USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)

cheryl  we could meet at one of our hotels by the pool, beach  we can keep in contact through this site

Husband and I are flying in late Saturday and will be meeting the ship when it comes in to Norfolk. Son in law will be picking us up and we are staying at their house in Hampton. Sounds like the base will be busy.

I am trying my best not to go crazy.  I am an adult.  Behave like an adult,.  Behave like an adult.  Behave like an adult.  Your son does not want to see his mother going crazy and embarrassing him. 

 

Oh, who am I kidding?  I will be crazy.  Already am, in fact.  Can you tell?  ;)

Pat, it's likely you aren't eligible for the tc without your sponsor. However, you & your son's uncle will be able to go onboard with your sailor after the ship reaches the pier and everyone is off.

Oh, Sissi, I love that.... "Acting like an adult is overrated.  :)

None of us will be embarrased because we will all be acting the same way including most of the sailors. How can you not? It is the normal way to act after such a long separation and it is why we are family. Because we all care about and love each other so much.

cheryl  may I suggest one of the hotels on base, everyone can find it    they have outdoor areas  to sit and talk   the navy lodge might be too crowded

Happy Mothers Day to Everyone!!!!

Ladies, might I make a suggestion on a meeting place?  There is a Chili's that is near the exchange and commissary.  You do not have to go on to the base to get to it.  Just a thought.

that sounds good

9226 Mall dr  building CD-14   on norfolk base  757-440-6900

address for chilis  on base

the temp will be a nice 77*  this week

then when we get back to norfolk we will get rained on but it will still be in the 70*s

60% chance of showers :(   we are planning a trip to bush gardens  and to kings dominion theme park and then going on the 2 hr lunch spirit cruise

that is ok also

hey  everyone that is going on the tc we are meeting at chilis on base the night of the 13th fri

anyone interested?

of course    does 5 pm sound good

Congrats to Alex!!!!!

Cheryl thought of the idea    thanks cheryl

we will  what is his first name

my husband and i will  check on him  ok

my husband is retired army   we have a son 21 and Ashley 22 that is on the ship  we will ask to be on bus 6   our last name is Miller

oh yes of course Sam and Donna

they gave him a bus # because he is a minor and traveling alone

5:00 at Chilis is ok for everyone?   i will call them and let them know to expect a group      how many 10 ?

I was thinking of you ladies today as I was trying to navigate around the Exchange.  If Chili's doesn't look like it will pan out for all of you, there is a Mexican restaurant on Hampton Blvd that is in-between the Navy Lodge and Hampton Inn.  Maybe something as a backup plan.  BTW, bring your patience if you decide to come to the Exchange!!  Your Ombudsman.

ok   thanks for the update

we are going to drive in and look at chilis

made it ti norfolk  staying at cedar tree inn nice and  quiet  not fancy  clean enough just off greenbrier blvd and close to military hwy

cheryl  you should go early and look up someone that is staying at the lodge  we can change to the mexican restaurant if you want i called chilis they said to call 15 min prior to arrival and reserve tables   they are not too busy at 5

i did call  they said fine and to call 15 min ahead   to reserve tables    we will go to the exchange at 4: 30 first

talked to my daughter yesterday  cell phones are on    see all of you tonight          aprox.  28 hrs    count down  to hugs           Donna

 

Well its finally here. to all that is going on the Cruise. Hope you have a wonderful time. i will be flying out sunday morning. Monday morning cant get here soon enough. NMH to everyone.

thanks   we wont get rained on    hopefully

what time is the homecoming  on mon am or later

what ever you purchase at chilis   -   pay cash

Ladies, for Monday morning: the FRG festivities start at 0700.  The ship will come a couple of hours later.  When on the Naval Station, follow the signs.  Base Security has assured us that there will be a nice 'trail' of signs to the piers.  Once at the piers go to the end of Decatur.  This is the main road that runs in front of all of the piers.  Go towards the end of Decatur towards all the big white tents.  Park in the carrier parking lot.  Due to OPSEC we cannot give the exact time or pier.  You will not miss our area though.  Take care and hope to meet you all.  Your Ombudsman.

 

thanks  was needing hotel check in time after all have arrived on mon

I am at the other location.  I CAN SEE THE KEARSARGE!!!  Woohooooooo! 

that is excellent !!!!               signing off  until tonight

yes, I am at the "other location".  Sort of.  We picked up our Marine (Fri 13th will never be unluckty again!) and got a room on the beach for the weekend because he had not seen enough water.  ;)

 

Sorry I did not see your message earlier.  Hope you all on the TC are having a great time!  We will be leaving here in the morning because we have to get back to work.

Hope y'all have a great HC at Norfolk.  Ours was kind of low-key, but that was just fine with my Marine.

Thank you all for everything! I'm glad all our loved ones are on American soil and safe. I hear this amazing ship will not deploy again for at least another year? Is this what I'm hearing?

So glad to have had you folks to lean on.  Perhaps we shall get together again.  Thanks for sharing. 

Thank you sissi! That is so awesome you got to see my daughter. I only wished I was there too. We won't even see her till the 31st this month but I'm glad our sailors are getting long leaves. Well Thanks again everyone!

hi everyone  we are  at virginia beach today   watched the sunrise from the balcony   we are going on a spirit cruise today then on to williamsburge to go to bush gardens  still with our sailor  picked up her car the other day and she wants to stay in an apt to stay in   not on the ship had a good time except for the sleeping arrangements on the ship OMG hit my elbow  many times         all of you take care                   we will be back in so cal sat evening

One of my son's Marine Kearsarge friends got sick aboard ship and lost a lot of weight.  Upon return, he has learned that he has lymphoma and has already had his first chemo.  Please keep him in your prayers.

Homecoming was definetly a memorable experience. We gave my daughter just a days rest and then had to go up to Gloucester, MA on business so took my daughter and son in law along. Caught a Sox game last night at Fenway and heading back to VA later today. Home to WI on Wed. Will be praying for the Marine and all those from the ship for an easy adjustment back to a more normal life. I have enjoyed being part of this group. Daughter is detaching from the ship in June and next assignment is being an instructor in Everett, WA so they will be moving. Godspeed to all!

My daughter is offically a vet now.. So I will be leaving  some of the Navy groups.. This one for sure. My son -in-law is soon to be a Marine vet. and they are coming home. to live. They will be here mid June. A big plus for me, since they have been on the East Coast and I  am on the West Coast. My 19 mos. grandson convinced his parents to move home to be closer to his Grammie. lol. I have enjoyed being here with all of you.. Best of luck to the families and sailors who remain on the Kearsarge.

Hi everyone  my sailor is back working on the ship  she was scanning bags as the sailors returned to work yesterday,  there was also a  boat accident just behind the ships pier 11  resulting in a death.    she got on base housing and is unpacked and happy to be only working on the ship   not sleeping there        wow sorry to hear about the  marine that got cancer      good thing they came off deployment so he can receive treatment