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For family members of sailors who are on the USS GW on their way to be stationed in Japan
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Discussion Forum
Son on USS GW
Started by MzNetNet Ship 12 DIV 371. Last reply by BBS Aug 3, 2016. 41 Replies 3 Likes
Pass ports
Started by Yvonne Jesse's mom(ship2div907). Last reply by ProudNavyMomkp Oct 28, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Mollie...Kelcies Mom on October 22, 2010 at 11:51pm
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DC, Kelcie's boyfriend has it worked out so that I can get a tour of the GW, I think he plans on taking me aboard and surprising her this way, instead of the F&F cruise. Steph'smom, by leaving earlier, I think they mean that they will be pulling out of Yokosuka earlier in Nov. than originally planned, for their last short cruise of the season. Don't think it will affect what time they leave port for the summer 2011 cruise. And I truly don't know how mom's that aren't connected to N4M make it, this is SUCH a great source of info and commaradarie for us moms. It didn't exist when my daughter 1st joined in May of 2007, but got off the ground shortly after that I think. I'm just eternally grateful for it now that she is SO far away from home. You gals are AWESOME!!!!
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Comment by abc815 on October 22, 2010 at 12:18pm
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hey everyone! just got off the phone w/ my sailor and it does seem like they are pulling in earlier as well as pulling OUT earlier...dates should be announced very soon...
and to dc g'mother- the wedding plans were pushed up, so that we could get paperwork in order as soon as possible. it's a very small wedding w/ mostly family and a handful of friends. my sailor is set to be here in nov. while the change in the ship's schedule SHOULDN'T affect us, i now have an uneasy feeling in my stomach
and to robyn, congrats to your son and his wife-to-be! :) what day are they getting married? i'm wondering if it's the same day as us. :)
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Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on October 22, 2010 at 10:02am
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Mollie, when I got the e-mail last night from the Ombudsman announcing the cancellation of the F&F cruise, I thought of you. I am so glad, however, that it is not a cancellation because the GW is going elsewhere. I can imagine that you are beginning to get excited about the trip. I sure would be. A tour would be a lot of fun.
abc, are you going to Japan to get married? I thought you were planning a wedding over Christmas.
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Robyn, I sent you a friend request, accept me, then we can "chat" I don't have any actual dates of course, but the Ombudsmans site did say that they were coming in earlier than originally scheduled, and that was the reason for the cancellation of the F&F cruise.
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Not to worry.....it's because they are coming into port EARLIER than expected. No hold up of the groom should be anticipated!!! Maybe he can actually get there a little early :-) :-)
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ahh, just got the "email" from the gwfrg. i love how there's no explanation whatsoever. sigh. there is a wedding that is set to happen... and it's imperative that the groom be there! ha. :)
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what!!!! the cruise was cancelled? do you know why? and if they will still be coming into port? eek! what a bummer, mollie! but hey, now you guys can check out the town together. :)
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Okay, so I'm officially bummed that the friends and family cruise has been cancelled :( But, of course, I'm still going to surprise my sailorette for her birthday. Her boyfriend is just gonna have to come up with a new scenario to surprise her with my presence. He's done such a good job planning this whole surprise visit that I have no doubt that he will come up with something awesome :-)
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sherrill, i hope he doesn't have ANY problems, but definitely make sure!
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Oh, Katalana, BZ to your son. That is definitely an accomplishment. You definitely have every reason to be proud of him. Enjoy your visit at Christmas.
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