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Comment by MamaG on December 30, 2016 at 2:10am

Hey SD Moms ~

My girl is being medically discharged from RTC, unknown condition surfaced while there :(

I have a lot of NAVY fleece that was going to be made into a blanket for her. a 3yd piece, and I think the other is 2 yds? (it was the end of the bolt :)

I may also have red fleece, as well as blue fleece with white stars and white w/ red stripe stars on it. (interest was shown, don't have a firm yes yet from them)

If any of you are interested in it, please let me know.

Thank you!

Comment by plattecountymom on June 21, 2016 at 4:29pm

Hi everyone! My son is in San Diego and is having trouble with a roommate that wont clean his part of the room. They failed inspections today, because of him. What is my son supposed to do if his chain of command isn't helping and the roommate won't do what he is suppose to?

Comment by Christy on January 26, 2016 at 12:03pm

Does anybody know any good places to live in sandiego??

Comment by portside on January 25, 2016 at 3:58pm

Hi gang - my sailor is now at 'C' school at NBSD and is living in one of the Unaccompanied Housing units. Does the
USPS deliver to the individual BEQs or does he have to make other arrangements to receive mail and packages? TIA

Comment by Oleander on December 16, 2015 at 3:00pm

Hi all. Just got back from visiting our Sailor daughter stationed in San Diego. CTmom - definitely not National City. If you can, stay closer to the Midway area - the Gas Lamp district is wonderful; lots of shops, restaurants, etc. It's a very walk-able city. Lots to do and see. 

Jyssicarm - Coronado is wonderful! Quaint, wonderful restaurants and shopping. Again, very walk-able and charming.

Comment by Jyssicarm on December 15, 2015 at 7:24pm

Has anybody lived it know someone that lives on Coroando island ? We got offered housing there and even though it's a little small we might want to take it? Do you like it if so thanks :) .

Comment by Jenn (Proud AO Mom) on December 14, 2015 at 1:08pm

CTmom - I've lived in San Diego for 25 years so I would say that the traffic isn't terrible - but I also remember moving out here from a smaller town in Colorado and being totally intimidated.  Traffic isn't LA or NY crazy.  I agree - a navigation device does help to make you feel more confident while driving since it will tell you where to go.  As to hotel - if you stay close to the base you won't really have many options of things close by to do if your son is tied up.  If you stay near the Midway it will be more expensive but you can walk to the Midway museum, Seaport Village which has a ton of shops and places to eat, and you can walk into downtown.  You would also be close to the harbor which is a nicer view. 

Comment by Labornurse on December 13, 2015 at 9:36pm

CTmomof3- Midway area is much nicer but, you will pay more in this area. Lots to see and do around the Midway area that you can easily get to. Rental car is the way to go. I am from a small town and had NO problems driving in the area. Also is you have a navigation device (Garmin or Tom Tom) made my exploring very easy. You will have a great time.

Comment by CTmomof3 on December 12, 2015 at 9:04am

 Thank you all so much for the info.

He's on San Diego Navel Base. That's all I know  Is that 32nd st?  Sorry to sound dumb... ugh  He will for now be living on his  ship as he doesn't have an apt yet. The ship "due date" keeps changing due to weather issues. But the  update last night it's  scheduled in next week. YEAH!! pray the weather cooperates. :)  He PCS'd to San Diego in early June and his ship had already deployed a few weeks prior. So he was in temporary housing until he met up with the ship.   I don't have a hotel yet. As I DO NOT want to  be in a sketchy area.  That's why I'm coming to you wonderful moms for a bit of assistance.   I hear traffic in CA is crazy/congested so I'm not so sure about  renting a car as I get really nervous in unfamiliar areas. My husband isn't coming so that's why I was asking about transportation.  Since I'll be solo I was hoping to find a hotel in an area that was safe and had stuff I could walk to (stores ,restaurants etc) if my son wasn't around.   My dream since I was young was to go to the Zoo. That's the only must do I have.

In your opinion is it best to be in the National City area or up in the Midway museum part of the City?

I so appreciate all your help.  Navy moms are the best!!

Comment by NavyMom2014 on December 12, 2015 at 12:33am

Hi!  We were out the end of October to see our son before he was shipped out.  The car I had reserved online was very reasonable, then we got to the car rental counter and they offered to upgrade us to a convertible camaro at a discounted rate which my husband was all over so we splurged a little. He was at 32nd Street.  We could not get a room at either the Navy Lodge or Gateway there on base.  We stayed at  the Holiday Inn Express in National City.  It is only about 10 minutes away and we were very comfortable there.  I was originally supposed to go out by myself so I appreciated being close to the Naval Base and the added security of indoor room entrances which it didn't appear many of the hotels that were close had. With the area around the base I was a little nervous, even with my husband.  Downtown seemed pretty clean and was very nice.  He played tour guide aboard the USS Missouri and we enjoyed the 2 hour harbor tour.  Our son was able to get into the Missouri, the zoo and Sea World at no charge with his ID.  He did have to go online and do something special for Sea World.

I hope you enjoy your trip and the time with your son!

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