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Comment by mn linda (nuke MM ELT Groton CT) on January 8, 2011 at 1:42pm

a french press makes coffee -- you put boiling water (heated in microwave) in it with coffee grounds and then press the inner plunger down to push down the grounds.  I don't drink coffee, but my DH does, so he uses one which makes about 2 cups of coffee.

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on January 8, 2011 at 1:29pm

Alright... What the heck is a french press?

Comment by amanda on January 8, 2011 at 1:24pm

Just another gift idea- A french press. My fiance, probably like most of the sailors here, lives on coffee but they can't have anything electronic in the room (except for an iron, go figure). I ended up getting this for him as a late Christmas gift and he's so excited.

Comment by mn linda (nuke MM ELT Groton CT) on January 8, 2011 at 11:08am

Right after my son arrived in GC, I sent a box with laptop, cell, charger, some civies, etc -- cost about $60 since I insured it and sent it priority, but he got it in 2 days.

Comment by Dana (David's Mom) on January 8, 2011 at 2:07am

FN last, first, Middle Initial (if he is EM or MM) SN last, first etc if an ET

NFAS Indoctrination Division (change to Class # when in A-School)

101 NNPTC Circle

Goose Creek, South Carolina 29445-6324

Sent his phone and charger as soon as my son arrived plus X-Box, DVD's and whatever else he called for.

Comment by William in Nashua on January 8, 2011 at 1:57am

How to send them their cell phones when they first arrive at A School from boot camp?  The cell phone came home in the box.  I saw the Indoc mailing address but can you send them a cell phone to it?    How did other parents get the cell phone delivered to their student?  Thanks.

 

Comment by nvmomma on January 8, 2011 at 12:03am

My son was in indoc for 2 weeks till stand down for the holidays, then 2 weeks leave, so a long stretch of freedom & reduced activity after the structure & demands of bc. I knew it would hit him hard when he came back. He knows all the benefits of doing well so I'm sure he'll get there. He has a couple of good buddies, and he is all over the r & r idea, has been counting down to the weekend and sleeping in! Thanks for the prayers, Jeanne - I think he will also do better when he finds a good place to worship. I'm trying not to be too pushy about that, I know he will look for it when he's ready.

Thanks for all the encouragement - I'll pass it on!

Comment by amanda on January 7, 2011 at 11:07pm

Nuke school is the most up and down rollercoaster ever, but when they're down, there's always an up right around the corner.

Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on January 7, 2011 at 11:01pm

nvmomma- That sounds about at the point where Aaron was after the first week of A school. He'll get used to it. And hopefully his grades will go up, which will bring his study hours down. Tell him to go out with some friends this weekend and get some relaxation in. :)

Comment by Diana AZ NavyMom on January 7, 2011 at 11:01pm

nvmomma - my son is only a couple of weeks ahead of yours.  It will get better for several reasons.  One they adjust to the new routines just as they did in BC.  Two they make buddies who help them get through the rough spots.  And three our boys grow into men, capable of doing much more than we expect.  We need to be their cheering squad letting them know you believe in them and that they can do it.  I am cheering mine on and I know it will get better once he phases up.  It was just a rough dose of reality after Christmas holiday.

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