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A group for mutual support while our sailors are working their way through BUDS.
Members: 17
Latest Activity: Mar 15, 2017
Discussion Forum
Tissue holder, anyone?
Started by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox. Last reply by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox Jun 20, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I LOVE reading everyone's stories about graduation! At this point in "our" training, my eyes tear up just even thinking about the possibility of graduation! (Please, Lord!) I also love my embroidery…Continue
Polo (shirt), anyone?
Started by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox. Last reply by Rachel (SO Mom) May 6, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Along the same line as the tissue holder, I made this for myself and then thought perhaps another Mom might like one! Sometimes I sew for the Dominican Nuns so I have a whole bunch of shirts ready to…Continue
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Comment by CherylB on May 1, 2010 at 7:03pm
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HI. No meds what so ever. That just isn't right if it is a migraine. Mine have put me in the hospital several times and have lasted for 2 weeks before. He did say that it was getting better. Thanks for all thoughts!
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Comment by ProudMomof4 on May 1, 2010 at 10:56am
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I don't think ibuprofen and tylenol are allowed. :-( The migraine will eventually go away, tell him to hang in there! Yes, good luck to everyone.
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Talked to D today. He has had a bad headache for 2 days. Says he can't take anything for it. Big bummer there. He inherited my migraines poor guy.
I guess their "fun" is about to begin. Good luck 283 and families!!
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Thanks Ellen. I have told him that if he wants to ring the bell just keep telling himself one more day..then if the next day he feels the same just tell him self one more day! I know him and he is strong but I have heard that before about them not remembering ringing the bell. That is so sad. These are incredible young men we have here ladies. To me it doesn't matter what they do they are incredible...as are all men and women who serve our country!
Sounds like we thing a lot alike Ellen! And isn't it hard to not be in control of our babies anymore!!! LOL
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Just got a call. They are doing good. Going out looking for food. He is watching 282 do surf passes and they are down to about 30 guys. He was really upset that a lot of his buddies had quit. When he talked to one he said he was just cold and tired and now regrets it. I hope that actually talking to this guy makes him think when he is really cold and tired and wants to DOR. Good luck to you all. It has been a ruff day for me. Can't believe there hasn't been more action on here. I am a happy momma now:)
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Comment by tinkerbell on April 27, 2010 at 12:34pm
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Yes, I'm watching, too! Unfortunately, my husband said the water has gotten "freakishly cold". (57 degrees) He surfs. Let's just pray that a pod of whales comes and relieves themselves (I know this sounds gross, but i am sure the boys won't mind) for class 282 to warm them up! (Oh, oh! My sense of humor has gotten bad, and my son isn't leaving GL, yet!)
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Good Morning. From what D told me The first two weeks they will get assigned to whatever it is they get assigned to...lol...and they are eased into everything they are going to be doing after the 2 weeks. I know I am not making myself very clear. Sorry. In other words. They are not just thrown into the IBS drills and obstacle course...etc... I was happy to hear that. Hope this helped I am sure someone else will make it more clear.
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Hi Illi what team was he on do you know?
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Thanks Tink and Ken!
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Congratulations! SD here they come! I am so excited for you all! And especially the boys! Now they can see BUDS training! Hoorah class 283!
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