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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.
Members: 169
Latest Activity: Jun 19
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.
Discussion Forum
A Sailors Perspective of Prototype from 2009
Started by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet). Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Jun 19. 2 Replies 1 Like
Apartments in Ballston Spa
Started by WATTCO1957 Ship 12 Div 083. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Jun 18. 20 Replies 2 Likes
April Graduation
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Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on January 6, 2014 at 3:23pm
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Carpooling can usually work for the first 7 weeks while they are on off-crew, but once they go to on-crew they tend to start putting in a bunch more hours and tend to get away from the herd and are more at their own pace. Even after a few weeks into off-crew you can start seeing some of the eager beavers starting out front (not necessarily in the lead, but out in front). My son and his roommate carpooled for quite some time to save $$ but there were time that they needed to drive on their own because of additional work that needed to be done. Play it by ear and see what they can do.
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Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on January 6, 2014 at 3:07pm
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There may be a problem with carpooling because even though they have 12 hr shifts, they will probably be putting in extra hours so they would need to coordinate that with their buddies. If they can carpool, great, but I think that might not work.
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Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on January 6, 2014 at 2:54pm
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Thanks Penny - we've put together an "emergency list" of items for him to get when he arrives in NY. I'm printing out what you posted too so he can see it from someone else besides us! LOL
He seems to think that for the first (maybe) couple of months that he & his roommies will be able to carpool so that should help - buddy system! At least get them through the worst part of winter. Hopefully when they start on their individual schedules the weather will be better....I just don't think he realizes how bad the weather can get - he's a SoCal boy through and through!
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Unless the school is given a snow day the sailors are expected to be there. So, that said, encourage your sailor to be prepared - pack his vehicle's trunk with heavy items for weight to stay on the roads. Go to home depot and buy 50# sand bags and put in there in addition to a portable shovel, chains for his vehicle and even some rock salt in case he does get stuck in the snow and needs to get out. Put in the back seat a blanket and then pack a small bag with a flashlight (fresh batteries) a pair of warm gloves, a couple of energy bars, warm hat, etc. in case he gets stuck, and always make sure his car is on the top side of the 1/2 way mark of gas. Now, back to what about school - leave EARLY to give himself plenty of time to get to work. They can always check in early or go to the galley for a bit to thaw out but if late, they aren't always given a pass. Everybody knows upstate NY gets snow - some years worse than others but they do their best to keep the main roads open to the plant.
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I'm looking at the weather and it says it is currently 37 but snow in the forecast. Tomorrow high of 9. Good grief! Sounds like there will be ice under snow. I feel sorry for the sailors from the south who don't have the winter experience of northerners. Moving to Alabama from snowy Michigan years ago, we were amused by the panic when there was a sprinkling of snow that disappeared within a day. Prayers for safe driving for our sailors.
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Hey Penny - so with this crazy weather that NY is having what happens if they can't get to school/work (whatever they call it!). Have they had any problems with all these storms?
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My son has been in BS for more than 1 1/2 years now - first as a student in Prototype and now more than a year as a MM Instructor. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to message me and ask away. :)
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Making the most of our visit with sailor.....can't believe he leaves this Friday.
Here's hubby & sailor son & college son....
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Comment by ktrsb CVN-75 on January 5, 2014 at 8:40pm
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Amen to that, Patti!
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Erika - I'm right there with you!
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