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Comment by ally684 on November 17, 2015 at 3:18pm

A general time for those going to Groton...

Comment by ally684 on November 17, 2015 at 2:59pm

For those of you that have already gone through PIR... have you seen a "general" time that they fly out following PIR?  Or is it still at random?  Also...can anyone accompany them once they arrive at the airport?  Or immediate family only?  TIA!

Comment by WearsLargeHats on November 17, 2015 at 12:44pm

fayegirrl4 - I go to CT from the south (NC), but I usually go through PA. I-95 might not be too bad on Thanksgiving day, but I like to take I-84 into CT. It isn't the shortest or fastest, but it is a pretty drive and avoids I-95 altogether. However, I have not done that this time of year -- weather might be a factor.
Another possibility for lodgings would be a B&B. There are many in the area and it is off season, though I don't know about availability around holidays.

Comment by proudnavymum95 on November 17, 2015 at 9:13am

Hi Anchor's Aweigh

I have sent my son about 5-6 packages via usps, and I put tracking on it,so I will know that it arrived at the base. Your sailor will get a note in his mailbox that he has a package for pick-up & he has to show his ID to get it. I have never had a problem with him receiving anything we sent Hope that helps! :)

Comment by Anchor's Aweigh Mom on November 17, 2015 at 9:01am

My son just arrived in Groton on Saturday.  Since we weren't able to meet him at the airport before he flew out and weren't able to give him his cell phone and a couple other items, I am going to send him a FedEx box.  I have his address.  Any suggestions about the best way to do this?  Do I request a signature or just have them leave the box?  How will my sailor know the package arrived?

Comment by lakeranne on November 16, 2015 at 6:01pm

fayegirrl4, I will tell you that I actually flew out to Hartford, CT, got the rental car and drove to Groton.  The highways are very hilly and very woodsy, so beware of wildlife.  I booked my stay at a Best Western, and since my Sailor had time away from base, he stayed with me and got a good discount on our room with his ID.  The hotel was near the Univ. of Conn. campus; it was clean, and had the free breakfast.  That location was not far from the base either.  You might want to investigate hotels along I-95 in CT or RI.  I took Greyhound busses back to Cols, and the trip took 15 hours including 4 stops.  Interstate freeway in PA was a toll road, in good condition through the mountains.  It had service plazas for good food and gas.  If I had driven to CT, interstate highway allowed a route to avoid NYC, I will double check this (I don't have my maps with me now), but the route will put you from upstate NY into CT. I can get back with you in the next couple of days!  Later, Anne

Comment by fayegirrl4* on November 14, 2015 at 3:33pm

lakeranne, yes I would LOVE any helpful tips you have since you travelled to CT from Columbus. We are about 1 1/2 miles southwest from Cbus, in Middletown, OH. So I'm guessing we will take I-70 out of Ohio into PA. We will leave Thanksgiving morning once the husband gets home from his midnight shift. We are all EXCITED to see our sailor along w all of the sights along the way.

Comment by lakeranne on November 9, 2015 at 4:34pm

fayegirrl4, I'm so glad you're going to CT!  I made the trip from Columbus, OH for my guy's b-day in July.  The southern part of PA was beautiful.  I used my AAA membership for info in planning.  I would like to know how you proceed; and I can share what I know, if you'd like. 

Comment by HannahLashai on November 8, 2015 at 8:13pm

I would really like to know more about how the holiday leave will work. I'm stressed out about booking his flights last minute because he doesn't go to Groton till the 21st

Comment by HannahLashai on November 8, 2015 at 12:32pm

He told us they don't close they just alternate.

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