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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 13, 2015 at 9:03pm: brr I'm cold just looking at those pictures. We are suppose to get snow starting in morning very minimal amounts and the first flake isn't suppose to fall until the morning and here in Virginia they are closing schools already. Last year we had a total of 13 inches for the whole year and missed 13 days of school. No bread milk eggs in store

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on January 13, 2015 at 2:41pm: Love that MichianaMom!

Good idea with the life jacket - you just never know ;-)

Comment by MichianaMom on January 13, 2015 at 1:14pm: There may not be much snow, but it's been cold. Here's a pic of my son and two of his roomies standing ON Saratoga Lake. So it's been cold enough to freeze the lake - at least I hope it's solid! My son is the one with the life jacket on - I guess he will make a good Sailor - always being prepared!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on January 13, 2015 at 11:53am: Hey Penny - Wishing you safe travels as you head out! It's too bad your son (& you) weren't there one more week. I would have loved to meet you both. That's awesome that you'll have him so close to home ;-)

Happy Tuesday!

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on January 13, 2015 at 12:11am: Couple inches, nothing. How about 4+ and that is just today on top of all of that they already had. Will be headed out of here tomorrow as soon as we can get packed and on the road and heading to the USS Nimitz (okay, my son is, I'm just helping drive his car across the big ole' US).

Comment by 1proudmama/EM/USSLincoln/CVN72 on January 12, 2015 at 8:42pm: they will gain so much experience in the navy and have a great life in or out of it.
Ian just texts said they got a couple inches it's so cold it's probably not going anywhere. Bring your parka B or I should say buy one.

Comment by Wendy4Cody on January 12, 2015 at 7:18pm: He graduates in October, and he is on the USS Annapolis, a fast attack sub in Groton, CT. He is in his first ride right now.

Comment by 1proudmama/EM/USSLincoln/CVN72 on January 12, 2015 at 5:59pm: Wendy is your boy just graduating prototype. What sub is he going too? I have another friends soon going to Washington on USS Alabama. He picked aircraft carrier then switched to sub. My husband works at nuke plant subs do produce better workers. :-)

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on January 12, 2015 at 1:19pm: I'm definitely keeping them in business Wendy! I don't even know what color my hair really is anymore LOL!