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Comment by T-Lynn on January 31, 2023 at 6:49pm

Comment by T-Lynn on January 31, 2023 at 6:45pm

That is the pet turtle Shark.  Her sailor sent her a kimono!

Comment by T-Lynn on January 31, 2023 at 6:44pm

Comment by T-Lynn on January 31, 2023 at 6:38pm

for you New Moms

Comment by T-Lynn on January 31, 2023 at 6:38pm

Comment by T-Lynn on January 31, 2023 at 6:35pm

HI

No worries, have not lit any candles - all safe.

And for the new Moms - HI and welcome aboard.

Also, don't get worried on how Blondie accomplishes so much. Honest - its her life style.  She has more energy that the Energizer Bunny.  If she really slowed down - we all here would be worrying ! But hey blondie - do make some me time.

About things your sailor might need:  Its winter - LONG JOHNS !  From teh USA. Why?  We have the sizes that fit our sailors.  A large in Japan is not a Large to USA size ! also, do your sailors have their passports. Honest - those things are so needed.  Help them get it if they don't.

When it comes to packing those boxes, we learn to stuff every corner, pant leg, socks with stuff.  And to mail a month before the holiday.  If you want to mail cookies - ask Blondie - she is the pro. 

Otherwise doing fine here. Cleaning - chasing teh grandkids.  And now I am becoming an Assistant Wolf Den Leader for my grandson.  The last time I did that was in the 1980's ! Just can't get out of it. 

Sorry this is short - have to finish dinner  hugs

Comment by Chris, Forever Ray's Proud Mom on January 22, 2023 at 11:20am

Hi All,

After listening to all the life stories, I'm glad I didn't decorate this year (although to say I've decorated in the past few years would be stretching it also.) I lost the incentive after a few years in FL due to many factors-warmer weather, no grandkids, storage in the house "encouraged" me to give most of decorations to my daughter who lives in town and loves to decorate. I go there. But, this year, Mom, who lives with us for the last 2 yr, got sick while traveling back to OH for a funeral. RSV took her for a ride, and not a fun one. So I just put the few decorations that she put up in her space away.

Henry's Mom, send your son with as much as you can! The cost to mail is extraordinary. With his military ID he can take additional luggage on the flights. If he has orders, he can take 5 sea bags, if I'm not mistaken. That is what my son has said. He will love Japan. My advice to him is to take time away to see as much of the country as he can, My son saw most, but regretted he only saw the Northern part for the winter festival that is held there. Also, look up what is "unique" to the various areas for tokens to bring home. I say tokens, but they are not always inexpensive. Another tip my son had was to shop around, don't buy from the tourist shops as much as possible. Brown sugar from Okinawa is amazing. Japanese mayo is different from here as well. The only other hint I want to share is my son learned minimal Japanese to get around, travel, shop a bit, but realized he could have done more if he had learned more of the language.   O-and try to visit if you are able. My husband went and they climbed Mt Fuji, not a winter sport, and my daughter and I went during cherry blossom season. That is timing as well.

T-Lynn--OMG ROFL. Glad all ended well, and hope your knee is no worse for wear. and I agree, there should be a Navy Mom book with all the issues we face, but it would be a never ending story and that title is taken...

Gotta run for now, Mom headed into 3rd week in hospital and have to stay on top of staff to get things done. (That's why Im an OR nurse btw. A bad day in surgery is better than a good day on the floor.) I tried to stay just a daughter, but when I asked for results of tests done, the response was "Doesn't she have a my ****chart?" You can see results there sometimes faster. DANG!!!

I do hope to travel to see at least most of you here. I would love to meet. Mom and I are supposed to be taking a cruise in Sept that Leaves NY, stops in Boston, and Portland, (I think) and several Canadian ports ending in Quebec. But y'all ore on my bucket list.

ttyl-Chris

Comment by Blondie on January 17, 2023 at 6:38pm

Our weather has been the same up and down. More rain then snow, then it freezes. Oh well.  Luckily our snow melted slowly, no flooding. And no major shoveling, I'm calling it a Win so far. 

Miss and T-Lynn glad you got to see your Sailors! And everyone made it back safely. T-Lynn Sorry for your family's loss.

Henry's Mom, He'll need to get a phone over there, the base should have them.  Yes, as a E5 he'll most likely live off base. My daughter was there for 3 years and LOVED it. We visited for 2 weeks and fell in Love with it also. Very Clean and Friendly.

Finally got all my decorations put away also. Had to we celebrated Christmas this past weekend with my kids and my siblings and Dad.  Friday Hubby went and got Connor, Boy has he gotten BIG (tall).  Big breakfast with daughter, SIL and 2 grandkids arriving and Hubby's sister.  Dogs Loving all the attention!  Lunch was with all my siblings and their families. 30 of us I think. Lots of noise!  Came home around 4 and made supper for my Son and his girlfriend and Connor.  Connor was asleep by 8pm. LOL  Sunday morning Church, groceries, Lunch and then packed Connor up and took him to his Dads. Ended up taking them out for supper didn't get home until after 7pm. 

Laundry, dishes, shower and bed. Monday came way to fast and early!  Hubby didn't get home until after 8pm last night. Wonder what tonight will bring????  Dogs are all wired up, not sure what to think. Too many days at home and people in and out. 

I think we're staying home this weekend. 

Time to close up the clinic and do books so I can head home. 

Night

Comment by Henry's Mom on January 16, 2023 at 11:47pm

Hi ladies!  Trying to get to know you all by reading the posts.  My son is due to land in Japan in a month or two. I am trying to understand things he will need to know.

He's shipping a computer to himself.  I am wondering if the power is the same.  110V?  or does he need a line conditioner?  Does he need converters?

Will his US based phone work there? or should he just get one in japan?  He's supposed to be there for 2-3 years.  He's currently on my phone plan but we can get his suspended due to the stationing overseas if we want to- that's what I am trying to find out.

As an E5 he's under the impression he'll get an apartment.  Would that be on base or off? He's headed to Atsugi NAS. Still trying to figure out what to get him for Christmas, which we will celebrate when he arrives here after his training....but don't want to load him down for his travels, so will likely ship anything he'll need.

Any ideas that you have will help me understand.  He's been to Japan for a week layover while heading to Diego Garcia, loved it and is happy to be stationed there.  I'm just trying to understand what we can get him to make his life there easier.

Thanks for your help.  

T-Lynn, maybe your husband's boss can sign some paperwork after the pacemaker installation IF he's allowed to do so? Especially since he's the owner?  A friend of mine just got one inserted and has been doing well after a bit of recovery.  It's just not a fast one.

You are doing better than me with the removal of Christmas decorations.  Mine are still up all over.  My goal is to get them down by the end of the month, else they'll be Valentine's decor too.

Happy New Year!

Comment by T-Lynn on January 16, 2023 at 11:01pm

Part 2

 Now today - I had both grandkids - no school or day care.  Then hubby gets home and shares that he will not be working for at least 2 weeks or longer.   Why you ask? Because his boss went in for a check up on his heart and that boss was placed in the hospital !  Tomorrow that boss get a pacemaker! And that same boss forgot to sigh the paper work for Victor to sigh off on any work coming and going from teh business. So now work. And if that boss cannot come back to work - the boss is in his 80's - the boss's kids take over and the business is gone.  Its Monday! Keep you posted on how things go. 

Well, hugs all   Happy New Year too

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