect birthday present idea for mom, right?  I got a Navy license plate cover for my van instead.  LOL!  Go figure!  I wish that he would have paid better attention in their finance class, because he's not doing too well in that area, and am afraid now that he is going to have so much free time on his hands with nothing to do.  I told him to volunteer for something to do while he is down there.  Not sure all of that advice is sinking in.  Oh, well, it takes some time for them to come around and realise that mom is always right, right?  Have a great day everyone!

 

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on March 28, 2011 at 4:21pm

You have to remember that they weigh them with clothes on and so they don't have any idea how much they weight in the buff - My son weighs in at 223 with boots, full NWU, etc.  But then again, he stands at 6'2".  lol

 

Yes, mine is also starting to get antsy for his car as well which means I have to get off my butt and get his car sold here so that will give him the extra monies needed to get something dependable.   Good to know your sons (Sandy and Sherry) have wheels now or soon will have wheels; I am sure it is such an ego buster to be tied down and depending on others or a taxi to do much of anything.

Comment by SANDY ship07div056 on March 28, 2011 at 8:43am

Good morning Sherry!  Welcome back!  I hope my son has forgot about the tattoos for now.  He got a car this weekend.  After he pays for insurance and a car payment he'll think twice about paying for a tattoo!  Lol!  He called early Sunday morning to say how good it was to get out and have breakfast at IHOP with a few of the guys.  He's back to his old self it seems.  Paintball, poker, ultimate frizbee and school.  Almost like home!  Not!!  But he looks so good.  He weighs the same as when he left.  About 205.  But he looks about 160.  He's toned and getting that chiseled look.  He seems to be enjoying himself.  He said he wants to come home this weekend.  The black water is calling him!  Have a fabulous day!!

Comment by SherryYmom Ship 07 DIV 055 on March 27, 2011 at 9:50pm

Hey everyone!!!! I just stopped by see how everyone is doing?!! My son is out of A School and now at his Duty station in San Diego. We are going to drive his car to him in a couple of weeks and fly back to Texas! Long drive, but worth getting to spend a couple of days with our Son! How many of you have been through the Tattoo stage????? My son got his first one and is so stinking proud....Mom is still getting used to the idea! LOL! Sandy....I know what you mean about that Mom power....He told me that he was thinking about me the whole time he decided where to get it.....covered up under his shirt!!!!! LOL! He knew I wouldn't care as long as I didn't have it staring me in the face ;)) I love that boy! I couldn't agree with you all more....this communication is pure heaven. He has been "underway" several times which makes communication a bit sketchy, but it's still better than bc. I better run for now. Have a wonderful week everyone!!!

Comment by Kimbv(S007Div055) on March 25, 2011 at 12:51am

Wow ladies! It's been a while for me. Glad to see everyone is here and doing well now that we're past BC & PIR! Our sailor is lucky to have a vehicle from home brought by us to his A school. He graduates A School April 29 and we will fly there from MA to VA! At least we can talk/text daily. He's had a load of studying & rises early so retires for the evening early usually. But I'd love to keep checking in to see how everyone's doing & how their sailors are. I so appreciate the support here and the family we have here.

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on March 23, 2011 at 12:09pm

I'm telling John to use Dave Ramsey's approach and save money by being frugal with his spending now and then pay cash for a really good used car!!!!  John is totally debt free and encouraging him to continue with that concept.

Comment by SANDY ship07div056 on March 23, 2011 at 8:26am

Hey Yall!  Looks like we've found our way back to the old stomping ground!  Where it all began.  Good morning Dad and Penny! Hope you guys are doing well.  The car buying fever is rampant these days.  Navy Federal approved my Sailor for $15,000 at 4 % interest.  He is as happy as a clam.  We will be going car shopping this weekend with him.  Already picked it out, but still wants Moms approval.  Yes!!!!  I still have the POWER!!!!

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on March 22, 2011 at 7:07pm

Still waiting for A school, huh?  WOW, I bet your sailor doesn't have much left in the checking account from pure boredom!!!!  lol

Comment by DadInValley (SHIP 07 DIV 056) on March 22, 2011 at 6:18pm

Been gone a while, my sailor is enjoying the greater freedom at Pensacola...and looking at a car...and waiting for A school.

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on March 22, 2011 at 3:18pm

WOW, amazing that he came out alive in it.  Hopefully was all car body damage and no human body damage.  I agree with the 72 Mazda pick-up thing though.  Why bother with a vehicle if you're just going out to sea anyway!!  We still have John's 94 Honda Civic but now he is wanting to sell it.  Told him to sell before he left but NO WAY...now he finally sees the light!!!

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