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Comment by navynana on February 28, 2011 at 11:59am

Thanks again Fionna/Bridgette. I'm sure we'll hear when their schedules and communications allow. Enjoy the day.

Comment by cheffiona on February 28, 2011 at 11:27am

Bridgette got on fb early at 4.40am her time and was on for about 20 mins and it went down anyway they had about 4 computers that are working  at the moment she said everyone was still in bed to she grabbed the chnace to get on!!  Smart girl! lol they will pull in tomorrow now the sea is rough and she said she was rocking and rolling in bed last night lol and they having their anthrax shots she is on 2 of 5 and said is very painful has a lond day at work so may not get on till tonight again but am waiting to see if she can get back on now as she does not start till 7am so am waiting on fb page and i got her hubby up ealry called him at 6.45 and he was fast asleep lol but bridgette told me too lol.

 

Anyway @navynana I told Bridgette is she sees your grandson to get him to give you a text/call/email etc she laughed and said she would try!! Just wanted to let you know  Any more news ill let you guys know!!   gotta get back to fb page still not to quick with the typing on iphone

Comment by kab on February 28, 2011 at 10:44am

Thanks for the update and ideas of what else to send in care packages. Hopefully they are all well and will enjoy time in 'port' !

Comment by navynana on February 28, 2011 at 1:39am

Hello All, Really appreciate the information. Have not heard from my grandson, but as some of the others, it's no surprise. He's a guy. We hope he's doing ok. I'm sure he'll text his mom when he gets in port. That ship is 40 years old I think and they have had some issues with it before. I bet they'd be happy to stay in port a while longer. Some of his friends from boot camp are stationed there. Tell

Bridgette thanks and keep us up to date. Will check in tomorrow.

Comment by cheffiona on February 27, 2011 at 11:25pm

OK another update Just chatted with Bridgette on fb they wont make it to port tomorrow weather is bad so ship is rocking and rolling she hates it lol  Bridgette also said that there is a lotof little things wrong with the ship may stay longer in port to get fixed.  And the marine chefs food is not bad she said, and yes you are only allowed to eat at  the assigned times but they do have food and drink machines as well as the store.  She is going to try and get back on fb later!  And no more seasickness and is working really hard but is sleeping great!  Anyone have any questions if they have not heard from their sailor!

Comment by cheffiona on February 27, 2011 at 9:57pm

They have a microwave in the galley which they can use i sent daughter some of her favorite ravioli in a tin used to send this toher at A school plus a ton of other stuff!  Which if she has not enough room she can share with her buddies!  And i think i said before they has a shop on board and they can buy all kinds of junk food and its cheaper than on shore

Comment by Elane on February 27, 2011 at 8:54pm

I don't hear from my son as much as I would like, even on shore, so I look forward to the shared info from this site.

During the last "cruise",  one of the things that my son did ask for was canisters of kool aid or packets.  some of the work area have small fridges that they can chill stuff.  He also ask for a container to make the drink into if I sent the cheaper canisters instead of the individual packets.   He also ask for the wet wipes,  it gets really warm on the ship and they don't always get regular shower time and the water making equipment has been known to have "issues".   Don't send anything that might melt, or has a short shelf life.  Some work "shops" have access to microwaves. He also ask for micro meals/ "Easy Mac" etc.  If they don't come in a container that they can "cook" in, maybe send stuff packed in cheap plastic containers that they can "nuke" and reuse.  They don't always get time or opportunity to get to the chow hall when they are serving.  Keep in mind a customs label is required for anything you send to a FPO address no matter where they are and as they are out with a group of ships the Mail bags go to the larger "flag ship" first and then are sent to the smaller ships when they get a chance..so it may take 3-6 weeks to get their boxes.  For some reason boxes usually made it thru faster/better than any envelope I sent him.

Comment by kab on February 27, 2011 at 8:37pm

Thanks for the idea of gatorade packets -- I was wondering about those. Got some girl scout cookies today and plan on getting a few other things for the next package. I hope they do share -then everyone can have a treat !! Haven't heard a word from my son since early Tues - so I hope he is okay -- hopefully just busy!

Comment by Cheryl on February 27, 2011 at 5:58pm

Have got several emails from my son also. Yes, they do like their packages with their snacks and protein bars. However, they also put them out and share with others in their division or that is what they do in my son's division. Because, there are some sailors that don't receive any packages at all. So, I try to make sure that I send something different each time. They usually like kool-aid and gator aid packets, razors, socks, underwear and pictures of their family and pets.

Comment by cheffiona on February 27, 2011 at 11:16am

OK update got whole bunch of emails and she was on fb this morning first one 3.54am as i have changed phones to iphone took me awhile to read it lol and find it lol

She said couple days out she was seasick and got pills and is feeling better and thaat cranking is really busy i guess with all the marines onboard and they give a lot of smart ass remarks to her and the other females working in the galley so I told her "take no crap from them"  and she will be able to call tomorrow when they get to port yea so excited to be able to talk emails and fb not quite the same as calls but i will take whatever i can get!!!

@kab I have a ton of pics if you want to see more

 

And yes they only get three meals but they have shop on board where they can buy stuff also but there is plenty of food as long as the marines dont get there first you would not believe how much they eat when on board i saw their plates man!  I guess they need there protein! lol

Yes i am going to send 2nd care package off tomorrow!  Would like her to get 1 a week or more and if its too much for her she can share with her buddies!!

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