NUKE moms

B'sNukeMom - I love the meme!! 

Sunflower - I would have loved to have gotten one of those shirts for my son, but we missed the closing time for the shop since we had our PS graduation split into two and ours was the later one. 

So FYI - I believe the souvenir shop at NNPTC is only opened until noon on Saturday!! 

Sunflower and Chipmunk - thanks for info. Love the shirt. Hope not to miss the open hours of the gift shop. No excuse now that we know them!! 

Fun Facts about Nuclear Power

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D'sMom2020 - You are welcome. Be sure to let your sailor know that you want to go to the shop and ask them to verify if they have time the hours. My son did not think I wanted to go, so had not thought to mention it to me ( I did not know there was a shop) and so when he had the 2nd graduation we only had a brief moment to get over there and missed it. 

Hoping the weather cooperates!! We have chilly but sunshine here. 

B'sNukeMom - Thanks for sharing!! My son is where he is at now because he has wanted to advocate more and more for Nuclear Power. 

Welcome to any new members that we have! Please feel free to come ask questions about the Nuke Pipeline, what classes are like, and life at NNPTC for our sailors. We have members with sailors out in the fleet as well. 

Northwoodsmom - Any update on your sailor? 

Good Morning B'sNukeMom and everyone!! I love the Snoopy memes!!

I have been so busy that I completely forgot that it was RED Friday, we actually had someone mention Friday on the BC group and so I will make sure I put my red shirt on today! 

Have a wonderful day!

DsMom2020 - I was thinking about you when I woke up this morning!! I am hopeful that all is working out for graduation. I don't recall if it is today or not, but my thoughts and prayers are with you!

Thank you Chipmunk… Going to need prayers for another couple weeks though. I mentioned I had found a 30 day extended website that sadly anticipated high chance of rain… interestingly, the other day was speaking to my son. Noticed that the website had said there was a 60% chance of rain and so I asked if it was raining or going to rain…. He said it was bright and sunny all day! So there is hope!!

So my son is driving me crazy. I have been asking him to find out which Covid test is required for my non-vaccinated family member to attend graduation. The requirement is either a vaccination record or a negative Covid test. The question is:

do we need a PCR test takes three days for the results,

a rapid test from a testing center,

or will a rapid test from a physicians office suffice (least expensive). I’ve been asking him to find out for two weeks. How do I find out??? Graduation in under two weeks!

DsMom have you tried to reach out to the ombudsman? Sorry, I am headed to bed and will be unavailable tomorrow. Do you know how to find that information. Look up either on FB or google NNPTC, one of the pages should have the ombudsman info there. 

Question - I probably need some assistance from those of you pre-Covid. Did any of you that are still following have your Nuke get to GC mid-December of their A-School? I am not sure how Holiday shut down might affect those whose sailors have just arrived at GC. In the past, were they still able to get an approved leave chit? Or did they have to stay at GC. They would not have had time to get their UIs done so they can stand watches, but they also would not have been there long enough to likely class up? 

We have some new members in BC Mom group who will have sailors arriving at GC around the middle of Dec and are wondering if their sailors will get leave. I am not sure of all of the current traveling restrictions for any of or sailors there or if anyone knows the answer to my question. Thanks!!

Chipmunk - thanks for Ombudsman tip!! Heard back quickly. Thinks doctors office Covid test probably fine as close to departure as possible but says things change quickly and best source is for the sailor to ask SLPO. 

Hi All,

My sailor is now in the fleet but on shore for now. It was a rough transition at first but all is good now and they seem happy again.

It is that time for holiday gift ideas and I thought I would share mine. He might be going to sea, or might not, anytime, after being "lent" to another crew, maybe.  He lives in the barracks and says the food is better then at GC. He has a full ridge and microwave and no roommate.  All that said he does not want anything because he does not want to have to store it or move it.

What do you get him and ship to him?

Gift cards to the local grocery or his fav coffee shop. But my "big" idea was to try to make things that are semi shelf stable and he could take if at sea and enjoy if not. I dehydrated and vacuumed sealed apples, pineapple, mango, pears, bananas, lemon, and tangerines. The last two are mostly to add to water for flavor. The pineapple is like candy and the banana is not far.  I also made fruit leathers. 

I found bags for the vacuum sealer with zip locks for once opened and other smaller ones with easy open tabs.  I opened a few and found that the full vacuum sealing makes the fruit stick together.  Yet it means they take far less space and are more shelf stable.

DsMom2020 - Glad you got some information!!

New Adventures - that sounds like a great idea!! One thing my son wanted was some wrapped hard candy to be able to suck on, like peppermints or such to help keep his mouth moistened. He also wanted small bottles of hand sanitizer but I wasn't allowed to ship that. 

Happy Monday!

New Adventures - that's a great idea!

Hi all - Happy Tuesday!

B&C fly in tonight for a week - I'm so excited.  They already had their connector flight cancelled and re-scheduled by the airline yesterday.  So instead of getting in at 9pm they now arrive at 11pm.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed nothing changes again today!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

B'sNuke, I'm so excited for you! Prayers they get home ok. When we were planning the Italy trip flight adjustments happened pretty regularly. The airlines are still getting used to the new normal. Don't worry though. One way or another they'll get home. 

B'sNuke - Staying hopeful that all will go well with the kid's flight!! My daughter and boyfriend went to Florida earlier this month and their flight out was fine but the one home was changed. They got home a little later than planned but also did not have to be at the airport quite as soon, so their drivers were able to sleep in!!

MomofJoseph when my sailor came out of bootcamp the day of graduation they went to get their travel arrangements because they left for the airport like at 2:00am the morning after graduation.  I gave him a notecard to write down the flight number and time so we could meet at the airport and we could return his cell phone and bring him any other personal items he wanted that would fit in his duffel.  We sent some additional items after he was settled in GC.  At that time the USO arranged  family passes to go to the gate with the sailors to wait with him but I don't know if they allow that now.

Thank you, CSW!

MomofJoseph - my understanding is that they are still not transporting the new sailors to A school via commercial flights, so it could just be that they will give more specific information after PIR. I also sent you a PM. 

Well they aren't arriving today now :(  Airlines rebooked the connector flight and then the rebooked flight was cancelled.   The airlines was going to have them arriving in Chicago tonight and not leaving until Thursday morning - and arriving in CA at 3pm!  They were going to sit over a whole day in Chicago! Luckily they found out before they boarded the first flight and chose not to take the flight.  So they are going home and starting over tomorrow morning. Ugh......we had so much to do tomorrow to get ready for Thanksgiving and as of right now I don't even know when tomorrow they are arriving!  Fingers crossed everything works out tomorrow.  Ugh this is frustrating!

B'sNukeMom, I know that is so frustrating. Will pray that they get home SOON! 

B'sNukeMom, wondering if the strong wind warnings had anything to do with the flight cancellation. I am just east of Michigan and the winds were just horrible. Prayers they make it there tomorrow!

B'sNukeMoM - Ohhh My - Yes, so so frustrating!!! 

I've talked to B a couple of times - he said they told them there was "a problem with the flight crew" in Chicago - whatever that means lol!

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday!

Well, they should be arriving at 9pm tonight.  Fingers crossed everything works out.  I went ahead and ran to the market last night and got everything they needed - boy were the shelves bare!  I guess it's a good thing I didn't wait to go when they arrived.

I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving.  

B’sNuke- Praying for their safe arrival tonight. We’re driving to GC tomorrow, we should be on the road at 4am! Happy Thanksgiving everyone and I’m so thankful for y’all. 

Gigi, may the Lord wrap you in his arms adding extra protection as you travel. Just in case you see a Wisconsin boy give him a hug, it might be my son. Have a Blessed trip full of Love!

B'sNukeMom - Hopeful all goes well with their flight!!

Gigi and others - Safe Travels. 

Northwoodsmom  - I am sure you are missing yours. I hope you and the rest of your family have a nice time together. I don't think you posted your cupcake picture here, but did you get those served to the kiddos? They looked so yummy. 

Great news so far - B&C have checked in for their flight and so far all is well!  And the connector flight still shows it's good to go too.  Yay!!!

HooYah!!!  (Maybe I am to reserve that just for our Navy congrats but I figured this one warranted it!)

Northwoodsmom - I want to see the cupcakes and thank you. I’m really hoping to bump off with your boy!! 

They made their connector flight and should be landing in less than 2 hours!  I'll take that HooYah Chipmunk!

B'sNukeMom - Better Late than Never!!! 

Funny, I had an email from AAA today telling what airports not to fly out of because they have poor rates for on time and connecting flights!!!

Happy Thanksgiving all!!  It's a different sort of Thanksgiving this year - just 2 of us.  Enjoy your day and be safe and hug those close!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Pizanche - Even if it is just the two of you, may you have a restful day.

Happy Thanksgiving to all. I hope you all have many wonderful things to be thankful for....

I am thankful that my son is happy in the Navy and seems to have found his niche! I do miss him so much tho.

Welcome aboard to our newest members ~ Birdie and Lise!

Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.  Lots of good info there.  Also take a look at the Pages (20) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all".  And the discussion forum above has some good info too - be sure to read Chipmunks "Nuke A School Daily Schedule".  And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Tulip - I don't have any answers for you.  Hopefully someone else will chime in!

Tulip - Sorry, I don't know either. Honestly, you might want to check with your ombudsman, they should have more information for how things take place on the base and such or maybe they have some recommendations. I don't know how your son's command works, but our ship has a private FB group and so people will often ask questions of other members there for help. 

I know we have a couple of WA moms on here, they might be able to give some assistance, as to at least how homecomings work. 

Birdie and Lise - Welcome Aboard!!  We are glad you have joined us, please come and share where you are at in this Nuke journey with your loved one. My son helped me write the A school information above, and now he is out in the fleet. 

B'sNukeMom - I trust all went well with your kids travel and that you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving!!

Hello, Nuke moms!  I joined this group a while back, but haven't posted because my son was at BC.  His PIR was last week and now he is officially at GC!  I look forward to getting to know all y'all!  <3