NonnaB: So good to hear from you. I recall you and KamMom going through the same thing 1 year ago. Congratulations to your nuke & dil. A new life, what a wonderful way to remember your husband.
Bringing out the warm weather clothes, searching for something RED!
NonnaB - I had the same thought that Buzzbeck did whtn I read your post - I was pretty sure that you and KAMMom had both lost your husbands within about a day of each other. This must be a difficult time. At that time my son was just graduating from bootcamp and now we're getting ready to go to his Power School graduation.
I've been wanting to get on here and post for some time. I've been following all of your posts - I've been happy with you all, sad with you all, laughed with you all and proud of our sailors as I've read your posts. But I'm very seldom on the computer when I'm reading your posts and I haven't figured out a way to post when I'm on my phone and when I'm on my notepad I could post but it's much more difficult.
B'sNukeMom - I feel like I've been on a parallel path with you as far as your mother's move but it's been us moving. We moved very close to the time you're mother moved and then we've been trying to get everything out of our old place (and in the middle of everything we had to have a new drain field put in). Our house was on the market the whole time and now we are down to the wire this weekend. We need to get the last of stuff from the garage and shed (how does so much stuff fit into a garage and shed that really don't seem that big - I think someone must go there when we're not there and put more stuff back in) this weekend, then we sign papers on Monday, the house should close sometime next week, then we leave for GC on Wednesday. Makes my head spin.
JDubya'sMom - I believe it was you that I've been meaning to comment too - if I remember right your son has PIR this weekend and he is an ET. My son's PIR was a year ago this weekend - he is an ET and now finishing Power School. Enjoy PIR tomorrow!
Most of you probably know about the Kentucky Derby - the most exciting 2 minutes in sports. For those of us who live in the area, the race itself is just the culmination of two weeks of Derby festivities. There are activities daily starting with the nations largest fire works display (truly amazing) last Saturday. Today was the Great Balloon Race. The breezes brought the balloons to our way and our office was treated to lots of beautiful balloons landing all around us early this morning. I just wanted to share with you that it might bring you some of the joy it brought to us. Also, there's a horse running this year named Lone Sailor. Guess who my money is going on.. :). He's had some great times in his warm ups.
My nuke is scheduled to arrive at GC the week before Memorial Day weekend. Does anyone know if they are allowed liberty the first weekend they are there? I have family in the area that *might* want to visit him, but I don't want to suggest it to my nuke or them unless I know it would work. I know they still have a curfew so he'd only be able to go out with them during the day. Anyone have details about what to expect?
DannysDad - my son arrived at GC the weekend before LaborDay weekend - he was given some liberty time and that is when he actually went out and purchased his new laptop. If you read my discussion above (there are several posts within it) - Nuke A school Daily schedule - there is a post around Nov. that explains the various phases. My son had to be in his dress uniform, and he had a limit to the radius distance he could travel from NNPTC, but had Monday off as a holiday, along with Saturday and Sunday.
JayDee659 - Thanks for sharing the balloon pictures, my husband's grandfather use to fly balloons - this was a sweet reminder. Enjoy the horse races and the best of luck to your chosen one!
ProudOfK - I know all too well the issues of moving a houseful of stuff - and then we move and fill it up again!! My husband and I were evaluating our strategy last night for removing an item of furniture from our garage (from my mother's estate - that went to daughter - that came back after her marriage last June !) so that we can loan it to a single mom in need. The point was how to get it out of the garage and move the least amount of other stuff in the process!!
NonnaB - congrats to your nuke and DIL. How sweet that they choose to honor MrB with his name for the baby :) That speaks volumes for the kind of man he surely was <3 Keeping you and KAMmom in my prayers as this anniversary approaches.
JayDee - love the balloon pictures! That would be amazing to look out the window and see these floating by. On our 5th anniversary hubby surprised me with a balloon ride near San Diego. Definitely an adventure!
ProudofK - boy I will be glad when all this is over. I'm hoping the house sells quickly. The garage sale will be an adventure tomorrow. They open up the gates to her community and let everyone in - apparently they do it twice a year and it's a pretty big deal. Its' just one more thing on our "to do" list right now though....and I agree with you - I swear as we take stuff out of the garage/sheds someone is sneaking stuff back in! I have no idea where all this is coming from :-/ I'm thinking we'll be doing the same thing - as soon as the house sells we'll be in panic mode to finish getting everything out lol! Good luck with finishing up yours and enjoy your trip to GC!
Danny'sDad - your son should have some free time especially if he is getting there the week before the holiday weekend. He definitely will have a curfew but if they don't mind they could probably at least take him out for a meal or two. (Of course, nothing is set in stone until he gets there lol!)
B'sNuke - I love the picture!! - It has not been a rough week for me, just a busy one like normal. But I have "been there - done that" with the house stuff, so I know the pressure. Thankfully, my 2nd inheritance house, I have been able to take things a little slower, but it still all needs to go. Prayers that things go smoothly.
NonnaB, your post is timely for me. My ex, my sailor's dad, has taken a bad turn and my nuke and his family are heading to Vegas this weekend, where he lives, to be with him. My oldest daughter is on her way there as well, and my other 2 daughters are deliberating how to proceed. We are so sad. I wish I could spare my children this ordeal but it is the way life is sometimes. Thank God this didn't happen while my son was deployed. That was my fervent prayer. The rest of your note, NonnaB, was so wonderful and upbeat. There is still so much to be joyful about.
JayDee, one of our NE navy moms has a balloon ride company so we see lots of balloon pictures, but there is nothing like an event like the one you shared. It just takes your breath away.
NancyJo, safe travels to your children as they go to visit their father. Just one more reminder that we just aren't in charge.
My great niece was diagnosed with what they're calling lymphoma leukemia. She's a 17 year old honor student with a bright future. Now she has tumors in her neck and groin and will be in the hospital for at least a month while they start her treatment and get things rolling. My sister-in-law is beside herself. This girl is only a few years younger than my Nuke, but she adored her big cousin. I hated this to be the first news I gave to my Nuke when she returned from underway. We just are NOT in charge here.
As far as balloons go, I love watching them and that's it. I've been up in a tethered hot air balloon and that was enough for me, thank you. Kentucky Derby Festival is quiet the thing. There's a race the day before the Derby for the fillies called the Oaks. It was once the race for us locals but has become so popular that we can't get tickets. Now we have "Thurbay" as they're calling the Thursday before Derby.
NancyJo - so glad your prayers for your son to be home for his father, were answered. My prayers for your family as they traverse this road in the journey of life. We said good by to my FIL when he was just 60, our youngest was a toddler. My sailor has a lot of similar characteristics and looks a lot like his G'pa.
Oh JayDee - I'm so sorry to hear about your niece. I hope that the treatment is effective.
And NancyJo - sorry to hear that things have taken a turn for the worse for your ex. I'm glad though that the kids are able to be with him. What a tough thing to have to go through. Sending prayers....
It has been awhile since I have been on the site, and it took me a while to catch up with everything that is being shared. The past week has been more stressful than usual.
Last week, my husband and I decided to get away for the weekend. We took some leisurely drives through the countryside. On our way home, which was Sunday,our car stopped and wouldn't restart. Fortunately, a couple of good Samaritans stopped to give us a hand. They drove us around the small town very close to where we broke down. Some local folks gave us the name of a shop where we could drop off the car and also recommendations for a place to stay. It is heart warming to know that there are really good people out there that will lend a hand when needed.
Long story short, the cars engine would need to be replaced, which would cost more than the car is currently worth. We took time to remember all the great family travels we made in that vehicle and then it was time to find our way home. With the help of more great individuals we made it home safe and sound Monday evening.
Thursday, yesterday, there was a explosion in our small northern Wisconsin city. We travel through it everyday and I am sure some of you may have seen it on the National news.
I have shared the story below. We are thankful that there were very few injuries and no fatalities.
momc, I am convinced there are far more good people in the world than the other. I'm sorry to hear about the car. That's such a bummer! I hate car stuff. Glad that got figured out. the explosion is just terrible.
JayDee, prayers for your niece. So tragic but they can do wonderful things with cancer these days. I know a man who got a clean bill of health just this last month after something that sounds similar to your niece. I pray your niece gets the same result.
I think spring has finally sprung. It's glorious outside. I hope you all get some sunshine this weekend.
Momc, what a horrific event. I pray that no further devastation will happen.
Your trip reminds me of an epic camping trip we took to eastern Oregon when the kids were young, which ended with a breakdown in a small town in the middle of the night. Numerous people from the town of John Day helped my husband find parts, repair our car, even paid for our motel room for days through the ordeal. I will never forget their kindness. This country is indeed full of caring people.
Jaydee, the photo is beautiful. I will be praying for your niece.
JayDee 659... I'm so sorry about your great neice. I will be praying for her. I was recently diagnosed with Chronic lymphocytic Luekemia and it has changed my life. There are so many new treatments for Luekemia . I pray your neice can be put into remission quickly, but it is still so hard to see someone so young go through that.
Welcome to the new members who have joined us this weekend!! Be sure to share with us, where you are at in your Navy journey.
My son is currently at GC doing T-track ( A transition time between A school and Power school, where they mostly stand watch in various locations or do cleaning duty.)
I hope everyone has had a beautiful weekend. Spring finally showed up in Michigan and has decided to stay - I am very happy for that!
momc - So glad you made it home safe and sound. Thankful that the explosion did not cause more damage and no fatalities. That is definitely NOT what you want to come home to!
NancyJo - your kids, ex and you are in my prayers. There really are no words when something like this happens.
JayDee659 - I pray for knowledgeable doctors and a treatment that will get her to remission quickly. On a different note - I love the hot air balloons. I have a BIL that does all sorts of hot air events.
I was wondering if the Villas are on base. Also looking for a hotel that has a hot breakfast if our sailor can't reserve the Villas. Hope everyone has a fantastic week!
SubMom - not sure on Villas, I will defer that to someone else. Regarding hotel. We stayed at the Days Inn in GC that is the closest to NNTPC on Red Banks RD. In April, they had a pancake maker, and little egg omlets (no veggies, just egg/cheese) and sausage patties, then danishes, instant oatmeal and cold cereal, yogurt, toppings for cereal, bread, apples, juice, & coffee.
I don't believe there is a pool there though if you want that option, otherwise a fridge / microwave. I am sure others will chime in as well.
We were just in GC, stayed in Quailty Inn. There are redoing the rooms. They are 10-15 min on the same road as base. They had a nice hot breakfast. We only negative thing is a train goes by 1/hour. It realy didnt bkther us. The room rate was good for a Saturday night.
RebeccaJ, I'm so sorry to hear about your leukemia! Prayers that you beat that monster. It's true that they can do amazing things. Sounds like you are doing well?
Welcome new moms! Glad to have you here. This is a great support for us all.
My sailor lost his dad Saturday night. He couldn't bear to be there at the moment of Dad's passing but his 4 sisters stood around the bed and sang Dad's favorite tunes as he slipped away. His heartbeat changed as they began to sing and we believe he heard the sweet voices of his girls and went to heaven singing along. My sailor sounded OK last night but they lost a few important days getting their house ready for the movers to come and make the move to Goose Creek. Life goes on and keeping busy will help. It was heartwarming to hear how the grandchildren were able to come to Grandpa's bedside to say I love you. A couple of them were very chatty and didn't want to leave him. Sweet little ones. Being divorced it was weird for me. I wanted to be there for my kids but there really was no place for me. I had said my goodbyes to him some months ago and he had another wife. I'm glad for my kids that they know there was affection between us and they are free to speak of him to me. Weird, though. Now my focus is my sailor's move to SC.
Someone asked about the Villas? Yes they are on base and I thought they were great. However, many people are always going in and out of Charleston and most places are very accommodating. COTwin's mom did an airbnb thing and was very pleased. There are lots of options. Good luck!
NancyJo - my condolences to your family! I am glad that your children had an opportunity to spend some final moments with him. Prayers for your son and wife as they are also trying to move, death has a way of making interruptions in the plans of the living, as I know all too well. I pray for rest and peace, and hopefully some friendly volunteers who can come to their aid.
NancyJo - I'm so sorry to hear about your ex's passing but I'm glad the kids and grandlittles got to be there to say goodbye. And that's so sweet that they sang his favorite songs to him. I'm praying that the is at peace now.
Submom - you were asking about the villas - if you look in the discussion forum above you will find info on them - along with some other recommendations on places to stay. I think anyone who has stayed there has been happy with them.
We survived the garage sale at my moms new place. For now I'll just leave it at that lol!
I need to catch up on the weekend comments.....for now I'll just say Happy Monday!
Thanks for the welcome! New to this. Still have a lot of research to do, but my son will graduate in May from the ROTC program and will begin subschool in Charleston on June 20. Nice to know there is a place to go to ask questions!
PowerSchool graduation Friday May 4. Unable t attend (old bones). Grandson an MMN in class 1801-7. May be going to Ballston. Appreciate any pictures or video will gratefully share cost.
sgp - thank you for sharing where you and your Nuke are on Navy journey. Hopefully, others with a similar path will chime in and share their experiences with you.
Duchess2006 - Congratulations!!
Sgtsixpack - I am sorry you will not be able to attend Power School graduation. I know you had an opportunity to attend A school graduation. I wish I was there for you to share photos and video - May 4th is a very special day for me, so I will be thinking of your grandson as well.
If anyone needs video of 1801-T - April 6, A school graduation please friend me or post a comment on my page and I will get back with you.
For the mom asking about the villas, I stayed there a few weeks ago. They are like duplexes. They are probably from the 80s. Old but clean comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need to make him all his favorites from home. We got the three bedroom and he got to stay with us in his own room. I loved it. I will definitely stay again.
Rebecca J
NonnaB. Thank you for your post. God bless you and your family. So wonderful that your grandson has Mr B's name.
Apr 26, 2018
Chipmunk
DannysDad - my husband said the same thing to me, when I had shared B's funny!!
NonnaB - thanks for sharing! Glad to hear things are going well for the family. God's peace for your family.
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN - So glad to hear you have an opportunity to participate in the garage sale at your mom's residence!!
Apr 26, 2018
Buzzbeck
NonnaB: So good to hear from you. I recall you and KamMom going through the same thing 1 year ago. Congratulations to your nuke & dil. A new life, what a wonderful way to remember your husband.
Bringing out the warm weather clothes, searching for something RED!
Apr 26, 2018
ProudOfK
NonnaB - I had the same thought that Buzzbeck did whtn I read your post - I was pretty sure that you and KAMMom had both lost your husbands within about a day of each other. This must be a difficult time. At that time my son was just graduating from bootcamp and now we're getting ready to go to his Power School graduation.
Apr 27, 2018
ProudOfK
I've been wanting to get on here and post for some time. I've been following all of your posts - I've been happy with you all, sad with you all, laughed with you all and proud of our sailors as I've read your posts. But I'm very seldom on the computer when I'm reading your posts and I haven't figured out a way to post when I'm on my phone and when I'm on my notepad I could post but it's much more difficult.
B'sNukeMom - I feel like I've been on a parallel path with you as far as your mother's move but it's been us moving. We moved very close to the time you're mother moved and then we've been trying to get everything out of our old place (and in the middle of everything we had to have a new drain field put in). Our house was on the market the whole time and now we are down to the wire this weekend. We need to get the last of stuff from the garage and shed (how does so much stuff fit into a garage and shed that really don't seem that big - I think someone must go there when we're not there and put more stuff back in) this weekend, then we sign papers on Monday, the house should close sometime next week, then we leave for GC on Wednesday. Makes my head spin.
JDubya'sMom - I believe it was you that I've been meaning to comment too - if I remember right your son has PIR this weekend and he is an ET. My son's PIR was a year ago this weekend - he is an ET and now finishing Power School. Enjoy PIR tomorrow!
Apr 27, 2018
NonnaB
Buzz beck and ProudofK, KAMMom and I both lost our husbands on the same day. I keep her in my heart.
Apr 27, 2018
JayDee659
Most of you probably know about the Kentucky Derby - the most exciting 2 minutes in sports. For those of us who live in the area, the race itself is just the culmination of two weeks of Derby festivities. There are activities daily starting with the nations largest fire works display (truly amazing) last Saturday. Today was the Great Balloon Race. The breezes brought the balloons to our way and our office was treated to lots of beautiful balloons landing all around us early this morning. I just wanted to share with you that it might bring you some of the joy it brought to us. Also, there's a horse running this year named Lone Sailor. Guess who my money is going on.. :). He's had some great times in his warm ups.
Apr 27, 2018
DannysDad
My nuke is scheduled to arrive at GC the week before Memorial Day weekend. Does anyone know if they are allowed liberty the first weekend they are there? I have family in the area that *might* want to visit him, but I don't want to suggest it to my nuke or them unless I know it would work. I know they still have a curfew so he'd only be able to go out with them during the day. Anyone have details about what to expect?
Apr 27, 2018
Chipmunk
DannysDad - my son arrived at GC the weekend before LaborDay weekend - he was given some liberty time and that is when he actually went out and purchased his new laptop. If you read my discussion above (there are several posts within it) - Nuke A school Daily schedule - there is a post around Nov. that explains the various phases. My son had to be in his dress uniform, and he had a limit to the radius distance he could travel from NNPTC, but had Monday off as a holiday, along with Saturday and Sunday.
JayDee659 - Thanks for sharing the balloon pictures, my husband's grandfather use to fly balloons - this was a sweet reminder. Enjoy the horse races and the best of luck to your chosen one!
ProudOfK - I know all too well the issues of moving a houseful of stuff - and then we move and fill it up again!! My husband and I were evaluating our strategy last night for removing an item of furniture from our garage (from my mother's estate - that went to daughter - that came back after her marriage last June !) so that we can loan it to a single mom in need. The point was how to get it out of the garage and move the least amount of other stuff in the process!!
Apr 27, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 27, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Good Morning and Happy Friday!
NonnaB - congrats to your nuke and DIL. How sweet that they choose to honor MrB with his name for the baby :) That speaks volumes for the kind of man he surely was <3 Keeping you and KAMmom in my prayers as this anniversary approaches.
JayDee - love the balloon pictures! That would be amazing to look out the window and see these floating by. On our 5th anniversary hubby surprised me with a balloon ride near San Diego. Definitely an adventure!
ProudofK - boy I will be glad when all this is over. I'm hoping the house sells quickly. The garage sale will be an adventure tomorrow. They open up the gates to her community and let everyone in - apparently they do it twice a year and it's a pretty big deal. Its' just one more thing on our "to do" list right now though....and I agree with you - I swear as we take stuff out of the garage/sheds someone is sneaking stuff back in! I have no idea where all this is coming from :-/ I'm thinking we'll be doing the same thing - as soon as the house sells we'll be in panic mode to finish getting everything out lol! Good luck with finishing up yours and enjoy your trip to GC!
Danny'sDad - your son should have some free time especially if he is getting there the week before the holiday weekend. He definitely will have a curfew but if they don't mind they could probably at least take him out for a meal or two. (Of course, nothing is set in stone until he gets there lol!)
Apr 27, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Apr 27, 2018
Chipmunk
B'sNuke - I love the picture!! - It has not been a rough week for me, just a busy one like normal. But I have "been there - done that" with the house stuff, so I know the pressure. Thankfully, my 2nd inheritance house, I have been able to take things a little slower, but it still all needs to go. Prayers that things go smoothly.
Apr 27, 2018
bigsky21
JayDee, Lone Sailor sounds like a good bet!! I might have to get in on that too ;)
B'sNukeMom, that picture looks like how I feel today!! Holy cow it's been a long week, I'm ready for the weekend :)
Apr 27, 2018
NancyJo (NNPTC)
NonnaB, your post is timely for me. My ex, my sailor's dad, has taken a bad turn and my nuke and his family are heading to Vegas this weekend, where he lives, to be with him. My oldest daughter is on her way there as well, and my other 2 daughters are deliberating how to proceed. We are so sad. I wish I could spare my children this ordeal but it is the way life is sometimes. Thank God this didn't happen while my son was deployed. That was my fervent prayer. The rest of your note, NonnaB, was so wonderful and upbeat. There is still so much to be joyful about.
JayDee, one of our NE navy moms has a balloon ride company so we see lots of balloon pictures, but there is nothing like an event like the one you shared. It just takes your breath away.
Apr 27, 2018
JayDee659
NancyJo, safe travels to your children as they go to visit their father. Just one more reminder that we just aren't in charge.
My great niece was diagnosed with what they're calling lymphoma leukemia. She's a 17 year old honor student with a bright future. Now she has tumors in her neck and groin and will be in the hospital for at least a month while they start her treatment and get things rolling. My sister-in-law is beside herself. This girl is only a few years younger than my Nuke, but she adored her big cousin. I hated this to be the first news I gave to my Nuke when she returned from underway. We just are NOT in charge here.
As far as balloons go, I love watching them and that's it. I've been up in a tethered hot air balloon and that was enough for me, thank you. Kentucky Derby Festival is quiet the thing. There's a race the day before the Derby for the fillies called the Oaks. It was once the race for us locals but has become so popular that we can't get tickets. Now we have "Thurbay" as they're calling the Thursday before Derby.
Apr 27, 2018
Chipmunk
NancyJo - so glad your prayers for your son to be home for his father, were answered. My prayers for your family as they traverse this road in the journey of life. We said good by to my FIL when he was just 60, our youngest was a toddler. My sailor has a lot of similar characteristics and looks a lot like his G'pa.
Apr 27, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Oh JayDee - I'm so sorry to hear about your niece. I hope that the treatment is effective.
And NancyJo - sorry to hear that things have taken a turn for the worse for your ex. I'm glad though that the kids are able to be with him. What a tough thing to have to go through. Sending prayers....
Apr 27, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Heading out for an early weekend - have a good one everyone!
Apr 27, 2018
momc
It has been awhile since I have been on the site, and it took me a while to catch up with everything that is being shared. The past week has been more stressful than usual.
Last week, my husband and I decided to get away for the weekend. We took some leisurely drives through the countryside. On our way home, which was Sunday,our car stopped and wouldn't restart. Fortunately, a couple of good Samaritans stopped to give us a hand. They drove us around the small town very close to where we broke down. Some local folks gave us the name of a shop where we could drop off the car and also recommendations for a place to stay. It is heart warming to know that there are really good people out there that will lend a hand when needed.
Long story short, the cars engine would need to be replaced, which would cost more than the car is currently worth. We took time to remember all the great family travels we made in that vehicle and then it was time to find our way home. With the help of more great individuals we made it home safe and sound Monday evening.
Thursday, yesterday, there was a explosion in our small northern Wisconsin city. We travel through it everyday and I am sure some of you may have seen it on the National news.
I have shared the story below. We are thankful that there were very few injuries and no fatalities.
http://www.superiortelegram.com/news/accidents/4437226-update-super...
Have a great weekend!
Apr 27, 2018
NancyJo (NNPTC)
momc, I am convinced there are far more good people in the world than the other. I'm sorry to hear about the car. That's such a bummer! I hate car stuff. Glad that got figured out. the explosion is just terrible.
JayDee, prayers for your niece. So tragic but they can do wonderful things with cancer these days. I know a man who got a clean bill of health just this last month after something that sounds similar to your niece. I pray your niece gets the same result.
I think spring has finally sprung. It's glorious outside. I hope you all get some sunshine this weekend.
Apr 27, 2018
Buzzbeck
Momc, what a horrific event. I pray that no further devastation will happen.
Your trip reminds me of an epic camping trip we took to eastern Oregon when the kids were young, which ended with a breakdown in a small town in the middle of the night. Numerous people from the town of John Day helped my husband find parts, repair our car, even paid for our motel room for days through the ordeal. I will never forget their kindness. This country is indeed full of caring people.
Jaydee, the photo is beautiful. I will be praying for your niece.
Apr 28, 2018
soccermom19
JayDee659 - That is sad news to share. I will put your niece in my prayers.
Apr 28, 2018
Rebecca J
JayDee 659... I'm so sorry about your great neice. I will be praying for her. I was recently diagnosed with Chronic lymphocytic Luekemia and it has changed my life. There are so many new treatments for Luekemia . I pray your neice can be put into remission quickly, but it is still so hard to see someone so young go through that.
Apr 28, 2018
Chipmunk
Welcome to the new members who have joined us this weekend!! Be sure to share with us, where you are at in your Navy journey.
My son is currently at GC doing T-track ( A transition time between A school and Power school, where they mostly stand watch in various locations or do cleaning duty.)
Apr 29, 2018
hds27
Chipmunk40 my son is currently on T-Track as well but class up is on May 10th.
Apr 29, 2018
Chipmunk
hds27 - Thank you. Yes, my son confirmed his class up date with me as May 10th as well.
Apr 29, 2018
SubMom
I hope everyone has had a beautiful weekend. Spring finally showed up in Michigan and has decided to stay - I am very happy for that!
momc - So glad you made it home safe and sound. Thankful that the explosion did not cause more damage and no fatalities. That is definitely NOT what you want to come home to!
NancyJo - your kids, ex and you are in my prayers. There really are no words when something like this happens.
JayDee659 - I pray for knowledgeable doctors and a treatment that will get her to remission quickly. On a different note - I love the hot air balloons. I have a BIL that does all sorts of hot air events.
Apr 29, 2018
SubMom
I was wondering if the Villas are on base. Also looking for a hotel that has a hot breakfast if our sailor can't reserve the Villas. Hope everyone has a fantastic week!
Apr 30, 2018
Chipmunk
SubMom - not sure on Villas, I will defer that to someone else. Regarding hotel. We stayed at the Days Inn in GC that is the closest to NNTPC on Red Banks RD. In April, they had a pancake maker, and little egg omlets (no veggies, just egg/cheese) and sausage patties, then danishes, instant oatmeal and cold cereal, yogurt, toppings for cereal, bread, apples, juice, & coffee.
I don't believe there is a pool there though if you want that option, otherwise a fridge / microwave. I am sure others will chime in as well.
Apr 30, 2018
pandalvr
We were just in GC, stayed in Quailty Inn. There are redoing the rooms. They are 10-15 min on the same road as base. They had a nice hot breakfast. We only negative thing is a train goes by 1/hour. It realy didnt bkther us. The room rate was good for a Saturday night.
Apr 30, 2018
pandalvr
Forgot to mention, they had outdoor pool
Apr 30, 2018
CSW
At Quality Inn if you tell them you're a military family here for graduation you'll get a military rate.
Apr 30, 2018
NancyJo (NNPTC)
RebeccaJ, I'm so sorry to hear about your leukemia! Prayers that you beat that monster. It's true that they can do amazing things. Sounds like you are doing well?
Welcome new moms! Glad to have you here. This is a great support for us all.
My sailor lost his dad Saturday night. He couldn't bear to be there at the moment of Dad's passing but his 4 sisters stood around the bed and sang Dad's favorite tunes as he slipped away. His heartbeat changed as they began to sing and we believe he heard the sweet voices of his girls and went to heaven singing along. My sailor sounded OK last night but they lost a few important days getting their house ready for the movers to come and make the move to Goose Creek. Life goes on and keeping busy will help. It was heartwarming to hear how the grandchildren were able to come to Grandpa's bedside to say I love you. A couple of them were very chatty and didn't want to leave him. Sweet little ones. Being divorced it was weird for me. I wanted to be there for my kids but there really was no place for me. I had said my goodbyes to him some months ago and he had another wife. I'm glad for my kids that they know there was affection between us and they are free to speak of him to me. Weird, though. Now my focus is my sailor's move to SC.
Someone asked about the Villas? Yes they are on base and I thought they were great. However, many people are always going in and out of Charleston and most places are very accommodating. COTwin's mom did an airbnb thing and was very pleased. There are lots of options. Good luck!
Apr 30, 2018
CSW
Special hugs to all the Navy Moms, wives and sisters who are facing extra challenges this week. We have your back.
Apr 30, 2018
Chipmunk
NancyJo - my condolences to your family! I am glad that your children had an opportunity to spend some final moments with him. Prayers for your son and wife as they are also trying to move, death has a way of making interruptions in the plans of the living, as I know all too well. I pray for rest and peace, and hopefully some friendly volunteers who can come to their aid.
Apr 30, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
NancyJo - I'm so sorry to hear about your ex's passing but I'm glad the kids and grandlittles got to be there to say goodbye. And that's so sweet that they sang his favorite songs to him. I'm praying that the is at peace now.
Submom - you were asking about the villas - if you look in the discussion forum above you will find info on them - along with some other recommendations on places to stay. I think anyone who has stayed there has been happy with them.
We survived the garage sale at my moms new place. For now I'll just leave it at that lol!
I need to catch up on the weekend comments.....for now I'll just say Happy Monday!
Apr 30, 2018
kai cat
I have been really quiet on here lately - but I just wanted to say *big hugs* to all of you! It has seemed to be a challenging week!
Apr 30, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to our newest members ~ Seadogs and sgp!
Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** information up above and of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Apr 30, 2018
NancyJo (NNPTC)
B'sNuke, the garage sale sounds like a good story. Too bad we can't share it over margaritas. It just sounds like that kind of story. LOL
Apr 30, 2018
Chipmunk
Welcome aboard seadogs and sgp!
B'sNuke - Glad to hear that you "survived" the garage sale.
Apr 30, 2018
sgp
Thanks for the welcome! New to this. Still have a lot of research to do, but my son will graduate in May from the ROTC program and will begin subschool in Charleston on June 20. Nice to know there is a place to go to ask questions!
Apr 30, 2018
Duchess2006
Son called, finished with his checklist for prototype in NY. Just has SOBC left and then finally onto his sub in HI.
Apr 30, 2018
Sgtsixpack
Great news. Was there any doubt? After all he is a US Sailor handpicked for the job
Apr 30, 2018
Sgtsixpack
PowerSchool graduation Friday May 4. Unable t attend (old bones). Grandson an MMN in class 1801-7. May be going to Ballston. Appreciate any pictures or video will gratefully share cost.
Thanks
Apr 30, 2018
Chipmunk
sgp - thank you for sharing where you and your Nuke are on Navy journey. Hopefully, others with a similar path will chime in and share their experiences with you.
Duchess2006 - Congratulations!!
Sgtsixpack - I am sorry you will not be able to attend Power School graduation. I know you had an opportunity to attend A school graduation. I wish I was there for you to share photos and video - May 4th is a very special day for me, so I will be thinking of your grandson as well.
If anyone needs video of 1801-T - April 6, A school graduation please friend me or post a comment on my page and I will get back with you.
Apr 30, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Duchess2006 - that's great news! Hopefully he'll get some time off before he has to report to HI.
Sgtsixpack - Fingers crossed someone on here can get pictures for you :-D
Apr 30, 2018
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)
Welcome to our newest member ~ SSCMs!
Be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info up above and of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Apr 30, 2018
NickSydmom
Nancy joe, even though you weren’t still married he was the father of your children and you will mourn. I’m sorry for your loss.
Apr 30, 2018
NickSydmom
For the mom asking about the villas, I stayed there a few weeks ago. They are like duplexes. They are probably from the 80s. Old but clean comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need to make him all his favorites from home. We got the three bedroom and he got to stay with us in his own room. I loved it. I will definitely stay again.
Apr 30, 2018