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waiting to hear
Started by DLG1962. Last reply by DLG1962 May 31, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by CrackerjackMom on December 8, 2011 at 5:21pm
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Gail pass on my congratulations!!!! That is wonderful.
So far just got one email from Aaron, mostly complaining about the food situation. Then he proceeded to give me a list of dinners he wants when he's home. I will gladly make what ever he wants, but then there is Tara with her list. I guess I will stuck in the kitchen when they are home......fine with me, I love it.
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Barb so glad you heard from your Sailor, that can only mean we all should hear something pretty soon. Thanks for letting us know.
As long as your sailor is happy in his decisions, he will be fine. Sounds like he has a plan and that is great. I know Aaron is on the fence right now as to what to do when his time comes. He has almost another 2 years. But only they know and can decide. They are all a pretty smart bunch of guys and will be good in whatever they do.
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Saw that the other day, It's great. Thanks for sharing.
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As it closer so wish I was going to Homecoming. Is anyone able to go? It is such an expensive time to go to Hawaii. I will just have to wait till he comes for Christmas, reservations are made so lets hope they don't keep them any longer then they need to be. I'm pretty sure my daughter will be home also. FIrst time in 5 years that they have been together in there home. Can't wait!
Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving.
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Hi everyone, I heard back from the FRG and for now there was not enough interest in ordering Tee shirts. I will keep you posted if I hear anything different.
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Welcome Michelle, Wow two submariners you must be very proud of them.
Yes I got a early morning FaceTime from Aaron the other day, whats up with that, why can't he call me when I look my best LOL! I don't care when he calls me as long as he calls me.I'm down with my daughter for a week and I was afraid I would miss his call. So I was very happy to connect with him.
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Comment by Michelle(2Submariners) on October 18, 2011 at 6:37pm
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My son is here right now and will be leaving October 27th to Hawaii to connect to his group USS Columbia...we know that they have been out to sea so we will just wait...I love spending time with him before he leaves next week....I also have a son on the USS Houston submarine who will be stationed in Hawaii in January...It will be great having both of them in Hawaii at the same time...Does anyone know how to get tickets to Hawaii...
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Keep those phones and computers by your side ladies!!!!!
Aaron tried to FaceTime and Skype us last night, but he's in an area where the connection was not that great. We could hear him but he couldn't hear us as well. I think we tried to connect at least 6 times. But it was better then not at all.
Hope you all hear from your sailors soon.
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Congratulations to the new addition to the family. I love the name, my nieces name is Olivia.
It seems that they need a quota on the shirts, so if they make that then they can be ordered. So I will pass on the information and let you know what I find out.
I to got an email from Aaron, it was so good to see hear from him.
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