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PIR 06/17/2011

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TG31: 9 Div (203-210, 931)

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Latest Activity: Dec 18, 2012

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Comment by meryl (ship 09 division 208) on June 16, 2011 at 3:26am: KC'smom, Squeakerz and all other moms with injured or ill SR's, my prayers and thoughts will be with you as you continue healing. God bless you!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on June 16, 2011 at 2:42am: Ladies I just posted some places to eat in GL in the Discussion area.

Aslo, I keep forgetting to mention that the Gurnee Mall has an Ice Skating rink and an arcade. We didn't ice skate OR spend a lot of time in the arcade but I just thought I would mention it. There is a Blacklight mini golf course in the Arcade. My boys were "no fun" as I "just wanted to see what it looked like!" HA!

There is a reptile museum across from the Rain Forest Cafe. We went through. It wasn't inexpensive. Your Sailor gets a discount. My youngest wanted to see it and we like that stuff anyways!

The Rain Forest Cafe has some HUGE fish tanks and we just went in to look at those.

The Mall is a BIG "Z" shape. I made the mistake of saying," I'll just run and get some coffee" (Starbucks fix) while the boys were buying something.

Well, I forgot that I was practically ALL the way at the other end of the Mall. It would have been faster if I had gone out, got in the car and drove to the other end! LOL

Here is a map of the Mall that LaLa had sent me!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on June 16, 2011 at 2:26am: CONGRATULATIONS to all the new Sailors!

Keeping candle lit for the next group!

Prayers for those that are recovering from injuries...that they recover well and move on to complete BC!

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on June 16, 2011 at 2:24am: BS 21- They actually have to sign a paper stating that they will not ever discuss BS.

Comment by Jessicasmom on June 16, 2011 at 1:50am: it is 1:45 am and i am stresssssssing! my sr is doing BS as we speak!!! It has not rained here wher i live for over a month and now it decides to storm like crazy!!! so now i am stressing battlle stations and The stinkin weather!!! I know it is gonaa be ok but i really needed to get this off my chest!!! How do us moms do this crap? I hope she (my SR) knows how much her momma loves her and that i would stress all over again if it ment seeing her dreams come true!!! GET ER DONE 03/209!!

Comment by MamaCindy (MMW TM) on June 15, 2011 at 11:12pm: Thanks, Betsy & Tysmom.

Comment by Joy125 (FC Mom) on June 15, 2011 at 11:07pm: Thanks for the replies Cathy and Dianne....I hope to make it in time but you never know when you're driving! I'm dreading the long drive, but it will be so worth it when I see her!!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on June 15, 2011 at 10:38pm: Mamacindy, I'm sure diannep wouldn't mind if I addressed your questions. I can only speak on behalf of taking the shuttle. We did that and it was great. Our shuttle driver knew a way to get around the big line of cars and we were the first ones' in the hall. We got the first shuttle out at the Residence Inn. I did know other moms who drove and we got back to our hotel around the same time that they did. We didn't have to wait at all for a shuttle.

Comment by tysmom on June 15, 2011 at 10:10pm: To all you ladies who need to but that now infamous "black bag", there are some for $10.00 to $17.00 at Walmart in the luggage section. My sailor,ohhh it is nice to say that, is not even sure if he is allowed to take anything but he gave me a short list in case he can. They are strict about the phone. Remember to put the small liquid containers in plastic bags for flying.

At this point we are planning on taking the shuttle. I know that my sailor will not be ready at 1130 when the shuttle leaves for the motel. When he is we will come pick him up. I am up for suggestions. I am into easy.

Comment by MamaCindy (MMW TM) on June 15, 2011 at 9:44pm: Diannep - what have you heard of driving in vs. shuttle, pros and cons? We've heard the line is long to get in if you drive, but am wondering if there's any benefit when it comes time to leave if you've driven your own car vs. waiting for shuttle. Any insight?