PIR 8/21/09 Alumni

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Comment by Tonya (Nate's Mom) on November 10, 2009 at 2:01am

Argh! Frustrating! My son was FINALLY informed that he wouldn't be heading to San Diego until mid-January (for STG A School), so he made flight arrangements home for Christmas from GL. (Which cost a lot more money than it could have because of how late he was informed). Now he's suddenly being told that he may just well be sent to San Diego BEFORE Christmas. If that's the case, he's figuring close to $1,000 out-of-pocket (overall) to change over his airfare, if he even can because flights are booking up. And he still doesn't know for sure. And he doesn't know WHEN he'll know for sure. I'm sorry, I just had to vent. The thing is, it's frustrating and expensive enough for a single guy like Nate, but what about sailors with with families? Families that rely on the income and simply cannot afford the extreme cost of refundable tickets or dealing with the cost of changing out tickets at the last minute? Or even knowing if getting a flight at a late date will be possible? Grrrr.

Comment by Tonya (Nate's Mom) on November 8, 2009 at 10:42pm

Hey ladies, I just went to the NEX site (Google Navy Exchange NEX and it'll take you there) and purchased a NEX gift card for Nate for Christmas. What's cool is that I uploaded a photo from his PIR weekend of all of us at the Navy Pier with Chicago in the background and that will be the front of the gift card! The only thing civilians can purchase there are gift cards, but they make a welcome and sensible Christmas gift. (Easily transportable!) :o)

Comment by Kim on November 7, 2009 at 1:57pm

Pray for the latest two soldiers captured as well.

Comment by Kim on November 7, 2009 at 1:57pm

All the families and loved ones near and far as well. Amen

Comment by Cara♥Brandi's Mom on November 7, 2009 at 1:35pm

Comment by Bradlee's mom on November 4, 2009 at 12:33pm

Tee-1 Kate is a very nice girl. She comes from a good family. My husband and I get along well with her mom, stepfather, and her dad. We even get along with her grandparents.. We have had many family get togethers. The kids have been together for almost 4 years now. If we can only get this lucky when our youngest picks his mate, life will be good. He is only 16, so there is no rush on that.

Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on November 4, 2009 at 11:34am

So the big question Bradlee's mom: what is your daughter-in-law-to be like? Are her parents nice?

Kim, I'm thinking catered 8/21 PIR Alumni party next summer...at your house...LOL We'll pay your son well!

Comment by Kim on November 1, 2009 at 6:13pm

i am sure it would be a short drive from ID.

Comment by Bradlee's mom on November 1, 2009 at 4:14pm

Pam J
Glad to hear things are looking up for Liz. The clover and horseshoe gave me a good laugh.

Kim does he live close, romantic dinner for two sounds good.

Comment by kperry on November 1, 2009 at 8:48am

Wow Kim! That is awesome! You must be proud of both your boys.
I had a fun time trick or treating with my little Ninja and little cat! Some of the house had lots of spooky decorations and I had to walk right up to the door with them! very cute.
My sailor is having a hard time with his stress fractures, and doesn't know if he will be home for Thanksgiving. Have a beautiful Sunday everyone!

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