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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 April 26, 2010 at 11:22am
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Well said CrazyMom!
D passed!! Now on with my day! LOL
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Ok now I am really anxious! I hate waiting...my future looks like I better find a form of exercise my body can handle (so I don't injure it more LOL) to keep my mind off things. Hey this could be a good thing....right??!!! LOL
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HOOYAH for C!!! Do yo know what group he is in?
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Hi all. I have noticed that D has not been calling as much. I really just thought it was because he talks to his gf so much and every time I go to tell him something he already knows about it! I just keep sending him and his buddy encouraging texts.
I am sure glad I have you all here and the RollerCoaster to get me through this. I have dealt with this pretty well so far but now it is getting harder. I am also worried about injury. Keeping positive thoughts for all!
HooYah 283!!
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Comment by tinkerbell on April 20, 2010 at 12:55pm
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I think it shouldn't rain during hell week! Those boats are heavy enough. I wouldn't want to carry them with them filling with water! Prior to is OK. We dry out around here pretty quickly.
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We've got a cold front coming in! From Alaska, it is supposed to rain and have thunder storms tonight and tomorrow! So much for the warmed up water, grandpa! But at least you know it can warm up in 36 hours!!
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HI everyone. I have not been on in so long. I visited GL this weekend and got to meet some of my sons friends. Just wanted to let their moms know how great they were. They all were so polite and shook our hands and were so pleasant. Since I can't say names I will just put the letter of last name and if you think it might be your son just contact me. So here is goes: F(use to wk on motorcycles), J, R, F (use to play college baseball),P(Russian)and I think that is it. What a great group of Sailors!!! I am so proud of them all!!
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HI Ellen Sorry about son but welcome here! You mentioned Role Coaster...have you seen the group RollerCoaster? We have a lot of fun there and there is a lot of support. All positive. Come on over and visit us!!
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Ha ha! Don't you guys look at the forecasts? It was coming in from the north! I saw that when I was in San Francisco. LOL! Anyway, I am back now. We got 4th place. The kids just fell apart. (water polo tournament) They swam like they had lead in their speedos! Oh, well! We had a good time and I got to see my brother and nephew!
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Angie your son sounds awesome
We will have to talk NMMD but it will be awhile for me. I seem to only get to read hear and there.
Talked to D tonight and testing has been moved the 26th. Well that gives me another week!!
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