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Comment by Anti M on January 19, 2016 at 4:49am

Oh, the Mink blankets are great!  Ours are still in use, a plain black one and a fancy deep blue one.  We have a leopard one we found in a bag in the middle of the freeway north of Vegas.  Larry stopped to grab the bag so it would not cause a wreck, and it had this beautiful brand new blanket in it.  I think we have a brown floral one we've never used packed away.  I love our minks.  If your sailors go to Korea, tell them that is what you want!!!!

Comment by T-Lynn on January 18, 2016 at 9:44pm

HI

Thanks Kim. Son has the space heater at the radio station. Then son took a look at the April Air unit. It was not set for Winter. Now it is, so humidity level is just right. Now very comfortable.

Anti M - oh the blanket stories. When my sailor was on his ship, the crew loved to visit Korea. there they would purchase what were called Mink Blankets. Not real mink, but that wonderful soft feeling adn oh so warm. Every sailor had one or two. And that really helped them keep warm. Now at that time, my son's captain was not hard nosed about the bedding. That captain wanted his crew warm .. not sick. So the second trip to Korea, one of my sailor's mates had duty and could not get one of those blankets. He asked my son to get him one - gave him the money. So off my son went. Well, my son purchased him a Hello Kitty  - in bright pink. That mate of his was so sleepy when my son got back that he  reach out and wrap up in that blanket. Next morning the entire ship heard " Hello Kitty?" My son told his mate - well - you will know your blanket form the rest. Teh mate was not mad. Everyone laughed.

Kim - so very nice that bill was lowered. But I agree - why didn't that vet send them along? 

Maggs- I was hoping things would be better. still sending Reiki for both of you. Remember - please - to treat yourself special. It is ok to do this. You are giving all you can and you count too.

Blondie love the picture. Which one is you? Has to be the sexy one  in the middle - right?

Right now I am first birthday party mode. The party will be on February 6th - even though he turns 1 on the 27th of January. Only day for out laws could come. so now making some decorations, will be cooking some. Dil has not finished teh menu yet. But it is comign along. And I am hoping he gets clothes - NO TOYS. He has enough he doesn't play with!

Did find some cherries for Shark. Oh is she happy. Have to give her bath soon - she pigged out.

Sweet dreams all and stay warm!   hugs

Comment by Anti M on January 18, 2016 at 12:15pm

The extra blankets will depend on the ship.  Using a blanket is not the problem, what to do with it when not in use is.  Some ships allow them to make their beds with any bedding, while others insist on Navy issue.  So you must ask your sailor.  A blanket is just fine, but no electric blankets, and nothing foofy like a duvet.  Keep it simple and plain.  Issue blankets tend to be colors like grey, Army green, or blue. They will have no way to launder them in many cases, as personal bedding is not allowed in the general laundry; no individual machines, it all goes into one big bleached batch.

Blunt talk:  While some ships will allow colorful bedding and personalized quilts, or photo blankets, don't count on it.  Also, this draws attention to their rack, which is something no one wants.  They could get extra scrutiny during inspections.  Don't do that to your sailor, they won't want to hurt your feelings by telling your your thoughtful gift is a pain in the butt.  Choose simple and warm, and something which can go in a locker or under their issue blanket.

Ask your sailor what works best in their situation.  I know for some, I am dead wrong, but for others, I am exactly correct!

Comment by Kim on January 18, 2016 at 9:55am

Blondie, the real congrats goes to the people at that vet hospital.  I do not believe they give a 50% discount.  They were all very sincere and kind.  Everyone was in tears.

I recall my son telling me that it is cold were they sleep, even when they are in the tropics.  They are a ways under the surface.  I think they can make their bed (whatever it is called) with extra blankets.  Anti M can tell answer that.

Comment by MAMA_C on January 15, 2016 at 9:04pm

Just a little note to pass on.  My son will be on his 2nd tour this year.  He ask me make him a light blanket because it is chilly on the ship. Yes the sailors can purchase a blanket that very warm but for him he need another one.  Also El Nino is effecting the weather there now. 

Comment by DREW7062 on January 15, 2016 at 1:58pm

Hi my son been in Japan for 5 months he says he loves it there. He misses home thigh. lol but he enjoys it he's in Yokosuka

Comment by Kim on January 15, 2016 at 1:28pm

That sucks Maggs, We are always here for you.  Keep us posted.

TLynn, have you looked at a space heater?

Welcome new moms.  Everyone's sailor seems to fall in love with Japan.  My sailor married a Japanese girl.  He is nearby right now on shore duty, but he will need new orders to return to the fleet this year.  I wish they would stay close with my only grandson.  He just turned 1, but he has a large family in Sasebo to meet.  I know they are looking.

Update on bill.  The hospital ended up giving him a refund because he was active duty. (I was there and pushed it)  They gave him 50% off their bill of $3000.00 and didn't charge for some things.  That was really nice of them.  However, the vet should have sent them to hospital right away and not charged $1500. 

Comment by Anti M on January 15, 2016 at 9:32am

April is such a lovely time there!  Might be rainy, take a light raincoat or windbreaker, and a folding umbrella.  

Comment by ManCubMama on January 15, 2016 at 2:32am

I have a son that is in Yokouska and he seems to really like it! He loves Japan! We are excited to be traveling there in April!

Comment by Anti M on January 15, 2016 at 12:47am

I did two tours in Yokosuka, and my husband did three (Sasebo, Totsuka, and Yokosuka).  For those who love Japan, it gets into our hearts.  I miss it a lot, the culture, food, and people.  My Japanese friends still teach Aikido on base, I'd love to go visit them again.

LOL, my husband thinks if he were single when he went there, he'd have a Japanese wife and family now.  

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