Navy For Moms2024-03-28T14:26:14ZNavymom68https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Navymom68https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797850966?profile=original&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://navyformoms.ning.com/group/pir03012013/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=39uaavn5hxf69&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMARLINESPIKEtag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-01-31:1971797:Topic:75982752013-01-31T10:28:32.862ZNavymom68https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Navymom68
<p>First, what is a <strong>Marlinespike (or Marlinspike)</strong>?</p>
<p>This is what I found on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wikipedia</span>. You can also web search the term and lots of sites come up!</p>
<p>Well...it's actually a tool. The marlin spike. This is a pic of one:</p>
<p><a class="image" href="http://www.navyformoms.com/wiki/File:Marlingspike.JPG" rel="nofollow"><img alt="" class="thumbimage" height="120" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/Marlingspike.JPG/220px-Marlingspike.JPG" width="220"></img></a></p>
<p>"<em>A typical marlinspike with a…</em></p>
<p>First, what is a <strong>Marlinespike (or Marlinspike)</strong>?</p>
<p>This is what I found on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wikipedia</span>. You can also web search the term and lots of sites come up!</p>
<p>Well...it's actually a tool. The marlin spike. This is a pic of one:</p>
<p><a class="image" href="http://www.navyformoms.com/wiki/File:Marlingspike.JPG" rel="nofollow"><img class="thumbimage" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/Marlingspike.JPG/220px-Marlingspike.JPG" width="220" height="120"/></a></p>
<p>"<em>A typical marlinspike with a <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lanyard</a></em><a title="Lanyard" href="http://www.navyformoms.com/wiki/Lanyard" rel="nofollow"></a>".</p>
<p><a class="image" href="http://www.navyformoms.com/wiki/File:Marlinespike-hitch-ABOK-2030.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img class="thumbimage" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Marlinespike-hitch-ABOK-2030.jpg/220px-Marlinespike-hitch-ABOK-2030.jpg" width="220" height="143"/></a></p>
<p><em>"Another style of marlinspike with an integral <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shackle</a> key. This one is shown with a <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marlinspike hitch</a> attached."</em></p>
<p><em>"<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sailors</a> who become quite proficient at knot tying, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sewing</a>, and use of the marlinspike can be known as marlin spikes, or marlin spike seamen. The body of knowledge that includes knotting and splicing is called marlinespike seamanship."</em></p>
<p><em>"The word marlinspike comes from the verb "to marl", which refers to the practice of "marling", or winding small diameter twine called marline onto larger ropes.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir07062012/forum/topics/marlinespike#cite_note-0" rel="nofollow"><span>[</span>1<span>]</span></a></sup> The fish <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marlin</a> is named after the marlinspike.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir07062012/forum/topics/marlinespike#cite_note-1" rel="nofollow"><span>[</span>2<span>]</span></a></sup>"</em></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wikipedia, May 25 2012</span></p>
<p>...on to the Training Ship the USS MARLINESPIKE...</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">From RTC website</span></strong>:</p>
<p><b>Marlinespike Basic Seamanship Phase</b></p>
<p>"I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." -- John Paul Jones</p>
<p>One of the most physically challenging and motivating events in your training calendar is Basic Seamanship. You will start with the basics of line handling and shipboard watch standing. Don't relax, your training will move quickly. By the end of the third day you will be tested on getting the USS MARLINESPIKE (simulated training ship) underway and back to port safely as a team. Successful completion of this vigorous training will put you one step closer to the final hurdle "Battle Stations."</p>
<p>Are you Sea Worthy?</p>
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<p>Also and older Boot Camp video with a brief portion (They have new ones and that is the one I post...but I like the old ones too...maybe I'll post both from now on).</p>
<p>Start at min 7:13 - 7:58</p>
<p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Qd7_yp0Hkwc?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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<p><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797796829?profile=original" width="690"/></p>
<p><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797796836?profile=original" width="720"/></p>
<p><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1797797381?profile=original" width="720"/></p>
<p>(Photos courtesy NavyDEP.com and Craig)</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254082?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254082?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254161?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254161?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254167?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254167?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254256?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254256?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254238?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254238?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254776?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1798254776?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a></p> My two son are at Div 103 and 104tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-01-23:1971797:Topic:75836252013-01-23T04:45:55.988ZNavymom68https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Navymom68
<p>Hello everyone. My two son date for PIR will be March 1,2013. There's no letter yet.</p>
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<p>Hello everyone. My two son date for PIR will be March 1,2013. There's no letter yet.</p>
<p></p> letterstag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-01-22:1971797:Topic:75818672013-01-22T14:32:23.843ZNavymom68https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Navymom68
<p>still anxiously awaiting my first letter from my son. Anyone getting letters? How bout the much anticipated phone call?</p>
<p>still anxiously awaiting my first letter from my son. Anyone getting letters? How bout the much anticipated phone call?</p> ^^^^BATTLESTATIONS: THEIR FINAL TEST ! ^^^^tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-01-19:1971797:Topic:75767462013-01-19T00:52:53.520ZNavymom68https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Navymom68
<p>This is their final test and then they are sailors! Here is the link with the info:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir562011/forum/topics/battlestations-123">http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir562011/forum/topics/battlestations-123</a></p>
<p>HOOYAH!<br/> diannep</p>
<p>BATTLESTATIONS SCHEDULE (posted after completion)</p>
<p>M/T 2/25-2/26 101/102</p>
<p>T/W 2/26-2/27 103/104</p>
<p>W/Th 2/27-2/28 914/915</p>
<p>This is their final test and then they are sailors! Here is the link with the info:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir562011/forum/topics/battlestations-123">http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir562011/forum/topics/battlestations-123</a></p>
<p>HOOYAH!<br/> diannep</p>
<p>BATTLESTATIONS SCHEDULE (posted after completion)</p>
<p>M/T 2/25-2/26 101/102</p>
<p>T/W 2/26-2/27 103/104</p>
<p>W/Th 2/27-2/28 914/915</p> MEET and GREETS for PIR 03/01/2013tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-01-18:1971797:Topic:75753842013-01-18T08:02:27.870ZNavymom68https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Navymom68
<p>Here are the links for the Meet and Greets available for this PIR date.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; color: #ff0000;"><em>(Please RSVP to the Event you are attending...Sarge says he is getting 200+ people at the larger PIR's and wants to make sure he has enough food! Thank You!)</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;">Ramada's:…</span></p>
<p></p>
<p>Here are the links for the Meet and Greets available for this PIR date.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; color: #ff0000;"><em>(Please RSVP to the Event you are attending...Sarge says he is getting 200+ people at the larger PIR's and wants to make sure he has enough food! Thank You!)</em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;">Ramada's:</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-03-01-2013-ramada-meet-and-greet" target="_blank">http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-03-01-2013-ramada-meet-and-greet</a></p>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><p><span style="color: #008000;">Sarge's at the Sundance Saloon:</span></p>
<p><em><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-02-15-2013-sarge-s-meet-and-greet" target="_blank">http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-03-01-2013-sarge-s-meet-and-greet</a></span></em></p>
<p><span style="color: #008080;">Flanagans:</span></p>
<p><em><span style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-2-29-2013-flanagan-s-meet-greet" target="_blank">http://www.navyformoms.com/events/pir-2-29-2013-flanagan-s-meet-greet</a></span></span></em></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><p><strong>Here is a rundown of all three M & G's.</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Ramada:</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">6-8 pm at the Ramada.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Finger foods – Chips and salsa, veggies and dip, egg rolls, meatballs, maybe another and it could change. (This is what they had when I went. Sarge was not doing a Meet and Greet then)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Bar – or you can bring in your own soft drink or water. Those staying at the Ramada get a voucher for to free drinks.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Hostess provides a name tag and will come in and greet everyone and ask if anyone would like to speak.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Sarge:</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">5:30 - 9 pm at the <b>Sundance Saloon</b>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>FREE</b> transportation from Springhill Suites, Marriot Courtyard, Holiday Inn Express, Residence Inn, Candlewood Suites and Crossland. All other local hotels for a modest fee.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Guest Speaker from the Base (when available) to provide info on where to eat, things to do, how to save $$.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>FREE</b> food starting….they also have a menu if you want to order something.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Sarge has lived in the area for over 30 years and knows it well.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Sarge has arranged with his friend Nick at Trattoria-Pomigliano in Libertyville for a <b>FREE</b> meal – ANYTHING they want – for your Sailor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">There is a DJ.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Plus, Sarge goes above and beyond the “call of duty” to help Sailors and their families. (He is the “go to” guy for Taxi (shuttle) service. Prices are great and again does more than he has too!)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Flanagan’s:</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">5-9 PM at Flanagan’s.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Was the original Meet and Greet for Navy 4 Moms years ago, and hoping to continue the tradition for years to come.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Have set up a room specifically for the meet and greet.</span></p>
<p><em><strong>- Free appetizer buffet which includes:</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li><em><strong>BBQ Rib Tips</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Teriaki Wings</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Buffalo Wings</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Veggie Tray</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Breaded Mushrooms</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>Tempura Batterred Onion Rings</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>and more fresh from our Kitchen</strong></em></li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>- Free music and Karaoke starting at 8:00pm</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>- $10 Gift Certificate for navy graduates meal (steak and seafood included)</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>- You may use your $10 gift certificate you received from participating hotels (or ask for one when you come in) for dinner during or after the Meet & Greet at Flanagan's.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>- $1 Domestic Tap</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>- $2 Import Tap</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>- $2 Domestic Bottle</strong></em></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">You will also receive a $10 gift certificate for your graduate to have a meal of their choice (steaks and seafood included) after graduation. They are allowing the parents to use their sailors $10 gift certificate even on Thursday (we are more than happy to give them another one for Friday after graduation).You can receive the gift certificate at the restaurant at the Meet & Greet or ask your hotel receptionist for one (Red Carpet Inn, Day's Inn, Sleep Inn, Navy Lodge, Great Lakes Motel, and participating Holiday Inn, Marriott, Residence Inn in the Great Lakes, North Chicago and Waukegan area).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">They are located 2 minute drive from the Navy base and in walking distance of Red Carpet Inn, Day's Inn, Great Lakes Motel, and Sleep Inn and a quick 5 minute drive from Fountain Square (Waukegan) hotels.</span></p>
<p><strong><i><span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The M & G's are on the night before PIR. ALL events are open to everyone...not just N4M's</span></i></strong></p>
</div> Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 101 and 102 (Brother Divisions)tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-01-18:1971797:Topic:75753812013-01-18T08:00:05.800ZNavymom68https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Navymom68
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for divisions 101 and 102.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for divisions 101 and 102.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong> <strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong> <strong>Every single member is important to us</strong> <strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hang in there!!!</p> Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 103 and 104 (Brother Divisions)tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-01-18:1971797:Topic:75752892013-01-18T07:59:24.138ZNavymom68https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Navymom68
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for divisions 103 and 104.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for divisions 103 and 104.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong> <strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong> <strong>Every single member is important to us</strong> <strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hang in there!!!</p> Ship 02 (USS Reuben James) Divisions 914 and 915 (Brother Divisions)tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2013-01-18:1971797:Topic:75753792013-01-18T07:58:14.215ZNavymom68https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Navymom68
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 914 and 915.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Please still use the…</strong></span></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 914 and 915.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get to know each other, your SRs are!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Please still use the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Main Wall of the PIR Group</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">to post</span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">questions</span> and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.</strong></span></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Every single question that is asked is important</strong> <strong>Every single concern is genuine</strong> <strong>Every single member is important to us</strong> <strong>We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;" class="font-size-2">Hang in there!!!</span></p>