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Meganmeister
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Questions about PIR

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Meganmeister replied to Lori B's discussion 'Questions about PIR'
So how did your son do in Pensacola? My son is doing PIR this month and will be going to Pensacola for A school after. Any personal experience or advice you can share? Thanks, Megan H
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Kathy commented on Meganmeister's blog post 'Advice about airfare?'
When my son was there, we stayed at the Navy Lodge. He was able to get us checked in with his ID and it was a nice, clean place. It was also an on base lodge, so it was close to where we needed to be. Check into it. Congrats :)
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Martyzmom (Cathy) commented on Meganmeister's blog post 'Advice about airfare?'
If for some reason you cannot get room at The Navy Lodge, I stayed at Comfort Inn. There is no pool there, and it is definitely no frills, but they had a free shuttle to PIR and that alone was worth the no pool. My son did not want to "do" anything…
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carols_kitchen commented on Meganmeister's blog post 'Advice about airfare?'
Be sure and put "PIR hints" in your search as there are many discussions on this. Best wishes and we are proud of your son!
June 29
Marybeth commented on Meganmeister's blog post 'Advice about airfare?'
The further out you book your airline tickets the less expensive they "should" be... I highly recommend the Navy Lodge - $65 per night including tax. You will have to make the reservation in your Recruit's name - tell them you are attending PIR. If…
June 29
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I am trying to save up for visiting my son for BC graduation in Great Lakes. Does anyone have advice for good deals on airfare and lodging? Can moms stay at the Navy Lodge for graduation? What else does anyone recommend? Any advice is helpful, thank…
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I am trying to save up for visiting my son for BC graduation in Great Lakes. Does anyone have advice for good deals on airfare and lodging? Can moms stay at the Navy Lodge for graduation? What else does anyone recommend? Any advice is helpful, thank…
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Diana, Dev and Em's mom commented on Meganmeister's blog post 'What if it's been 2 weeks and no contact?'
Forgot to tell you.... You should have received a form letter from the Navy with your sons address on it. I got mine in 6 days (kept a journal, wrote everything down) If you STILL haven't gotten the form letter call the recruiting office, I'm thinki…
June 3
Diana, Dev and Em's mom commented on Meganmeister's blog post 'What if it's been 2 weeks and no contact?'
Hi! It was exactly 3 weeks to the day that my son arrived in G.L. that I received the first call from him. I don't count the first day 30 second call... too short to count in my book :) The first call was reward from his whole division doing well on…
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I am a brand new Navy mom. I am excited for and proud of him and I look forward to the opportunity to make friendships and network with other proud military moms!
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Advice about airfare?

I am trying to save up for visiting my son for BC graduation in Great Lakes. Does anyone have advice for good deals on airfare and lodging? Can moms stay at the Navy Lodge for graduation? What else does anyone recommend? Any advice is helpful, thank you!

Posted on June 28, 2009 at 11:30pm — 5 Comments

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YAY!!!! I got my first letter!!!!!!

It was just a sentence but gosh, what a precious one it was! Thank you to everyone who encouraged me and told me to wait and that it would arrive. ; )

Posted on June 3, 2009 at 4:20pm —

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What if it's been 2 weeks and no contact?

My son left for BC 2 weeks ago and I have never gotten a call or a letter. I did receive a box of his things in the mailbut that's it. Has anyone else had this experience of no contact at all?
Thank you to everyone who has responded...how do I find out where to send letters to him (we would LOVE to send him letters)but I have no address to send them to.

Posted on June 2, 2009 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

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At 11:27pm on July 1, 2009, Sally said…
Your welcome Megan. The room we had at the Lodge during our stay for graduation did not have a kitchenette, but the one in Ct. and Wash. did. I could not stand not going to where Brian was once to visit him. It's a mom thing. When Brian found out ther was a kitchenette, he asked me to cook for him and a couple of his shipmates. It was like beinging at home feeding "young men". Plan on your sailor wanting to take long showers at the hotel and just wanting some "be myself time". Brian's mom, Sally
At 11:17am on July 1, 2009, Sally said…
If possible, stay at the Navy Lodge. I stayed at the ones in Ct. and Wash. and was very comfortable and safe. As soon as you know the date, make flight plans. Brian's mom, Sally
At 2:52pm on June 3, 2009, Paula S. said…
Your welcome, Megan!!! You are SO lucky to have found this site! It's a blessing... wish I had had it when Holly enlisted.
At 4:52pm on March 27, 2009, 2009proudmom said…
Thank you Megan for your input. My son's recruiter has told him that we should hear in the next day or two. It's a frustrating/stressful situation. He is also in college and has missed some time in class juggling both his Navy pursuit and being successful in his classes. I guess all good things come in time. Hanging in there. Thanks again for the input and I hope that you and your son are doing well. Does he have a date to start Boot camp yet?
At 11:33pm on March 26, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Megan,
How are you doing today? This NAvy for moms is such a blessing.

When does your son leave for Boot Camp?

My daughter Kim, when we were waiting, those last two months speeded up !

Are you having a farewell party/dinner for your son?
We had Kim's in our favorite Chinese Buffett. They have a private party room.

Your son will be fine in the Navy. Once he gets into the rountine of Boot Camp and over being homesick, he'll like it. They all do, believe it or not.

Boot Camp isn't as scary as us moms picture it.

When he leaves, he'll call you the next day, to let you know he arrived safely.

My daughter Kim is in Virginia on the USS Normandy. She was trained to read the radar.

I hope to hear from you again.
Take care and God bless,
Barbara
At 6:14am on March 26, 2009, Karen Gallagher said…
Welcome aboard!!

We are so glad that you are here! This is a great place to meet others that know exactly how you feel!
We have something for everyone here groups from boot camp moms to overseas moms and moms that like to scrap book. We have meet and greets to events that the moms set up to meet each other and have dinner or an outing. There are groups to help you with each and every step of this wonderful adventure that our children have chosen called the US Navy.

Please tell us about your sailor and what they have chosen to do in the navy and ohh yeah we LOVE pictures of everyone !!

Please let me know if you have any questions I can help you with.


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At 1:08am on March 26, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Megan
Welcome to Navy for moms, we're all here for one another. Feel free to write.
Take care,
Barbara
 
 

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