Military wives http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131 daisysinherhair Any military wives?? I am a brand new military wife, but a BRAT my whole life. (Air Force whoop!) Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:49:06 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_16213 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_16213 A.Rose Me! I'm married to a Seabee :) Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:55:19 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17498 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17498 IsBreaLiomCaife I'm about to marry a Navy AT. We're getting married probably just before WriMo begins. (We're just going to city hall and having the legal ceremony now, so the day isn't really set. We'll be having a ceremony for our families next fall/winter when he can get the leave.) I'll be doing WriYear next year to keep me busy and get me through the slew of detachments he has coming up, including a six-month detachment on land. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:19:07 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17991 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17991 kywrite Navy spouse here, stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia but homesick for Kentucky. We're in for the long haul. If any other spouses check in here from Fort Gordon, I know a regular NaNo group met at the base library last year. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:55:12 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_18688 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_18688 sarah1983 British Army wife here. Currently stationed in Germany and pretty happy here despite the language barrier. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:02:12 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_24578 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_24578 A.Rose @Sarah1983 - We are stationed in Germany too! We are enjoying it so far :) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:45:31 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_29037 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_29037 hisfiction Yep. Air Force wife here. This is my third year of doing NaNoWriMo. Anyone in Hampton Roads area, there's a group of us who meets. Email me and I will tell you the details. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:48:04 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_29074 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_29074 walkerb4 I'm an Army wife. This is my seventh NaNo (I can't believe it!!!) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:02:40 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_30961 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_30961 Briar Of The Shire I was a sailor for a couple years then married one right before I got out. We have been married almost 17 years now and have three kids (ages 15, 10, and 6) and one more on the way (I'm not due until April, though). Hubby is going to be retiring in about a year :) We live in Hampton Roads, too! Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:06:25 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_33892 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_33892 sunlit x tides I'm not a military wife but my boyfriend is a month into Marine BCT. Am I still welcomed here? Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:13:01 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_33999 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_33999 J.P. Of course you are welcome, sunlit x tides. I'm a military spouse and former servicemember. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:24:06 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_36035 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_36035 lizzyespy Navy spouse, Air force vet! Hanging out in PA with Mom while hubby's in Afghanistan. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:07:50 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_36722 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_36722 Hëradïn I go to fort gordon for my AIT, perhaps I'll see you there heh. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:09:31 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_39675 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_39675 pattierwr Air Force wife waaaaay up north in Alaska! I have done this too many times and only won once. We'll see if all the darkness that's forthcoming in November will help my cause! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:21:18 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_46226 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_46226 IsBreaLiomCaife Do you go to the meets? I'm going to be moving to that area right before WriMo begins (meaning I won't make any early ones), but I'm facing my soon-to-be husband going on 6+ months of back-to-back detachments starting after Christmas. It would be great to get some advice on the area and on ways to deal with the madness of here again/gone away from someone who's been through it. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:29:37 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_51631 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_51631 IsBreaLiomCaife I was in a similar situation last year, and I joined this thread. (My boyfriend, now soon-to-be husband, was just coming back from a detachment in early November.) I wish you guys the best of luck. Technically, shouldn't it be "spouses" instead? Better yet "partners." There are, after all military husbands, girlfriends, boyfriends, and now out same-sex partners of varying legal statuses depending on the state. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:33:57 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_51688 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_51688 sunlit x tides My boyfriend has been in Marine BCT for only about a month and I miss him so much. I'm so used to talking to him everyday and seeing him a lot. I try to keep busy but that only lasts so long. How do you ladies deal with distance? Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:36:52 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_53087 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_53087 ptrst I'm married to an airman over at Ft Meade. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:54:20 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_55821 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_55821 ptrst You keep keeping busy, basically. I'm assuming BCT is the Marine version of basic training. Writing letters helps a lot; when my husband was in BMT I wrote him a letter every day starting from when I got his address. Also spending time with friends, picking up a new hobby, writing a novel (lol). When he's out of training, it gets a lot easier since you can talk to him more (assuming he's not deployed; I honestly have no experience with deployments at all). But you just kind of adjust after a while, and for the most part don't even think about the fact that he's not there. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:57:00 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_55835 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_55835 IsBreaLiomCaife My fiance and I come from the same town, and went to the same high school. We started dating after that, though, and he was already in the Navy. He's stationed 500 miles from our home town, so it's been a long-distance relationship. For those, you just keep in contact. You have the conversations that normal couples have in person over the phone or online. (Things like saying goodnight, asking how each others' day went, listening to the cat telling you about his day in meows, etc.) My fiance hasn't been on a deployment, but he's been on perpetual back-to-back detachments, both on land and at sea, since a few months after we started dating. Those are a bit harder than general long-distance. -You're not legally next-of-kin, but as long as his family knows you and doesn't hate you, they'd probably tell you if something happened to him and they were notified. So don't watch the news. Just...don't do it. You'll only stress yourself out if they mention the place where he is or someone in the same branch getting injured or killed. -Don't keep a calendar and count down the days 'til he gets back either. That only makes it longer, and they can't tell you which exact day they're coming home anyway. They can usually only give you a ballpark estimate, such as "November-December" or "some time before Christmas." -And keep busy. My man's going to be gone on back-to-back detachments on sea and land for at least the first six months of next year, and I'll be alone in a city where I have no family and don't know anybody. I'm doing WriYe (a year-long version of NaNoWriMo) to keep myself busy through that. Find something that works for you. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:28:52 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_56092 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_56092 thecapillary I'm a British Army wife for a year now and we're in Canada at the moment and loving it. This is my fifth NaNo and I'm excited for November to get here. :) Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:41:19 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_56172 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_56172 LilGreenBookworm I'm a Navy wife, currently living in San Diego CA. I NaNo'd back in 2005 when my husband and I were just friends and he encouraged me the whole way...but I still wouldn't go out with him, haha! I haven't tried since, so I figure it's time for another shot. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:00:36 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_56828 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_56828 SemiAutoMadness I'm a brand new Air Force wife at Robins AFB. This is my first year participating in NaNo. Two of my closests friends participated last year and are doing it again this year. Since I graduated and have the time, they managed to talk me into it. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:40:51 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_65446 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_65446 tulamarie My husband is an infantryman in the Army. He's been in for 16 years, and we've been married for almost seven. I like this life, deployments and all. This is my third NaNoWriMo, but I've only won twice! (I also wrote an off-season novel in a month, but that was actually on accident. I got used to the pace, I guess. lol) Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:45:08 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_72308 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_72308 last.defense Air Force wife here :) We're stationed in Wyoming - just got here at the end of February so preparing for our first Wyoming winter! This is my first Nano - his schedule keeps him away for half of every month (four days at a time) so I figured I'd have the time :p Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:54:09 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_102477 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_102477 lizzyespy Let me guess, he is Security Forces! :D Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:48:34 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_111368 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_111368 LadyMary Navy wife, stuck in the worst duty station in the Navy. (And don't let anyone at Twenty-nine Palms tell you that's the worst station. They're wrong.) We were PCSing last Nano, so though I made a valiant effort, last year was a complete bust. Hoping this year will go better, especially since he's going to be gone for a bit middle of the month. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:05:23 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_119562 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_119562 josey357 We are here at F.E. Warren as well. My hubby is an FM for one of the off sites so I understand the rotten schedules. We are stationed here for a special duty, but originally he is a helicopter crew chief. I did one enlistment in the Air Force as Security Forces, but now I stay home for my kids and train horses for a living. Economy is slow in the horse world so I am pursuing novel writing. Here is hoping I meet my goal of getting published this year. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:11:46 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_124912 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_124912 IsBreaLiomCaife Point Magoo? My fiance dreads ever ending up at Point Magoo, home of the Sun Kings, aka Drug Kings. He also dreads Japan, but that's mostly because we own cats, and we would have to either find a relative to take them or put them to sleep (which, to us, is unimaginable, since those kitties are our babies) if he got stationed there because it's almost impossible to take them with you. Thankfully, they try to avoid sending married men to Japan. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:07:34 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_132810 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_132810 DianaQM Hello, I'm an Air Force wife. We're stationed in Okinawa. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:16:13 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_138986 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_138986 Briar Of The Shire Sorry for not seeing your reply! This new forum setup has me all confused. I wish I was able to get out to do things more often, but with all that is going on in the family right now, I am pretty much stuck being a homebody :) And, yeah, I have een through so many deployments and detatchments that I have lost count. Ack! Sorry this reply is so choppy, I am trying to type on my Nook and can't get used to it! If there is anything you would like to know, though, just ask. We have lived here for going on 13 years now :) Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:19:04 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_139640 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_139640 LadyMary NAS Lemoore. I've actually never heard anyone say Magu is the worst. Twenty-nine palms is considered really bad, but Lemoore is in a desert with nothing nearby, bad air, crap weather, and the only positive is a nice house. And, for flight crews, once you get assigned to Lemoore, you frequently don't leave. I know people who have been here for eight years and know that they'll finish out their careers here. But every Navy person I know, when they found out my husband's choice was Lemoore or Guam, said "Take Guam - Lemoore is awful." Fortunately we've only got another year or so (hopefully) before we can leave. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:22:49 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_140644 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_140644 IsBreaLiomCaife Sorry...I can't spell... My man's choice is pretty much Norfolk or Pax River. They would send him west coast if he didn't choose orders, but he always does. Usually, there are at least 5 orders for him in Norfolk alone. He works on Hawkeyes, which are mostly Norfolk and Pax. For the Hawkeye guys, Magu is the fate worse than death. Most of the stations don't have Hawkeyes at all, so they only have a few options, and Magu is in the middle of nowhere, and it's currently way understaffed for Hawkeye people because of a drug scandal. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:34:00 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_142093 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_142093 JonathanS223 Ladies, Thanks for your support. As a newly married Airman in the USAF, my air force wife has been a blessing. The things you all have to put up with is amazing. Thanks for backing all of us up! Without you I don't think it would go so well. :) Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:16 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_156799 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_156799 Terra_lilly Hey all, Navy wife here. We just PCSed to Newport and will be heading over to Sasebo in June. Loving Newport so far (although we'll see what I say when winter hits) and looking forward to heading back to Japan. Anyone else station in Newport/Sasebo? I would love to meet up/get a little inside info. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:08:58 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_158302 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_158302 ifyouareadreamer Air Force wife here! Also grew up in the Air Force. We're currently stationed in Georgia. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:51:18 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_163251 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_163251 twink Hi, everyone! My fiancé is in the Army - we're getting married this upcoming summer. It's nice to meet all of you! Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:31:03 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_165238 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_165238 lizzyespy I think we are kindred spirits! I just finished an enlistment as Security Forces, and now I'm a working student at a dressage and eventing barn. Destroyed my back in the AF though so it's not going very well. :-/ Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:28:21 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_177712 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_177712 Alameda Navy wife living in California while hubby is stationed in VA. I have to win this year! Two years ago I won while he was in Iraq. Last year I lost. He was in a serious car accident in Iraq and was recovering at home last Nano. This year, if you can believe this, he's back in VA almost fully recovered. I would be very sad if I could only write while we lived apart, lol! Good luck and if you add me as your "writing buddy", I will do the same :) Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:47:07 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_177915 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_177915 bloodkissed I'm an Army girlfriend and I was supposed to be Navy myself but it didn't work out...Hope to be an Army wife one day :) Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:24:23 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_193264 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_193264 Quintessence Cool, some other Hawkeye wives! :-) Sadly (NOT!) my hubby is far past the flying part of his career... We're in Naples, Italy this time around... Never stationed at Mugu... we were sentenced to 10 years in Norfolk and got 6 months off for good behavior... Quintessence 18 year Navy Wife, mom of 3, including a new-onset (diagnosed 9/28) 15 year old T1Diabetic who is also doing NaNo! Never a dull moment, eh? Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:14:49 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_195098 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_195098 Crazdwriter Proud navy wife right here:-D hope everyone has a great time writing this coming month. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:31:36 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_208283 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_208283 meganarmstrong Another Army wife here! We're stationed in Illesheim, Germany. Love it here! Although I seriously miss Fort Campbell = ( Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:51:17 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_212870 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_212870 meganarmstrong Oh yeah lol - this is my 2nd yr doing NaNoWriMo - I got to 30k in 08, hubby came back from deployment in 09 so I didn't do it that year, and last year we had just gotten to Germany - here's to hoping I can make it all the way this year! :) Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:52:41 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_212880 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_212880 A.Rose Oh, and we're stationed in Stuttgart, Germany at the moment :) Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:24:18 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_213109 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_213109 meganarmstrong Ooo do you like Stuttgart? I went there to visit and see the Bean Quarter and the New Castle and shopping area and got so mad at that place because the roads were so confusing even with my GPS! Great shopping there though! Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:36:33 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_213190 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_213190 megameg I'm a marine wife Stationed at Miramar in San Diego Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:20:33 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_216137 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_216137 A.Rose I love it so far! But you're right --- the roads are awful!!! lol We have to use 2 different GPS and printed directions to go anywhere HAHA. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:12:48 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_225681 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_225681 LilGreenBookworm I'm so excited to see other military wives here in San Diego attempting this! YAY! Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:33:13 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_230922 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_230922 LilGreenBookworm What part of Cali are you in? So glad to hear your husband is recovering! Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:34:32 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_230947 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_230947 aur3lia This is my first NaNo as a military wife :) Husband is USAF, we're currently in Florida (I'm English though - I only arrived out here 9 days ago!). Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:24:21 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_236871 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_236871 Arley Lange Hey! I'm an Army wife, former soldier, mom of four, and this is my first NaNo! My husband is going to grad school, so we are nowhere near a military installation :-( I'm so excited to start, even though I have no idea where to begin! Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:31:19 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_236965 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_236965 Padlock Well, I guess I'm technically a military wife, although I'm in the Air Force as well (for the time being, anyway). We're stationed in Maryland at Fort Meade. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:20:25 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_238673 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_238673 Alameda I'm in Sacramento. Thanks! My husband is hurting right now because he just did the Tough Mudder. It's hard to believe he was bedridden for 2 months and in a wheelchair for 4 months! I'm so excited about NaNo but scared because I'm afraid of failing, lol! Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:51:38 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_241992 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_241992 DamYankee I spent five years at Illesheim/Katterbach (started out at Illesheim, husband got moved to the 3 shop in K'bach, then got command of B-2/159). I miss Germany so so so much and hope we'll get back there one day. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:27:03 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_245470 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_245470 DamYankee Army wife here! The husband is a pilot and we recently PCSed out to CA where we're living in the legitimate middle of nowhere but he's flying his butt off! This is my first SERIOUS NaNo (meaning that I'm actually doing prep work for my novel, instead of just typing randomly). Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:29:03 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_245486 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_245486 Yin_Silverblood Navy Brat, married to a Marine (yeah, I'm a glutton for punishment). He is at MoS school right now, so we haven't been stationed yet. We'll be celebrating our 3 yr anniversary this December. Honestly, I'm a little grateful he won't be sitting under me while I'm writing. lol. Easier to set apart time for writing and time for him without feeling too bad. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:33:40 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_246783 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_246783 aur3lia Lol me too! Although I have a feeling that when I get started, all the prep and planning will go out the window. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:15:44 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_247306 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_247306 Delta_knight Hi! I'm a Navy wife. I may be a first year wife, but this will be my 5th Nano. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:16:35 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_248848 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_248848 RaleneB Pattie, I gave in and decided to NaNo this year! The rest of you, HELLO! I'm an Army wife, and we're stationed in Hawaii. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:42:55 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_256867 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_256867 pattierwr [quote=RaleneB] Pattie, I gave in and decided to NaNo this year! The rest of you, HELLO! I'm an Army wife, and we're stationed in Hawaii. [/quote] Welcome to the dark side...mwahahaha. No wait, you're in Hawaii. You be the light, I'll be in the dark... hee! Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:42:20 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_265617 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_265617 Summerraye Well, hello all!!! I haven't seent his part of the forum!! I am an Army pilots wife. We've been married for 9 years together for 14 and we are stationed in Savannah, Georgia. Ive tried to do Nano for three years (I think) and have never completed it although last year I had a pretty nice word count which was incredible since I was setting up house!! Nice to "meet" you all!! Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:36:04 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_281095 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_281095 Freya Sylvant Although I'm on the 'military' side of the military relationship, I too know how hard this is... I started dating my boyfriend shortly before I left for BMT and as hard as the distance was on me, my boyfriend was much more miserable.. Now, I'm stationed on the opposite side of the US and I feel the distance more keenly. What advice I can give: -Write him every day. Even though he won't be able to write every day (or even once a week, in some cases) don't think that he doesn't appreciate them. I can't stress how much those letters mean. They keep you sane and give you something to hold onto when things are overwhelming. I have every single one of the letters that my boyfriend sent me while I was in BMT and read them whenever I can, even though I can talk to him on the phone pretty much anytime I want to. -Find something to keep yourself busy. You've heard this before, but its true. Find somewhere to volunteer and spend as much time there as possible. Tackle outdoor problems or learn how to fix things around the house (he'll appreciate not always having to be the handyman too ;D). Write a novel. (November is darn convienient for that, that distraction alone can save your sanity.) Spend time with family and friends that you wouldn't spend as much time with if he were there. -Find other significant others of military and support them as much as possible in any way you can. This is especially true if you two (you and your boyfriend, that is) end up getting married and living on base. You'll find that that support can be a life-saver to both you and that other person, even if its just chatting for a few minutes every once in a while. On a side note, something that a lot of military couples struggle with: Do realize that he's going to come out of BCT almost a completely different person than he was before, not that that's entirely a bad thing. I've seen tons of people that start a relationship prior to basic and have a hard time adjusting afterward because they don't realize that the person now in the military has an entirely new perspective on life and different focuses and goals. It takes a LOT of understanding, unconditional support, and sacrafice to maintain a relationship of this sort (which I've been very blessed with, Thank God. I couldn't get through half of this if I didn't know that my boyfriend supports me completely, even though we have to put off any hope of a life together for a few years...) If you think of anything else to ask, feel free to friend me and send a PM. (Or just PM me, either way.) Best of luck to you and your boyfriend. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:58:51 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_283333 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_283333 LA1065 Army wife here, husband is currently in Afghanistan. Excited to be doing Nanowrimo this month, it's going to make November fly by! lol! Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:58:29 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_290656 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_290656 NickieHD I'm an Army Wife and we're stationed in Hohenfels, Germany. This is my first time doing NaNoWriMo, even though I've been very tempted in the last couple of years, but didn't take the plunge. This year I'm ready for the challenge! Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:18:04 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_294691 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_294691 elizabeth.kirt ME! I am an army wife. We are station at Ft. Huachuca! Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:48:53 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_303188 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_303188 CMCipriani Hi everyone! National Guard wife here but we're going AD by next spring. Been guard for almost 9 years and gone through a tour, my first NaNo was a month after hubby came back and I realized that I need to pursue my dreams of writing. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:43:43 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_309768 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_309768 amandapapenfus I'm married to a soldier. We'll be in the process of moving to Germany this year during NaNoWriMo. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:51:13 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_309956 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_309956 pattierwr Wow, what a great turnout from military wives and women! Woohoo! If you don't know where to start, you can always start with "Once upon a time..." and go from there. I usually do that when plotting by the seat of my pants, and change it later :) And for the gals moving: God bless you! PCSing is stressful enough. Although I suppose you could perch the laptop on a box while the movers pack you out...... Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:43:49 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_311242 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_311242 kwilburn Fort Polk army wife here. :) Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:05:02 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_315177 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_315177 Secretsquirrel Army wife here. hubby is state side. I decided to take up writing since I am frustrated by a large number of things going on at the moment. We are at Ft Sill. (I am currently dealing with being stalked, over a month now.) If you wish to comment on this plz contact me privately. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:41:35 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_316123 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_316123 ptrst I like to start with: "So, there was this person named [MC], and one day they..." Getting off to such a bad-writing start helps me set my expectations where they belong, especially for the first day when I try to pump out as many words as I physically can. With that sentence setting the stage, there's no pressure to write amazing wonderful prose! It also helps since I tend to forget about having to actually write the first sentence until about 2359 on Halloween, lol. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:55:49 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_317324 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_317324 IsBreaLiomCaife Thanks for the offer. We JUST got married (like on the 27th...), so right now, we're trying to get them to actually put my married name on my dependent ID, transfer my driver's license over, etc. Honestly, this is probably going to be the most difficult and stressful part of marriage: getting everything lined up with my married name instead of my maiden name. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:49:50 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_339669 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_339669 IsBreaLiomCaife Just Married Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:51:23 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_339706 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_339706 starlitdown This is my first NaNo attempt, we'll see how it goes! Was a staff sergeant in the USAF but got out in my 5th year to be a mommy. Husband is still a senior airman, little slacker. Lol. We're in New Mexico right now but will be heading back to Florida due to unforeseen (but very convenient) circumstances. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:49:03 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_342107 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_342107 Rivanariko I've been married to my airman for 4 months tomorrow. We're stationed in Minot... and hoping that this will be our last winter here! I've attempted NaNo several times, but have yet to succeed. I have a little less going on this year than I have in the past, so I'm hopeful. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:35:58 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_345360 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_345360 Relaxolotl AF newlywed saying hi from Wright-Patterson! Anyone else stationed here? Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:40:06 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_352947 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_352947 DreamwalkerKita Fairly new Navy wife here- my husband and I are here in Charleston, SC while hubby goes to nuke school; he's aiming to land sub duty when he's in the fleet. We were high school sweethearts from the same small town in Ohio :) Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:44:53 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_359857 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_359857 baby_sloth Replace "Ohio" with "Oregon" and that's me and my hubby! Mine has just started power school; is yours in A-school, power school, or prototype? Mind if I add you to my writing buddies? Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:18:17 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_363331 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_363331 jcv365 Is there any one stationed at Fort Knox? Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:33:14 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_363867 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_363867 Delve Blue Marine wife here, he's normally reserves, but is active duty for the year at Pendleton. We've only been married a short time, but he's been in 8 years now (mix of reserve and active). It's nice seeing other military spouses around here! Never noticed this board before. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:30:47 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_366029 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_366029 IsBreaLiomCaife My man actually likes Norfolk. There are no Hawkeyes within 100 miles of where we grew up because we're originally from New England. Norfolk is a bit warm for us, but it's at least within reasonable traveling distance for the holidays, and we live close enough to where he works that the traffic isn't too much of an issue for us. Despite this, he found your comment about being sentenced to Norfolk hysterical, and he wanted to know if you guys were ever at VAW-123, which was the first command they plopped him into. (He's in a shore command right now, so things are looking up for the next few years.) Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:24:05 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_372061 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_372061 Aspergersmomof2 Navy wife here. We live in Bremerton, WA. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:18:19 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_378123 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_378123 SarasInParis Elizabeth ~ Just reading these forums. Once a brat, always a brat! I'm in Sierra Vista. There was a kick-off meeting in Bisbee this evening and there will be meetings every Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am. It's not a write-in meeting, but a support meeting - a time for questions, sharing cool stuff, venting frustrations, etc. Also, there's a write-in meeting at the McDonald's on Fry on Saturday mornings. If you're interested in carpooling to Bisbee, just drop me a line. Sara Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:44:40 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_382284 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_382284 SarasInParis Congratulations! Welcome to military life! Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:45:56 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_382304 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_382304 SarasInParis Try pilates. It will do wonders for your back and help your dressage. Good luck! Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:52:42 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_382417 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_382417 SarasInParis We took our cat and dog to Okinawa. It can be done! Though they likely will have about 30 days of quarantine when you arrive. Good luck! Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:54:16 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_382442 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_382442 Ellyndia Another (relatively new) navy wife checking in, also stationed in Charleston while my husband finishes up nuke school. We have no children and 2 cats, so NaNoWriMo is really helping me stay busy :) Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:10:48 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_410298 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_410298 Briar Of The Shire Ah, again I missed the reply! This new setup, very confusing... We got married in Japan in 1995, so all the legal stuff is a distant blur to me - but the hubby has much better retention of detail when it comes to that kind of thing, so I can certainly ask him if you are still in need of help in that area. Can I ask where your husband is stationed? Mine is (and, amazingly, has been for over ten years) stationed at Oceana but we actually live in the Navy housing just next to Little Creek. It isn't bad out this way, though he has a bit of a drive to get to work :) Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:06:30 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_445772 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_445772 csmbsailor As a former active duty Sailor who also became a Navy wife. We both are in the civilian world now. But I wanted to pop in to say Good luck to all of you! Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:45:26 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_456953 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_456953 baby_sloth Maybe the three of us should get together sometime for a write-in, or word war, or something! We also have no children and two cats. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:59:17 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_463667 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_463667 cho12801 I'm part wife part soldier... husband and I are duel military but we are seperated because he is stationed at Ft. Lee VA and I am stationed in Ft. Bragg, NC Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:01:43 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_466557 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_466557 Crazdwriter Forgot to say that we r stationed in Cali...we live in Oceanside and his duty station is more north...this is my third year doing NaNo. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:11:16 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_473861 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_473861 Miika Where at in Hawaii? Over in Waipahu myself! I served in the Navy for almost my full four years, married Navy (A School sweetheart, been together for four years, and been through an overseas deployment and a 6 hour+ time difference), and now have a child. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:17:53 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_488168 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_488168 pattierwr We used to be in Grand Forks, and were so sad to hear of the flood devastation in Minot. How is all of that now? Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:00:57 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_502747 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_502747 Summerraye I'm in Savannah, South Carolina people!!! And cho12801, how is good ole Fayetteville/Fort Bragg? We were there about five or six years back!! I hope everyone is still going strong. I had a novel idea, wrote on it and then scrapped it TODAY for a more rediculous idea that I am laughing so hard at every 500 words!!! Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:00:01 -0400 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_506102 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_506102 cho12801 Still good ol' fayettenam, home to a plethora pawn stores and horrible traffic! Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:42:30 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_548208 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_548208 belesaria My husband's in the navy. He's leaving on deployment during November, so I'm struggling to keep my wordcount above the par now, but I'll be able to catch up easy once he leaves. But then I'll miss him. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:00:28 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_576174 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_576174 CalicoRain Marine wife of 6-years here. He's been in for 10-years and I've been there every step of the way, including two deployments. No kids unless you count the dog & cat. We've been stationed out in 29 Palms, CA for the last 3-years. We'll be heading back to Charleston, SC (home!) early next Spring when his contract's up. Looking forward to seeing the family again & my brother (Naval corpsman) will be stationed at Beaufort by that time, too. A friend of ours is wanting to get stationed in the area as well so between him and a few friends up in Lejeune, it'll be a little reunion. Best of luck, ladies! Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:12:27 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_635154 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_635154 springs10808 Girlfriend of Navy nuke here (maybe wife someday? =3) We met in high school and now both live in Virginia, although unfortunately not together. My school is about four hours away from his base, but that's still the closest we've been to each other since before Basic. It's nice! Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:05:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_649964 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_649964 Quintessence Yep, the Screwtops were my hubby's first command, too; then the Bears. He's flying a desk now. :-) I don't think I've ever seen another Hawkeye wife here, so I'm super excited! ;-) Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:18:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_658439 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_658439 Quintessence Congrats! Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:25:59 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_658518 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_658518 julia lynn i just left the middle for nowhere in CA, Edwards AFB by any chance? Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:00:33 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_685522 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_685522 IsBreaLiomCaife Thanks. We've actually been through a lot of it in the years we were dating, and we were long-distance that entire time as well (except three months I stayed with him to make sure it would work out OK and a month I got stranded with him due to repeated snowstorms preventing return travel), so I'm pretty well prepared. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:35:12 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_717290 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_717290 IsBreaLiomCaife Yeah, my husband is an AT. He's currently with the Greyhawks. I'm glad to meet you as well. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:38:42 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_717337 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=2#forum_thread_comment_717337 camimh Army wife at Benning :) We've got three kiddos, all girls, and a few furry critters. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:20:12 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_719213 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_719213 IsBreaLiomCaife I totally count the pets. We have three cats. The trouble for me is, the longest any of them has been away from him was 4 days when he had a friend feed them. He has an extended land detachment coming up (basically, as long as a deployment, but bouncing around the country and on land.) I'm not sure how the cats will handle it, since they didn't do well with having a neighbor feed them for 4 days when he helped me move. They've been through having me go away for a few months, then come back, then go away, though...so hopefully they figure it out. I think I'd probably have an easier time of explaining "deployment" to a human child than I will explaining it to three cats. *mew mrrrow meow...mrrrow* (I *think* that translates to "daddy will call when he can and come home someday.") Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:25:15 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_805113 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_805113 last.defense You got it! (sorry for the late reply >_<) Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:07:52 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_857722 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=1#forum_thread_comment_857722 CalicoRain Cute. ^.^ When my husband and I were engaged, he left for his second deployment. Our dog was 4-months-old then and pouted the night before he left. I can still see her with her front paws and head lying on his chest like she was begging him not to go...When he returned, she went ballistic. Jumped all over him, licked his face, and pouted when he left to go see his folks. She'll be 11-years next May and she's still a "daddy's girl." Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:20:05 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_949296 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_949296 acover4422 I can't believe I didn't find this thread in November, but army wife of six months here. Two furry 'children' and one non-furry child on the way :) Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:55:21 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1042401 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1042401 jcv365 Hi, I was looking for another writer to get with during NaMo. I sneers up meeting some people in Louisville. Does your wife write? Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:01:44 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1047739 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1047739 jcv365 WTF! My stupid phone added sneers, Lol. I ended meeting up with other writers in Louisville. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:03:50 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1047746 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/military-lounge/threads/2131?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1047746