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PIR date of 7/13/2012 -Ship04, DIV 816
Hello to any other fellow NAVY moms with a son in this division? Just wanting to connect with any others? I"ve received my box, all is well, he says the guys in his division are "animals, beasts!"
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Permalink Reply by Fancy Nancy on
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My son said the same thing, Momof3. He wants good running shoes. After suffering through shin splints, he needs really, really good ones.
My son's fiancee got the call and I got about 5 remaining minutes. That's ok, though. He said he is very tired. They haven't slept for 36 hours and he mentioned the division having a pizza party on Thursday.
As in my sailor's words, "Mom, we kicked butt!"
Gurnee Mills at 6170 W. Grand Ave. in Gurnee has a few shoe stores. They have Champs Sports, Finish Line Outlet,Foot Locker Outlet, and Payless ShoeSource. It is a huge outlet mall and you should have some luck.
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Permalink Reply by MyLAS (My Lips are SEALed) on
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We went up to Libertyville (BEAUTIFUL TOWN!!!) and wnet to Runners Edge. It is a quick drive up and there are some wonderful places to eat in the area. The people at the shoe store were very helpful and give a military discount.
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Permalink Reply by BaldiLocks on
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By late afternoon I took a ride to the Library to pick up a book; I missed the call.
My wife got the call and talked for 15-20 minutes; she called me and I knew he called by the level of HAPPY coming through...
His girlfriend called us shortly after.
She had left her phone for a few minutes to talk with her boss and she missed the call.
I don't think she'll get over it till she sees him, and then I wouldn't be surprised if she'll need a cry...
Well everyone, it's really here...we fly out tomorrow night !!!
This has been the longest 56 days of our life !!!
Hope to meet everyone at Sarges !!!
Congrats to all, WE made it !!!
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I just found more pictures of 816 on the Naval Recruit Training Facebook page. There are about 8 pictures of the division working out at Freedom Hall. There is some new type of Jaguar timing system used for timing the recruits. Only a few pics are close-ups, but you might see someone you know!
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Hi Nancy,
Got em, thanks.
http://www.facebook.com/NavalServiceTraining
The gas mask pics are further down and to the right
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Permalink Reply by Sassy on
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Thanks Fancy Nancy! didn't see my son, but still neat seeing all the guys! Have a Safe Trip! We depart Thursday morning!
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We have an absolutely awesome division here--and awesome families of those terrific young men!
Please, let's stay in touch after PIR. I don't want to lose the friendships created here. We have been through so much together!
Thanks again, Baldi Locks, for the computer assistance. I can always count on you to be my back up!
Just wondering...did any of you in 816 hear what their score was in BS? A 200's division got a perfect score. Isn't that marvelous? They must be super thrilled. The score my son told me was "We kicked butt." What do you think that translates to in military score?:-)
Safe travels all. See you in 24 hours at Sarge's! We are gonna celebrate!!!
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Well, we are seated at the PIR hall waiting for the ceremony to begin! I am enjoying meeting many of my N4ms friends! Sassy, Selaine, Baldi Locks, CJ, momof3, oh what joy there is here today!
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My son said that he can leave at 7.
Have fun tomorrow.
Sorry I missed seeing AurorA:-( -
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Selaine6,
Just found out that it is 6 am.
It is 5:08 now!
Yikes!~
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Permalink Reply by Travelsalot on
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My son called at 730..he wanted to sleep in. Librarymom got me in to 298... I dont see any of my pals there.
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Phew! I was so worried that your son would be waiting for you for a long time because I gave you the incorrect time! I felt so bad...I wished I had your email address so I could contact you another way. As it turned out, my son didn't get to the gate until 6:50 or so. He slept in, too (until 6).
I don't know what 298 is....could you fill me in? Just curious.
We are relaxing at home for a while. It is that kind of day. My sailor is taking a little nap and I feel like I am ready for one, too!
Well, I hope you are having a wonderful day with your sailor. I will catch up with you later!
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