PROUD NAVY MOMS

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Comment by Timothy W. Puffenbarger on July 11, 2010 at 6:11am

good morning well this is it the last day to spend with nat its not going to be easy and yes tide pens good idea,my wife is already going thru withdraws about leaving him but we all ahve our paths to take and this is nats so as hard as it may be hes changed and knows how to take care of himself thanks to the navy it was truly amzing seeing the diff in him almost uncanny but very good to see im sure as time goes by itll amaze me more n more well off here got some short time but precious time to see ant have great day....

Comment by Molly on July 10, 2010 at 4:04pm

I personally dont like the tropicals ------ I like the cracker jacks the best !!! Ohhhh la la beautiful uniforms

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on July 10, 2010 at 3:48pm

makes me recall my Tiger Cruise....every sailor (read that as EVERY sailor) I spoke with when we pulled into Norfolk was complaining about the whites they had to wear. You can imagine a carrier's hanger deck after 7 months at sea and the problems the crew had trying to stay clean and trying to not touch ANYTHING!!!! They look nice, but what a pain!!

Comment by Molly on July 10, 2010 at 3:42pm

Thats why I send tide to go in every box I ever send to a ship sailor. (wink)

Comment by J & G's Mom(AK Mom) on July 10, 2010 at 3:36pm

Yes, the Dress Whites are very nice looking and is an uniform that disting wishes the Navy from the rest of the 5 branches of the DoD Service; however, keeping them clean is another story and why I never wanted to hang out in HI, since their uniform of the day was white year round. Particularly, since the clothing allowance is not enough to cover the cleaning bill nor the extra replacements one has to have on hand. yet, my son mentioned at GL he was able to pick up uniforms at a used uniform shop on base for pennies on dollar. So he could keep his issued set for good and inspections. Glad to hear you had fun and you will quickly realize there is much learn.

Comment by blondie on July 10, 2010 at 8:01am

well, Tim welcome aboard, told ya it was a wild ride, there is just no words to prepare someone for that experience. glad to see you're enjoying yourself. I see you noticed the mannerisms also, hard to miss aren't they! enjoy your time with him and have asafe trip back any problems let us know. we'll send help or come ourselves.

Comment by Timothy W. Puffenbarger on July 10, 2010 at 5:52am

Early bird gets the sailor lol slept some but in a hurry to get there and pick nat up for the day.We are only bout ten min from gate so couple rts and bingo.I still can picture PIR in my mind incredible and nat last nite when we dropped him off couldnt wait to tell his shipmates wht all he ate lol im sure today will be really special for him yesterday he had to wear his whites and had to be careful not to get them dirty or stained from food but today he will wear camos and t shirt so wont be so bad and can wear swimming trucks if we go to six flags or the pool here in hotel so itll be better.he has to make breakfast call then we can pick him up and he dint have to pull duty till sun nite so it worked out just rt if they have to pull duty it takes bout 4hrs outta of yr day with them .....well ill say more when i get back >>>>Tim

Comment by Crystal Mitchell on July 9, 2010 at 10:22pm

Well you sound about like what I expected. It really is something. Wait until you get the DVD and can play it over and over. Justen used it as a teaching tool for his best buddies 4 year old when his Dad went into the Navy. The Little guy got to go to PIR and see his Dad. When he came home he said Grandma Crystal the drums are so noisey and you can't turn them down like on TV.

Comment by Timothy W. Puffenbarger on July 9, 2010 at 10:05pm

WOW AWSOME incredible and evrey other word close to this and nat was rt up front behind the flag it wasnt bad at all getting in to PIR and dont be afraid of wearing anything and i mean anything just wear something comfortable >>>we had a great day with ant we laughed n listened to him all day he was a new man it was unreal said SIR to everyone he talked to and i was amazed at his posture and walk and his thought process was top notch i could go on and on but we had donuts n coffee then went to gurnee mall then to timothy o tools resturant the food was great.....then back to hotel and he relaxed and watched a new movie and had a great shower before we took him back and all he had to show was his id to get in gate which is rt off buckley rd very easy to get to in and out from our hotel but a gps in chicago is a must ...we cant wait to pick him up in morning we ahve all day he doesnt have to be back till 8pm and doesnt start A school till wed so im over welmed to say the least......ill tell more if u have ny questions feel free to ask me >>>>nite Tim

Comment by blondie on July 9, 2010 at 11:33am

Tim, was heading to town this am (7:30) and my heart started racing and my pulse I swear was beating anchors away. and the tears came! You'll unserstand soon, once you've experienced it.

I'm so very Proud of all our Sailors.

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