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ALUMNI of PIR 04/12/2013 TG 22 10 Divisions (143-150, 809, 922)
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This Group is for those that have sailors who graduated Boot Camp on 04/12 /2013. A place to keep up with each other as their journey continues.
Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 85
Latest Activity: Feb 11, 2014
WELCOME to PIR 04/12/2013!
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~If your last name is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended for you to use in your username for your own personal security. This is your option. It is also not a good idea to use an email address as your username for personal security reasons.
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on March 17, 2013 at 5:30pm
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lol Diannep, I bet she loves her room but misses having him to share it with her.
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Comment by diannep on March 17, 2013 at 5:15pm
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...Lala, it is now "his dog's" room! Yep, since he can't have dogs in his apt, I have her. She has her own little bed in there, with 2 sound conditioners to keep her from hearing everything in the house, and I put her "to bed" at about 10:30 each night after her walk...and don't get her up until 7:15 the next morning! Never hear a peep out of her! My older son said: What, the dog has her own room now??? Well, yep! She slept in there with my son, so why should she leave? :-)
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Happy St Patrick's Day Everyone :) Don't forget to wear green :)
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Diannep, I am so glad you posted that. I thought of you when I wrote that post. So many of us have been through that. Although the thought that they may eventually may move back home should not keep you from changing things up a little. When my daughter went to college my step-daughters moved in with us so they got her room. When she came home on weekends they all shared the room. Would usually have several friends over and would either kick my son out of his room or set up the big blow-up mattress in the living room and sometimes did both. Our house was always full of girls lol. Now, one is in the Navy, one is away at college and one step-daughter moved back to live with her mom. So I changed that room into "My Room" lol. I have my sewing machines, all my scrapbooking stuff and all the ribbon stuff in there and a work table. I love it and love have a place. I used to have to do all my work from the kitchen table. That was a nightmare. I kept a dresser and the bed in the room and decorated it with their stuff on a couple of shelves so they still have a place to call home when they are here to visit :) The only problem with that is I like to get up and get started early and all of them like to sleep in til noon lol. They waste half the day away haha. But I still love it when they are home and we still end up with a house full of girls when one of them does come home :)
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Yes, MomOf3, I knew there was involvement (leadership position) for some of the SRs with the laundry....but my feeling is that they collect it from the SRs and then distribute it back?? Don't think they actually WASH it, but please ask your SR when you can and post on here--maybe they do??! Would be interesting to know exactly what they have to do.
I agree with Lala! In these unsettled times, never say never on your children living at home again. My son moved out on his own at 21 for 1.5 yrs, in another city about 90 miles away. Had a job, was finishing up school/internship. Then, he lost his job (school was done, thank goodness). That is when he joined the Navy. He had a 10 mo DEP period, so moved back home during that time. THEN, when he was discharged from the Navy, he moved to another state to be with a gf. Couldn't find a job, and the gf thing didn't work out...so back he came (very reluctantly...he didn't ever want to live down here again)...he was here with me for 6 mos and just moved into his own place again. But guess what? A week after moving in, he lost his job. YIKES! His wife (got married recently) only has part-time work. Thankfully he has savings, and is checking to see if he has any more unemployment he can take while looking for another job, but....I'm not changing his bedroom into anything yet...you never know! His older brother had lived on his own for almost 2 yrs, but his rental condo was short-saled and he had 4 days to get out...he has been back home for 1.5 yrs.
So, like I said....you just never know! It may BE a while since they are in the Navy, and hopefully by the time they are discharged (if not re enlisting), the economy will be much better...but keep those home fires burning just in case!
By the way, it is so different having them move back home as adults. So tempting to "mother" them like when they were younger, but of course, they are adults now and need to make their own way in life. However, since they are sharing "your" space in your home...hmmmm....sometimes its hard. Both of my sons are/were rarely home between work and play so I still had "my space." But still got to see them some. Older son has been saving for a house and is looking now. So....empty nest is coming...again...for me soon....however, for how long??? Sigh...
Good Morning All!
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Comment by MomOf3 on March 16, 2013 at 11:54pm
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Winski and Dianep. As you know I have two sons in boot camp right now. One of them is in charge of the laundry for his division. So although each SR may not do their own, there are some SR's doing it. I'm kinda chuckling to myself for the same reason as the previous ironing comments, lol
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It is really hard to realize they won't be back to live but never say never. They could end up living back at home many years from now when you are not ready for them to come back :) But, I am sure your families are like ours, someone is always coming home and on most weekends there is someone in the spare room or even on the couch lol. Never a dull moment around here.
you guys should watch this video, super cute and very talented :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tqo_eOdDTw
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Winski: During bootcamp, I don't believe they do their own laundry, but I think they do after that. Even on the ships, they do their own laundry! And, yes, you all are correct. My son said today's Navy is called the "new Navy" and those who have been in a long time talk about how different it is now. Some good stuff, some bad stuff. One thing that is probably going to disappear is tuition assistance for enlisted...very sad as so many are able to use that to start/continue their college education while still in the Navy. I believe that the Army and Marines have already had theirs eliminated. My son worked with someone on his ship who had completed his Bachelors with the tuition assistance, and was getting ready to start his Masters while still in the Navy. How wonderful that he will retire with both of those degrees....IF tuition assistance isn't cut! We can only hope!
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Comment by Abucking on March 16, 2013 at 9:41pm
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I got mine a USS Hopper coin. Was thinking about buying him a watch, too, but the mom who said we've done enough just by getting there was right. It will be a lot of money and sacrifice, and the new sailor will appreciate that immensely.
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Sheilada, it'll be here in no time and we'll be so proud of our sailors. They are having to grow up fast, for sure, but with good guidance. Looking forward to meeting you!
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