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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 go-navy4 on May 13, 2011 at 11:13pm
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Cheryl B...I'm not sure about which night the party would be on. Any one of the guys in 283 would know becausse they all have to chip in for it.
Ophelia..I would walk to the base if the weather is nice. It's about a 10 min walk, I would suggest, whether you walk or drive to the event, definitely wear comfortable shoes because you'll be walking around alot
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Comment by CherylB on May 13, 2011 at 2:33pm
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go-navy4 thanks for all the info. Do all the classes give the parents a party on Sat. night? We have plane tickets to come home on Sat. What a bummer. If I knew for sure I might be able to change it.
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I was surprised that we were allowed to take still pictures and videos of the entire ceremony. I had one of my sons take the video so that I could enjoy watching the event. It is not a long ceremony. The guys sit in the 1st 3 rows. The families sit directly behind them (so you see their backs during the ceremony). You have to go up to the front, but from the right front corner, in order to get a good picture of them receiving their pins and saluting the officers. Before and after the ceremony, you can take family pics or pics with them and their buddies. There's a room inside the building (adjacent to where you sit outside) that shows a continuous video of their class in different stages of training. They don't announce it, so you just have to go in the building after you get your seat.
Most families spent the Friday with their son. Saturday was the party the guys throw for the families. That was from 6pm till late. We had so much fun meeting many of the Navy families. On down time, some went to Point Loma (must get there before 5pm) for gorgeous views and to see the cemetary of servicemen etc. Many walked through Coronado where there are tons of places to eat,,Coronado Brewing Co, MC P's (which has a live band inside and a great BBQ pit outside, etc. Bullshirts is the place to go to for your son's class shirt for HW and other para.. On base...try to walk on the beach and view the O course right after the ceremony
Some families went to Sea World or the SD zoo. My other children are HS and college, so we passed on that! LOL .You can go to the beach. My kids went to Pacific Beach and Imperial Beach for the day. Oh...and some people did a tandem jump with their sons, but i didn't know anything about it until it was too late. Ask your sons about it. I believe, with a discount, it cost 180/person.
I guess, the most important thing was to spend time with my oldest son. We have wonderful memories that we wwill never forget.
Hooyah 283!!!
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Comment by Icantrunfromheretothemailbox on May 13, 2011 at 9:58am
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go-navy4...glad you like the tissue holder! I think they're pretty cool!
What kinds of things did you do? Places to go? Inquiring minds want to know!
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Icantrun.....I love the tissue holder!! I received it yesterday...Thank you so much!!!
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I'm so excited for all of you! I remember the last month like it was yesterday. I took advice from one of the moms from 281 and put my invitations, the corsage to identify us (i believe you have a pin), plane and hotel tics, cameras etc. in my bag before packing...just to make sure I didn't forget that stuff! I also downloaded all the places people suggested we go to, along with any additional info given by previous moms, and put that in my suitcase. When it was time to pack my clothes, I didn't have to worry about all those little important items!! Just an FYI :)
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Hey Ken hows it going? Is the wife home yet? That is so awesome she got to go out there...what a guy!! Can't wait to meet you!
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Hey Ken36! Look for a package in your mailbox tomorrow! : )
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San you sent me to much money....you wanted 20 right?
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Hi all. I have received every ones checks but Jettaryns. I sent her a friend request on the 26th so she could have my address but she has not accepted. If any of you know her could you please let her know. Thanks!
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