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Comment by Anti M on April 24, 2009 at 11:37am

I started it with food. Food is always a good topic!

Comment by Anti M on April 24, 2009 at 11:19am

I think I'll do a discussion and talk about all the wonderful things I love about Japan. There's so much, the food, the crafts, the art, the culture and religions, places I liked and even buying a Harley through military car sales.

Comment by T-Lynn on April 23, 2009 at 10:07pm

With all this conversation - who needs TV !. And to the Navy Dad - Mark: Carol stated your son has not yet left for Japan. Well, you and your son go out for a beer and then just share all the great knowledge form this site - can't hurt. Anita - start telling your adventures - my ears are waiting to listen. I just need to go and put the coffee pot on the stove and get me a cup. I am old fashion, the coffee perks over an open flame and then that magical aroma fills the entire house. My girl freind took me grocery shopping, she went to get a few items and came looking for me. She found me in the coffee aile. I had my eyes close and was leaning on the cart. She tap me and asked "What's up?" I looked at her and replied: " I am doing my aroma therapy" May all your lives be filled with joy. Thanks for brighten mine. T:)

Comment by Anti M on April 23, 2009 at 7:27pm

Kim, some of the coffee is a lot better than others. I liked them because I could stuff them in my pockets hot and keep my hands warm on the walk to base!

Our tiny house was only heated with kerosene heaters, every now and then hubby and I would rent one of the Love Hotel rooms just to use the monster soaking tub to warm up thoroughly. Yeah, baby!

Aw shucks, Navy Dad, I haven't talked about the now defunct sex shops run by the little old grannies... those were a hoot!

Comment by Kim on April 23, 2009 at 6:49pm

6 children. wow. I thought I had it tough with 4 boys. Our youngest was born when my stepson (which I raised) was in high school. Not much privacy in our house. My husband was raised very old school catholic. He served mass in the convent every morning at 6:00 am when he was in grade school. I ended up being the one who had to have all the "private" talks. Today they are probably too open to me. LOL. Jonathan has been very open about some of the places he has visited. He told me that I would be amazed at how not all sailors are careful not to get STD's.
Rena and Terry, you are too funny.....
Anti:
I was in Japan last November and was amazed at the vending machines. The machines at the office on base had both hot and cold coffee. It came in various flavors, varities, with or without cream and sugar. I thought it all tasted like tin. The first thing I asked for when I arrived was "where do I find a cup of coffee?". They sent me to the vending machines. I was not impresed. I am used to travelling on business and offered a cup of coffee. Don't get me wrong. I would rather enjoy the culture. Every Japenese in the office had a huge pot of water that they made tea for the day.

Comment by Anti M on April 23, 2009 at 6:44pm

My parents never had the talk with me, but I was a precocious reader who hung out in libraries and I learned facts at least. I know that with my parents, information equaled permission. Which is so silly, most kids will absorb what they're told and make decisions based on how they're raised. Mostly.

I spent a lot of time studying the social culture of Japan, as I am very interested in cross-cultural learning. They do have an open culture, but you have to factor in the conformity and reluctance to bring shame on their family. Much stronger than in the US; and impossible to explain simply. In Japan the saying is "The nail that sticks up gets hammered down." In the US it is "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." To me, that was always one of the main psychological differences. Either way, I love both countries, but am glad to be an American citizen.

Comment by T-Lynn on April 23, 2009 at 5:07pm

The conversations today have been educational. Love this sight! Now, I have to ask my son about: vending machines? worm panties? the walk of shame? love hotels? hentia? He is going to wonder about this sight. And when I ask if he knows of any of his shipmates with their moms on this sight - he laughs. I am beginning to think he likes that I am the only Mom here from his shp. Ladies, I too agree that more direct talking and clear education about sex, should be addressed - honestly. My husband and I were with our sons. By being honest and giving the facts, has made our sons close to us. So thank you again for sharing ladies. Have a wonderful evening. Terry

Comment by Anti M on April 23, 2009 at 3:32pm

I agree Carol! Now I never had that talk with my sailor dad no matter how old I got.

Comment by Anti M on April 23, 2009 at 3:23pm

Warning: unvarnished truth ahead: He must be going to different restaurants than I did, but bars and such, yes they may have hentai around. Nice family places do not. There are censorship laws in place, what they can show and what American publications can show here are quite different. Culturally, the Japanese never have freaked out about boobies. That and the culture of communal bathing gave a rather more relaxed attitude toward non-sexual nudity. I know the communal baths are going away as most homes have indoor plumbing now. Sexuality? Different in Japan, the girls I knew next door were actually very naive and prudish. All depends on who you know, just as in the states.

I knew where a vending machine sold, um... worn panties. Ick ick ick. Although I promise, Japan is far less wild than it was in the 80s when I first got there. The really um, interesting places closed down. Now ask your kids about the Love Hotels.

Comment by Dawn on April 22, 2009 at 10:07pm

Hi All, All the packages and cards I have sent to my son haven't taken long at all. Maybe we've just been lucky? I wouldn't worry too much. I'm sure your sailor will get it soon.

Dawn

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