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Comment by pgrlisa on August 26, 2011 at 11:23pm

My daughter is riding out the storm in her apartment, hoping it doesn't flood.  She's done all she can do to prepare.  Hoping for the best. 

 

Comment by Riptide11/128 on August 25, 2011 at 10:31pm

I just heard from my son and it appears as if they're feeling the effect of the OTHER storm that's coming in from the opposite direction. The way the weather maps look, they're practically in a convergence zone. Not all of his news is good news, but I feel confident that he's in good hands. Still praying for everyone concerned though. Wouldn't it be nice if that cold front cooled off this hurricane though, and stalled it out?  We can always hope!

Comment by Riptide11/128 on August 25, 2011 at 1:30am

Lynne, I am so sorry that the storm has cancelled your plans! :-(  I too, heard that our folks got moved further inland for safety. I hope all goes well for them all, whether they're on land or sea. This storm certainly looks like it's shaping up to be a monster!

Comment by Riptide11/128 on August 1, 2011 at 7:57pm

Lynne, I completely understand the "impatient son" scenario. Yes, for some reason, some people DO have an intolerance to people who don't behave the way they want them to.  My oldest son comes to mind. Actually, ALL of my sons come to mind. LOL  It's funny though, how they expect special concessions made for THEIR imperfections. Hmmmmmm

 

I'd like to say...."Aw Lynne, he's only 25, he'll learn....and grow out of it." Well, I hope that's true, but I know a whole lot of grown men (and women!), far older than your son who never have. LOL  Let's just say I hope he never lets that anger get him in trouble. :-)

    I actually worried a little bit in bootcamp and once in A school, because he was getting fed up with certain situations, but he made it through both of those and is shipbound now. I know it's not much help to our kids (at the time), but what can we really tell them?  All I know to say to mine is, "Son, that is just the way it is in this life. I don't care what you do, where you go or who you share this planet with. You are NOT going to find perfect people there. Please remember to give everyone else the same consideration and patience as you would appreciate getting. Do NOT be any harder on anyone else than you want people to be on YOU!  Do unto others as you would have others do unto YOU! Remember that golden rule and you'll do just fine!" 

  We did have a really good time with our son and he is now in VA. I know you are going to have a fabulous time with him in August. I wish I were going with you. I love the Atlantic coast. Poor guy though, you see, our weather was rarely above the mid 60s here on the west coast and he stepped off the plane to temps in the upper 80s-low 90s. LOL 

Hang in there Lynne. I will keep your son in my prayers. Perhaps being bored, antsy and hot isn't helping his temperament. Hopefully, your visit with bolster his attitude. :-)

Comment by Riptide11/128 on July 26, 2011 at 2:45pm

Lynne,

   So much of the information I've received from this web site is information that even my son didn't really even know. LOL   It's like sometimes they're only told what they're told, when they need to know it....and not a minute sooner. Perhaps it's because they have so many OTHER things that they need to learn. He's still home for now and is already getting a bit down in the dumps, knowing that his time with his family is nearing an end. He did speak to his sponsor though and did find out where they will be deploying to, once the ship is made ready.  He's not terribly excited, but I'm excited for him. Of course, I'm going to hate being away from him, but I am excited for the adventure.

Comment by Riptide11/128 on July 16, 2011 at 5:59pm

Thanks so much Lynne. I don't think I've joined the group, but I surely will. It's always nice to be able to stay in the loop as much as possible.

Comment by Riptide11/128 on July 14, 2011 at 11:53am

Hi ladies. My son will be headed to the USS I.J. in August. Do you have any idea if it's going to be in port for a while or will it be deploying soon? 

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 14, 2011 at 12:47am

Lynne, that's all great news!  I have always rented from Enterprise at the airport, or in Portsmouth if my son picks me up.  I like Enterprise because if you're not using the airport location, they pick you up; and if it's a weekend, all the better because they have great rates Friday-Monday.  It would just depend on how you plan to get to and from the airport otherwise.  Funny about hubby, my ex was the same and would get cranky if I didn't panic at the first hint of turbulence LOL

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 10, 2011 at 4:31pm

Welcome Evelyn!  What is your sailor's job?

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on June 19, 2011 at 1:18pm

Welcome Dawnn and thank you!!!

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