NancyJo - so glad your son is back home and I know the family is enjoying having him around. Soccermom may be busy, but her son is graduating A school. He should class up into Power School with my son, we think.
B'sNuke - glad you had a nice visit with your family and thanks for sharing all of the pictures.
OK fires, are still burning some, but yesterday we had blue skies, today it is hazy again. Thanks for the prayers. Those up north are still getting snow. I can't imagine. My husband showed me some pictures yesterday and it was just unbelievable. We fluctuate back and forth between cold and hot and no real spring weather which I miss.
PattiP - hopeful your son's discharge papers come through. Someone asked in main chat yesterday about how long it takes once they are done and I left the response for someone else. Like everything, it is all in Navy time and case by case!
soccermom - woohoo! BZ to your son ;-) I know you'll have a wonderful time at the graduation on Friday.
NancyJo - it's nice - the cousins have always been pretty close but now they are spread out (CA, VA, NY, CO, GA). Once they get back together it's like they never missed a beat! It's fun to see them having fun ;-)
Hello all. I just found out that most of my Nuke Mom emails are going to my Spam folder. I usually just read the emails instead of going to the website and now I am SOOOO behind. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the emails to go back into my Inbox? Some of them still do. I've tried adding navy for moms to safe senders, but I must be doing something wrong. I use Outlook for all emails. Help!
B's Nuke - Those were great pics! I'm envious you had your son home, even if only for a weekend. I'm really missing mine this week. No particular reason why, I just am. :(
I had a fantabulous weekend at the coast with my crafty friends! We filled both houses to the brim with no hiccups. Lots and lots of love, laughter & crafting, and more drinking than was good for any of us :D In other words, perfect. Already looking forward to the next trip! I didn't take any pics; put my phone by my bed when we got there, and there it stayed the whole time. It was great to unplug for a few days, but now I wish I had taken pics.
I wish the weather here would warm up! I'm tired of winter-like temps!
Congrats to all who have recently graduated or passed other big milestones. Love and encouragement to those struggling.
MichianaMom - I've been having the same problem with my N4M emails. I look at mine on my phone and lately it seems like more of them are going to spam/junk than ever were before. It's frustrating!
On my phone I can click on the "edit" then click on the email & then "move" it back to the inbox. But they still continue to come into junk - ugh!!!!!
B'sNuke: I am cracking up about ironing with your hands. Very creative.
PacNWMom: Glad you had a great time at the coast. I was in the Coast Range Monday morning, the snow level was right above us. So coooold, and raining sideways. It sounds we all are getting cheated out of a spring this year.
I'm not sure if any of you heard about the Southwest flight that lost an engine yesterday and had to make an emergency landing in Philladelphia - sadly one woman lost her life - but they are crediting the pilot Tammie Jo Shults with safely landing the plane. She is a former fighter pilot with the Navy!
Chipmunk - I saw a video of the fires in OK - it said that they have grown to 261,781 acres and are only 3 percent contained. Praying that they can start getting this contained ASAP.
B'sMom - yes, the fires are still burning. The wind shifted some so we have not had the smoke in the City like we did last Friday, but it still goes back and forth.
Thanks for sharing the SW flight link. After reading that and checking on other news, I found this one about a love letter re: Bush Sr, and Barbara (may she rest in peace)
T-Track time - A text msg from my son at 10:49AM GC time - said he had just been released from watch, I guess. He had been awake for 30 hours!! and goodnight!! (I had told him that I would not text him, but would email him since I wasn't sure what his sleep schedule was going to be with standing watch. Now I know why he hasn't emailed me as well.
Great article about the SW flight B. I checked out on paying attention to almost all news a couple of years ago and am mostly happy for it, but it's nice to see a positive story like this.
It's impressive to see what capable people with the right training and experience can accomplish especially in those challenging moments in life.
I know they say a picture is worth a 1000 words and in the case of the OKC Bombing / Memorial - it really is. But I also don't want to accidently infringe on any copyrights so I will leave you to do your own search of images of OKC bombing / memorial.
Twenty three years ago today, I was pregnant with our 3rd child and living in WA where my husband was working on his masters. We found out about and then watched the news from what seemed half a world away. But we still felt the effects as barriers went up around the Federal Building in our town next to the PO. When my husband applied for the job here about 1.5 years later, one of the questions he was asked was if April 19th's events effected him in any way from not wanting to move to OKC. It did not, and we have watched or not watched over the years the remembrances.
As with so many things, some things impact us more than others, we were affected by them, but our children may not be, much as we were not all as affected by the wars that our parents or grandparents fought in. But through the generations, we continue to fight for our freedom and we pray for not only those who serve us, but also for the families who have experienced loss. - In Remembrance.
B'sNuke - thanks for sharing the articles. My metallurgical engineer husband sat looking at those pictures, from the article yesterday, in disbelief trying to figure out what happened. And said, "that is a project, I would like to work on. Because I know if we could figure out what had happened on this one and another similar SW one, we could save lives!"
Chipmunk - thank you for the reminder of the OKC bombing. I remember exactly where I was when that happened and it truly was a sad day. I think it's ok to post the link to the memorial site:
Today also marks the culmination of the situation at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, TX. The handling of that situation had much to do with the Oklahoma City bombing. I've been to the memorial at the Brand Davidian compound and it left quite an impression. Both events were horrific and since I'm not trying to start a politically charged discussion I'll leave it there.
On a brighter note I have 4 friends whose birthdays are today!
Happy mom! My (almost) Nuke earned a bonus call last night and I got to talk to him for 30 minutes. A phone call for a boot camp mom is better than winning the lottery! All he has left is BS-21 and then I will officially have a Nuke.
Nancy Jo - Happy Birthday to your daughter. My granddaughter turned 1 today also.
I have poured over the comments and suggestions from the moms on here. Based on that, I'm planning to bring: one set of clothes, a filtered water bottle, his iPad mini, phone and underwear. Anything else ladies? The first list he sent me was VERY long and I nipped that in the bud!
JDubya'sMom - Don't forget his favorite pair of running shoes. He will want them at GC as they start PT and 5K run when they get there.
Also, your profile page is private so I don't know you are on BC Moms group - but this is a good read even if you aren't a member. PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend - There should be a link in it to my discussion about what PIR might look like for those flying out of GL - but if not What PIR weekend may be like for those flying out of GL this should link you to it. Currently it is on the page so you can see it in the discussion but theirs change out so much it can get lost.
Thanks!!! Yes, Chipmunk I'm in those groups and have read everything I can lay my hands on. My son told me in a letter, and again when he called that he has been told he MIGHT be held in Great Lakes for a week for another group to catch up and that he won't know his orders when I get the "I'm a sailor call". I am packing and prepared for each scenario.
Here is my "stupid question" lol. I have read as far as their underwear they can have boxers or briefs. Mine has always worn boxer briefs.... are these ok or do they need the regular boxer shorts? I do not want to bring the wrong thing and risk getting him in trouble!
Hey, SeaSisters. I'm in need of some hugs and support. My sailor just drove away to head to his new command on the west coast. Spent a great week with him and know he is ready for this. Still really tough! He's matured so much since he enlisted 2.5 years ago. Just going through the roller coaster of self talk now...proud, scared, love, uncertainty, happy for him, know he made the right decision and has found his niche, concern for what lies ahead, all of those things...and first, he needs to drive cross country by himself! He's being smart, but you all get it...I'm his mom and don't know when I'll see him again.
Tulip...my heart hurts for you. This navy journey is so hard. I will pray for his safety driving. I'm thinking of you and I totally understand. . We are all here for you.
JayDee659- I would suggest a good pair of running shoes, and extra socks! I got my son a $25 Subway Gift card that I stuck in his bag and he said he used it up the first week in Goose Creek.
Danny'sDad, thanks for the video. I just love all those uniforms.
Tulip, hang in there, Sea Sister. We can worry ourselves crazy, can't we? Try to let go and trust God. The navy prepares these young people for all kinds of things, and really the world is full of really good people if a problem arises. You just had a great visit and that's a gift. I will pray that your sailor's journey is safe and that you find peace. {{N4M hugs}}
Talked to my sailor yesterday, said they all had to attend a Mast. I had no idea what that was but Something about some sailors getting disciplined and some getting separated from Navy. I told him to make sure he is keeping his nose clean! I could just see his eye roll as the reply of “I know, I am mom” came out.
I talked to my sailor and heard the same thing. Apparently everyone at A school in Goose Creek approx. 3000 sailors had to stand at attention for hours while the charges were read and discipline was given. My heart goes out to all the sailors and there families. It was a good lesson for all those watching to follow all the rules carefully. I had a similar talk with my son. He informed me that I had nothing to worry about. :)
Chipmunk
NancyJo - so glad your son is back home and I know the family is enjoying having him around. Soccermom may be busy, but her son is graduating A school. He should class up into Power School with my son, we think.
B'sNuke - glad you had a nice visit with your family and thanks for sharing all of the pictures.
OK fires, are still burning some, but yesterday we had blue skies, today it is hazy again. Thanks for the prayers. Those up north are still getting snow. I can't imagine. My husband showed me some pictures yesterday and it was just unbelievable. We fluctuate back and forth between cold and hot and no real spring weather which I miss.
PattiP - hopeful your son's discharge papers come through. Someone asked in main chat yesterday about how long it takes once they are done and I left the response for someone else. Like everything, it is all in Navy time and case by case!
Apr 17, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy Tuesday!
soccermom - woohoo! BZ to your son ;-) I know you'll have a wonderful time at the graduation on Friday.
NancyJo - it's nice - the cousins have always been pretty close but now they are spread out (CA, VA, NY, CO, GA). Once they get back together it's like they never missed a beat! It's fun to see them having fun ;-)
Apr 17, 2018
MichianaMom
Hello all. I just found out that most of my Nuke Mom emails are going to my Spam folder. I usually just read the emails instead of going to the website and now I am SOOOO behind. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the emails to go back into my Inbox? Some of them still do. I've tried adding navy for moms to safe senders, but I must be doing something wrong. I use Outlook for all emails. Help!
Apr 17, 2018
PacNWmom
B's Nuke - Those were great pics! I'm envious you had your son home, even if only for a weekend. I'm really missing mine this week. No particular reason why, I just am. :(
I had a fantabulous weekend at the coast with my crafty friends! We filled both houses to the brim with no hiccups. Lots and lots of love, laughter & crafting, and more drinking than was good for any of us :D In other words, perfect. Already looking forward to the next trip! I didn't take any pics; put my phone by my bed when we got there, and there it stayed the whole time. It was great to unplug for a few days, but now I wish I had taken pics.
I wish the weather here would warm up! I'm tired of winter-like temps!
Congrats to all who have recently graduated or passed other big milestones. Love and encouragement to those struggling.
Apr 17, 2018
Tx Mom of Far Away Nuke
MichianaMom - Go to your Spam Folder in Outlook. Right click on the N4M email, select Junk, then select the "Not Junk" option.
Hope that works!
TxMom
Apr 17, 2018
MichianaMom
TxMom; I just did what you suggested - time will tell! Thanks
Apr 17, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
MichianaMom - I've been having the same problem with my N4M emails. I look at mine on my phone and lately it seems like more of them are going to spam/junk than ever were before. It's frustrating!
On my phone I can click on the "edit" then click on the email & then "move" it back to the inbox. But they still continue to come into junk - ugh!!!!!
Apr 17, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
PacNWmom - glad you had a fun girls trip! It's nice to get away and recharge ~ definitely something we should all do more often ;-)
Apr 17, 2018
Buzzbeck
B'sNuke: I am cracking up about ironing with your hands. Very creative.
PacNWMom: Glad you had a great time at the coast. I was in the Coast Range Monday morning, the snow level was right above us. So coooold, and raining sideways. It sounds we all are getting cheated out of a spring this year.
Apr 17, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Happy Wednesday!
Apr 18, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
I'm not sure if any of you heard about the Southwest flight that lost an engine yesterday and had to make an emergency landing in Philladelphia - sadly one woman lost her life - but they are crediting the pilot Tammie Jo Shults with safely landing the plane. She is a former fighter pilot with the Navy!
Here's a link to the article:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/%E2%80%98nerves-of-steel%E2%80%99...
Apr 18, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Chipmunk - I saw a video of the fires in OK - it said that they have grown to 261,781 acres and are only 3 percent contained. Praying that they can start getting this contained ASAP.
Apr 18, 2018
Chipmunk
B'sMom - yes, the fires are still burning. The wind shifted some so we have not had the smoke in the City like we did last Friday, but it still goes back and forth.
Thanks for sharing the SW flight link. After reading that and checking on other news, I found this one about a love letter re: Bush Sr, and Barbara (may she rest in peace)
http://kfor.com/2018/04/18/read-a-love-letter-bush-sr-sent-to-barba...
T-Track time - A text msg from my son at 10:49AM GC time - said he had just been released from watch, I guess. He had been awake for 30 hours!! and goodnight!! (I had told him that I would not text him, but would email him since I wasn't sure what his sleep schedule was going to be with standing watch. Now I know why he hasn't emailed me as well.
Apr 18, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
OMG - what a beautiful love letter <3 <3
Apr 18, 2018
NancyJo (NNPTC)
I must say George and Barbara were an adorable couple, all politics aside. They shared an obvious devotion to each other. It's so very touching.
Apr 18, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy Thursday!
Apr 19, 2018
DannysDad
Great article about the SW flight B. I checked out on paying attention to almost all news a couple of years ago and am mostly happy for it, but it's nice to see a positive story like this.
It's impressive to see what capable people with the right training and experience can accomplish especially in those challenging moments in life.
Apr 19, 2018
NancyJo (NNPTC)
Danny'sDad, did you mean to leave a link? What article? Did I miss something?
Apr 19, 2018
DannysDad
Nancy B'sNukeMoM had put this link in a post yesterday: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/%E2%80%98nerves-of-steel%E2%80%99...
Apr 19, 2018
NancyJo (NNPTC)
I did miss it! Thanks!
Apr 19, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Here's one more article:
http://kfor.com/2018/04/19/southwest-pilot-a-former-navy-fighter-pi...
Apr 19, 2018
Chipmunk
I know they say a picture is worth a 1000 words and in the case of the OKC Bombing / Memorial - it really is. But I also don't want to accidently infringe on any copyrights so I will leave you to do your own search of images of OKC bombing / memorial.
Twenty three years ago today, I was pregnant with our 3rd child and living in WA where my husband was working on his masters. We found out about and then watched the news from what seemed half a world away. But we still felt the effects as barriers went up around the Federal Building in our town next to the PO. When my husband applied for the job here about 1.5 years later, one of the questions he was asked was if April 19th's events effected him in any way from not wanting to move to OKC. It did not, and we have watched or not watched over the years the remembrances.
As with so many things, some things impact us more than others, we were affected by them, but our children may not be, much as we were not all as affected by the wars that our parents or grandparents fought in. But through the generations, we continue to fight for our freedom and we pray for not only those who serve us, but also for the families who have experienced loss. - In Remembrance.
Apr 19, 2018
Chipmunk
B'sNuke - thanks for sharing the articles. My metallurgical engineer husband sat looking at those pictures, from the article yesterday, in disbelief trying to figure out what happened. And said, "that is a project, I would like to work on. Because I know if we could figure out what had happened on this one and another similar SW one, we could save lives!"
Apr 19, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Chipmunk - thank you for the reminder of the OKC bombing. I remember exactly where I was when that happened and it truly was a sad day. I think it's ok to post the link to the memorial site:
https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/
Apr 19, 2018
JayDee659
Today also marks the culmination of the situation at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, TX. The handling of that situation had much to do with the Oklahoma City bombing. I've been to the memorial at the Brand Davidian compound and it left quite an impression. Both events were horrific and since I'm not trying to start a politically charged discussion I'll leave it there.
On a brighter note I have 4 friends whose birthdays are today!
Apr 19, 2018
NancyJo (NNPTC)
Same ere, JayDee. My daughter's BD is today. She is a bright spot on a day where remembrances are very sad.
I have been to the OKC Memorial. Very moving and worth seeing. I have not been to the Waco site but I think that would be a worthwhile trip as well.
Apr 19, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
NancyJo - Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Apr 19, 2018
JDubya'sM❤️M
Happy mom! My (almost) Nuke earned a bonus call last night and I got to talk to him for 30 minutes. A phone call for a boot camp mom is better than winning the lottery! All he has left is BS-21 and then I will officially have a Nuke.
Nancy Jo - Happy Birthday to your daughter. My granddaughter turned 1 today also.
Apr 19, 2018
Chipmunk
So happy for you JDubya'sMom!!
Happy Birthday to all of the friends and family members!!
Apr 19, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hey everyone - don't forget to wear your RED tomorrow!
Apr 19, 2018
DannysDad
Candid video of the recruits coming back from PIR tomorrow:
https://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand/videos/10156131...
Apr 19, 2018
JayDee659
JDubyas mom, congratulations! Will you get to go to PIR
Apr 19, 2018
JDubya'sM❤️M
Yes JayDee659 I'm going to PIR and can not wait!
I have poured over the comments and suggestions from the moms on here. Based on that, I'm planning to bring: one set of clothes, a filtered water bottle, his iPad mini, phone and underwear. Anything else ladies? The first list he sent me was VERY long and I nipped that in the bud!
Apr 20, 2018
Chipmunk
JDubya'sMom - Don't forget his favorite pair of running shoes. He will want them at GC as they start PT and 5K run when they get there.
Also, your profile page is private so I don't know you are on BC Moms group - but this is a good read even if you aren't a member. PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend - There should be a link in it to my discussion about what PIR might look like for those flying out of GL - but if not What PIR weekend may be like for those flying out of GL this should link you to it. Currently it is on the page so you can see it in the discussion but theirs change out so much it can get lost.
Congratulations to all graduates.
Apr 20, 2018
JDubya'sM❤️M
Thanks!!! Yes, Chipmunk I'm in those groups and have read everything I can lay my hands on. My son told me in a letter, and again when he called that he has been told he MIGHT be held in Great Lakes for a week for another group to catch up and that he won't know his orders when I get the "I'm a sailor call". I am packing and prepared for each scenario.
Here is my "stupid question" lol. I have read as far as their underwear they can have boxers or briefs. Mine has always worn boxer briefs.... are these ok or do they need the regular boxer shorts? I do not want to bring the wrong thing and risk getting him in trouble!
Apr 20, 2018
bigsky21
Hi JDubya'sMom, after boot camp they can wear their own underwear - my son wears the boxer briefs also and those are fine.....
Apr 20, 2018
Tulip
Hey, SeaSisters. I'm in need of some hugs and support. My sailor just drove away to head to his new command on the west coast. Spent a great week with him and know he is ready for this. Still really tough! He's matured so much since he enlisted 2.5 years ago. Just going through the roller coaster of self talk now...proud, scared, love, uncertainty, happy for him, know he made the right decision and has found his niche, concern for what lies ahead, all of those things...and first, he needs to drive cross country by himself! He's being smart, but you all get it...I'm his mom and don't know when I'll see him again.
Apr 20, 2018
Rebecca J
Tulip...my heart hurts for you. This navy journey is so hard. I will pray for his safety driving. I'm thinking of you and I totally understand. . We are all here for you.
Apr 20, 2018
Tulip
Thanks, Rebecca J!
Apr 20, 2018
Mona
JayDee659- I would suggest a good pair of running shoes, and extra socks! I got my son a $25 Subway Gift card that I stuck in his bag and he said he used it up the first week in Goose Creek.
Apr 20, 2018
JayDee659
Thanks Mona, I think you mean JDubyasMom. My Nuke is out in the fleet now :)
Apr 20, 2018
PacNWmom
PNW_Nuke_Mom - I sent you a private message. :D
Apr 20, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Hi all - Happy RED shirt Friday!
Tulip - praying for safe travels for your sons journey West. Is he heading to WA or CA by chance?
Dannys Dad - thanks for sharing the video - fun to watch the new sailors/recruits!
JDubyasMom - the most important thing is to make sure he's wearing white underwear under his dress whites lol!
Apr 20, 2018
JDubya'sM❤️M
Great ideas ladies, thanks!
B's- I ordered him two packages bc he didn't own any white! Lol. I should show up with red stripes, play dumb and make him panic lol
Apr 20, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 20, 2018
Mona
JayDee659- oops, sorry about that. Happy Friday!
Apr 20, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
JDubyasMom - bwaaaahaaa - that would be funny to do! I would love to see the look on his face ;-D
Apr 20, 2018
NancyJo (NNPTC)
Danny'sDad, thanks for the video. I just love all those uniforms.
Tulip, hang in there, Sea Sister. We can worry ourselves crazy, can't we? Try to let go and trust God. The navy prepares these young people for all kinds of things, and really the world is full of really good people if a problem arises. You just had a great visit and that's a gift. I will pray that your sailor's journey is safe and that you find peace. {{N4M hugs}}
Apr 20, 2018
Wink5
Talked to my sailor yesterday, said they all had to attend a Mast. I had no idea what that was but Something about some sailors getting disciplined and some getting separated from Navy. I told him to make sure he is keeping his nose clean! I could just see his eye roll as the reply of “I know, I am mom” came out.
Apr 20, 2018
Mona
I talked to my sailor and heard the same thing. Apparently everyone at A school in Goose Creek approx. 3000 sailors had to stand at attention for hours while the charges were read and discipline was given. My heart goes out to all the sailors and there families. It was a good lesson for all those watching to follow all the rules carefully. I had a similar talk with my son. He informed me that I had nothing to worry about. :)
Apr 20, 2018