Norfolk Sailors - Family & Friends

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. :)

Colleen in PA, my son had his car repainted at the Maaco in Portsmouth and they did a great job for a very reasonable price.  And when he selling it a few days before deploying overseas and the window did something screwy, they took the inside panel apart and fixed it for him for nothing, which I thought was pretty wonderful :)  http://portsmouth.maaco.com

Hi Colleen - usually the insurance company will tell you where. Otherwise I would have him ask the guys around the shipyard for a good place. I am sure some them have been in the area for a while and are not connected to the ship.  Good luck!  I hope all is well and no new orders yet?  Scott was glad to finally move on though he will be based in Norfolk and from the sounds of it the squadron has a rotation of 6months in Korea and then back to Norfolk. Right now he was told it would be for 3 years. Keep in touch it was nice to see your name pop up, sorry it had to be due to someone rear-ending him.  Joyce

Good morning all, definitely got to have a pool!  Living here in FL and in the tropical zone most have pools and we are fortunate to live on the coast just 1/4 mile from the open harbor of the Peace River so we have a breeze all the time. I can remember trying to get through the summers in PA and having an old house with no central air and the heat and humidity settling in in July and Aug. now that was the worst. I was happy to go to work. Plus it never really stayed long enough to adjust to it like down here. It starts in May and goes until Nov. so you adjust and again everything is air-conditioned and you have pools.

Stay safe FL being the lightening capital of the world just in the past week or so 3 have been struck by lightening just in our area and 2 did not make it. As much as I love to watch a storm you need to do it safely. The one guy was on his way to move in doors. The storm was still a ways a way and the sun was still out and was hit. He was the one who did survive.

Enjoy your weekend and 4th of July! Joyce

Tonya - I live in Punta Gorda right where Charlie came through and devastated the town as you well know. I have quite a few friends who had to ride out Charlie since they did not have time to leave and they said never again. If there is a storm anywhere near us they are leaving. With Charlie it was to go up the coast and then ended up making a right turn in the middle of the night while everyone was asleep and by the time they knew it was too late.

We did not move here until 2008.  If we were not right on the coast I do not know if I could take the heat and humidity and the bugs from what I have experienced.  Zephyrhills yes I know where that is at plus are you a relative to the lady that won the Powerball?

Is it your son, daughter or husband who is in the Navy and are they attached to one of the ships or on base in Norfolk? 

What do you do which has you going all over the state?  If you ever come my way let me know and if you have time to meet that would be great.

Have a great day!

Family Readiness Group...it is a group of spouses that provide support for families of Sailors in that command/ship.

Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) are a means of community support and assistance within a Navy ship or unit.  They plan events such as homecomings and fun get-togethers (meetings, barbecues, holiday events) during deployment.  USS Kearsarge has an awesome FRG, for example, tons of activities.  They're organized and run by elected volunteers who have a family member on the ship/unit.  

In addition to the Ombudsman, the FRG is another means of communication between the command and the sailor's family members.  

Some ways to locate yours - 

-  Ask your Ombudsman for the FRG contact info

-  Search Facebook to see if the FRG has a page.  When you find it, make a friend request that includes your sponsor's (sailor's) info (rate, rank, and your relationship) and be approved.    

-  Search N4M for a group for your ship or unit, and ask the members how to contact your FRG.

How to locate your Ombudsman and Family Readiness Group