Elaine-PIR 10/1/10

Female

Burleson, TX

United States

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A little about me:: I am a new Navy mom but already know about the Navy way of life as I am married to a retired squid. We have been retired for 17 years. My hobbies are quilting, crocheting, and I like to read true crime books. I work part-time, mostly mornings for a used car dealer. I sometimes drive 200-300 miles a day and I love it. My son just left yesterday.
I am here to support my: Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?: Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...: Was proud and encouraged it
The Navy offers opportunities that...: Things can change in a nano-second and nothing is written in stone.

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Aug 10, 2010
abbyblue

Welcome to Navyformoms

Aug 11, 2010
bonniern PIR 10/1 nukesMM 1102a

Whats a squid?

Aug 16, 2010
michael's mom (ship 13 div 326)

That is too cute about all the Michael's. Yes, I will be there. I would love to chat with you.

Sep 1, 2010
bonniern PIR 10/1 nukesMM 1102a

Hi Elaine, now I'm really confused. I got a letter today from my oldest, he is the lead yeoman for our division, so he gets really busy and doesn't write much. His few short lines said it was Tuesday (3-1) aug 31st, the chief had granted them 25 min every tuesday and thurs to write, (so we should hear from them more often). The said tomorrow (wed) is a big day 3-2 = qualification. He will find out what A school he will go to. Hes trying for ET. Thats it. Thats all he wrote. Nothing negative there. Got my questionaries back as well. No real negatives there except the younger one thought the div was at 6/10 and the older kid rated it at 2/6, so the oldest thinks they are not working to well as a division. I do not think they will set the whole division back, they are scare tactics. What is your kid going for?

Sep 3, 2010
bonniern PIR 10/1 nukesMM 1102a

Wicked sense of humor huh, then he must be getting along beautifully with my boys. I know my boys will be in South Carolina for A school, just don't know the rating yet. Hope they got what they wanted. They both signed up as nukes, but I am not so sure how different the A school ratings are, they only have 3 to choose from and from what I've read, it seems like they need to know a little about each job anyways.
Do you know where your son will go to A school? Hopefully somewhere nice to visit! My husband was stationed in SC about an hour from where the boys will be, so they have some school friends nearby and we will have friends to visit when we go there. I think they will be there at least a year, and then 6more months there or in VA. What an incredible journey we have just embarked on.

Sep 6, 2010
bonniern PIR 10/1 nukesMM 1102a

Why is it that I can whip out a 25 page research paper without any problems and minimal editing, but I cannot write a short comment on this site that makes any sense? My writing may get me mistaken for a 17 year old girlfriend instead of an older, ahem... I mean wiser mother.

Sep 6, 2010
Craig

Craig here....
It's really easy for a profile picure....
1. Go to "My Page" on the main N4M screen.
2. About 4 lines down from where your profile picture should be, you will see:
Manage "My Page" or "Photo"
3. Click on "Photo"
4. Then Browse to whatever picture you like, and save it....

Sep 15, 2010
LTLY

Gorgeous quilt!!! My mother in law is teaching me to sew on her Bernina!! I'm a lucky girl to learn on such a great machine! I call myself the Bernina Brat!

Sep 20, 2010
Tonys Mom (Martha)

Hi elaine, I saw that you were from weatherford. And was looking at your beutiful quilt and then i saw your son picture and realized that he and Tony left together. His letters have all been good but he doesnt want me to worry so his not going to give to much info. I get more info from N4M website. He just wants to no what we are doing. Right now I'm working in San Antonio, This week has been a busy week for me. which is good cause I've been an emotional rollercoaster since the day he left. I do quilt I belong to Granbury's Lady guild. I found this fabric pre-cut at Walmart and fell in love with it.
I see you do applique..I love it. Right now Im doing a baby doll blanket that requires smocking embroidery its hard. Well I hope to see you up at graduation we are staying at the Hilton.

Sep 22, 2010
Tonys Mom (Martha)

Sounds good will have to get together...a weekend I'm home..

Sep 22, 2010
diannep

Elaine, Going on there now to see if anything else has happened. Sorry, I have been off the site for a while.

Sep 24, 2010
diannep

Ok, I see that they are calling now. YAH! If one of them went, the other one did too (brother divisions). So for sure 324 and 323 went. On the 800 division going alone....I too found that strange. I still wonder if the 900 will go with them, but LTLY's hubby is in 900 division and he has told her several times (as have others) that 900 division is going on Sunday. So we shall see. This week in the 9/24 group, the 900 and 800 divisions went together on Monday. That doesn't mean it will happen next week though...

Sep 24, 2010
PeggyM

hey there........ first navy mom buddy then a collie lover buddy to boot!!!

Sep 28, 2010
PeggyM

my email at home is
tartanacres204@aol.com you can email me anytime! have a lot of collie pix fromm my kids, we have 3 smoothies, a tri and 2 sables, all are champions, 2 females and a male.
we line breed and we will have an awesome litter this fall (waiting for Haylee to come into season now, should be anytime) and will be breeding her to our male that is just awesome. I own him, and will be syndicating him with 3 others soon so we can continue to show him as a special (a champion) next year at the nationals, and then hoping to get him in the top 10 collies for 2011 and then heading to Westminster and the Eucanuba in 2012. He has bred his first girlfriend a couple weeks ago, and that should be a great litter too. but anxious for my litter to get here.

Sep 28, 2010
Tonys Mom (Martha)

Hi Elaine, I do work today very busy day for me..have to go to atacosa county court house hope my phone work there...I'm leaving in about an hour..wanna be on my way back by 11 am...hope you have a good morning. I'll check in later.

Sep 29, 2010
MRs L*

really.. im originally from Ca, but live in Severn, my husband grew up in Glen Burnie.. and went to GBHS. i on the other hand was stuck at Meade High :(

Nov 4, 2010
Hunters_Mom_12/092_MAA

Craig gave that address to me. I think it is because of the unique language courses they take. Crazy busy and will try to verify today. Mahalo!!! And Happy belated Mothers Day :). Mine was terrific. Enjoying time with Sailor son!

May 10, 2011
jean

hi

i am in FT Worth, TX

May 10, 2011
Pearl Harbor MA

Yes, he is is San Antonio, we are going to see him on the 28th. School gets out on the 27th and everyone was actually free that day! Doesn't happen often!

May 14, 2011
Craig

Yea, 4 1/2 x 2...

I thought it was really funny...

May 18, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A

I can't wait to see y'all!!

Aug 25, 2011
ZZsMom

Elaine I am also in Weatherford. How long has your son been in?

Sep 3, 2011
Kaye S.

Elaine... forgot to mention that if you're into crochet, have you joined Ravelry.com? It's like Facebook for 'yarn lovers' and it's free. More than just socializing, it has over 100,000 patterns, a place for you to inventory your yarn (then search for pattern based on your stash), and small groups for every topic under the sun. I highly recommend it! If you join, my user name is 'AuntK'; look for me! Hugs, k.

Oct 17, 2011
Colten's Mom-Nuke A school 1207A

Thanks for letting me know. I will keep her in my prayers

Oct 28, 2011
MarianneKT's Mom

Elaine - we on the Essex group have been trying to find out the name of the sailor who died and an address where we can send sympathy cards, words of support...If you have that information to share, could you private message me the information?

Nov 26, 2011
MarianneKT's Mom

Thanks Elaine, They said they would be letting us know once the family was notified, but that hasn't happened yet. Thanks for the reply. Love your Texas quilt!

Nov 26, 2011
lori

Elaine, I'm so sorry to hear your mom isn't well. But I am excited you're moving to Maryland! I can't wait to see you. I'll have to see where Glen Burnie is in relation to me. Is your whole family moving as well? If you haven't joined the MD mom's [ I haven't checked yet] I look forward to "seeing" you on there!

Sep 22, 2012