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Comment by IDCmom#1 on October 23, 2011 at 10:35pm

I swear I posted a message earlier asking which moms/dads had sailors attending Camp Pendleton FMTB this Oct-Dec 2011 but I must have typed it in invisible ink because I can't see it!

I think I am seeing Gloria, Rena, Cali-Mom.  Any others out there?

We seem to have a variety of graduation dates.  My son's orders have Dec 15.  Wish the FMTB-West site was up to date.

Cali-Mom, what kind of weather should we expect in Dec?  Winter coats, gloves, nose warmer, or lighter weight Fall type jacket?    

Comment by Cali-Mom (Beagles) on October 17, 2011 at 8:00pm

Well our Sailors started their new adventure today. I hope they are doing well and getting readjusted to their new surroundings. They will not get liberty for the next 3 weeks (according to my son). But in Nov they get several long weekends. Well here we go again. At least now we have a little more experience with all of this. 

I spent this past weekend hosting Homecoming dinner and a driver for a few of my daughter's (HS Sophomores) friends.  When I volunteered for this I thought a few meant 5-6 girls/boys. What do you think my daughter's version of a few meant? Well it meant 18 of her closest few friends. And I'm still dealing with the fallout of the drama of Homecoming. What was I thinking....I should have known better.....Lessoned learned.

 

Comment by stevensmom on October 14, 2011 at 4:49pm

Zstrat mom....I just found out my middle son who is a junior in high school. Now will be going into the Navy as well. although he is choosing a law enforcement type job. I have a little time to get used to  the idea. But here we go again!! Hopefully when he goes his pir at great lakes wont be in winter, ours was in january last time..-8 degrees..BRRR!  So hope everyone is having a great weekend.. take care all!

Comment by Cali-Mom (Beagles) on October 7, 2011 at 11:59am

Rena, That's the same date my son has Dec 16.
zStratMom, I'm with you I'm a weather wuss too. My first PIR was in May 6th and it was cold then too....not as cold as Feb. In Feb that's when my son first got to GL. It was a shock for him. I am not looking forward to the winter in GL but I will have to endure it one more time. I will need a good winter coat.

Comment by zStratMom on October 6, 2011 at 11:02pm

Cali-Mom -- my first PIR was March (my son had arrived at the exact same time as that massive blizzard last January). March in GL is WICKED COLD for us Californians . . . although nowhere near as cold as January. I fly back east frequently, so I've experienced feeling like a peoplecicle, but SON #2 has NEVER been in that type of cold. He'll have to adapt. Means the PIR will be February (YUCK). To all of you who love the white flakey stuff, forgive me. I am a confessed weather wuss.

Comment by Rena'(Dylan's mom) on October 6, 2011 at 10:29pm

I just got off the phone with Dylan and he says his orders say that graduation is Dec 16. He says its a nice ceremony and from what some of you have posted I can't wait.....

Comment by das2 on October 5, 2011 at 10:48pm

I would not count on any grad date until they class up next week,

Comment by Rena'(Dylan's mom) on October 5, 2011 at 10:37pm

Graduation on Dec 11 would be awesome! That is Dylan's 20th bday. He spent last yr in bootcamp for his bday. He PIR'ed on Dec 15 and yes GL in winter is MISERABLE. However it did snow and I was super impressed with how their city takes care of the roads. Here in Ok a few inches of snow brings us to a halt sometimes in GL they had it off the road as fast as it came down..

Comment by Cali-Mom (Beagles) on October 5, 2011 at 4:54pm

Congrats to all the new grads (x3-BC,A, FMTB) and your families. Enjoy your next journey and let us know what to expect on next leg. My son starts next week. He has enjoyed working in the ER these last 2 1/2 months after A school. He's learned alot. I've been very fortunate to have him home every weekend since August and I hope he can continue to do that thru FMTB. I've also enjoyed having his buddies also stay with us and provide them with a home away from home and homemade meals.

ZstratMom, I think we are on that same ship.  My nephew (just like my son, he lives with us) is also preparing for BC in the next couple of months while my son will be starting FMTB next week.  I'm hoping it will not be too cold for the next PIR in GL. It was chilly in mid May but I can't imagine what it will be like in real winter weather...Burrrrr!

 

Good luck to everyone leaving and welcome to everyone joining me on this new phase.   

Comment by das2 on October 5, 2011 at 4:52pm

Maybe next week we can find out the real graduation date. I see several dates and my Son has orders that gives Dec 11 as his graduation date. My Son thinks they will decide and let everyone know after they class up. He thinks uncertainty is the norm.     

 

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