Oh ladies, you would hate Michigan then. 80's one day and now three days later fighting to reach 60. Sorry to be away so long. I enjoyed my son's visit with my future dil. After two weeks of them being gone, they call to tell me I am going to be a grandma. So the wedding is back on for Dec 2011 instead of 2012. Ugh
DENISE: Do you think the depression is due to having to change command or his upcoming surgery? Is this surgery for his leg? Long recovery involved? I will continue to keep both Michael and Jackie in my prayers.
Does anyone know: if my son get BAH, will it continue when he deploys if his wife lives with her parents? They are trying to get this all taken care of in the next two months.
Jaz04 what kind of deployment? Just a 8 or 9 month deployment, yes he will get it. My seabee gets deployed next month and I'm going to be staying in Louisiana. We will get the bah for port hueneme bc it goes by his home port and not where I live. But if he is getting deployed for a couple years I'm not sure about that, since she should go with him...
seabeewife, it is short deploy, he is in batt 7. Where abouts in LA? She is from Bush (around the Covington area). Denise, they are talking to her parents tonight about a quick civil ceremony so that he can get all the paper work taken care of, but then having a church wedding in December. I guess a group of them has a class today about getting everything in order before they leave. I reminded him that he will have to change the names on his POA that he already has because she will be next of kin.
Jaz I am Franklinton, la!! About 45 mins from bush! And that's what we did, just had a quick wedding, our big wedding date is in August because he will be gone until then. Is your son in Port Hueneme?
no seabeewife, he is in Gulfport. How long will you be in LA then? Yep civil ceremony will probably be next weekend. Thank goodness because I hear there is a lot of paperwork to take care of. My son took the time to talk to the insurance yesterday. Good to know the pregnancy will be covered.
Good Morning, not sure if this is another group I should be in for support, but I will give you some background information and than together we can decided if I need to be here. My daughter is at A school right now, she is going to be a heavy equipment operator. I don't understand what happens next after A school. I haven't been able to see her since she left in March and due to her not graduating with her class because of injuries in her legs, and hip we didn't get to go to Great Lakes for the graduation. Some people say you get to visit them in A school, some said you do not. Some said they get to come home for a few days after A school, some say they do not. I miss her terribly for many reasons but the most is my health isn't good and just in the last 18months we have become very close again. So when she decided to join the Navy Branch I was very suprise. As a mother you usually have mixed emotions, although I am very proud of her to enter in this journey of life, I am also very scared because of what is happening in the world today. I know in my heart she will succeed in what ever comes her way but that doesn't stop me from wishing her to come home forever.
MamaBear: Which base is she doing A school? That might help narrow down what is done from that base and then someone who has been there with their loved one might be able to give you a good answer.
MamaBear: my son had A-school at FLW, too. and then combat training in Gulfport and now he is stationed in Gulfport. He is also an EO. I was going to drive down for his A school graduation, but then the weather was pretty bad during January (I'm from WI). He was able to come home for Christmas which was about a month before his A school graduation. In A school they get different privileges at each phase, like Denise said....like being able to be off base. Unfortunately the other name for FLW is Fort Lost in the Woods--haha, nothing much to do in the middle of nowhere and the base is huge. The good thing is one of the phases was that they are able to have phones/computers, and communication seemed to be better. Another of the phases, if I remember, is they could wear civilian clothes. LOL-it seemed to be a big deal for my son.
Oh goodness wearing there own civilian clothes is such a great thing to them!!! Not to have to be in uniform all the time. Usually phasing up allows them to go off base either for a day or higher phases they get weekend leave and can sometimes drive so that they can actually go somewhere. Our base allows a 300 mile radius so they can go see a lot of California if they rent a car or have their own. It all depends on the base rules and your Sailor will be know those rules within the first week
well either she miss that information or she has forgot it already because she doesn't seem to be able to tell me if I can visit her before graduation or if she gets to come home after graduation for a few days, or how she is transport to her next desination. She is wearing civilian clothes I know and has been able to go off base for activities. Also she is having trouble keeping her boots shine to their liking any ideas would be welcome the officers have gave her a couple which she has tried but the next officer doesn't like that shine either. She said something that she thinks her boots might be made from something else than most people there. Just wondering if anyone else has had that problem
There is something the guys do with a lighter....heating up the stuff they use to shine there boots or heating the boot after the wax is on....maybe someone at her A school can tell her because I am not clear on how it is done. Tell her to look for the Sailor with the best shine on their boots and ask them for help!
I just talked to my husband about the lighter thing Terry, and Mama Bear, as I remember him doing something like that.
Two ways for that: You can rub the polish in and heat the boot (not recommended if you don't know what you are doing you'll ruin them; hubby doesn't do that anymore) and the other is to heat the top layer of the polish with the lighter. This liquefies it a bit. Again, it's better to learn it from someone who knows how. You could separate the oil from the wax which won't work.
Most boots do not have a shine on them when they are brand new...some are harder to get a shine on...my husband said his Danners were really hard to do, but he did eventually get a shine. Many coats with LOTS of elbow grease. I asked him how many coats to get that great shine and he said eight! Might be a bit easier with different boots.
The reason a polish with wax and oil is put on is that you are filling the pores of the leather. The base coat is important and you won't even get that great of a shine with that.
They would heat the top layer of polish, get a cotton t-shirt, and water. You wrap the t-shirt around your finger, dab in the water, get some polish and start rubbing in small circles. Rub and rub and rub. Finish up with the brush and cloth rubbing it in, do the other boot and start over. When they stopped heating up the wax first, what they did instead was rub a layer in and then set them in the sun, rub a layer in back in the sun. Same finishing process. The coats don't hurt them because you are filling the pores. The heat from the sun, brushing and buffing plus the chemical reaction all starts to bring that glossy shine. It's a laborious process. I think once the shine is on the heating of the polish is not as important. He's old school but still shines his boots as he is still in the military! He likes Angeles polish better than Kiwi.
I know it sounds funny talking about polishing boots...but it's real important. I have watched my hubby do it, sat and chatted with him while he rubbed in little circles and have seen the finished product sitting on my kitchen table in the morning on some paper bags!
I think the small circles and elbow grease are important rather than rubbing large amounts on. The polish itself doesn't give the shine it's the whole process.
Mama Bear, hopefully she can find someone who can really walk her through the process.
FIRETEAMLEADERWIFE: Feel like I could shine my shoes now! Great instructions, I agree if she can have someone show her the heating method that would be best the first time. My son did have to buy room deoderizers for his room because he said it makes the room smell. I think he said he uses both heating methods but that you do have to be very careful not to dry out the boot
I don't know how they did their boots in boot camp but he wrote home and said he could see himself in them. I then asked him if he could bounce a quarter off his bed and he replied "no but it's tight". I wondered if he actually tried it.
I asked my son too. I asked if they taught him how to shine his boots and he said "kinda"...they were on their own! He puts polish all over the boot and then uses hot water with the cotton t-shirt wrapped around the finger . Didn't always have hot water in BC so cold worked but MORE labor! So he DOES put the polish on first and then goes through the labor. That is one thing he agreed with is that it is laborious process if you want a shine!
wishing my daughter was here been baking cookies all afternoon for a bake sale that my son is involved with. She really had the nack for baking and he doesn't. five dozen of cookies is way to much for me to but we have got them done with only a few minor problems. I don't understand how he gets rope into these things.
My son officially becomes a CM-Seabee today at Port Hueneme. Just so proud of him. I'll be going to the ceremony after all. Have to leave at 6:30am....not a morning person (yuck) but I'm excited.
Great day, Seabee graduation was only about 20 mins. but it was really very nice. I was the only civilian but everyone made me feel very comfortable. Eleven new CM's today. Class 340 seems to be a good group of men and (1) woman! May God keep them all safe in their future endevors!
Well, ladies....the countdown is nearing the end for me. My husband will be home VERY soon!! I am excited and can't wait to have him back in my arms. It feels surreal to think that he will be home soon. After 8 months of him being gone, you get used to being alone. I feel like even with my mini breakdowns here and there, I did a great job getting through our first deployment. Attitude makes a huge difference in how things go. I tried to maintain a positive attitude no matter what. I have the theory that things can always be worse. If you see the good in everything, no matter how small, it makes life so much more enjoyable. For example, my husband will only be home for 8 months and then he will deploy to Afghanistan. I'm not thrilled about the location, however, I get 8 wonderful months with him. Not to mention when he returns from Afghan, he will have an 18 month homeport. Is the 6 months that he is there going to be torture, sure. But with the love and support of my friends and family I can get through it!!
I have also had the great pleasure of meeting some fantastic moms from our battalion (moms of my husband's friends). I thoroughly enjoy reaching out to people to make sure they are informed and feel like they are a part of their son's/daughter's experience. Many moms don't get the information they need when their kid is deployed and have many questions, hence, the reason for this site. I'm sure a lot of you can relate because you all love and miss your kids and worry about them while they're abroad. I would strongly recommend having your son/daughter find a good friend who has a wife or girlfriend at home that cares and is active in their significant other's military career. Add them on Facebook or get their phone number and keep in touch with them. They will provide you with information that you can't get from this site or the FRG sites due to OPSEC or other reasons. It may be tooting my own horn, but the mom's I have helped are definitely grateful because they were never out of the loop. Just a little insight from someone who cares! Have a great Veteran's Day weekend everyone :D
My daughter just graduated from A school and has come home for a few days, really glad to have her home. So far haven't spent much time together she is so busy visiting everyone else. Can't believe she has a schedule now and she sticks by it and expects everyone else to fall in line. Luv her anyway
My daughter is a CE... she will learn so many different things. I hope she is not afraid of climbing poles, lol. That is one thing they learn and seems to be a tricky one at that. They are real electricians for the Navy.. Word to the wise though
Your daughter will be a Seabee, they do not like to be referred to as Sailors. They have earned the right to be called Seabee's . No biggie right now, as we have all made that mistake.
Tobianne...thanks for the heads-up. I wouldn't want to slip up and call her a Sailor after she becomes a Seabee. As for climbing poles, I'm not sure how she'll be. I'll find out soon enough :-)
anyone watch Monday Night Football? My son had to call me last night to see if I saw this: a salute to Veterans and they showed the Seabee flag! (the Packers won, by the way) ~Linda from Wisconsin
a Belated Happy Veteran's Day to all in the Seabee Community! Jean C, you will always be a Navy Mom! Thank your son for his service and thank you for your service and support as well. SeabeeWife, so happy for your husband's soon to be homecoming!
quick question, if you want to put something in the news paper about your child graduating from boot camp and A school, what can you say and what can't you say. I know there is certain items you are not to say but I can't remember them. I don't want to get her into trouble or danger way. Also can I post her picture in the newspaper along with the article. And on Navy For Moms web site.
Robin- thank you for the advice. It is greatly appreciated. After watching some of my fellow wives adjust to their husbands coming home, I did have a bit of a freak out. Some didn't go so well.....cheating, clinginess, and anger were some of the problems they dealt with. A few others transitioned great though. My husband is very patient and allows me to feel the way I feel, regardless of how irrational it may be sometimes. He then calms me down and somehow turns my mood completely around, usually making me laugh. We are both going to take things slow and just get accustomed to each other's habits and routines all over again. I'm sure we will both get frustrated at some point, but we can work through it. Right now, I'm just preparing the house and myself for his return. It will be amazing to have him back in my arms again :D
Robin & Seabee Wife, you two are talking about what I have been trying to tell my son. He just recently got married and will be deployed when his first child is born. When I told him that I won't come down when he gets back, he joked that it was because I didn't love him now that he was married. I explained that he will need to take that time to get reacquanted with his wife and get to know his child. He doesn't need his mom there to stand in the way and put more pressure on him to spend time with all of us. BTW Seabee Wife, I will be in Bush, LA 12/8-12/11. I would love to try to meet up with you since you are a short distance away.
Jaz04
Oct 13, 2011
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
JAZ04: Congrats on soon becomming a new MIL and Gma! Not much time to plan for a Dec wedding though
Oct 13, 2011
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
Oct 13, 2011
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
DENISE: Do you think the depression is due to having to change command or his upcoming surgery? Is this surgery for his leg? Long recovery involved? I will continue to keep both Michael and Jackie in my prayers.
Oct 13, 2011
Jaz04
Oct 14, 2011
seabeewife88
Oct 14, 2011
Jaz04
Oct 14, 2011
seabeewife88
Oct 14, 2011
Jaz04
Oct 15, 2011
ronbri22
Oct 15, 2011
mama bear
Oct 22, 2011
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
Oct 22, 2011
mama bear
Fort Leonard Wood, in Missouri
Oct 22, 2011
mama bear
Thanks for the information I will ask her to that checking on her status
Oct 23, 2011
mom2nw
Oct 24, 2011
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
Oct 25, 2011
mama bear
well either she miss that information or she has forgot it already because she doesn't seem to be able to tell me if I can visit her before graduation or if she gets to come home after graduation for a few days, or how she is transport to her next desination. She is wearing civilian clothes I know and has been able to go off base for activities. Also she is having trouble keeping her boots shine to their liking any ideas would be welcome the officers have gave her a couple which she has tried but the next officer doesn't like that shine either. She said something that she thinks her boots might be made from something else than most people there. Just wondering if anyone else has had that problem
Oct 26, 2011
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
There is something the guys do with a lighter....heating up the stuff they use to shine there boots or heating the boot after the wax is on....maybe someone at her A school can tell her because I am not clear on how it is done. Tell her to look for the Sailor with the best shine on their boots and ask them for help!
Oct 27, 2011
FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW
I just talked to my husband about the lighter thing Terry, and Mama Bear, as I remember him doing something like that.
Two ways for that: You can rub the polish in and heat the boot (not recommended if you don't know what you are doing you'll ruin them; hubby doesn't do that anymore) and the other is to heat the top layer of the polish with the lighter. This liquefies it a bit. Again, it's better to learn it from someone who knows how. You could separate the oil from the wax which won't work.
Most boots do not have a shine on them when they are brand new...some are harder to get a shine on...my husband said his Danners were really hard to do, but he did eventually get a shine. Many coats with LOTS of elbow grease. I asked him how many coats to get that great shine and he said eight! Might be a bit easier with different boots.
The reason a polish with wax and oil is put on is that you are filling the pores of the leather. The base coat is important and you won't even get that great of a shine with that.
They would heat the top layer of polish, get a cotton t-shirt, and water. You wrap the t-shirt around your finger, dab in the water, get some polish and start rubbing in small circles. Rub and rub and rub. Finish up with the brush and cloth rubbing it in, do the other boot and start over. When they stopped heating up the wax first, what they did instead was rub a layer in and then set them in the sun, rub a layer in back in the sun. Same finishing process. The coats don't hurt them because you are filling the pores. The heat from the sun, brushing and buffing plus the chemical reaction all starts to bring that glossy shine. It's a laborious process. I think once the shine is on the heating of the polish is not as important. He's old school but still shines his boots as he is still in the military! He likes Angeles polish better than Kiwi.
This is the Angeles polish.
http://www.shoeshineexpress.com/polishangelus.asp
I know it sounds funny talking about polishing boots...but it's real important. I have watched my hubby do it, sat and chatted with him while he rubbed in little circles and have seen the finished product sitting on my kitchen table in the morning on some paper bags!
I think the small circles and elbow grease are important rather than rubbing large amounts on. The polish itself doesn't give the shine it's the whole process.
Mama Bear, hopefully she can find someone who can really walk her through the process.
Oct 27, 2011
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
Oct 27, 2011
FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW
Oct 27, 2011
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
Oct 27, 2011
FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW
My husband did in AF basic! It did!
I asked my son too. I asked if they taught him how to shine his boots and he said "kinda"...they were on their own! He puts polish all over the boot and then uses hot water with the cotton t-shirt wrapped around the finger . Didn't always have hot water in BC so cold worked but MORE labor! So he DOES put the polish on first and then goes through the labor. That is one thing he agreed with is that it is laborious process if you want a shine!
Oct 28, 2011
mama bear
Thanks for all the information,I will pass it on to her
Oct 28, 2011
mama bear
Oct 29, 2011
mama k
Oct 31, 2011
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
My son officially becomes a CM-Seabee today at Port Hueneme. Just so proud of him. I'll be going to the ceremony after all. Have to leave at 6:30am....not a morning person (yuck) but I'm excited.
Nov 4, 2011
Tobianne
When my kiddo comes back from deployment, she will join the 3. All of the 40 is going to be in the Seabee Museum. I think that is awesome.
Congrats to your boy Terry'sproudmom.
Nov 4, 2011
Terry'saproudmom(Ship02-Div936)
TOBIANNE: Thank you.
Great day, Seabee graduation was only about 20 mins. but it was really very nice. I was the only civilian but everyone made me feel very comfortable. Eleven new CM's today. Class 340 seems to be a good group of men and (1) woman! May God keep them all safe in their future endevors!
Nov 5, 2011
FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW
Terry - CONGRATULATIONS to your son! Glad you got to go!
Nov 9, 2011
cindyrb
God Bless all our troops and of course, especially to our Seabees! Miss you!
Nov 11, 2011
FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW
Nov 11, 2011
FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW
Veterans Day freebies and discounts:
http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/...
Nov 11, 2011
sonyadw1
Any mom's have Sailors that are CE's? My daughter PIR's next week from boot camp and is going to Texas for A school. She will be a CE.
Nov 11, 2011
sonyadw1
I want to learn more about what she'll be doing.
Nov 11, 2011
SeabeeWife20
Well, ladies....the countdown is nearing the end for me. My husband will be home VERY soon!! I am excited and can't wait to have him back in my arms. It feels surreal to think that he will be home soon. After 8 months of him being gone, you get used to being alone. I feel like even with my mini breakdowns here and there, I did a great job getting through our first deployment. Attitude makes a huge difference in how things go. I tried to maintain a positive attitude no matter what. I have the theory that things can always be worse. If you see the good in everything, no matter how small, it makes life so much more enjoyable. For example, my husband will only be home for 8 months and then he will deploy to Afghanistan. I'm not thrilled about the location, however, I get 8 wonderful months with him. Not to mention when he returns from Afghan, he will have an 18 month homeport. Is the 6 months that he is there going to be torture, sure. But with the love and support of my friends and family I can get through it!!
I have also had the great pleasure of meeting some fantastic moms from our battalion (moms of my husband's friends). I thoroughly enjoy reaching out to people to make sure they are informed and feel like they are a part of their son's/daughter's experience. Many moms don't get the information they need when their kid is deployed and have many questions, hence, the reason for this site. I'm sure a lot of you can relate because you all love and miss your kids and worry about them while they're abroad. I would strongly recommend having your son/daughter find a good friend who has a wife or girlfriend at home that cares and is active in their significant other's military career. Add them on Facebook or get their phone number and keep in touch with them. They will provide you with information that you can't get from this site or the FRG sites due to OPSEC or other reasons. It may be tooting my own horn, but the mom's I have helped are definitely grateful because they were never out of the loop. Just a little insight from someone who cares! Have a great Veteran's Day weekend everyone :D
Nov 12, 2011
mama bear
My daughter just graduated from A school and has come home for a few days, really glad to have her home. So far haven't spent much time together she is so busy visiting everyone else. Can't believe she has a schedule now and she sticks by it and expects everyone else to fall in line. Luv her anyway
Nov 12, 2011
Tobianne
My daughter is a CE... she will learn so many different things. I hope she is not afraid of climbing poles, lol. That is one thing they learn and seems to be a tricky one at that. They are real electricians for the Navy.. Word to the wise though
Your daughter will be a Seabee, they do not like to be referred to as Sailors. They have earned the right to be called Seabee's . No biggie right now, as we have all made that mistake.
Nov 14, 2011
sonyadw1
Tobianne...thanks for the heads-up. I wouldn't want to slip up and call her a Sailor after she becomes a Seabee. As for climbing poles, I'm not sure how she'll be. I'll find out soon enough :-)
Nov 15, 2011
mom2nw
Nov 15, 2011
mom2nw
a Belated Happy Veteran's Day to all in the Seabee Community! Jean C, you will always be a Navy Mom! Thank your son for his service and thank you for your service and support as well. SeabeeWife, so happy for your husband's soon to be homecoming!
Nov 15, 2011
Victoria Steven's Mom
ah Cool flag that is awesome
Nov 15, 2011
mama bear
quick question, if you want to put something in the news paper about your child graduating from boot camp and A school, what can you say and what can't you say. I know there is certain items you are not to say but I can't remember them. I don't want to get her into trouble or danger way. Also can I post her picture in the newspaper along with the article. And on Navy For Moms web site.
Thank You
Nov 16, 2011
SeabeeWife20
Jean C- thank you!
Robin- thank you for the advice. It is greatly appreciated. After watching some of my fellow wives adjust to their husbands coming home, I did have a bit of a freak out. Some didn't go so well.....cheating, clinginess, and anger were some of the problems they dealt with. A few others transitioned great though. My husband is very patient and allows me to feel the way I feel, regardless of how irrational it may be sometimes. He then calms me down and somehow turns my mood completely around, usually making me laugh. We are both going to take things slow and just get accustomed to each other's habits and routines all over again. I'm sure we will both get frustrated at some point, but we can work through it. Right now, I'm just preparing the house and myself for his return. It will be amazing to have him back in my arms again :D
Nov 16, 2011
Jaz04
Robin & Seabee Wife, you two are talking about what I have been trying to tell my son. He just recently got married and will be deployed when his first child is born. When I told him that I won't come down when he gets back, he joked that it was because I didn't love him now that he was married. I explained that he will need to take that time to get reacquanted with his wife and get to know his child. He doesn't need his mom there to stand in the way and put more pressure on him to spend time with all of us. BTW Seabee Wife, I will be in Bush, LA 12/8-12/11. I would love to try to meet up with you since you are a short distance away.
Nov 17, 2011
Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees)
Counting down the days until this deployment is over....It's been a long 8 months...Can't wait to have Tyler back close to home..
Nov 17, 2011
Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees)
Tyler made GM2 this cycle.....one proud mom!!!!
Nov 18, 2011
Kelleypen
Mark made Petty Officer 2nd class! YAY
Nov 18, 2011
Joanie Tyler's Mom(133 Bees)
Kelleypen: Tell him congrats!
Nov 18, 2011
Kelleypen
Thank you. Congrats to Tyler too.
Nov 18, 2011