Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

I got a banner from buildasign... it was very nice and even though it said 6 weeks shipping, I had it in less than 3. It's definitely NOT a free sign when you add shipping  ;)

Nautical Mom..So sad for Sean! I sent a card off to him.  I also shared the address with my son and mentioned to him that maybe some of the Sailors in Norfolk could send cards to him as well as his Navy Brothers.  As far as your Son, he will do great in Norfolk.  This is a great group of Moms here.  I live in NC only about 3 hours away.  I'm lucky that my son gets to come home on his weekends off.

SMCK...don't give up hope that your Son also took the PO exam and said it was HARD but don't give up until the results come out in a couple of months.  Your son may be surprised to learn that he in fact passed.  No use studying again unless he has to.

MaryAnn...I think you are referring to the Gateway Inn or something like that.  I'm told they don't always have availabilty and it's more like a dorm room.  Not real nice and not the best of service as it's not an actual hotel.  My cousin stayed there once and they ended up leaving and getting a hotel.

Hi JoJo thank you for sharing the photos where did u find those Awesome plus Great for The Young Lady Pilot of that awesome plane

Grasshopper thats a great idea, Ill do the same might be awhile for my son to get info they are out to sea now.Im sending my card out as well this weekend

does anyone have any info about base housing at little creek base?

Hello!  my son just checked into Norfolk from Oceana.  He will be meeting up with his ship soon.  My husband got home Friday after spending a couple of days with our son. 

i already see some friends here!!!  MNM great pic!!!

Connie,  Great picture of family and wish them all the best of happiness.

Congratulations!  What a beautiful bride and a handsome Sailor!  Hope they have many years of happy sailing together!  Sorry the weather didn't cooperate so that you could see more of the area.  Oh well, just an excuse for you to come back sooner. lol

Hi Kim. How are you??  My son loves Dam Neck.

Probably the reason why Marine mom's son hated it there is because it was his (A)school. Sailors/Marines in (A)school have a tough time. (I am assuming her son is a Marine.)  My son said that the Marines there at Dam Neck have all the Duty and most of the watches. (due to being in (A)school.)

Kim, how is your son doing??  Is he out of (A)school and in the fleet? Where is he stationed?

Jeffsmom, Congratulations to your son. I bet he is happy to be done with (A)school and to be moving on in his Navy career. 

I think an (A)school announcement is quite safe. (as long as you are not mentioning ship movements.)  

Kim, your son did not have far at all to go to (C)school, LoL. How long was he in DM for? Does he prefer being in Norfolk? I heard that is a very big base.

  I think my son is going to be in DM for at least 7 months. Gives me a good excuse to go visit him.

please can any one help me. If you have ANY information please email me TASstables@aol.com

My daughter sent this to me and I and not sure where to look.I dont know Norfolk very well. I am in Ohio. I need to find this out before there ship comes back home  in Dec ?

Mom   Could you help OS2 out? Our internet is too slow  She is trying to get the veteran places (VFA, VFW, American Legions...) 

in the Norfolk area also the VA Hospital/Offices. 

 She is getting out and will need help getting all of 

the paper work done which is what the veteran's places do

so that nothing is missed by VA. 

Hi Everyone,  My daughter is about to finish A school (OS) and will be heading to Norfolk the middle of October.  What words of wisdom does anyone have regarding the necessity and/or practicality of my sailor having a car in Norfolk?  She has heard that is it "nearly impossible" to get around Norfolk without a car.  Has anyone experienced this?  Does she really need a car now or would it be best for her to wait awhile before we drive her car across the country (we live in No. California) especially if she may be deployed in a few months for 6 months anyway?

Thanks is advance for your words of wisdom and experience.

My parents bought me a 1967 or 1970 Mustang. I loved it. I was a newly wed at the time and did not have the money to fix it. It had some major problems.

Now we have a 1999 Ford Taurus station wagon. We have put 350,000 miles on it. It is still going strong. I like Ford cars and truck. 

Right now I have a Kia Soul. I love that car. It is my baby. I will try to post a pic of it. My hubby drives the ford.

claudia, Amen on the speed. Even though I live out in the country sheriffs are everywhere and it is so easy to get a ticket. I heard Norfolk is just as bad.