We need a name?? The ball is rolling and Erika(a big thank you for the help) is helping me with a few things.We are both new to this kind of thing so bear with us.:) I am going to leave the sign up thread open for a few more days to give everyone a chance to sign up. We have a good start so far:
Traci
Erika
tinsygrl
ashley5
missyanne24
W&M3202
OneSailorsGirl
Jayo
Krisha
Theresa
Taressa
Jlbecker
HeatherA
chilicat
ladylariat72
harrislj
Remember anyone can start some type of event or g2g in addition to making a post about anything,even if you just want to check up on everyone to see how they are doing. Once everything is in place PM's will be sent out to everyone. The first thing we are trying to set up is a phone tree(another thank you to Erika for the great idea). As always ideas and suggestions are welcome. I have written them all down so far and we have a few great ones. I want this to be fun and helpful to everyone! :hi So step one, make suggestions for a group name then we will take a poll!

I was looking at my siggy and Deployments Sucks jumped out at me.

:bump

:bump again

Is Deployments Suck supposed to be the name of the group? Personally I don't think it needs a name. VA Support Group works for me just fine. :lol

Thanks for the PM, because clearly I missed this post. :lol

Oh, and what exactly is the phone tree for?

Is Deployments Suck supposed to be the name of the group? Personally I don't think it needs a name. VA Support Group works for me just fine. :lol

Thanks for the PM, because clearly I missed this post. :lol

I am just looking for ideas. Do we want a name, leave it how it is, that kind of stuff. I figured a bunch were missing the post so I did PM's:giggle

Deployments Suck is perfect

Oh, and what exactly is the phone tree for?

Right now we are thinking that someone can be assigned to make calls to check in on everyone to see how they are doing, child care if needed, people wanting play dates, any kind of communication needed. Erika is still working on this with the help of google:giggle so any ideas as always are welcome.

I just feel like keeping the name that's specific to the area would be better, especially with any new people that might be registering on the board. Saying VA support group is going to grab their attention more than "deployments suck".

I am going to give it a day or two then post a poll.:)

Right now we are thinking that someone can be assigned to make calls to check in on everyone to see how they are doing, child care if needed, people wanting play dates, any kind of communication needed. Erika is still working on this with the help of google:giggle so any ideas as always are welcome.

Okay, so basically just a list with names and numbers then. A phone tree to me is something that starts with the first person, who calls number 2, who then calls number 3 and so on. I didn't think that pertained to a support group that is made up of women from all different commands. :lol "This is big eagle, calling eaglet, news just in, the men are safe and sound, over and out" :lmao

And don't listen to HeatherA, she's not stationed here. :lmao

Okay, so basically just a list with names and numbers then. A phone tree to me is something that starts with the first person, who calls number 2, who then calls number 3 and so on. I didn't think that pertained to a support group that is made up of women from all different commands. :lol "This is big eagle, calling eaglet, news just in, the men are safe and sound, over and out" :lmao
:hystericlaugh
To be honest neither one of us know what the heck a phone tree is, except that you call people.:lmao So I guess we are making our own up SOS style..over and out!:roflmao

I just feel like keeping the name that's specific to the area would be better, especially with any new people that might be registering on the board. Saying VA support group is going to grab their attention more than "deployments suck".

Gosh! Theresa your being so darn picky.:roflmao Just joking. I see your point.

See what you get when you ask my opinion? :heehee

See what you get when you ask my opinion? :heehee

No kidding.:giggle We may have to :spank you already.:lol

Just be careful, I hit back. :lmao

Just be careful, I hit back. :lmao

:hystericlaugh
Be nice or I will sick Ordie on you. Well, he may smell you to death but it's a start.:lol

While "Deployment Sucks" definately says what we're all thinking, I liked VA Support Group, or VA Support System...or something like that.

I hope Ordie is a dog? :paranoid That might be kind of weird if some random dude was sniffing me. I mean it happens to me a lot, but I married him so I guess it's sort of okay.

While "Deployment Sucks" definately says what we're all thinking, I liked VA Support Group, or VA Support System...or something like that.

They don't entirely suck though. I mean they do come with a very nice pay increase and tax benefits. :yes

I hope Ordie is a dog? :paranoid That might be kind of weird if some random dude was sniffing me. I mean it happens to me a lot, but I married him so I guess it's sort of okay.

:spitdrink :hystericlaugh
Yes, he is a dog.:lol My boxer. Maybe I could go out a find some random guy to sniff if you want me to. Help you out with missing DH.

I don't miss him that much. :lmao :jk

I'm good in the sniffing department though, we have a dog as well. :yes

They don't entirely suck though. I mean they do come with a very nice pay increase and tax benefits. :yes

That's true. Tax free is always a good thing.

I don't miss him that much. :lmao :jk

I'm good in the sniffing department though, we have a dog as well. :yes

So it looks like we are both covered in the sniffing department.:thumbsup

I say the name should be "deployments suck"...

or how about "thank you Truman for letting us have no contact with your men.."

OOOHH...

how about "SEXUALLY DEPRIVED":rant

:woohoo

I'm loving this group already

Okay, so basically just a list with names and numbers then. A phone tree to me is something that starts with the first person, who calls number 2, who then calls number 3 and so on. I didn't think that pertained to a support group that is made up of women from all different commands. :lol "This is big eagle, calling eaglet, news just in, the men are safe and sound, over and out" :lmao


:hystericlaugh
OMG can we please have codenames...
That would be soooo awesome
:feathers:bliss:chest

:hystericlaugh
OMG can we please have codenames...
That would be soooo awesome
:feathers:bliss:chest

:hystericlaugh
Trman one to Truman two..Can you hear me..over

We need a name?? The ball is rolling and Erika(a big thank you for the help) is helping me with a few things.We are both new to this kind of thing so bear with us.:) I am going to leave the sign up thread open for a few more days to give everyone a chance to sign up. We have a good start so far:
Traci
Erika
tinsygrl
ashley5
missyanne24
W&M3202
OneSailorsGirl
Jayo
Krisha
Theresa
Taressa
Jlbecker
HeatherA
chilicat
ladylariat72
harrislj
Remember anyone can start some type of event or g2g in addition to making a post about anything,even if you just want to check up on everyone to see how they are doing. Once everything is in place PM's will be sent out to everyone. The first thing we are trying to set up is a phone tree(another thank you to Erika for the great idea). As always ideas and suggestions are welcome. I have written them all down so far and we have a few great ones. I want this to be fun and helpful to everyone! :hi So step one, make suggestions for a group name then we will take a poll!
Traci. My DH is in, so I just put down as backup. So I have a chance to meet everybody. Thanks!

:hystericlaugh
Trman one to Truman two..Can you hear me..over

:soldier This is truman1...come in truman2 can you hear me.... news just in... (static..) truman1 is going to freak out and kill someone because she's not used to traffic...over... Dh needs to come back and driver her around.... copy... over (static..):freakout

or how about "thank you Truman for letting us have no contact with your men.."

OOOHH...

how about "SEXUALLY DEPRIVED":rant

:woohoo

I'm loving this group already

Two problems with these, my spouse isn't on the Truman, and my shower head makes sure I'm getting a little sexual action. :lmao

:hystericlaugh
OMG can we please have codenames...
That would be soooo awesome
:feathers:bliss:chest

I get to be Tater Salad!

"Tater Salad to Poot, I repeat Tater Salad to Poot, the leaves are turning orange, over"

Traci. My DH is in, so I just put down as backup. So I have a chance to meet everybody. Thanks!

That's fine. We would love to have you. Can't wait to meet ya.

:soldier This is truman1...come in truman2 can you hear me.... news just in... (static..) truman1 is going to freak out and kill someone because she's not used to traffic...over... Dh needs to come back and driver her around.... copy... over (static..):freakout
:spitdrink :roflmao :lmao
I am still :hystericlaugh about that, you psycho Navy wife!

ali1005 also has a SO on one of the other ships...but I forget the name... anyways... I don't know if anybody has talked to her yet. Oh..and she's in college so I don't know if she'd be able to attend anything but we can try, who knows?!

haha :evil yeah i know i'm crazy

:freakout... is my new favorite smiley it's pretty much all i do now that i'm alone

Are you in Hampton Roads Ashley or NY?

ali1005 also has a SO on one of the other ships...but I forget the name... anyways... I don't know if anybody has talked to her yet. Oh..and she's in college so I don't know if she'd be able to attend anything but we can try, who knows?!

I am getting ready to pick up DD to go for a check-up. Could you shoot her a PM for me?

:yes

i can!

Are you in Hampton Roads Ashley or NY?

:hissyfit

i knew i forgot do to change something the other day

yeah im in chesapeake...

:irked

I f-ing (L) TRAFFIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :woohoo

:faint

:yes

i can!

Thanks a bunch.
This is Truman one singing out!:giggle

I'm thinking VA Support Group sounds good, because not everyone in VA's SO is deployed right now.


I myself Like the title Deployments Suck only because DB is on deployment right now:tears and it sucks.

Thanks for the PM I totally missed this post.

Deployments Suck is perfect


:thumbsup:giggle

VA Support Group makes sense,

Deployments suck is very true,

I'm game for anything......although I am in NC, and it appears that I am the oldest here? So my code name should be Big Mama....:D

(And waayyyyyyyyyyy back when we would have phone calls that you had to say "over" at the end of your sentence so the other person knew when to respond...:wow And Marsgrams....snail mail....and you could go weeks before you heard from them........):oogle

VA Support Group makes sense,

Deployments suck is very true,

I'm game for anything......although I am in NC, and it appears that I am the oldest here? So my code name should be Big Mama....:D

(And waayyyyyyyyyyy back when we would have phone calls that you had to say "over" at the end of your sentence so the other person knew when to respond...:wow And Marsgrams....snail mail....and you could go weeks before you heard from them........):oogle
:agree

VA support group sounds great!

:soldier This is truman1...come in truman2 can you hear me.... news just in... (static..) truman1 is going to freak out and kill someone because she's not used to traffic...over... Dh needs to come back and driver her around.... copy... over (static..):freakout
and this is the beginning of her deployment??? oh man :lmao could you see here at the end....it'll be crazier!!!

can i join!?

i just wanted to say thank you for your efforts to organize this :D

can i join!?

Sure! :thumbsup This is the link to the sign ups.
http://www.militarysos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112554&highlight=deployment+support+group+sign

i just wanted to say thank you for your efforts to organize this :DThanks! Anything to stay busy!

How about "Virginia -Deployment Sucks- Support Group" VDSSG for short :lmao

How about "Virginia -Deployment Sucks- Support Group" VDSSG for short :lmao

I like that one. Good thinking Brandi! I am going to add it to the poll when I do it.