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What do the SRs *really* want to do on liberty after PIR?
It seems to me what will be most desired is
1. Sleep
2. Shower
3. Food
4. Sleep
5. Texting
6. Facebook
7. Sleep
Would the best thing we can do be to get a room with a comfy bed, room service, and wifi? Or are they so used to no sleep that it's no longer a priority? He's not 21 so going to a bar is a no-go, and he has no gf/wife so certain *other* activities are not something we need to worry about on this trip. :)
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Permalink Reply by ebigirl on
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To be really honest they just want to spend time with you, especially if they are single. My son was a little bit different. His 1st priority was buying himself and his girlfriend new cell phones, and his 2nd priority was proposing to his gf in the backseat of my SUV!!! The 2nd didn't go over very well and well...you can add the ending yourself.
Even if he was 21 or over he cannot be drinking or in a bar. They have to remain in FULL dress uniform when in public. He can change into comfy civi clothes if he stays inside your hotel room. Even if there is a pool at the hotel, he has to wear his suit from bootcamp. These rules are drilled into their heads...along with the yes mam, no sir's. :-)
The only way to truly know what YOUR SR wants to do, eat, sleep etc...is to ask THEM. You are most likely only going to have about 7 hours with then after PIR. Then they have to be back at RTC in their racks at a certain time, they know the time. Enjoy the time you have and don't try to do to much.
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Permalink Reply by SailorMom92 (DIV 244) on
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thanks, this helps alot
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Your welcome. I'm glad you saw through the post from Craig...he's a GREAT guy and full of information. But he will post some zingers when someone asks a "loaded" question!
Once again my best advice is to follow the lead of your Sailor. I'm sure he will be starved...what late teen/early adult isn't always starved? Enjoy the time you have, and if
he flies out the Sat. after PIR you can meet him at the airport. That's what we did. You will need proper ID and get a guest pass...the airlines are very well versed in this. They (and the people with him) don't have to wait through the security lines either, as long as they are in uniforn and have their next duty station orders, a nice bonus.
Have fun!
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Permalink Reply by Harley Gramma on
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Is there a limit to the number of people that the airlines will give a guest pass to?
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Permalink Reply by Craig on
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Let me modify this for the wives and GF's... (from a male's point-of-view)
- Sex
- Shower
- Sleep
- Sex
- Food
- Sex
- Sleep
- Sex
- Sleep
btw: The wives and GF might want to think of sex as an option..... Just saying....
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Oh Craig....your so cute! For my Seabee this was a tough "act" to pull off, as both mom AND grandma had all 8 eight eyes on the two. Now that most of the newbies leave RTC in the middle of the night, something had to be cut from the program. My son is married now, they got married right after he came home from A school. Your plan works just fine for me NOW.
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haha...Im a mom but still laughed at this. thanks
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Permalink Reply by Dreamer1118 SHIP 13 DIV 314!!! on
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Don't think i havent thought of it!!
As a wife i have thought of it alot.
we'll see if i'm able to though! Finances and
the fact i'm staying at my sister in laws might
stop it. We'll see.
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Permalink Reply by Monee on
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Good for you regarding no concern "other" activities! I would agree with your list in that order! Our sailor has a girlfriend so we will likely just have break/lunch together as a family after PIR and maybe not see them for the rest of the day. Who know's?..
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I am 40 years old and I do not think I have ever had to process so much information. I guess it is only a fraction of info our sons and daughters are processing. Thank u so much for all this info it is wonderful.
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I would agree completely with this post. My son is graduating PIR 8-17-12 and I am very emotional about everything. I want it all to go well and cannot wait to see him. I am trying to plan hotels, flights, etc. He is doing A-school in Great Lakes, so we can hang out all 3 days I think. It is my understanding he will have to be back each night though. Not sure if I should book a 5pm or 10 pm flight home Sunday.
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Robin,
Depending on your obligations once your home (work, other kids etc...) I would suggest booking the 10pm flight. If you book the 5pm flight, you will need to be at the airport around 2-3pm. This way you are able to spend this time with your son. Have fun and enjoy every minute of PIR and the time you do have with your son.
We stayed at Springhill Suites in Lincolnshire. VERY nice hotel with 2 bedrooms, 2 FULL bathrooms, small kitchen, and a fold out couch. FULL FREE breakfast every morning, they serve dinner Mon-Thurs, but I don't know if it's free. Lincolnshire is about 15 minutes from RTC and is all freeway. Easy to get back and forth. Take lots of change of different denominations for the many tolls and weird prices!!
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