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Comment by T-Lynn on February 3, 2023 at 2:24pm

Blondie - if you have to share your legs - Its  Me Time Date!

But if it was just you and tv and snacks and Wine - no shaving is required.

And we all here know that there is no way you would slow down. Except our new Moms.  Its in your genes, there is no slow gene in your body!

take care hugs

And hugs to all

Comment by Blondie on February 1, 2023 at 4:59pm

Chris, I wished I'd known you were coming to Ohio. I live in Northern Ohio. Sorry your Mom is ill, 3 weeks in hospital is Wow! Prayers going up.  After our Sailor left (2007) Until we had Grandkids (2011) we didn't decorate either. Now it's hit or miss, if we're gonna be home we do a little, if the kids will be here we do alot! lol (PRIORITIES)

T-Lynn always enjoy the pictures. The reasons I don't slow down: 1) I can't life is crazy busy and meant to be LIVED 2) afraid if I slowed down or stopped I might not get started again! and 3) so many people depend on me.

When shipping to any foreign country check the restricted list!

Finally going to see those Grandbabies this weekend! 

Next weekend taking my husband to a dinner/comedy night. Does that count as me time? I might even shave my legs!  LOL  On the 13th taking off half a day and taking the dogs to be groomed. Probably not me time. Did you ever try lifting a 98 # dog up on stand while a 93# dog is barking and trying to get your attention?  I usually come home wet and very hairy! but enjoy Loving and Cuddling the sweet-smelling boys for weeks afterwards.  

Ex-Sailor in TX is seeing Ohio weather, I have to chuckle.  Tahlia is loving, No School! Except Nana's not here!!!  :)

Getting too busy here gotta sign off for now.

Comment by T-Lynn on January 31, 2023 at 6:51pm

This is one picture was taken by a Pentagon Newspaper .  The ship the USS patriot was being inspected.  The sailor at the helm is my sailor.  My sailor is now a Petty Officer.

At least driving this ship - he won't get a speeding ticket. 

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

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