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Comment by BunkerQB on November 1, 2013 at 12:29pm

Mommamac, you'll probably end up with 50 for a small gathering. I'd host if you all want to come out to the West Coast. You're a special mom to look forward to cooking for 23 but then many of us have the same wonderful "mom-can-do" attitude.

Comment by Mark on November 1, 2013 at 12:21pm

NF Mom - boomers are indeed huge compared to fast attacks; the crew's mess is only slightly larger on a boomer compared to a fast attack.  I couldn't open the video, BTW.  The size of crew's mess is driven by the number of enlisted that are on watch at any given time.  The crew is basically divided into three watch sections, one of which is on watch at a time.  When a meal hour starts, the oncoming watch is the first seated, so that's how big the space has to be.  they get about fifteen minutes to eat, then they go relieve their watches, and the offgoing watch trickles in to eat.  If people on the third watch section happen to still be up, and interested in eating, they find a spot after the oncoming watch eats.  Generally, there is no wasted space on a submarine - spaces designed to provide for comfort of the crew are only going to be the minimum size necessary, so that the ship is only large enough for the warfighting mission.  There is a little more "wasted" space on a boomer because the hull diameter is built to accommodate the height of the missiles, which are the height they need to be to have fuel load for the intended range (mostly - and this is just common sense, not classified stuff).  So that added height means there is a little more space to play with inside the hull compared to a fast attack.  The crew's mess in my fast attack had four tables that seated four, and two tables that seated eight, with one of the big tables reserved for the Chiefs. 

Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on November 1, 2013 at 11:41am

I went back and got my degree after I had kids too. J's mom we continue to have things in common! Mine was a little different. I started at a community college when I was pregnant with my third and 4 moves through 3 states, a divorce and 20 yrs later, I finished.

Your husband has a point. Dinner now and then is cheaper than another baby. On the other hand, every child that enters a house multiplies the love. I think that's the better value.

Comment by Mommamac MM(CVN77) on November 1, 2013 at 11:27am

B'snukemom, Iyour picture you posted is me to a tee. He's so cute wish I had a puppy like this. Not sure how Sadie would like her though. Were so excited about the holiday and we gave told our son the more the merrier. Last year they were all in bootcamp so hopefully this years dinner will be better than last. Looking forward to seeing you and the family in Dec.

Comment by britefuture on November 1, 2013 at 11:26am

Happy friday everyone! I've missed all of your stories. It took almost two hours to catch up with the posts, lol.

Welcome "newbies". Hang in there, it gets easier with time.

My son is at the midway point in PS. I had a nice L O N G conversation with him, last night. He said that he's doing good in school. Has a 3.40 average????? I still don't understand the grading system. However, he explained that, while he's not "top of the class", he's above average. He also said that he's amazed that he, "gets it". He stated, "I mean, Mom, I feel I really understand whats going on. I can tell you how a nuclear reactor works. It's weird!" All I could do is smile so big that it hurt. Then I had to remind myself that I was talking to my 18 year old son. He does sound a bit home sick. He said that he and his buddy are counting the days before they come home. His buddy lives in PA, about 45 minuted from me, so they are driving up together for Christmas. What I didn't tell him was….. I'm counting the days too, sigh.

I sent him a package with some Maryland-made goods. One of which was Bergers cookies. He loved them! So did a few of his buddies that had never heard of them. So I have a request for more, lol.

 

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on November 1, 2013 at 11:14am

Mommamac - LOVE LOVE LOVE what you and your hubby are doing!  And I'm especially thankful as I know that my Sailor is one of them that will be joining you.  Thank you so much!

Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on November 1, 2013 at 11:12am

Comment by NancyJo (NNPTC) on November 1, 2013 at 10:03am

Just signed in from a long time away, it seems, and catching up. Lots of new members! Welcome Everybody! My son is through training and right now is staff in Ballston Spa.  He's thinking it might not be too long and he will finally get orders. His wife wants Washington.

Somebody told me a long time ago that what we say to ourselves in our heads doesn't always translate the same way in an email, and I think that applies to blogs too. ;^D  I know anything offered by way of information in this group is never malicious or meaning to hurt. One of the best things about this group is its diversity and breadth of knowledge, not to mention willingness to share. Keep it coming, folks, we need to stick together! Hugs to all!

BTW, I agree w/ J's mom, my sailor is my last but it doesn't matter how many kids you have, seeing them go can be heart-wrenching. I sobbed the first 20 miles after leaving my oldest daughter at college the first time. When my son left the tears flowed just as freely.

Comment by NF Mom on November 1, 2013 at 8:11am

Tom wrote:
"Well, on a sub you'd feed then in a room the size of your walk-in closet ;-}"

Are some subs bigger than others?

Is this really the crew mess on an Ohio Class, or is this something else ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJVtBAxspzE

Comment by momtom1932 on November 1, 2013 at 7:00am

OMG Mommamc, that is awesome but where are you going to feed 23 hungry sailors?

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