Navy Life

Long time no blog...

It's been a very long time since this blog has had a new entry, truth of the matter is, I've kind of forgotten about it. Things in life start to happen and before you know it, it's been more than two years since an entry was posted on a blog. Maybe we'll be able to get something going on this blog in the new year. Until then I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday! Take care, Steph

Oldie but goodie Navy Joke

**The following is being transmitted around the Internet as an event that really took place, but it never happened. It is simply an old joke like those found in popular magazines:**

Believe it or not...this is the transcript of an actual radio conversation between a US naval ship and Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995. The Radio conversation was released by the Chief of Naval Operations on Oct. 10, 1995.

US Ship: Please divert your course 0.5 degrees to the south to avoid a collision.
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Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?

You Passed the US Citizenship Test Congratulations - Steph got 10 out of 10 correct! Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?

When God Created the Military Wife

When the good Lord was creating wives, He was into his sixth day of overtime. An angel appeared and said, "You're having a lot of trouble with this one, "What's wrong with the standard model?"
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The Pros and Cons for Icarrynocash and his girl

This post is dedicated to Iicarrynocash and his girl.

You know often times I think it can be hard to get an honest assessment from someone about military life. Either they are gun ho and love, live, and breathe everything military or the flip side is someone who lives, breathes, and hates the military. It can be difficult at times to find a good in-between. I hope I can find that in-between for Icarrynocash and his girl.

The usual pros and cons sound something like this:
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Staying positive

I try most of the time to be positive about this navy experience, but sometimes it is hard.

It's not the duty, Chain of Command, or even the time at sea ... for me the worst part is late at night when the house is quiet and I'm alone with my thoughts. I hear every little bump in the night and then the thought that creeps in my mind is "How do I do this?" Yes even after almost 11 years of marriage to a sailor, I still have that thought. Granted now, it's followed by answers.

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Distance Before Deployment

I think my husband dreads deployments more than I do. They aren't planning on heading out until later next year, but he's already getting into "deployment funk." Between workups and the deployment, we both know he won't be around much, and that can take a toll on the family.

It's always the same for us before a seperation... one of us is trying to relax and enjoy the time we have together and the other is stressed out about the upcoming time apart and we have trouble meeting in the middle. Somehow, it all balances out, but it gets a bit hairy on occasion.
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Brief Hiatus...

Sometimes life gets a little crazy and the computer time falls by the wayside... Sorry about the absence!

Pros & Cons of being a Military Family

You know the saying "It's been a long summer" well the truth of the matter is this summer has flown by and I've barely had enough time to read email much less post on this blog. So I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and that you are enjoying it as much as I am. Recently on a list I'm on the pros and cons of being a military family have been discussed. So I'd like to post that question here ... what are the pros and cons of being part of a military family? Tell us what you think! Steph

It never ceases to amaze me...

It never ceases to amaze me how much stuff is on base! I recently had our pet microchipped, bought used boxes that were in AWESOME condition for a buck each at the recycling center, had my oil changed for $7 less than in town, filled a propane tank, rented a camping space overlooking the water, and helped a friend by a car from another military family at the base car sales lot.

Whidbey sure is a small base and it seems liek there isn't much here, but it sure seems like there's always something new to discover!