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Power School - Class 1105-XX, Starting 6/23/11
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Permalink Reply by MomofNuke on
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Thank you Penny & Navywifeandmom! Now I can make reservations. I'll go even if by some chance my son does not pass. He most likely will as he does pretty well. I have not seen him since graduation from BC Nov. 5, 2010 & I have been saving my vacation, which I must take by Dec 31 or lose it. I live in Los Angeles County so it's a long & expensive trip. I'm also planning on visiting south eastern states since this will be the first time I have ever been to that part of the country.
Navywifeandmom - My son graduated from A school May 20th (I think). He is also an EM. The chief required him to be the physical training leader. So if you mention that to your son he will most likely know who he is. He's an athlete. He actually wanted to be a Navy Seal, but he was denied because he is color blind. Being color blind turned out to be a blessing in disguise for me (although I didn't let him know how I felt). I would have supported him in his choice to be a Navy Seal, but I sure am glad I didn't have to.
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Permalink Reply by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on
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MomofNuke, my son graduated bootcamp February 28 and then A-school on May 13. Sounds like my son has been behind yours all the way until Power School. Los Angeles County - try Seattle, WA !!!! Right at three thousand miles is quite the trip but I plan on being there one way or another and also really hoping to make a trip the before then ... sometime in September or October. Unfortunately just one month ago I ended up with a guy crossing the center line right in front of me totaling my SUV and sending me to the hospital. Am finally getting better but still a ways to go before I'm ready to get on a plane to head off to see my son and truly have an opportunity to see Charleston. That said .... one day at a time and I cannot wait to go there even if I have to wait until graduation to do it.
I sure hope to see you there.
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Penny, Feel better soon. Let me know when you plan to arrive in GC for PS graduation, maybe we could meet before the graduation.
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I sure will, MomofNuke...good to finally find someone else on here that is in the same class...just wish we were both in the same section. Oh well...this is surely close enough.
By the way, how is your sailor doing so far in the classes? My son says they have two tests coming up this next week - Physics and Heat Transfer, I believe.
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Penny, Overall my son is doing well. He seems to be happy & enjoying himself. By nature he always sees the bright side of things, he was born an optimist. Only when something is really bad does he get down. When he makes his mind up to do something, he does whatever it takes.
The physics test was his worst so far between both A & PS, 2.8 or something around that. Fortunately, he did well on Heat Transfer something around 3.8 (might be off on the scores as I don't write them down when he tells me). He said no one in his class/section could believe he scored so low on the Physics test. He has the ability to do well academically, but he must work hard to do so. He is not one of those that don't have to study & do well anyway. He's never been good at taking tests. But from what I have observed in life, those that work hard & have discipline are usually happier & more successful than those that things come easy to.
How about your son?
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Penny, Forgot to mention. I love the state of WA. I spent summer's at my grandparents house & exploring WA growing up & have a special place in my heart for WA.
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And where exactly is it you are from?
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Penny & NavyWifeandMom, I texted my son with the small amount of info I had about your sons, but he could not figure out who they might be.
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My son is John Thomason and he is 23 years old. He is housed in Naurilus A-104. 6'2", approx 225 lbs, lots of freckles and one hairy dude!!! They tease him the he wears a sweater under his t-shirt. lol When in uniform, his name tag says A-School Honorman.
Don't know if that helps but there you go - now he can go find him.
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Penny, I texted my son, with your son's info, i'm sure my son will find him, probably not too many that are 6'2" & 225 lbs. i'll let you know when i hear back from him.
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Permalink Reply by Ginny__K'sProudMom on
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Hello All -- my son is in class 1105 section 4 , anyone have a son or daughter in this class too?
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Permalink Reply by Josie(PIR11-5)ET_A_SCHOOL_1107 on
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Hello Ginny:
My son is in this class. He is an ET, is that the same for your loved one?
Josie
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