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A little PIR experience and the best hotel...
Just wanted to let everyone know that my stay at the Ramada was awesome! Their beds and pillows are the BEST! I slept better there than I do at home. It was really quiet, too. The meet and greet was nice, but I didn't "meet" anyone because we got there late. Stay away from the Saddle Ridge...way too expensive, but the food was pretty good, but not worth the price. The breakfast was okay...donuts, waffles, eggs, cereal, milk, coffee, juice... Free is always good in my opinion! lol My kids loved the pool and hot tub. The shuttle was a nice service too. We had to take the second shuttle and the drill hall was packed by the time we got there. We managed to squeeze in...
There is NOTHING to do in this town, but Gurnee is only 10 minutes away and there are many restaurants there and more to do. So, I didn't mind the small drive for a comfy hotel!
On a side note - we had 6 people with us. My kids were not on the list because he listed his dad and I and his Grandma and Grandpa. When we got up to the guest list, she said "They're not on the list?" and we said "No, they can't come with us???" And she said, "Oh, I think it'll be fine..." So, they didn't have to wait at all, they just came right with us.
Although they said to bring birth certificates with us if they didn' have government issued i.d., my kids only had to show their school i.d. and got right in, but it probably depends on who is at the gate, also.
When the ceremony starts, you CANNOT go to the bathroom, so plan ahead! AND, if you have to go to the bathroom before...it is a real pain in the butt! You have to make everyone get up to get out. That is the worst part!
My son had to go back to his barracks to get pics and a few other things, so to catch the shuttle back was "iffy"... We managed, but by the skin of our teeth. So keep that in mind when deciding on the shuttle or to drive. If you miss the shuttle then you have to get a taxi...not sure how much those are.
If you have any questions about anything, feel free to ask. I will try to answer what I can. Just thought this would be helpful to everyone!
PIR is amazing!
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Permalink Reply by FREEBIRD6819 OCT 8TH BOOTCAMP on
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i thought kid sdidnt have to be on the list if they were 12 and under?
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Permalink Reply by Proud Mom (2nd Time Around) on
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My kids are 14 and 17...you should ask FB RTC site.
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