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Don'ts in letter writing your SR in bc
This list isnt 'the gospel', nor does it cover all the bases.
I, and my family have already done a few of them, unknowingly.
1. No writing, stickers, etc on the outside of the envelope.
2. If a letter is questionable, in needing a second stamp, always, always, grab a second envelope and send two. Never place 2 stamps on an envelope
3. Do not spray perfume on the letters.
4. No care packages while in bc.
5. When writing, be thinking of, "ok. If the drill instructor were to read this aloud, would it be 'juicy' for him/her?"
If its worth their while, they are going to read it aloud.
Afterall, its boot camp.
I have no desire to induce added pt on my sons division, however, i did send an envelope with 2 stamps and have used the opening surnames of 'little buddy', 'Sailor Seth the Navy Chef', 'honey', 'my dearest son', etc.
I qould have loved to have known these tidbits, prior to my writings, so, I decided to share, using context from current sailor testimonies, after bc.
This is not meant to 'stir the kettle or create a debate'. Im simply one mom, sharing with other moms.
I hope it provides added insight, and helpful info.
I write every other day. I am certain, my son has been the 'focus' on more than one occasion, not my intent, but its gonna happen. After all, we love our kids and want them to feel our love, even in bc.
Lea
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Permalink Reply by jennifer on
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Lea, great info. I told everyone white envelopes and black ink only. My son was told by friends who have done this...while in boot camp the object is to NOT get noticed. Stay low key and follow all directions and do not make a name for youself. Since they have been through it, they were chuckling telling him this. I hope he is taking their advice! Great info.
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Permalink Reply by proudnavymom on
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black ink only????? Omg I missed that one!
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Thank You for all the tips! after the first few letters I was so worried that I either embarrassed him or got him in trouble. And my daughter travels and has sent him sill post cards, which I understand are read aloud!
-my first letter was so long , it should have been two and I did put 2 stamps on one
I thought, only I could get my son in trouble in boot camp!
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I hadn't seen anything about black ink only...ut oh.
Just sent our first few letters. Praying I got it all right. I'd hate to make him or entire div go through anything extra! Unfortunately, I'm sure it's bound to happen BUT I'm sure he'll let me know as soon as he can. I've tried to be VERY clear with family as well on what is acceptable....should probably add black ink to list :) -
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I only said black ink...bc you never know what people will do! My son has 6 cuckoo aunts that would do something thinking they were cute. Hi my boy boy....etc.that kind of stuff.but I read somewhere that red ink doesn't show up well at night if they are trying to read their letters in semi dark. So black was suggested.
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Permalink Reply by ellen0502 on
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Black ink not necessarily an issue, you could use blue, not bright neon blue, and you certainly would not want to use red, orange etc. The point is help keep your Sailor under the radar as much as possible.
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Permalink Reply by Matthewsmom on
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Good to know as i am getting ready to send my son his first letter.
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