EMPTYNESTERS
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Our home officially became an empty nest on March 29th
When people talk about 'empty nests' it always sounded like a wonderful thing with lots of time to yourself and your spouse. Uninterrupted time to do all those grown up things you had always wanted to do. My husband is taking advantage of new found freedom and going naked as a jay bird just about…
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Depression of husband
My husband has not been dealing, with our youngest leaving, well. I thought I was going to be the basket case, but it looks like I will be spared - so to speak - because I will be distracted from the loss of our boy leaving and have to take care of keeping his dad moving forward. Anyone else…
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Bursting with pride BUT.........
This is my first post. First let me say, I am so proud of the choice my son has made. He's going to be a Sailor!! I know the first time I see him all "Navy'ed" up in his uniform and hair cut my heart will just burst with pride.He is my youngest. When he leaves for BC I will be alone. My husband…
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EMERGENCY MESSAGES VIA RED CROSS
Emergency Messages via Red CrossSPECIAL MESSAGES In the event of an emergency within the sailor’s family, where you feel the sailor must be notified and considered for Emergency Leave, you must notify the American Red Cross through the national headquarters in Washington, DC (1-877-272-7337) or via…
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Sending 2 off to Basic in less than 3 weeks between them
So my son left this last Monday for Marine Boot Camp and now my daughter's ship date for Navy Basic has been moved from June 2014 to this November 5. Guess I will get it over all at once. Holidays will not be fun, not sure how to act with no kids at home for this time of year.
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SINGLE SAILOR DEPLOYMENT CHECKLIST
Thought this might be helpful to have before your single sailor deploys....Single_Sailor_Deploy_Checklist_Final.pdf
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Slow-cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
This recipe is a winter favorite in our house. Just looking at the recipe makes me want to grab a cozy blanket & a book, and snuggle up on the couch. :-)The recipe makes 2 quarts, and it's super easy to double for potlucks or gatherings. I wouldn't half it for two; I'd make the full recipe…
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Nuke A-School - Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ)
Nuke A School FAQclick the Above Link
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Slow-cooker Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients: 1 2-lb pork tenderloin1 1-oz envelope of dry onion soup mix1 cup water3/4 cup red wine3 tbsp minced garlic3 tbsp soy saucefreshly ground black pepper****The original recipe calls for 3 TBLS of soy sauce, but I cut it down to 2 TBLS. It sort of overpowered the other flavors unless I…
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Best Left Over Recipes!
Here's a few of our favorite ways to redo those leftovers into something awesome.Please add your own great recipes!
