Barbara, I never did finish the baby book, but it all is on a baby calendar... Now that I have a Cricut machine I maybe will do the baby book, 28 years later... :-)
a.mitchell - I love your boxes! Unfortunately for me my husband has no sense of what is cool or not and would probably think I had gone crazy by decorating the inside of a box. Lol. Besides I only digital scrapbook and I'm pretty sure that doesn't count as being creative.
Sandra- My sailor is (well was till deployment) doing the Homeport Ashore thing. He had his room at Carter Hall on base when he was still on shore duty, so when he changed commands he got to keep it. He is an E3. It was a pain in the butt to get the ship to approve it, couple months with no BAH deposited in his account. Once it was settled, he got an amount that was added and taken out on his paycheck. He also got BAS for his food. He really enjoyed living there. Before hand he lived in a barrack with 4 other guys in the same room. With this he just had to share a kitchen and bathroom with a room mate.
I thought it was kinda cute. I think they should post stuff like that more often. It probably made that little boys day to know that his daddy would get to see that. Things like that make the FB page a more personal, heartfelt page.
I have a friend that was the vice president of her husbands FRG and she the president, the ombudsmen, and the PAO all posted on their page. Maybe that's how ours is working.
My daughter actually called this morning. So nice to hear her voice. All is well she says. She did say she needs more coveralls from the NEX. She wanted to know if we can order them for her since it takes so long to get an internet connection on the ship. Are we allowed to order these from the NEX or does she have to be the one who places the order. When she got the original pairs, she placed the order herself in Norfolk. We live in Pennsylvania, so not sure how best to get her 3 new coveralls. She said she is wearing through them quickly. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Actually I just found out that I can order coveralls and other uniforms from the Uniform Support Center. That number is 1 800 368-4068. Anyone can use this number to order. You can also go to mynavyexchange.com and do the order that way. They have everything on that website. Once I get my daughter's coverall size, I can place the order and then have them shipped. Hope this information is helpful to others.
My son just forwarded a message from frg, i hadn't been on there in a while. You send them pictures of your 4th of july celebration, make signs of telling your sailor you miss them,etc.. They are putting all the pics on dvd and saling them for 5 dollars.So everyone needs to check out the frg flyer, this is a great thing!!
Hello ladies, I am new on this site but my son is currently deployed on the USS Bataan, and this is his first deployment. As it gets closer to the fourth of july I miss him more and more. Sure wish he was home, but I'm so proud of what he is doing as well as all of our young men and women who serve our country!!! Do you know what they are doing for the fourth? :(
SandraAMMom Ive heard about the Blue Star Mothers, what were they doing yesterday? I am from Lawton so I am right by Fort Sill and they had a huge firework display.
I would love to send off care packages to the troops overseas. My son really appreciates the snacks and phone cards I send, but he is wanting to buy a car. Told him to wait until he comes home though. SandraAmMom where are you from in oklahoma? My oldest son is graduating this yr from Cameron!
Wow thats crazy! Nuns can be pretty violent with those rulers. LOL Has anyone heard from their sailor today? My sons gf got a text but I havent gotten anything. But he always talks to her so nothing new.
I heard from my son today. He spent way to much money in Port. But he had a good time. Did they pull out today? I was just wondering because I was talking to him on his laptop the last few days but today I got an email from him on the ships computers. He said he was tired and going to do some laundry then go to bed.
Speaking of cell phones: my sailors friend bought a pay as you go cell phone in port and they used that to call. You might suggest that to your sailors for next time. I have no idea how much it was but I know it was cheaper than calling from my sailors actual cell.
My son received his Birthday package yesterday, its a week early but at least it wasn't late. I know he is overloaded with stuff again, since the package i sent 2 weeks before the birthday package arrived also.
My son messaged me this morning with around about date for the return. Needless to say i was up crying at 5 this morning, not a good day!! I just never realized it would be over a year before i saw him, the last time i saw him was christmas. I pray he doesnt re-enlist(2yrs left). I'm just angry and really sad about the news.
I'm just wondering how everyone elses communication has been here lately with their sailors? I am just getting short e-mails from him, maybe 2 this week, i have sent messages to him but no response back. This is really not like him, so i guess he maybe really busy? He hasn't called me in 3 weeks or more. Just wondering ?
siscarrie My son's email are short and to the point. I think he emails all his friends first then me so I get the short end of the deal. LOL I only get maybe 2 emails a week. He never calls anyone just emails when he can. I don't think he gets all my emails, since he doesn't respond back to them.
Crystal
Is the community center on base? For the picnic tomorrow?
Jun 23, 2011
Crystal
Jun 23, 2011
Sailor's Mom
Jun 23, 2011
Cnv8286
Jun 24, 2011
Miranda Nicole
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Cnv8286
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Cnv8286
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Cnv8286
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JillG
Jun 27, 2011
Stephanie
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Stephanie
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Stephanie
Jun 28, 2011
JillG
I think its a sweet video. I could care less that its there. Gives us all something to smile at when we are having a bad day and missing our sailors.
I agree A.Mitchell, Thank God it didnt start a riot!
Jun 28, 2011
JillG
Jun 28, 2011
JillG
Jun 28, 2011
JillG
Jun 28, 2011
JillG
Jun 28, 2011
JillG
Jun 28, 2011
Kathy Dee
My daughter actually called this morning. So nice to hear her voice. All is well she says. She did say she needs more coveralls from the NEX. She wanted to know if we can order them for her since it takes so long to get an internet connection on the ship. Are we allowed to order these from the NEX or does she have to be the one who places the order. When she got the original pairs, she placed the order herself in Norfolk. We live in Pennsylvania, so not sure how best to get her 3 new coveralls. She said she is wearing through them quickly. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Kathy Dee
Jun 29, 2011
Kathy Dee
Actually I just found out that I can order coveralls and other uniforms from the Uniform Support Center. That number is 1 800 368-4068. Anyone can use this number to order. You can also go to mynavyexchange.com and do the order that way. They have everything on that website. Once I get my daughter's coverall size, I can place the order and then have them shipped. Hope this information is helpful to others.
Kathy Dee
Jun 29, 2011
siscarrie
Jul 1, 2011
siscarrie
Jul 1, 2011
siscarrie
For_the_Wives.jpg, For_Everyone.jpg
I didn't see these on my yahoo account but this is what my son sent me this morning.
Jul 1, 2011
JustinsMom175
Jul 2, 2011
ckmom
I'm so glad to hear it and yes they all deserve it to have a great 4th of July.
Welcome JustinsMom, what job does your sailor have?
Jul 2, 2011
JustinsMom175
Jul 3, 2011
JustinsMom175
SandraAMMom Ive heard about the Blue Star Mothers, what were they doing yesterday? I am from Lawton so I am right by Fort Sill and they had a huge firework display.
Jul 3, 2011
JustinsMom175
Jul 3, 2011
Angiehm811
Are the phones and email down?
Jul 4, 2011
JustinsMom175
My nephew is going to a private school in yukon of of Garth Brooks i think. LOL and I heard from my son today!!!
Jul 5, 2011
JustinsMom175
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JustinsMom175
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Miranda Nicole
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Robyn
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ckmom
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Stephanie
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JillG
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Stephanie
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Stephanie
Jul 14, 2011
siscarrie
My son received his Birthday package yesterday, its a week early but at least it wasn't late. I know he is overloaded with stuff again, since the package i sent 2 weeks before the birthday package arrived also.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!
Jul 15, 2011
siscarrie
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siscarrie
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siscarrie
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Sailor's Mom
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ckmom
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ckmom
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ckmom
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