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Comment by Carol Ann on July 14, 2014 at 1:57pm

Unfortunately like Grandma B says if you live in one of the neighborhoods where there is an association with rules it sometimes seems unfair. Hopefully they will get that one changed. Of course being a former military serviceman's (I can now say that) mother I would like to think that patriotism would be the exception to this rule but it was an existing rule before they moved in.  Kudos to the homeowner for paying this fine and trying to get this rule changed.Hopefully that will happen. It was a nice story.

Ladies, on an unrelated story--we had a wonderful welcome home/get out of the Navy party for my son Saturday! He thoroughly enjoyed it and was amazed at the people who showed up to see him and thank him for his service. some he hadn't seen since he went into the Navy 6 years ago. I was so busy I didn't get but a couple of pictures, which is too bad as it was decorated so nice. i will have to see what I do have and post later.

Comment by Coach Shelia on July 14, 2014 at 1:36pm

Wow dragon7, thanks for posting that! It makes me realize how much freedom we have than other countries. I hope things work out for all those involved in this story. There are probably more stories like that from all our branches of military service than we know. Take care everyone!

Comment by jbird on July 13, 2014 at 9:56pm

dragon7- I loved the story. I hope the rule is changed

Comment by dragon7 on July 13, 2014 at 5:21pm

GrandmaBarB, I agree with you on that point and I definitely believe in following the rules. What I found refreshing about this story is that the Marine is renting the house, the homeowner is the one that was told the flag had to come down. The homeowner said they would not make the Marine take it down and they would pay the fine and continue to do so.  They are also working to get the rule changed. I feel sure that if the homeowners had told the Marine to take it down, he would have. In this day and time where there is little respect for our military, I was impressed that the homeowners were willing to take this stand. (I took the link down)

Comment by GrandmaBarB on July 13, 2014 at 3:15pm

Dragon 7.  While I agree he SHOULD be able to fly the USMC flag, I disagree with the "right" to do it.  He knew when he moved in there were rules about this...and he moved in anyway.  It's not about patriotism at all.  MOST complexes have rules about lots of things from what you can plant to the type of furniture on your porch or the color of your front door.  Society is filled with rules....which we ALL must obey.

You can bet you bippy that if someone wanted to fly a swastika or a Muslim flag, the neighbors would be screaming their heads off.

If you don't like the rules where you live....move.  Disobeying them proves nothing at all and suggests that somehow one is exempt from them.

Comment by Coach Shelia on July 9, 2014 at 9:47am

Hello everyone! Too tall joan, I missed commenting on your visit with your daughter! I know it feels good to see her grown up and making her way! I look forward to that!

Comment by Coach Shelia on July 7, 2014 at 11:09am

Hello everyone!!!!! Carol Ann, my heart swells with happiness for you! I can just imagine the stories your going to hear from your son! So happy for him and going to college! Thank him so much for his service to Our Country! I know you won't relax until he's officially "at home"! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee WOW Carrie twins! I've got the old Doublemint commercial jingle in my head now..."Double your pleasure...double your fun"!!! I saw the most heartwarming story on the local news here in Texas. Proud Navy Mom and Dad were attending July 4th parade...guess who surprised them standing on a float? Their Sailor, who they hadn't seen in over a year! I cried like a snotty baby seeing that! LOL Sending prayers and well wishes your way Navy Family forever and always!

Comment by Carol Ann on July 7, 2014 at 9:05am

Hello again ladies, I am at work and got interrupted by a phone call. i would say Malen your son would know what they think at this point in time will be the next deployment date for the Truman, but that can change overnight if the Navy should decide so though, so keep that in mind too. Carrie, so happy to hear you now know what your twins sex is. Two little girls to love and spoil. I do have to admit it's way more fun dressing little girls than little boys--at least they have way more clothing options than boys do-that's for sure! Too Tall-glad you got the chance to visit with your gal and see her apt. and her efforts to make that look nice.

Saw FACEBOOK posts about the cruise for family and friends. Sounds like a great time was had by all! i never did get the opportunity to go on the ship but have been on others and have a general idea of the size and layout.

My son is gearing up for college which will start in a little over a month. WE are gearing up for his official welcome home party this weekend, which I will have to show you picts of later. So excited ! Can't wait to celebrate his Homecoming officially!

Comment by Carol Ann on July 7, 2014 at 8:32am

Good morning ladies, Hope you all enjoyed your 4th of July weekend. I had a great time with family and just being home. Coach Sheila, The shortest amount of time it has ever taken me in 6 years of my son being in the service has been 6 days for a pkg to get there. Normally when they are in port it takes about 2 wks on the average to arrive. Of course I live in OH and that might make a difference as to where you are sending pkg from. Welcome Malen. Not sure if you are new to this website but I don't recall seeing you on here before. Usually when the ship comes back into port from a deployment it goes back to the shipyard for repairs and upgrades. It will be at least a year at the earliest til they go out again I would say.

Comment by too tall Joan on July 6, 2014 at 9:31pm

Hey ladies
Spent the July 4th holiday with my sailor girl and her husband. What an incredible 4 days filled with much laughter. When she goes to work in the morning we are heading out to spend the rest of the week in Ocean City, MD.
My daughter has done a beautiful job decorating their apartment just since being home from deployment. I'm so proud of her.

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