Son telly tonight!

lou lou belle · Post by **lou lou belle** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:08 am

My son is on telly tonight, he's on HMS Ocean and the programme is called Warship on channel 5. We are soooooo proud of him, I could actually burst. :-4

He's been through quite a lot for a young man. Cant wait to see him, all the family are recording it. :-6

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:10 am

lou lou belle;1244795 wrote: My son is on telly tonight, he's on HMS Ocean and the programme is called Warship on channel 5. We are soooooo proud of him, I could actually burst. :-4

He's been through quite a lot for a young man. Cant wait to see him, all the family are recording it. :-6 What a shame we are out tonight but I'll record it.

That's fantastic for you... yes, you must be very proud.

in the know · Post by **in the know** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:16 am

lou lou belle;1244795 wrote: My son is on telly tonight, he's on HMS Ocean and the programme is called Warship on channel 5. We are soooooo proud of him, I could actually burst. :-4

He's been through quite a lot for a young man. Cant wait to see him, all the family are recording it. :-6

We'll be watching, he's a real star. you must be so proud. :-4

lou lou belle · Post by **lou lou belle** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:23 am

I am, he is a credit to me and his father. you hear so much negativity these days and all I can say is there is hope, as long as there are boys like him in this world. :-4

Even our dog will be watching.

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Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:00 am

Both of my sons were in Iraq. Both home safe now. Folks here will tell you I was a mess for a bit. Ol' Navy girl myself. U.S. Navy of course.:rolleyes:

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:02 am

lou lou belle;1244795 wrote: My son is on telly tonight, he's on HMS Ocean and the programme is called Warship on channel 5. We are soooooo proud of him, I could actually burst. :-4

He's been through quite a lot for a young man. Cant wait to see him, all the family are recording it. :-6

I would be excited too!

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:06 am

Raven;1244824 wrote: Both of my sons were in Iraq. Both home safe now. Folks here will tell you I was a mess for a bit. Ol' Navy girl myself. U.S. Navy of course.:rolleyes:
Mine's heading out in 10 days. I still say it's the old who should be sent to war.

loulou - do a little youtubeish thing for those of us that can't see it.

We won't take points off if it's not perfect, I promise! Make fun of you, sure... but not take points off..:wah:

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:17 am

flopstock;1244829 wrote: Mine's heading out in 10 days. I still say it's the old who should be sent to war.

loulou - do a little youtubeish thing for those of us that can't see it.

We won't take points off if it's not perfect, I promise! Make fun of you, sure... but not take points off..:wah:
Oh darlin I know what you're goin thru. And it doesnt get better till they are home. All we can do is pray. But you have support here.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:19 am

Raven;1244834 wrote: Oh darlin I know what you're goin thru. And it doesnt get better till they are home. All we can do is pray. But you have support here.

My husbands sister has four sons... all are in Iraq and Afghan. Yes, I do know exactly where they are and what Regiment but I feel it a little foolhardy to post their where-abouts on an open board. Mr O's sister goes through hell having four out there and we also worry so much for them.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:44 am

oscar;1244835 wrote: My husbands sister has four sons... all are in Iraq and Afghan. Yes, I do know exactly where they are and what Regiment but I feel it a little foolhardy to post their where-abouts on an open board. Mr O's sister goes through hell having four out there and we also worry so much for them.

I wouldn't dream of posting specifically where mine is headed, either. It just feels like tempting fate somehow.

Not to go off topic, but do you guys do care packages? A lady at work whose son was over last year, we sent a themed packages to his whole squad or whatever it's called - We had a fiesta month, Hawaiian month, Take me out to the ballgame month, cowboy month, Superbowl month and all the holidays of course. Everyone brought something... and everyone felt great!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:15 am

oscar;1244835 wrote: My husbands sister has four sons... all are in Iraq and Afghan. Yes, I do know exactly where they are and what Regiment but I feel it a little foolhardy to post their where-abouts on an open board. Mr O's sister goes through hell having four out there and we also worry so much for them.
And the horror of watching those boys come home with flags over their boxes, you know you shouldnt watch, but you cant help it.

Wouldnt worry too much over posting what country they are in. I wouldnt say what city they were in though.

Clairs Mum · Post by **Clairs Mum** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:27 am

you must be so proud. lol karen

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:29 am

Raven;1244876 wrote: And the horror of watching those boys come home with flags over their boxes, you know you shouldnt watch, but you cant help it.

Wouldnt worry too much over posting what country they are in. I wouldnt say what city they were in though.

Evey time one is reported killed, my sister-In-law phones and say's 'Alls well, It's not one of ours'. Then we feel awful for the wives and parents of the one who got killed.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:32 am

flopstock;1244860 wrote: I wouldn't dream of posting specifically where mine is headed, either. It just feels like tempting fate somehow.

Not to go off topic, but do you guys do care packages? A lady at work whose son was over last year, we sent a themed packages to his whole squad or whatever it's called - We had a fiesta month, Hawaiian month, Take me out to the ballgame month, cowboy month, Superbowl month and all the holidays of course. Everyone brought something... and everyone felt great!

We just had a fundraiser at work to send more packages. Raised $708. I like the theme idea. It's great when they come home and tell you how much the packages from home helped them cope.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:39 am

Peg;1244910 wrote: We just had a fundraiser at work to send more packages. Raised $708. I like the theme idea. It's great when they come home and tell you how much the packages from home helped them cope.
We get asked for some very strange items:wah:

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:24 pm

lou lou belle;1244795 wrote: ,My son is on telly tonight, he's on HMS Ocean and the programme is called Warship on channel 5. We are soooooo proud of him, I could actually burst. :-4

He's been through quite a lot for a young man. Cant wait to see him, all the family are recording it. :-6

Hey LLB, well done your son, and all the best to him ! When he comes home, what a keepsake for him - make sure you put it onto disc !

Sorry but I wouldn't know who to look out for, but I shall watch just the same

In fact I'm watching the programme now - it's about the Lynx chopper at the moment !

I have great admiration for all our lads and lassies doing such a demanding and difficult job, and putting their lives on the line.

Keep safe LLB's son :-6:)

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:33 pm

It will be memorable, and him coming home will be the best thing of all. :-4

lou lou belle · Post by **lou lou belle** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:06 am

Yep, saw him, he was on the deck with a group of his colleagues.

he looked really healthy and tanned. looks as though he has been doing a bit of weights. He looks so much like my husband it scary.

I remember seeing my hubby on the news when he was in the marines, but it is so different when its your son. At lot of his mates on board worked with my hubby, Buck the Sargenat Major is a good mate of my hubby's.

Whats weird is my husband could still be serving, but decided to leave after 14 years service.

The Marines watch out for my son, he drives the rigid raiders and is now a marksman. I cant wait to see him. i love waiting on the Hoe in Plymouth and watching the ship coming in, its so amazing to watch. Ocean is a formidable ship.

I feel like I have spent nearly all of my adult life standing at Airports, train stations and barracks saying hello and goodbye. I am not suprised my son is doing what he's doing.

I hope the forum readers family members that are still fighting for our country come back safe. :-4

Being in the navy definately helped my get an idea of what its like for him, and I know he will have a great life. :-6

Heres a link so you can see him in action, what a photo, he's second from front nearest the camera. That my boy.

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