JCKV'sMOM- i agree, but i think i read somewhere that there is an amendment to the constitution that won't allow congress to go without a check. I also read thought here were 2 congressmen that were trying to pass a bill that would stop their pay. The congress man basically said that if they can't agree and get this passed then they are not doing their job therefore they should not get paid. I hope that passes but I doubt it will.
A.Mitchell- I'm sure they will get paid on the next paycheck after the shut down is over. I am nervous that it will last longer than a couple of weeks. I don't know what those of you that depend on that check will do! I would be panicking! I pray they will get this all settled by tomorrow!
Thanks for posting that JillG. I makes me worried too! I wonder if that is going to affect us retired military as well? That's what we depend on to pay our mortgage!
On a brighter note, I got a phone call from my son! It was so good to hear his voice again! Just mailed out 2 more care packages today, so I hope they get there o.k.
Received an email from Curtis today. Said he likes ship life ok, food could be better, sleeps good with the ship rocking back and forth. lol Doesn't see the outside much at all to tell me what the weather is like. Only been on the ship for 2 weeks now so will let us know what he thinks in a couple of months from now. Boy I miss him so much!!!
Sandra Am Mom, i said the same thing, someone should have told me in 18 years hes gonna grow up and and leave me, I miss him like crazy!!! Hes been gone over a year now and i still can't believe it.
My son informed me i didn't bake enough chocolate chip cookies,everyone is wanting some more. I guess i have alot of baking to do,Lol. I don't mind at all.
Sandra This is kinda like when he was in Bootcamp, couldn't wait to get home and see if there's a letter in the mail box. Now I can't wait to get home to see if I have a email from him. I agree my day off and weekends are the hardest when I'm alone.
The batch of cookies i sent took about a week to get there, i vacuumed sealed them, he said they were good. I don't know how well they will be if it takes 2 or 3 weeks. I just figured since i vacuumed sealed them they would still be ok?
Happy Birthday Sandra AM Mom! Hope it is wonderful! I am glad your friends son will be ok.
ckmom- I have a cannon powershot. its small and compact. its a good camera. its $200 so may not be what you want to send him. but if you did it will last him a long time. my last cannon lasted for 7 years. only got a new one because my fiancee got it for me for my birthday.
Thanks for the info on the camera's. I guess tomorrow I will go and find one for him. I live in a small town with only a Dallor General, don't think I'll have good luck there. LOl
I bought the 20 dollar food saver from walmart, you buy the bags, it works really well.My son has a birthday in July so the cake in a jar sounds like a good idea, i have been wracking my brain trying to figure out how to get a cake to him. Last year for his birhday he was in A school so i had a cake delivered to him from a local bakery, he was surprised. I told him moms can always figure out how to do things or find out things, we are good detectives,Lol
My son has been on numerous deployments (he's been in for 18 1/2 years) one thing I discoverd when sending him home baked items is to put in a metal tin. I line the tin with a double layer of plastic wrap then put the cookies in and wrap it tight, put the lid on the tin and put packing tape around the lid. He says its really fresh when he gets it.
Also for those having birthdays while on deployment, if you have one of the cookie companies at your mall, they sell a tin that holds a cookie (I even had them write Happy Birthday Joe on the cookie), when I got it home I crumpled wax paper and put it on top of the cookie (places that didn't have writing or icing decoration) before sealing the lid, that helped to keep the cookie from flipping over on the lid during shipping so the writing didn't smash and smear. he said it made it almost perfectly intact!! Hope this helps............smiles, Connie
Good afternoon ladies! There is a message on facebook that there is no popcorn on the ship. So if you sailor likes popcorn that would be a good item to send to them.
I am taking a risk and sending my sailor some no bake peanut butter, chocolate and oatmeal cookies. I am going to seal them individually with my food saver. if they melt, they should set back up so he can eat them..if not, well its the thought that counts i guess. :)
well ladies we got some exciting news this week. My sailor is coming home earlier that expected!!!
He was originally scheduled to get out February 2012, but he put in for early out back in January so he could enroll in college. Well in February he was informed that they lost his chit and he could try again. He decided not. He didnt want to go through the headache again....WELL right before deployment he received word that it was at BUPERS waiting for final approval. Then the dreaded early deployment...we figured nothing would happen since they were out, but it was approved. He has talked to whoever he needed to talk to and applied for terminal leave. so if all goes well he will be home this summer! It was such great news I wanted to share it.
I'm still praying for a quick and short deployment for the rest of you so you can get your sailors back soon!
good idea. we met my sophomore year in college. i have graduated and have a job that can (hopefully!) support us while he gets his degree. he's just done with the navy. he wants to do something different.
You ladies are so blessed that you have a stable head on your shoulders, with that kind of attitude you will go far!! There's not many that think that far ahead of themselfs that's GREAT!!
My son is on the USS Bataan. He has not emailed or called since he has been there. I have sent him a few emails and have a box ready to send. Are all your sailors doing okay? I am worried about him since I have not heard from him at all. I know that it has only been a few weeks but being the mom I am just worried. Can anyone tell me how they are doing?
my girl is also on the Bataan. She called last week. We have not heard since. I cannot even email her since she never sent us her email or sent us the correct address with her department or division. I know she is ok and will just have to wait until the next call when I can get all the proper information. Hang in there.
Kathy thanks for the info. I am glad your daughter is doing well. It makes me feel so much better being able to use this site. Everyone on here is a blessing for my sanity. Again thanks.
their email is normally their last name and first initial @lhd5.navy.mil (this is all info that has been posted on the facebook). They were working on getting the marines' emails set up last week, they should be up by now i would assume (in case you have a marine on the boat).Try emailing them to see if they answer.
My sailor last night said they were good. He was trying to call and the phones weren't cooperating with him. Got 2 calls but i couldn't hear him talking. Said they hadn't gone far yet. (i hope thats not too much info).
I will try using that email formula (last name and first initial @lhd5.navy.mil) and see if she answers. thanks much. Also thanks for letting us know that the phone lines were down. I could not imagine why she did not call and ask me to start sending her stuff. LOL
I am so glad to have read some of these posts. My Son just arrive on the ship last week and we have only heard from him via a phone message. Hopefully he will have email soon. Do I need to get the address from him so I can send care packages?
Thanks for all this great info. I know that my son will call when he can. He is young and this is his 1st time out. I have always been able to leave him messages or text him. He had his phone service suspended until he gets back. I have been emailing on his yahoo address but not getting any response. I know he is fine. I have all kind on things to send him. I think every time I go to the store I pick up a little something to put in a care package. I am so glad to finally have people out there that understand. God Bless and have a wonderful evening.
I have discovered that the only thing i like about this deployment is my cell phone bill. Now that my sailor has suspended his it was only $16! I feel sure that it will be more next month, but its to not pay $160. HOWEVER, i would gladly pay the $160 for him to come home!
Amitchell and Sandra thanks for the info. I did not realize that they could not check it. I will try emailing his military account with the info available. Popcorn is a great idea. I think that I will get my boy some and send to him.
I know hubby hasn't received any of the boxes I have sent. I keep joking with him that he will get them all at once and be overloaded with stuff. Ha. :) Do any of you ladies happen to know where I can buy or order some good chocolate covered expresso beans? Hubby is wanting some and I have no clue. Where to find them. I guess he got some from a buddy and decided he liked them..
My son called me yesterday it was good to hear from him, he said he was doing good. It was funny, i had a feeling he was wanting to ask me something and then he said i sent you an e-mail. So when i got off the phone i checked my e-mail and he asked,"if i knew someone that knows someone that would like to talk with a sailor man", I guess hes tired of talking to mom,LOL.
I'm still looking for a camera for my son. Does anyone know if they can charge up a camera on the ship. Or do I have to buy a camera that takes reg. batteries?
Ckmom, there are plugins on the ship so you can buy a camera with a rechargeable battery. I know they have a plugin in every rack they just have to get the chargers inspected but normally that isn't a problem.
Today is my Son's 20th birthday! We have not talked to him since he got on the ship last Thursday. First birthday to not see him so it's hard but I know it's all good and he is doing such great things!
Silly question of the day! I just realized my Son only received his past two w2's for the 2 jobs he had prior to the Navy. Does the Navy give a W2 as well? I can't contact him right now on the ship so I don't know what to do about filing his taxes prior to the 15th. Any advice?
Sandra AM Mom- i can send emails as text its just the you just type in the phone number @vtext.com as the 'email address' if it is a verizon number and it will come to your phone.
siscarrie- what a small world. i saw on the bataan's face book there was a lady asking if anyone lived in east texas and there is some one from Lumberton on the ship as well. i thought that was a weird coincidence.
Got an email and call from my sailor. Said it was a VERY long day yesterday. He has changed his job for 90 days and now he stocks the food away when they get it. (i am sure there is a technical name for this, but i do not "speak navy" very well) He spend 9 hours in the ships freezer!!! he also said he had woke up at five and didnt get off work till around midnight!!! I felt so bad for him! hopefully things will calm down soon!
My son e-mailed me earlier and said a pallet of mail went into the ocean, I'm so upset right now, i bet the package i sent on the 25th or his calling cards were on there cause they have been sent out 3 weeks ago. I have confirmation numbers for his packages i don't know if that will help me know if they are missing? He even had me order him some uniforms, nwu's and dress whites, and its been 2 weeks since i ordered those, i just don't know!!!
We are headed on vacation for 4 days and I sure am gonna miss my Navy For Moms, but i need this break.
JillG
http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=59615
The US Navy Facebook posted this about the shut down.
Apr 6, 2011
JillG
JCKV'sMOM- i agree, but i think i read somewhere that there is an amendment to the constitution that won't allow congress to go without a check. I also read thought here were 2 congressmen that were trying to pass a bill that would stop their pay. The congress man basically said that if they can't agree and get this passed then they are not doing their job therefore they should not get paid. I hope that passes but I doubt it will.
A.Mitchell- I'm sure they will get paid on the next paycheck after the shut down is over. I am nervous that it will last longer than a couple of weeks. I don't know what those of you that depend on that check will do! I would be panicking! I pray they will get this all settled by tomorrow!
Apr 7, 2011
JillG
Apr 7, 2011
Songbird800
On a brighter note, I got a phone call from my son! It was so good to hear his voice again! Just mailed out 2 more care packages today, so I hope they get there o.k.
Apr 7, 2011
ckmom
Received an email from Curtis today. Said he likes ship life ok, food could be better, sleeps good with the ship rocking back and forth. lol Doesn't see the outside much at all to tell me what the weather is like. Only been on the ship for 2 weeks now so will let us know what he thinks in a couple of months from now. Boy I miss him so much!!!
Apr 7, 2011
siscarrie
Sandra Am Mom, i said the same thing, someone should have told me in 18 years hes gonna grow up and and leave me, I miss him like crazy!!! Hes been gone over a year now and i still can't believe it.
My son informed me i didn't bake enough chocolate chip cookies,everyone is wanting some more. I guess i have alot of baking to do,Lol. I don't mind at all.
Apr 7, 2011
ckmom
Sandra This is kinda like when he was in Bootcamp, couldn't wait to get home and see if there's a letter in the mail box. Now I can't wait to get home to see if I have a email from him. I agree my day off and weekends are the hardest when I'm alone.
Apr 8, 2011
JillG
Apr 8, 2011
JillG
Apr 8, 2011
siscarrie
Sandra i will be praying
The batch of cookies i sent took about a week to get there, i vacuumed sealed them, he said they were good. I don't know how well they will be if it takes 2 or 3 weeks. I just figured since i vacuumed sealed them they would still be ok?
Apr 8, 2011
ckmom
Apr 9, 2011
JillG
Happy Birthday Sandra AM Mom! Hope it is wonderful! I am glad your friends son will be ok.
ckmom- I have a cannon powershot. its small and compact. its a good camera. its $200 so may not be what you want to send him. but if you did it will last him a long time. my last cannon lasted for 7 years. only got a new one because my fiancee got it for me for my birthday.
Apr 9, 2011
ckmom
Apr 9, 2011
siscarrie
Apr 9, 2011
siscarrie
Apr 9, 2011
Connie S
My son has been on numerous deployments (he's been in for 18 1/2 years) one thing I discoverd when sending him home baked items is to put in a metal tin. I line the tin with a double layer of plastic wrap then put the cookies in and wrap it tight, put the lid on the tin and put packing tape around the lid. He says its really fresh when he gets it.
Also for those having birthdays while on deployment, if you have one of the cookie companies at your mall, they sell a tin that holds a cookie (I even had them write Happy Birthday Joe on the cookie), when I got it home I crumpled wax paper and put it on top of the cookie (places that didn't have writing or icing decoration) before sealing the lid, that helped to keep the cookie from flipping over on the lid during shipping so the writing didn't smash and smear. he said it made it almost perfectly intact!! Hope this helps............smiles, Connie
Apr 10, 2011
siscarrie
Apr 10, 2011
JillG
Good afternoon ladies! There is a message on facebook that there is no popcorn on the ship. So if you sailor likes popcorn that would be a good item to send to them.
I am taking a risk and sending my sailor some no bake peanut butter, chocolate and oatmeal cookies. I am going to seal them individually with my food saver. if they melt, they should set back up so he can eat them..if not, well its the thought that counts i guess. :)
Apr 10, 2011
JillG
well ladies we got some exciting news this week. My sailor is coming home earlier that expected!!!
He was originally scheduled to get out February 2012, but he put in for early out back in January so he could enroll in college. Well in February he was informed that they lost his chit and he could try again. He decided not. He didnt want to go through the headache again....WELL right before deployment he received word that it was at BUPERS waiting for final approval. Then the dreaded early deployment...we figured nothing would happen since they were out, but it was approved. He has talked to whoever he needed to talk to and applied for terminal leave. so if all goes well he will be home this summer! It was such great news I wanted to share it.
I'm still praying for a quick and short deployment for the rest of you so you can get your sailors back soon!
Apr 10, 2011
JillG
Apr 10, 2011
JillG
Apr 10, 2011
ckmom
Apr 10, 2011
siscarrie
Apr 11, 2011
npsailormom92(Ship03Div025)
Hello ladies,
My son is on the USS Bataan. He has not emailed or called since he has been there. I have sent him a few emails and have a box ready to send. Are all your sailors doing okay? I am worried about him since I have not heard from him at all. I know that it has only been a few weeks but being the mom I am just worried. Can anyone tell me how they are doing?
Apr 11, 2011
Kathy Dee
my girl is also on the Bataan. She called last week. We have not heard since. I cannot even email her since she never sent us her email or sent us the correct address with her department or division. I know she is ok and will just have to wait until the next call when I can get all the proper information. Hang in there.
Kathy Dee
Apr 11, 2011
npsailormom92(Ship03Div025)
Apr 11, 2011
JillG
their email is normally their last name and first initial @lhd5.navy.mil (this is all info that has been posted on the facebook). They were working on getting the marines' emails set up last week, they should be up by now i would assume (in case you have a marine on the boat).Try emailing them to see if they answer.
My sailor last night said they were good. He was trying to call and the phones weren't cooperating with him. Got 2 calls but i couldn't hear him talking. Said they hadn't gone far yet. (i hope thats not too much info).
Apr 11, 2011
Kathy Dee
I will try using that email formula (last name and first initial @lhd5.navy.mil) and see if she answers. thanks much. Also thanks for letting us know that the phone lines were down. I could not imagine why she did not call and ask me to start sending her stuff. LOL
Kathy Dee
Apr 11, 2011
chandlersmom
Apr 11, 2011
npsailormom92(Ship03Div025)
Thanks for all this great info. I know that my son will call when he can. He is young and this is his 1st time out. I have always been able to leave him messages or text him. He had his phone service suspended until he gets back. I have been emailing on his yahoo address but not getting any response. I know he is fine. I have all kind on things to send him. I think every time I go to the store I pick up a little something to put in a care package. I am so glad to finally have people out there that understand. God Bless and have a wonderful evening.
Cathy
Apr 11, 2011
JillG
Apr 11, 2011
npsailormom92(Ship03Div025)
Apr 11, 2011
dms
Apr 11, 2011
Miranda Nicole
Apr 12, 2011
siscarrie
Apr 12, 2011
ckmom
Apr 12, 2011
Miranda Nicole
Apr 12, 2011
ckmom
Apr 12, 2011
chandlersmom
Apr 12, 2011
siscarrie
Apr 12, 2011
chandlersmom
Apr 12, 2011
chandlersmom
Apr 12, 2011
siscarrie
Apr 13, 2011
JillG
Apr 13, 2011
siscarrie
JillG, i was looking at your page and i noticed you live in Beaumont, I live in Spurger about a hour north of Beaumont.
Apr 13, 2011
JillG
Sandra AM Mom- i can send emails as text its just the you just type in the phone number @vtext.com as the 'email address' if it is a verizon number and it will come to your phone.
siscarrie- what a small world. i saw on the bataan's face book there was a lady asking if anyone lived in east texas and there is some one from Lumberton on the ship as well. i thought that was a weird coincidence.
Apr 13, 2011
siscarrie
Apr 13, 2011
JillG
How's everyone today?
Got an email and call from my sailor. Said it was a VERY long day yesterday. He has changed his job for 90 days and now he stocks the food away when they get it. (i am sure there is a technical name for this, but i do not "speak navy" very well) He spend 9 hours in the ships freezer!!! he also said he had woke up at five and didnt get off work till around midnight!!! I felt so bad for him! hopefully things will calm down soon!
Apr 14, 2011
chandlersmom
Apr 14, 2011
siscarrie
My son e-mailed me earlier and said a pallet of mail went into the ocean, I'm so upset right now, i bet the package i sent on the 25th or his calling cards were on there cause they have been sent out 3 weeks ago. I have confirmation numbers for his packages i don't know if that will help me know if they are missing? He even had me order him some uniforms, nwu's and dress whites, and its been 2 weeks since i ordered those, i just don't know!!!
We are headed on vacation for 4 days and I sure am gonna miss my Navy For Moms, but i need this break.
Apr 14, 2011