Rebecca4

Female

Petaluma, CA

United States

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A little about me:
I am the mother of two. My son has been in the Navy over a year.
I am here to support my
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...
Was concerned or afraid
The Navy offers opportunities that...
They have been very supportive and informative. Have had to learn to be flexible!
Our Navy experience so far...
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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  • KatG

    Hi Rebecca -

     

    Your time frame is really tight.  It is about a 3 1/2 hour drive from Norfolk to DC and that is without traffic.  Fridays are a bear in DC on hwy 95.  Also, due to the flooding in Virginia things are a little messed up right now. 

    I personnally like the Marriott properties because they don't allow smoking in the rooms.  Most of their brands also offer a free breakfast.  Most also offer a military rate!  Presently, I'm in temporary quarters in a Residence Inn in the S.F. Bay Area. 

    Due to the flooding, I would try to stay close as possible to DC during your visit.  I checked all the military rate Marriot properties.  It is the same rate to stay in D.C. as it is in Arlington or Alexandria which is $211 per night (this was based on 4 people).  Some in D.C. are close enough to walk to the mall.  (website - marriott.com)

     

    Seeing D.C. in one day is almost impossible.  Just one Smithsonian Museum could take a complete day.  Is this the first time your family has been to D.C.?   Also, Williamsburg and Historic Jamestowne are both closer to Norfolk.  Always worth a visit.  We park in the parking by William & Mary College and just walk in.  If you don't have a full day to see Williamsburg, it is too costly.  If you just walk the streets and don't go into any of the non-shop buildings they don't seem to care. 

    Let me know what your budget is for the hotel rooms.  I would stay away from Richmond for hotels as there are many that are in bad areas.  Our son, prior to joining the Navy, attended school in Richmond, so we are very aware of problems there.  Fredericksburg is okay in certains areas. 

    Hopefully this is a little helpful.  Please feel free to ask any other questions.  I wasn't sure what information to write, as I don't know the particulars of the ages in the group and your budget.   (D.C. is expensive - best/reasonable food is at Elephant & Castle)

    Kathe   

     

    Sep 13, 2011

  • leep041

    hi look  forward to meet you rebecca... this is new to me not the navy but this site, ever meet other moms in area.. look forward to getting to know you..laura

    Nov 4, 2011

  • romancewriter

    Rebecca, Please add me to the Sonoma County group. I would love to get together with other Navy Moms. My son is a SEAL. I presume this is safe to mention this. I am a Realtor, as well as romance writer. We are very proud of our son, who has been a SEAL for 6 years.

    Please add me to your list.Also, there is some get together in Livermore? Can you send me any and all meetings? I'd like to attend any that I can.

    Thank you so much,

    Sharon Hamilton

    Jul 17, 2012