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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
Started by Koko. Last reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) Feb 7, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by jbkbmom on December 10, 2013 at 3:21pm
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Hi All!
My sailor has been in Ballston Spa just over a month and will begin Prototype classes Dec. 23. Glad to have found this group!
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Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on December 9, 2013 at 12:49pm
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Happy Monday All!
If you have (or have ever had) a dog, I'm sure you can relate!
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That's good to know PattiP - my hubby was worried how Sailor was going to get snow tires.....I'll just make sure the other big thing he knows is to take it slow!
I will tell him when he gets to BS to find a parking lot to practice in - good idea!
Thanks ;-)
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Thanks PattiP for the tips! One of his roommates is from PA so he knows all about the cold weather and has been telling my son about these things. My son is from Cali and the other roommie is from FL so it's going to be interesting for those 2 LOL! I'm concerned about them driving - do they need to get snow tires?
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Happy Wednesday!
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Good Morning! I heard from my son yesterday - sounds like they have the apartment situation figured out for BS - yay! One less thing for him to worry about ;-)
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Comment by ktrsb CVN-75 on December 2, 2013 at 11:30pm
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PattiP - lol. It could be mine that doesn't eat chocolate - he was never much on sweets. He's the Texan, the one with the crazy dad who drove his car from Texas to GC and then to BS. We had such a blast. I am pretty sure I met your boy, and mine talks about him a fair amount, so I think they do get along, but these days they all work different shifts.
I met the chef, "Bum-G", he is CIA trained (Culinary Institute America) and his cooking smells delicious. He is a little older than our guys, but a genuinely good person, if my instincts are any good. They all seem to be level-headed, and I am thankful they all stayed out of that underage mess - mine is, but fortunately isn't tempted.
Not sure about the future, I think perhaps he did mention something about ELT, probably something I should ask about, lol.
Blessings!
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OK, out of the blue heard from my sailor, and yes, the 24th of Jan. Lol, this should be fun - an overseas trip, Proto grad, and his brother's birthday, all in the same week. And PattiP, I just learned our sons are roomies. Not a minute too soon, lol.
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Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving and were able to talk with your sailor....we are getting close to our son officially being in Ballston Spa. One more final this week - MTMO - and then comps on 12/10 and graduation on 12/13. Supposed to head out to BS on 12/20.....I see the weather is really cold. YIKES!!!! We head out for graduation on 12/11 - can't wait to see him!
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Looking for good information on Class 1302 graduation from Prototype Dec 2013 / Jan 2014. Is it completely up to the individual's progress, or is it class-by-class? Is there a firm date or dates?
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