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Our sailors will moving on to the 2nd phase of "Nuke" School. Indoc starts on Feb.9th and classes on the 13th. Since we will all be in the "same boat" together, I thought it will be nice to share our experiences.  Lets continue to support our sailors and each other!

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You  were  right.  After  leaving 5  messages  on  his  phone,  he finally  called  back.  I  think  he  gets  a  kick  out  of  his  worry wort  of  a  mother. Said  he  was  going  to  have  his friend's  listen  to  my  messages. He  did  pass  both  tests but  said  a lot  of  the  kids   did  poorly  on  the  inrate  test. Told   me  he   is  just  mediocre  no  matter  what  he  does. Told  him  in  the  long  run  as long  as  you  pass no  one  years  from  now  is  going  to  ask how  you  did on  a  certain  test as  long  as  you  know  your  job.

We  have  made  reservations  in  Charleston  for  the  weekend  after  graduation.  I  think he   should  come  home  with  us   for  a  week as he is of  the  understanding   there is  going  to  be  a  6 month  wait  before  prototype starts. He  can  fly  back from Florida.

Oh, so glad you heard from him.  I think they have to do this kind of stuff to prove to themselves (and to us worry wart moms) that they are MEN now, not our baby boys.  I'm going to see my son in a couple of weeks and I KNOW I have to refrain from throwing my arms around his neck and giving him a big kiss, but it's gonna be difficult. 

I have to get on the stick and make our reservations SOON.  Are there any good recommendations for cheap places to stay?  I know at PIR we stayed at the NAVY Lodge but what about Goose Creek?  

I agree that your son should come home for a visit, I'm hoping mine will too.

Shannon,

You could try the Foster Creek Villa's on base.  It's old base housing that they rent out for around $70.00 a night.  I'm not sure if they are booked up yet.

try this link:

http://hotelguides.com/south-carolina/nws-charleston-sc-hotels.html

 

It shows about 10 hotels within 5 miles of the NNPTC. 

 

Does anyone know what time graduation is on the 20th?

Happy mother's  day to  all. It  will  be  a  year on  May 22 that  my son  went  to  boot  camp. In   so  many  ways  it  seems   just  like  yesterday. Hopefully   this  time  next  year he  will  have  completed the  third  phase  of  their  training!

GOOD MORNING ALL!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO YOU ALL!!  I PRAY EVERYONE HEARS FROM THEIR SAILOR TODAY!!

besty---my son went to boot camp on july 19th.   he will graduate from power school a year later!!  it sure is amazing that they have come so far in the last year!!   i am so proud of all of them.  they have and (will still be) working hard!!

i havent heard anything about graduation yet.  we have reserved our hotel rooms for it though. 

 

hello everyone!!

matthew did good on his exam today.   i hope everyones sailor did good!    i sent him a package today.  put some things in he asked for.   it is nice to send him things.   i know he can buy things there , but it makes me feel better.   

sorry that im ranting!  i am feeling a litte down tonight.    missing matthew!

hope you and your loved ones are all doing good!!   take care and God Bless!

Colin did well on his test today also.......8 more days and the boy will be home for a long week-end! YAY!

good morning everyone!!

HAPPY FRIDAY TO ALL!!!

next weekend is a long weekend.   i hear some of you are getting company!  HOORAY!!    matthew was wanting us to go down for memorial day weekend, but we were down for easter and going down in july (HOORAY!!!).    it sure would have to been nice to be able to though.   

you all enjoy your friday!!!

God Bless and take care!!

I'm going there for the long weekend.  Haven't seen Spencer since PIR in August!  I am soo excited to get to spend 4 days with him.  

i am sure you will have a great time!  tell him we all said hi and are proud of him.    if you would like some ideas for things to do, here are a few we have done while down there:   patriots point, boat ride to fort ? (sorry, couldnt remember the name), folly beach.    im sure your son will have things for you to do.  just some suggestions.    i pray you have safe travels.   

Thanks for the suggestions Tina, I wrote them down to take with me.  Anyone else who wants to chime in with suggestion for activities and places to eat, I'd welcome the input.  I'm getting pretty excited!  Thank you for your prayers.

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