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Any Southern California Navy Wives? Maybe Orange County?
Hello! My husband just left last week - I'm trying to figure out how to get everything arranged so I can move over right before or after BC. He's AECF and has A School there in GL. Anyone have any advice, or want to meet up?
Laurel
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Permalink Reply by LaurelAnne on
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I'm doing fine - just a little awkward but I keep reminding myself that it's only two months, only two months. I talked to him on Sunday! Oh, it was so good to hear his voice. His PIR is January 7th, just what I expected it to be. So I think I'll be moving out there the first week of January. I'm sure it will be the same for me, living alone for a while before he gets Live Ashore (I'm just going to think of it as dating, when we didn't live together). We should get together out there! A friend in Chicago is going to check out the Woodland apts for me to see what they are like - I'll look into the Forest Pointe as well, but they are a little more expensive!
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Permalink Reply by Mrs. KJM on
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Hello ladies! Who else is tempted to collaborate a tutorial on how to move to GL? Haha
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This is one of our favorites as far as extended stays go, and like I said, they give you monthly and military discounts. Be sure when you move your husband changes your BAH paperwork.
http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/Reservations/SelectRoom.html?sid... -
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Ok, I'll look into this place. The other place I'm looking at is The Woodlands on Green Bay - have you heard anything about that? It's only a mile and a half from the base! Thanks for the tip about changing BAH, I was just wondering about that.
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Permalink Reply by Mrs.B_Div 302_Ship9 on
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The Woodlands are very nice. I drive by there a lot and I think the houses are really nice. Great Lakes isn't the best place on earth, and is very near a lot of gangs, but as long as you stay off of Martin Luther you should be fine. :)
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Permalink Reply by BMsWife on
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Hi Laurel
I'm new to N4M and my husband leaves in 2 weeks for boot camp, but yes I live in Fullerton if you want to chat before you leave. I would love to talk to someone who is already going through boot camp and everything.
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Lisa, my husband has gone through boot camp; if you have any questions I'd be happy to answer. He went through BC in July/August/September and I experienced a lot, so I could probably help, if you need anything. Add me as a friend and we can message if you want.
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Permalink Reply by bradfordswife on
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I am in Orange County and have been looking for quite awhile for a Navy Wife to befriend! Are you still in SOC?
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Oh no! I just moved. I'm in Northen CA for a week and then I'm moving to Illinois to see my husbad - I CAN"T WAIT!
What are you up to, is your husband stationed in SOC?
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