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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: 170
Latest Activity: Jan 9, 2019

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 1proudmama/EM/USSLincoln/CVN72 on January 17, 2015 at 10:08am: My son sent me a picture yesterday of the snow. The caption said This stuff never melts. That is the big difference between Va. And NY if it snows here you better get out and play in it right away cause its usually just a muddy mess the next day. He said its getting old but still prefers the cold then the heat and humidity of SC. He takes after his father I hate the cold. One time my husband was contemplating Wisconsin for a job. I said well you better be getting a good raise cause the girls and I will be staying here Ian on the other hand wanted to go.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on January 16, 2015 at 11:43am: Happy RED shirt Friday!

This time next week my sailor will officially be a "Qualified Nuclear Mechanical Operator". Has a nice ring to it ;-)

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on January 15, 2015 at 6:00pm: We actually get in at midnight on the 21st. Sailor called me yesterday afternoon and he said it was 10*. He's just laughing at me.....says I'm not gonna survive. Thank goodness we don't stay too long! I thought it was cold enough when we visited him last April.

Comment by 1proudmama/EM/USSLincoln/CVN72 on January 15, 2015 at 4:30pm: I just looked at my weather app for saratoga springs you get in on the 23rd right? heres a hint for the high 3 degrees warmer then the day you arrive. lows in the teens. NY welcomes you!

Comment by 1proudmama/EM/USSLincoln/CVN72 on January 15, 2015 at 4:23pm: see B another reason I want delays graduation in the summer sounds better and better every day. I told my son if you graduate in winter I'll have to think about if I'll attend I don't go north in winter. You being from cali are a much better mom then me. hands down

Comment by Wendy4Cody on January 14, 2015 at 1:49pm: That is where my son graduated in October.

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on January 14, 2015 at 1:07pm: Just got a text from my son - he thinks the graduation will be at the Milton Community Center from 0800-1000. I know it's been held there in the past (I think that's where Patti P & Laura's son had theirs a year ago!).

Address is 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa.

MichianaMom - brrrrrrr! That's about all I can say - brrrrrr!!!

Comment by MichianaMom on January 14, 2015 at 12:33pm: B'sNukeMom we had cold weather here in Michigan this morning too (-3), but it's supposed to be 37 on Saturday. I think the warm up WILL hit NY next week. Sunshine is headed that way!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on January 14, 2015 at 11:43am: OMG Cerise - that's not what I want to hear! Hubby has assured me that it's going to warm up some before we head that way next week......I know our sailor is sooooo looking forward to getting back to sunny CA for a bit. (Too bad it isn't for a longer period of time - sigh).

Sending Sunshine to NY!!