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Comment by NC_Susan on December 26, 2010 at 5:21pm

Great news! My boss just called and we will be closed tomorrow so I get to go to the airport! I am so happy! Betsy, A should be fine in Charlotte. The snow has stopped and they have gotten mostly rain. The snow line was just east of us so snow for us and rain for them.
Penny - I am thinking you today! I know you are so proud ofyour sailor! :)

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on December 26, 2010 at 4:50pm

Wendi, Awww, I bet your dad was proud.  :)

Susan, we love you too.  :) 

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on December 26, 2010 at 4:48pm

Phoebe, that's so exciting that you can fly out in Feb. to see him.  :)

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on December 26, 2010 at 4:47pm

Penny, so sorry about the problems at the airport.  ((hugs))  I will be on here tonight, if you want to chat.  

Penny, I'm surprised that they wouldn't allow the laptop.  I guess it depends on what A school they go, on what they tell them.  

My airport experience was absolutely wonderful (well, with the big exception of having to say goodbye :( ).  My husband and Adam were both flying out today, but my husband's flight to Baltimore was cancelled due to weather issues in Baltimore.  Since it was the holiday travel season, he can't get out of Albuquerque on Southwest now, until Wed. morning.  So, he is now able to stay here til then.  

A flew US Airways and they were awesome (at least in Albuquerque).  The agent checked him in himself, so that they wouldn't charge for his bags.  I asked for a gate pass and he very willingly gave me one.  Gunnar also got a gate pass from US Airways, once he found out that his flight was cancelled. We were able to sit there with A until he boarded his plane.  Please pray that he gets through NC alright, because I think they are still getting the storm there.  

Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on December 26, 2010 at 4:18pm

Penny - we are trying to figure this out today; A has decided to take his laptop but now that you posted that N believes he can't take his laptop I'm confused!  Call me on my cell if you like (989) 600-0808.  A leaves tomorrow a.m.

Comment by ctownnavymom_Groton_SECF on December 26, 2010 at 3:34pm

Thanks for posting all of the A-school info. N is heading for Sub school and he said he was not allowed to bring his laptop for the first couple of weeks...is anyone in subschool now with his laptop?

Comment by CJ's Mom on December 26, 2010 at 3:08pm

Well I am back from the airport. CJ fussed with me because I was asking do you have this and this and this... Oh well I didn't want him to forget anything.

News on the airport.... They did not like his lock on the bag. So they made him put zip ties on it until it went through the scanners then they put the lock back on it. They also did not like his boots and tennis shoes hanging from it but there was no room. We had to tie the shoes and boots on real well. They said he may actually lose his shoes during the flight. UGH!!!

 

Delta did not charge him for his bag. - They said if you do e ticket and check in - then mark the ticket special and the will ask what is special about it and you tell them he is active duty with orders and they wave the cost. 

 

I tried to hold it together but cried. while he was in line going through security a lady asked me if he was miltary and I said yes. She asked when would be seeing him again and I told her 5 months (CJ's School goes till middle of May) By then I was crying. She looked at me and was crying too and said thank you for raising a great young man.

He should be in Minneapolis right now with a lay over till 3:30 pm then on to Saint Louis then to Chicago tonight at 7:00 pm . 

Now it is time for a nap... I am tired.

Thanks friends for being here. I miss him but I know he wants to do this and is excited about catching up with his new friends. It is so quiet here already. Hugs and prayers for safe travels especially for you all on the East Coast.

Comment by phoebe stg2 on December 26, 2010 at 2:40pm

Well Ladies...sounds like everyone had a wonderful Christmas.  My S went from GL to SD without coming home.  So I haven't seen him sense Oct. 26th.  I do miss him but he is doing so well.  He spent the day yesterday with his BC friends that are now with him in "A" school.  Went down town and just had fun.  He is on hold until the class begins.  I am planning on a trip in Feb. to see him for a long weekend.  His Aunt will be there for the month of January.  So they will be able to spend some time together and he has all his leave time available!  Hope all is well with you wonderful ladies and have a grand New Year!

Comment by NC_Susan on December 26, 2010 at 2:32pm

D also leaves tomorrow. I agree with you ladies, this has been the fastest ten days of my life. I am trying hard not to think about it and actually vowed to stay off of here until tomorrow but I couldn't stay away from you guys. We went to church this morning then we did some shopping and now we are headed home to watch some football. I can't go to the airporttomorrow because I have to work but my husband and D's grandparents are taking him. I will be on to chat tomorrow. Love youall!

Comment by Wendi, CTR mom on December 26, 2010 at 1:15pm

H leaves early tomorrow morning. I had a few minutes of crying on our drive back into town yesterday. We get to spend most of today with her then the bf gets her the rest of the day. It has been a busy time and I hope H will be able to get some rest once sch gets settled into school. Her cold is getting better. 

When H gave my dad one of her Navy pictures he was so proud of her. It was so great to see.

Safe travels to those going to A school today. It will be tough for us moms but we got through bootcamp, so we can definitely make it through this. It will be easier this time. Not saying goodbye but the rest.

 

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