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Comment by Anti M on July 28, 2009 at 6:32pm

When I was there, the Hard Rocks were in Osaka and Roppongi, which is in Tokyo. There's a new Yokohama one, and I think a second one in Tokyo and one somewhere in Nagoya. The food was great, and the manager at the one in Tokyo adored Harleys. He decided he liked us, so we got to park ours by the flagpole out front, and he'd walk us in past the folks waiting in line. Yeah, we felt like rockstars! Yes, we did the black leather thing, but not because it was a look, but because it was warm! Japan on a bike gets chilly unless it is mid-summer.

Comment by Anti M on July 28, 2009 at 9:59am

Bebe, that address should work, but he's not on that big of a ship.

Navy Dad, there were NO Mexican restaurants when I was stationed there. One of the chains tried and failed. No Fridays, no Chilis. It was a big deal when we got a Mickey-dee on base, replace the Hayaku Chicken Shack run by the NEX. The Japanese have never taken to Mexican food. The best we did was hamburger chains, Denny's and Shakeys. The squid and corn pizza was yummy.

Comment by T-Lynn on July 28, 2009 at 7:42am

Good Morning,
Love the sharing this morning. And I agree totoaly = Freezer Z ip Lock Bags are the best packing. A cooler filled with tamales! Now that is sending love. Also, (can't remember who shared about sizes of clothing) about purchasing items of clothing your size. My sailor stated that was a problem he had too. That is why he begged for long johns. Hope everyone has a great day. Up early, baking my husband his homemade German Chocolate Cake for his 56th birthday. talk later TLynn

Comment by Anti M on July 28, 2009 at 12:11am

The mail is wacky.. to and from! Always been like that. I got used to it.

The most mind-blowing package to arrive at the CommSta was a box with an insulated cooler inside, and frozen hand made tamales wrapped in foil in plastic zipper bags. His grandmother made them, then had sent them via Fedex International rush service. Only worked because we were at a shore command and she timed the mailing perfectly. Nope, I didn't get one of the tamales. Darn, good Mexican food is hard to come by there.

Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on July 27, 2009 at 10:09pm

I send Priority Mail Flat Rate AP/FPO boxes that you can order for free directly from the Post Office. I also had them send the Customs Forms as well.

Ziploc bags are the best for cookies, etc. (I use the Freezer style).

The first pkg to Sasebo, Japan, took 1 week. Then once they were underway - and stopping in different ports - the next ones took about 3 weeks. Katie said 7,000 pounds of mail was rec'd at one time. Once they arrived in Australia - the next box took 1 day again.

One of the sailors on her ship has requested the Chocolate Andes Mints cookies I made - even offered to pay for them - she suggested I send them once she knew they were headed home to port.

Comment by Anti M on July 27, 2009 at 8:03pm

Oh, if any of you have daughters, they may need underthings. The NEX often runs short.

Comment by Anti M on July 27, 2009 at 8:02pm

Brandy, his sponsor may meet him at the airport, but if not, the DOD bus desk is fairly simple to find. Don't worry, everyone may be rushed, but will be very kind and helpful. Just ask for "D o D" at the airport.

Sending food... yes, if they are deployed. If they are in port, the commissary (grocery store) is very well stocked. Just like a regular stateside store. Find out if they have favorites are carried or not on base, that way you can send special treats. I do not recommend sending anything in glass containers. I once got a package and my friend sent glass bottles of salad dressing... she didn't pad them well, and didn't put them in ziplock bags. What a mess! And don't send things which can melt in summer, also messy. When packing, ziplock bags are your best friends.

Comment by T-Lynn on July 27, 2009 at 4:19pm

Hi everyone!
Brandy - please let us know when he arrives! Sending every possible positive thoughts his way to have a great flight and wonderful surprises. Hope you can feel this too - a hug. Bebe, my sailor sent his address about 2 weeks after he arrived. But just think - you and Brandy now have a job to do! Go to the post office and pick up several Priority Mail - APO / FPO Flat Rate boxes! ALso, get the forms to fill out and start stuffing one with items you think they would like to have. ( Candy - books - games - DVDs - CDs - newspapers - pictures - even their teddy bear to hug - etc) WE are making up one with nothing but Hallowenn items. And your sailor might ask for some items to be sent too. Then you HAVE those boxes. I know this will sound crazy, but have them find out what Winter is like at their base - you might need to send long johns! ( The NEX runs out of those long johns in Nov.) That was a plea fom my sailor. So yes - there will be days of crying, but making up those boxes are fun. TAke care TLynn PS A hug for you too BeBe

Comment by T-Lynn on July 26, 2009 at 1:25pm

How precious is that picture! Your statement of "holding on to him so he would not flop over - we all remember those "round diaper bottom" stage of life. ANd thanks Navy Dad for asking what a finger board was. I have never seen one. Shairng too - heard from my son this morning! Ok - 10 PM his time. He is bone tired, buthe so wanted to wish his father Happy birthday. Working 14 plus days - getting ready for an inspection. I shared about the your son Mark being on U-Tube. When he gets his computer back - he wants to view it too. Ginger - so happy - so very HAPPY that you have that great picture of your son. Thank you for sharing. Talk with all later - off to crank duty - dishes and one of laod of laundry. TLynn

Comment by T-Lynn on July 24, 2009 at 1:07pm

You are so correct Debi!
On both accounts :)
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