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Comment by diannep on November 9, 2011 at 5:01pm

Yes, Sandy, my son did that too with his former roommate...paid him with a dinner, I think!  But that roommate has moved out of barracks...and before, it was a closer airport (Newport News).

I googled mapped the distance and the shortest route is 22 miles. 

Thanks, daughtersbf.  The problem is...he has to leave the base by 5:30 a.m. at the latest.....zzzzzz!  He actually has a car, but figured his car was safer on the base than at the airport for a week (plus don't know how full the garages may be). It may work for someone to pick him up when he returns because he arrives in the afternoon!  I will pay for the cab regardless...just was wondering if one service is better than another.

Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on November 9, 2011 at 3:57pm

diannep, my son asked one of his class mates who is not going home for Christmas to drive him to the airport. His classmate is going to be the taxi for many other students, LoL

Comment by diannep on November 9, 2011 at 2:39pm

Thanks anyway, Barbara!

Comment by diannep on November 9, 2011 at 1:14pm

Dec 20th, but has a 7 a.m. flight

Comment by diannep on November 9, 2011 at 12:54pm

Does anyone know if one local cab service is cheaper than another as far as transporation from NewportNews Huntington Hall (shipyard) to Norfolk airport?  Just got a quote of $66.  Seems a bit high.  If anyone knows of a better cheaper service, please let me know.  My son will be leaving very early on a weekday morning in December.  Any chance sailors get a break on the cab fare?  :-)  That would be nice!

Comment by paybacks398 on November 8, 2011 at 5:23pm

Thank you so much for inviting my grandson also, I never know what that boy will be doing.  He makes friends very easliy.  I told him about your offer, will try to let you know

Comment by John and Yvonne on November 8, 2011 at 3:46pm

Dear Lynne M,

Thank you!  If by chance his plans don't work out, perhaps you could let him know that he has another option. :)  We would love to include him with the others on Thanksgiving in our home.  Yvonne

Comment by paybacks398 on November 8, 2011 at 1:42pm

My grandson is supposed to be joining his ship at the next port-but you know the Navy that could change many times between now and Thanksgiving

Comment by Jess_0411 on November 8, 2011 at 1:11pm

My husband said that back when he was a single sailor, the command would serve a special Thanksgiving meal and you had the option to go to MWR Single Sailor hangout to have Thanksgiving dinner and they also showed football games and the guys could socialize and what not. Or they would just go out to dinner with friends. There are plenty of options for anyone who can't make it home for Thanksgiving. The Navy is very good about taking care of the sailors with no place to go (:

Comment by John and Yvonne on November 8, 2011 at 1:04pm

To bluebear and paybacks;  That's great!  We hope your son and grandson will join us!  We look forward to meeting them.  Let us know what they say.  :)

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