Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

May I have suggestions on what to do for the "night before" Homecoming party? Thanks a bunch

What do you mean, "night before" 

There is a party that the families have the night before the ship pulls in.

singingbird, CO-Twin,

Can't comment on the destroyer food as I was never on a destroyer, however, I can say with authority the food gets worse the longer you're out to sea and the fresh stuff gets harder to come by. The food always started out fairly good and after a while you start getting all canned fruit and the like. They do get replenished at sea but how often and what they get are the big questions.

singingbird...his scurvy comment had me in stitches, thanks for sharing. :)

Trevor'sMom, are you planning a party, or going to the FRG night-before party and wondering what it's about?  

If the former, some of the things the Family Readiness Groups do are a potluck dinner; a welcome-home sign-making activity; a raffle for things like a " First Date" night at a hotel plus breakfast andor dinner.  

If the latter, you could ask the FRG what you can donate (often it's cash so they can buy tickets, hotel nights, whatever for their raffles).

I would be willing to bet this has to do with all media reports of sexual assaults in the military and is focused on things that are derogatory and degrading to other people.  Unless the 1st Amendment doesn't apply anymore I don't know how they would prosecute someone for saying something "not nice" about the military.

I think something was lost in translation somewhere along the line.

If the below warning is true, singingbird's son may be in trouble for complaining about the food on the destroyer. :)

He hasn't been on it yet, supposed to board today.  He was told in A school that ALL meat is canned.  I can not imagine why that would be. Do they not have a freezer on board? 

It wasn't all canned when I was on a ship, I remember carrying huge cases or frozen meat during replenishment's. They have freezers but you have to remember they are storing food for 200 - 6000 people depending on the size of the ship. So, they don't have unlimited space.

The warning is true ..

watch what is said on Face book . any anti government postings,

I am just trying to warn people so they dont get kicked out. I dont want to see any thing happen to them

ALL  RANKS need to watch what they say .

What the heck is that mess? Someone needs to get rid of that stuff.

I agree What is that doing on N4M it appears to be advertising of some sort. is there a monitor for this group?

Thanks for the quick action Nancy, they were crashing my browser whatever they were. Looked like links to some kind of hip-hop magazines or something of the like.

My mac was acting up also hope it was not some kind of virus??

All seems well here, I hope no lasting damage done to any of you.

I got that message from 3 other groups on here.  Hopefully everyone's computer is okay.

That sort of hacking/spam has happened before on N4M, but this is the first time it locked up my Mac, and I've asked Admin to advise.  

BTW there is a link at the bottom right of the page "Report an issue" to use any time you see something like this, and of course never click on any links these creeps post.  

I had a couple of times the spinning colorwheel of death but it has been fine since and I did a virus scan through Apple and it checked out fine, nothing.  good to know about the report thing.

Marcy if you do a google search for free virus scan for mac there is one through itunes on the apple store.

Thanks CO Mom :)  I just sorta wish Admin at Campbell Ewald would acknowledge when this stuff happens.  

Hope it does not happen often.  This is my work computer and I have some sensitive stuff on it.

Good afternoon,

My daughter just arrived in Norfolk last Friday. She will be on the USS Harry Truman. Are there any families that live in Solano County area?

CO-Twin,

Did I see in the other forum that your son reported to Norfolk and is on deployment already? My God keep him and his shipmates safe during their deployment overseas.

Definitely something mom and dad can be proud of. 

Have you heard from him since they got underway, much of a shock to him or is he taking it in stride?

Welcome JKHarris! This is a very active N4M group to join (you have to join it to see the activity) - link:  San Francisco/Bay Area - Northern California and it includes Solano.

Dad of a Sailor  Yes he had his deployment cut in half and the ship left port 4 hour after he landed at the norfolk airport.  Someone sent me a video on the ship leaving that was nice to watch because I could not be there.  Leaving in the morning for his twins PIR.  He will be in S. Carolina at Nuke A school.  Steve did call and he said he loves being at sea and he love his ship.  I am excited for him.

Four hours after he landed? Yikes, that had to have been a shock to his system. Nothing like getting thrown into the fire right away. That is good his initial impression was positive.

Enjoy your other son's PIR and travel safe.

Navy moms (and dads) are the best! What a support team we have. Best wished to you and your son. 

Hi everyone, I have been following this group but not participated much since our son was with the USS Enterprise. and was active with many of the mom's on that forum site. As some of you know it has dwindled down with most getting new orders though there are some of us who are die-hards and will remain in touch. Scott our son just received new orders and moved over to the halo squadron and from my understanding he will be there for 3 years. (Korean Squadron).  He is excited and is looking forward to getting started with his training which officially starts the beginning of July.  He is also moving in the middle of the July into his own place with his girlfriend and her 2 1/2 twin boys. He has been either living on the ship or on the barge since he got to Norfolk in July 2011. I would love to connect with any of the mom's or dad's who have a son or daughter connected with this squadron since this is going to be all new to us. Our son is looking to make a career out of the Navy and insight is always appreciated too.  Hi to the mom's who are now on this site from the USS Enterprise.  Enjoy your week-end everyone! I am located on the west coast of FL so we have already had summer for the past few months!  Joyce

Theresa, your contributions to this group have always been interesting and valuable; thank you.  Best wishes to your son in his next ventures.  I hope you'll accept this nomination to Navy Mom Emeritus and continue to take part here, please!!

BTW - Moms, something important to share with your sailors, courtesy of Navy Medical Center Portsmouth today -  

NEW TEXTING LAW IN VIRGINIA:
Beginning July 1, texting and driving in Virginia will be a primary offense, meaning police can pull drivers over for this offense. Current Virginia law allows police to pull a driver over for another offense -- like speeding -- and then they can ticket for texting. On Monday, the new law changes that. Not only is texting while driving dangerous, it's expensive: the old $20 fine will now be $125 for the first violation and $250 for the second.

From Naval Station Norfolk on FB today -  FLEET WEATHER CENTER NORFOLK IS ISSUING A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR NAVAL STATION NORFOLK AND CHAMBERS FIELD, FROM 1400 06/28/2013 UNTIL 2200 06/28/2013 LOCAL TIME. LEE SIDE TROUGHING, DAYTIME HEATING, AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL PRODUCE THUNDERSTORMS TODAY. SOME OF THESE STORMS COULD REACH SEVERE. WINDS: VARIABLE 45 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 60 KNOTS. CELLS: W MOVING ESE. ADDITIONAL INFO: EXPECT HEAVY RAIN SHOWERS, FREQUENT LIGHTNING, HAIL UP TO 1 INCHES AND POSSIBLE WATERSPOUTS. THIS WATCH WILL EITHER BE EXTENDED OR ALLOWED TO EXPIRE BY 2200 06/28/2013. A WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS TO OCCUR IN THE WATCH AREA. STAY TUNED TO LOCAL MEDIA AND WEATHER ALERT RADIOS FOR FURTHER UPDATES OR UPGRADES TO A WARNING.

Batten down the hatches mates.  Mine is deployed so he won't be there. 

It's 114 in Scottsdale, being snug watching a storm sounds pretty good right now! :)

Marcy,

I was thinking the same thing when I looked and seen it was supposed to be 118 today. Thermometer outside is reading 117.5 at the moment in Goodyear, AZ. Bring on the storms please...

My son, who's in Norfolk, has mentioned he doesn't like the humidity out there so maybe things are not as bad for us as they seem.

Haha I'll take 115 here over 95 with 90% humidity any day - been there, done that!  Already been in the pool today, & will be floating with a cool beverage tonight :)

Pretty bad when it's too hot to go in the pool...I went out there to get in the pool and felt how hot it was and didn't want the sun beating on me so I came back in. Tonight when the sun goes behind the house I'll be out there as well, cool drink in hand. Pool water at 95 degrees feels pretty good when it's 115. :)

Theresa or any Mom living in Hampton/Newport news,  do any of you know any reputable body shops?  My son was rear ended 17May and today finally heard back from the other driver's ins that hiscar is not totaled.  They sent him a check and told him to take his car to body shop to be repaired.  So we need a good, inexpensive place, not in Norfolk since he's on Enterprise and it is now in the NN shipyard.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks

It is in the 90's here, it is never that warm here.  People come here for the cool mountain weather.  Usually 80 is hot and it is always 40 ish at night. 

I don't have a pool, Town has one but it is a hot springs pool. I do live across from a river, maybe I will go sit in it.

I've always want to go in a hot springs.  That would be neat to have a hot springs pool. :)