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Comment by bahkmom09/86 on July 25, 2012 at 8:22am

Another area to check out is Fredericksburg, VA....it is halfway between Richmond and DC.  There is a very nice historical area with shopping and resturants and historical sites.  We live very near Fredericksburg and have worked in DC...that is how I am VERY familiar with the traffic in the area!  :)

 

Comment by blessedsailorsmom ship12div 039 on July 25, 2012 at 2:20am

Thanks Jhn and Yvonne and Bahkmom09/86 :) that info was very useful. Geez... NY is far ... as much as I really really want to go... It is just to much.... it would be mostly driving then enjoying time.. im not the best driver and even a worse back seat driver ! LOL!!! I understand on waiting... why not have breakfast rather then sit in gridlock.....

Comment by momoftwosons on July 24, 2012 at 8:48pm

WVEC.com

Posted on July 24, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Updated today at 6:41 PM

Norfolk – Four additional civilian businesses were recently declared off-limits to all military personnel.

A news release from the Joint Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board did not give specifics as to why the businesses were placed on the list.

The businesses recently designated off-limits are:

• Auto Express II, 5029 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk
• Buck's Brand, 16906 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
• The Junction, 16916 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
• Vegas, 14859 Warwick Blvd., Newport News

The lists seems to be divided into three categories:  nightclubs, shops that sell banned substances, and car dealerships.

Kevin Gossett of Auto Express II says his business has been placed on the list because of a misunderstanding with a Navy client.

"We want to clear our name.  It's unfortunate circumstances that we got put on this list, and it will be resolved 110% and hopefully, we'll be taken off this list quickly," said Gossett.

Other businesses already on the list are:

• Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Virginia 23669
• Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Virginia 23608
• Lazy Days, 731 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste B, Newport News, Virginia 23601
• Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
• Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, Virginia 23601
• Somewhere in Time, 92 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Virginia 23669
• Blazin Herbs, 85 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Virginia 23669
• The Car Store, 5564 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
• Variety Motors, 3530 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, Virginia  23518
      The Joint Armed Forces Disciplenary Control Board is an investigative committee composed of members from each military service and civilian advisers. It works with local law enforcement agencies and local businesses to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, morale, and discipline of  armed forces persomnel. The off-limits order applies to all military personnel – active duty and reserves.

Establishments are given the opportunity to notify the committee in writing that corrective actions have taken place.

Comment by John and Yvonne on July 24, 2012 at 2:04pm

blessedsailorsmom,

Ft Bragg is about a 4 hour drive from Virginia Beach....give or take. It's a nice base and area. I agree with bahkmom- DC is about a 3-31/2 hour drive and the times she gave you are the best to travel to and from there. The traffic there can be horrendous!  

Comment by bahkmom09/86 on July 24, 2012 at 8:24am

blessedsailorsmom....DC is about 3 hours from Norfolk depending on the time of day.....rush hour traffic on Rt 95 is pretty bad early morning going north and very heavy heading south.  There is also lots of traffic around Norfolk/Hampton Roads area.  It would almost be worth it to leave after 9 am from Norfolk and plan on not leaving DC until after 6 or 7 pm.  NY is about 5 hours beyond DC.

Comment by blessedsailorsmom ship12div 039 on July 23, 2012 at 12:13pm

@ John and Yvonne Wadner how close is DC and NY ? or should I say how far ? and how is the drive there ? we also have Nephew stationed in Fort Bragg in NC.....I am staying at the Navy Lodge.. his GF is traveling there as well :) I don't wan't to be a third wheel so I will give them they're time alone as well, and probably go to the hotel pool? I got a room with a kitchenette so I can cook some homecooking! ( Mexican food! since my son is Craving it!!!) we will be there 7 days 2 of which will be travel.....

Comment by John and Yvonne on July 23, 2012 at 11:41am

The lighthouse is on Ft. Story. :)  We also have Williamsburg, if you're willing to pay the price.  And of course Busch Gardens.  If you like the beach, we like the beach on Dam Neck-less crowded and prettier. Those are just some additional suggestions.  If you ever get to visit here in March or April there is a Re-enactment in Yorktown which is just like being there during the civil war.  It changes months from year to year so you need to check it out in advance.

We've been here for 12 years now and have checked out and seen most of these places.  

Comment by Kerry on July 22, 2012 at 8:59am

Thanks so much; I really love botanical gardens.  It sounds really nice.  

Comment by Kerry on July 21, 2012 at 7:53am

I was hoping to go to the Botanical Gardens in Norfolk.

Comment by reignbowtopia on July 20, 2012 at 11:13pm

I like staying at the Navy Lodge.  Sailor has to check you in, so if he isn't available that might be a problem.  I have to admit it, but as a visitor I found Norfolk kind of boring.  Down at the waterfront is the UUS Wisconsin at Nauticus. I enjoyed visiting historic Jamestown.  Yorktown is not as impressive, but is historically significant so went there also.  In Newport News went to the maritime museum.  Parts of the The Civil War ironside ship the Monitor are there.  There is also a large park there if you like walking trails.  By the time we went through the museum it was time to head back to Norfolk, so we didn't do any trails.  Down by VA Beach there is the first lighthouse sanctioned by the fledgling country, USA.  It is on a military base, FT. Hood I think.  Since it is on a military base you will have to have your id and vehicle documents.  There are always the beaches.  These are the places we saw while visiting our son in Norfolk.

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