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Moms/Dads/Families with Nukes in Ballston Spa, NY

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Wanted to start a group for moms, dads, and other family members that have Nukes currently attending Prototype in Ballston Spa, NY.

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Thought I would start a group for the families of sailors stationed in NY for Prototype. It will be nice to chat about what is going on with our sailors whether it is good or bad so that we can support each other. I have connected with many people on this site but it is always nice to meet others that are going through the same things together. Also if you have had a sailor in NY for an extended amount of time then you can help the new ones just coming in on what to expect.

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Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on June 5, 2014 at 10:44am: Hey PattiP - how are you holding up?

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on June 2, 2014 at 12:34pm: PattiP - thanks for the sign info. I will make a note of that for future reference!

Typical boys - wait until the last minute to get things done. I'm glad to know it's not just mine that do that LOL!

Nice that you have rescue cats - I think everyone should have a rescue pet (or two or three) at some point in their life! I agree with you NancyJo - puppy mills are scary places and should be banned completely.

Got the college boy home on Saturday and yes Marti is a happy girl!

Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on May 30, 2014 at 10:57am: It is funny about boxers. My son had a boxer (Bean) and a boxer mix (Diesel) at the same time. Bean couldn't handle it and destroyed a lot of stuff before they found a better home for him. Diesel has always been mellow yellow. My best friend has a boxer named Duke who thinks he's a lap dog. So weird how the same breed can have such differences in personality. So glad Marti is getting her playmate back. :D

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on May 30, 2014 at 10:52am: Thanks NancyJo! She's a very good dog - very sweet. You can tell she was abandoned as she wants to be with you (to the extent of touching you) at all times. If I leave the room she always gets up & follows me.....She is a very laid back boxer. We've had 2 previous boxers and they were just all over the place - very active. Marti is very mellow....she was also a momma at some point in time so maybe that accounts for her calmer demeanor....We sure do love her! With Sailor gone and youngest away at college I'm sure she gets lonely but hubby & I do our best to make her feel loved :) College son will be back home tomorrow for the summer so Marti will be happy!

I looked (and liked!) your pics on FB Patti. Looks like you all had such a great time at the party. Where did you get the signs from? They were really nice.

Fair Winds and Following Seas as your son heads to Japan!

Got my RED shirt on today....

Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on May 29, 2014 at 5:40pm: I love your dog, B'sNukeMoM! I live w/ my daughter and her dog is a rescue. Word of warning, Friends, she is a rescue from a Chihuahua puppy mill and is certainly not a purebreed. Never buy from a mill.

Rescue dogs can make an awesome pet. Kudos to you for giving her a home filled w/ love.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on May 29, 2014 at 4:53pm: Funny about the organic coconut oil - I put it in our dogs food! A teaspoon at each meal - I was told it would make her coat shiny and she would be less smelly......not that she is real smelly but she does smell more than our previous boxers! LOL. Here's a picture of her - she's our one-eyed rescue dog:

And I am on the FB page so I'll look for the pictures!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on May 29, 2014 at 11:52am: Patti - woohoo! 1 down 19 to go - glad it went well. I agree that it can sometimes be a "crap shoot" as to who gets the big C. No rhyme or reason - it just sucks....it's good that yours was caught early! Don't forget your lotion! Do you go every day for 20 treatments or how does that work?

Comment by Laura on May 29, 2014 at 6:56am: Did anyone recommend Tom's...can usually find in grocery, Target...will check in soon....Laura

Comment by Wendy4Cody on May 28, 2014 at 10:56pm: Many good thoughts, and keep up the positive attitude.

Comment by Wendy4Cody on May 28, 2014 at 9:52pm: My dad swore by rubbing alcohol and then a good non-metallic body powder (talcum powder). He never used regular deodorant and never smelled either. But women are different. Worth a try!