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Comment by navy25 on November 13, 2011 at 7:53pm

Barbara Congrats on your sons upcoming wedding and to your family also Barbara and daughtersbf I see that your Sailors wont be home for the Holidays mine son hasnt been long in Norfolk does going home goes by seniority does anyone knows how that works

Comment by DebbieinCA on November 13, 2011 at 5:37pm

kk, I worry about the same thing. I know the Navy uniforms include nice, warm coats but I still Googled Norfolk weather.

An internet weather service says it's 68 degrees in Norfolk today. That's the same as in So Cal. I love it!I've been watching it for a few weeks now. It seems to stay between the high 40's today's 68. It says it will be in the low '70's for the next couple days then rain and 60's on Wednesday and partilly cloudy and high 50's by Friday.

Comment by duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267 on November 13, 2011 at 12:04pm

it does snow, sometimes.  not like up north tho.  i've been on the outer banks sinc 81 and we've had maybe 4 big snows and numerous little ones.  with the little ones the snow rarely lasts more that 12 hours (if that long) but the biggest problem is most folks aren't used to snow and don't know how to drive in it.  also, here in the south we don't have the proper equipment (salt trucks and snow plows) to clear it.  most businesses and all the schools close.  they have even shut down the bases except for essential personnel.

Comment by Jess_0411 on November 11, 2011 at 9:54pm

My parents came up from Florida last weekend and we did the Williamsburg Winery. It was amazing and I strongly recommend it (:

There is also a Naval History Museum in downtown Norfolk which is really cool. And free!

Comment by DebbieinCA on November 11, 2011 at 8:10pm

kaleigh :), You're in Norfolk/Portsmouth? Maybe we can all meet up for a big Thanksgiving dinner.What do your inlaws inlaws like doing?  I was an American history teacher, so I just can't wait to see Jamestown and Williamsburg!  Now I teach first grade, but I still love history. Would your parents be interested in any of that? I found what looks like a great brewery in Williamsburg, Williamsburg Ale Works. Not so focus too much on booze, but my niece says Williamsburg winery is really nice too. The discussion above on things to do in Norfolk has links to some Portsmouth museums and art galleries too. I definitely want to take the ferry even if it is cold. I love being on the ocean! :)

Comment by DebbieinCA on November 11, 2011 at 7:56pm

Thanks Marci! I'll be staying in Portsmouth because my son is living on the barge right now. The Renaissance Hotel buffet might be a good option. I'll be staying at the Governor Dinwiddie Hotel. I wonder if they serve a Thanksgiving dinner too? I'll have to call them tomorrow. :)

Does anyone have a sailor on the barge in Portsmouth who doesn't have Thanksgiving plans? 

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 11, 2011 at 7:44pm

There's Shula's at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott; Kincaid's on Monticello Ave in Norfolk; and Cracker Barrel in Chesapeake, for a few.  Or you could take the quick $1.50 ferry ride from Norfolk Waterside to the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth for their Thanksgiving Day buffet.  I love the ferry ride and the views are fantastic. 

Comment by DebbieinCA on November 11, 2011 at 6:57pm

Marcy-That's a great idea!

I'll be in Norfolk to see my son over Thanksgiving break but in a hotel.

I'm hoping to find a restaurant that's open for dinner on Thanksgiving. If I can, I'd love to include another sailro whose far from home.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on November 11, 2011 at 6:50pm

Hi all!  I've been so busy that I haven't been on here in a while.  Wow, time is flying, can't believe the holidays are coming up! 

Speaking of Turkey Day and holidays, I just posted a Discussion above so we can have one place to post offers of dinner to our sailors, our sailors' needs too, such as (looking for a host family for dinner, needs for rides to the airport, etc.

This is a great group with so much friendship and experience to share for our benefit and most importantly, for our sailors!  :) 

 

Comment by DebbieinCA on November 11, 2011 at 6:11pm

Jeffsmom. Congratulations to you and your son on the honor of marching in the Veteran's Day parade! I'll bet he looked very handsome in his dress blues! I hope you can get ahold of pictures or, better yet, video. :)

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