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PIR 06/17/2011

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TG31: 9 Div (203-210, 931)

Members: 76
Latest Activity: Dec 18, 2012

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Comment by Donna (Christopher's Mom) on June 16, 2011 at 3:41pm: WooHoo Squeekerz that's great!! Thinking of you, KC'smom and all the others that are injured. Praying for a speedy recovery. Go Navy!!!

Comment by Squeekerz on June 16, 2011 at 3:35pm: Yay! I got a letter today. :) He said that he has to stay up late to watch over the other recruits now, 'cause he has to make sure they actually go to sleep. He also got to act in place of the MA (whatever that is) for awhile!! I assume that is a big thing. He didn't write much more that that, besides saying he missed us and that we should start thinking about where to live if he comes home.

Comment by Donna (Christopher's Mom) on June 16, 2011 at 2:20pm: Saddle Ridge and fireside lounge

Comment by Donna (Christopher's Mom) on June 16, 2011 at 2:17pm: Were here and checked In at the Ramada. They let us check in early. Nice Room and Great staff. Gonna head to the meet and greet later. Just an FYI: the meet and greet is at the Saddle Ridge at the Ramada. It's a bar and restaurant attached to the Ramada. see ya there

Comment by diannep on June 16, 2011 at 2:07pm: tysmom: During classes at A School, you cannot have your phone on. In fact, they ask you to lock it in your room locker. Can only be used in their "free" time. There is big trouble if someone is caught during class with a phone on. Happened at my son's A School...he was in "hold" and waiting for orders after completing school, but happened to the ones still in classes. They are seriously warned about it. But they are usually allowed to use it when not in class, mustering, PT, etc.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on June 16, 2011 at 9:37am: that mall is crazy big and no pass throughs. If you walk from one end to the other you have to go back the same way you came lol. But it is an awesome mall.

Comment by Squeekerz on June 16, 2011 at 9:33am: Thank you muchly for the prayers everyone. I hope to get a letter today, and I hope he's finally made up his mind about things. His indecision is killing me! lol

Wooo!!! Less than 24 hours ladies!! Good luck and have safe trips to RTC!!!

Comment by tysmom on June 16, 2011 at 9:16am: My sailor said they have Navy Mom shirts at the store on the base.

Moms your call will come....seems like forever...but it will come!

My heart goes out to all the moms whose SR was not able to graduate with their group.There are many more than the ones who communicate on here. 59 out of 80 (+ or -) passed in my sons Div. The "upside" of it is that they are given more than one chance to succeed. Perseverance. The big door will open for you too in the future. There are lessons for us in all of life's situations.

diannep: He was telling me about the "A" school and the phone.They are strict about phone usage there according to what they told him.

Comment by diannep on June 16, 2011 at 8:40am: A big HOOYAH and Bravo Zulu to all of the sailors of 6/17...safe travel, ladies, enjoy meeting each other "in person" at the MeetNGreet...and get ready for the BIG DOOR TO OPEN tomorrow! goosebumps....

Congrats!

Comment by diannep on June 16, 2011 at 8:37am: tysmom: They are not allowed to have anything when returning to RTC (like phone), but should be no problem having it once you meet him at the airport.

MamaCindy: I totally agree with Betsy! We also stayed at Residence Inn, as she did...and the shuttle was wonderful. We were on the 6:30 one...no wait at security...and in the PIR Hall by a few minutes after 7. We passed the line of cars..And no problem getting it after PIR either. They wait in the front gate parking lot...they run for about 2 hours after PIR is over. Remember, you all may think you can explore the base after PIR, but you can't. You are only allowed in the NEX and visitors center up towards the front gate. No visiting of the "ships." So no need to hang around on RTC base after PIR is over for very long. I vote for the shuttle!

:-)

And, Betsy, of course I never mind at all when veterans pick up questions! We are all on here to cover whatever questions come up. I'm rarely on after about 8 pm EST, so I so appreciate the other ladies like you covering those times. Thanks!