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PIR 1/28/2011. Divisions 53-58, 910

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For everyone with a Recruit that has a PIR 1/28/2011 date! For Divisions 53-58, 910

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Latest Activity: May 14, 2012

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Comment by momof5 (ship07,div055) on January 25, 2011 at 3:16pm: THanks Cat! Now I am hoping we make it on time to the M&G ;-)

Comment by Denise on January 25, 2011 at 3:14pm: Good info Cat...thank you!

Ladies (and mutha's)...M&G also signifies the beginning of our "LIBERTY" from bootcamp...lol...everyone is included and welcome to indulge!.

Sandy...the thought of you with a couple of cocktails actually scares me...LOL! But bring it on!

Comment by Hawkeye Mom on January 25, 2011 at 3:13pm: Cat,

I live here and I definitely will be keeping his number. I sometimes need a ride to the airport. Thank you!

Comment by SherryYmom Ship 07 DIV 055 on January 25, 2011 at 3:12pm: Totally agree to all! Last night it was me, a box of tissues and a bottle of wine!!!

Comment by joyceann on January 25, 2011 at 3:12pm: Oh Sandy, the more the merrier!! We all have a LOT to celebrate! I can't wait to meet everyone!

Comment by SANDY ship07div056 on January 25, 2011 at 3:11pm: Cat - Thank you for sharing! Congrats on your Sailor as well!

Comment by gvnavydad-ship011div057 on January 25, 2011 at 3:11pm: Thanks Cat...I am always game for restraunt suggestions

Comment by SANDY ship07div056 on January 25, 2011 at 3:07pm: Oh junk! Can I join you ladies for cocktails? I been drinking alone ~ I sure would love some company!!

Comment by Cat(Mom of an AO) on January 25, 2011 at 3:01pm: Hi Ladies, don't mean to barge in here but I would like to share some of my experience from my son's PIR this past weekend.

First may I say that I have found the ultimate car service from this site. His name is John Spadaro but he goes by the name Sarge. He picked us up at the O'Hare airport and only charged $48 to the Ramada Inn (I hear the going rate is close to 100 bucks). He drove us around all weekend and even drove us to PIR for free. He also introduced us to the best places to eat at a resonable price. What service! So for anyone not renting a car call Sarge at 847-212-0246. He takes the stress off of the unknown and is very accomodating. One thing I have to add about this wonderful man: He takes great careof all the sailors even the ones who remain in GL for A school. He makes sure they are back at the time needed and charges very low prices to them. He cares for all these soilders very much and they seems to know him and trust him.

We stayed at the Ramada Inn which was 4 miles from the base. The staff is extremely friendly and the rooms are VERY clean. The hotel holds the meet and greet and serves apps along with two free drinks per room for guests staying at the Ramada. We had a blast! Met all the wonderful people we were speaking to all this time on N4M's. The hotel has a heated indoor pool, sauna, stem room, small gym with a bike and treadmill, gift shop, and a complementary breakfest every morning from 5:30-10.

The hotel also has a free shuttle that leaves for PIR around 7. We used Sarge and he dropped us in the base closer to the hall. It was freezing!! -16 on Friday morning so thank goodness for Sarge!

PIR! We arrived about 7:15. Found our section for our division and sat at the highest point of the bleaches that we could. We had a small PIR (only 5 divisions) so I was able to bring two additional people even though they were not on the list. (if they were not getting in they were leaving with Sarge back to the hotel). The graduation started at 9 sharp.It was breathtaking!! The band was awesome. As soon as the divisions marched in my heart pounded with excitment. PLEASE bring binaculars or a zoom camera. It took a few to spot my son but when I did the tears were flowing. So make sure you have tissues!! When they called Liberty all the families rushed down to hug their sailor. (be careful on the bleachers). It was a long overdue and emotional hug. We left to the NEX and shopped a bit with our sailor before taking him back to the hotel.

My Sailor- he was extremely tired so we ate at the restaurant in the hotel. It seemed that most of them wanted to just hang out with their families and relax. They were a bit uneasy to make sure they did not ruin their blues and that they get back to the base earlier then expected.

When I arrived home yesterday I was greeted by the fedex guy who had my son's graduation pictures. My son decided to have them sent home. What a good idea. It was pretty bulking to travel with. They were awesome. He chose Package A and it was well worth it!!

I might be leaving some info out so if anyone has any questions it is still very fresh in my mind.

Hoping you all get your " I'm a Sailor" call. Our group starting recieveing them at around 3pm. I got mine at 4:50.