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Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on August 29, 2011 at 8:37pm

Pat, thank you for your advice. You are right. I should try not to cry in-front of my son. I have to think about something to focus my mind on so that I don't.

Don't be surprised if you son changes his mind. My son goes back and forth on whether or not to re-enlist, LoL.  Every-time he hears about the cuts that our government is trying to make on Military retirement. He wants to leave. Then the next day he wants to stay for 20 years.

Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on August 29, 2011 at 7:51pm

Francine, I agree. It seems like every-time my son comes home on leave, it is so hard to say goodbye. My son just left this Thursday and I cried my eyes out after we said goodbye at the Airport.  I explained to my son that I am very proud and happy for him. It is just that saying goodby is hard for me. 

I can't wait to see my son again at Christmas.

Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on August 29, 2011 at 7:44pm

I have a friend whose son is at Norfolk. Her son said that it was not flooded and all is well. He was concerned about his car to, LoL

Comment by Grasshopper on August 29, 2011 at 4:42pm

Francine...So sorry!! I know it's tough saying good bye! Glad you got a little extra time with him though!! Hang in there!!

Comment by Grasshopper on August 29, 2011 at 4:06pm

Yes, I have a son that's an MA stationed in Norfolk  He's on shore side and had to ride out the storm on base.  He called us Saturday afternoon and said it was pretty wild up there.  They were all in an open barrack sort of like back in boot camp.  The winds were really howling but they were fine.  He got there Friday at 3:00 and was finally able to go home yesterday morning around 9:30 to catch some sleep so he could be back at work for his regular night shift last night.  I know he's exhausted so I have not tried calling him yet today but will probably try talking to him later this evening as he's off today and tomorrow.

Comment by navy25 on August 29, 2011 at 3:44pm

Good Im glad all is well by you and thank you for the info.Is your Sailor in Norfolk

Comment by Grasshopper on August 29, 2011 at 3:27pm

Thanks for asking.  No, we had rain and wind gusts and some debris in our yard but nothing bad. Just to the East of us though, like 45 minutes away, had it a lot worse.  Power outages, trees down and flooding.  Your son should be just fine getting back to Norfolk.  I think all the airports are clear down here! :)

Comment by navy25 on August 29, 2011 at 3:19pm

Grasshopper how about your area any problems

Comment by navy25 on August 29, 2011 at 3:15pm

Yes Thank you Grasshopper is that my son has to make a stop there before heading to his base in Norfolk how about you did you suffer any problems due to the Hurricane

Comment by Grasshopper on August 29, 2011 at 3:14pm

That's okay...lol!  Charlotte did not suffer any problems from Irene.  It's far enough inland and to the west from where Irene came ashore that they were spared this time.  They have had their share in the past though with a hurricane once many years ago named Hugo!  Hugo went all the way to our NC Mountains!! 

 

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