March 2009 Blog Posts (14)

NavyDads.com Hits 500 Members!

HooYah! We have hit 500 members! I want to thank everyone for building such a solid foundation here at Navy Dads. This site would not be what it is today without the support and interaction of each and everyone of you. Hitting this mark is a huge accomplishment for our site. We have made friends, shared information, and most importantly, we've been here to support our Sailors. Our new Navy family at NavyDads.com ranges from parents & family members to friends & supporters and also the… Continue

Added by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on March 27, 2009 at 9:00pm — 4 Comments

about jon

jonathan is currently serving on te USS Carl Vinson CVN-70. he is working in security and is hoping to get to San Antonio soon to finish his training.....

Added by Kyle Cannon on March 24, 2009 at 10:50pm — No Comments

Son left for Boot Camp

New at this, so hope this is the place to post. My wife and I just got back from seeing our son Jeff leave for boot camp. It left a hollow feeling for both of us, but we are extremely proud of him. We know that everyone on this site has, or is going to, experience the same feeling. God bless all the sons and daughters who make this commitment to serve and protect our country!

Added by Ulon (Bud) Haynes on March 23, 2009 at 8:04pm — 2 Comments

Nimitz Family Day Cruise March 21st 2009

To anyone that has the opportunity to attend a family day cruise, don't pass it up. I was invited by m son too see what he does, it is an opportunity of a lifetime to see what these young men do on a daily basis and to show your support for them.

I will definitely do it again!

Added by Steve Swanner on March 22, 2009 at 1:01pm — No Comments

PIR - 3/20/09

Taking the shuttle was definitely a good move. It was a great experience to see my daughter graduate from Great Lakes.

Added by Tony on March 20, 2009 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Waiting for the shuttle

The shuttle will be leaving the hotel for PIR at 6:30. Trying to figure out how to send my phone pictures to my page.

Tony

Added by Tony on March 20, 2009 at 6:15am — No Comments

Call last night and PIR 5 days away.

My daughter called last night. She said there were permitted the call because her division won a competition. She was very excited and is looking forward to graduation. She said her division still has a chance at being a Hall of Fame division. She said her division is working very hard to be a successful team.

Mara indicated that the tear gas did not affect her much or as bad as others. She indicated tear gas smelled more like when our dog got sprayed by a skunk than curry powder.… Continue

Added by Tony on March 15, 2009 at 10:48am — No Comments

Graduation 6 more days

Matt called yesterday and he just got done with 42 hrs of battle stations. Sounded wore out. But he's spirits are still high. He is ready for Pre-buds to get started though. He gave me the low down on what is going to happen on the 20th. Do we really need to get there four hrs early. Hope someone can help me out here. His mother is getting really antsy she is ready to go now. Can't wait to see the man he is turning into..

Thanks everyone for your support,

Jim

Added by Jim on March 14, 2009 at 7:15pm — 3 Comments

No news is good news

Well Kev has started his third week, @ boot camp and we have heard nothing, and the recruiting office says this is all good, we have sent him a St. Patty's day card and letter and should recieve some news from him soon, we hope. We know there time is limited, and will understand any delay. just keeping our fingers crossed that all goes well for him and all his new friends.

Added by Richard M on March 13, 2009 at 11:23am — No Comments

Dads!! How do you deal with out your son on those "Father, Son" trips? (camping, hunting, fishing....)

I am planning my first Fly Fishing trip without my son, admittedly where are some mixed feelings here. How have you guy's dealt with this?

Added by Dave J.S. on March 12, 2009 at 9:15am — 4 Comments

OFF TO BOOT CAMP

Our son Ray left yesterday to Great Lakes for his boot camp. We are so proud of him and know he will do well. We miss him already, though... We look forward to his Graduation in 9 weeks. I'm glad I found this website it will help me.

Added by Keith M. on March 11, 2009 at 7:52pm — 4 Comments

PIR - 9 days away

Mara's graduation from Great Lakes is only 9 days away. My wife and I are looking forward to her call after battle stations. I have started gathering directions to the hotel and list of things she requested we take. Everyone in the office is sick with flu. Everyone except me and a couple other people are coughing and sneezing and blowing their noses. I hope I do not get sick for the weekend.

Added by Tony on March 11, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Roosevelt quote re: Effort and Critics

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood: who actually strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows the triumph of high achievment: and who, at worst, if… Continue

Added by Tony on March 8, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Chat on Navy Dads

The chat feature on Navy Dads has changed a little. To enter into the chat room click on were it says Navy Dads (44 members online) then type your post in the box and hit enter to make the post show up. When you are done click the the arrow by the person icon and the chat box will be hidden again.

Added by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on March 6, 2009 at 7:18pm — No Comments

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