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Alumni of PIR 07/27/2012 TG 37 — 6 Divisions (227–230, 817 & 937)

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Is your son, daughter, husband, wife or dear friend going to be part of PIR 07/29/2012? If so, this is the place to talk, get information and plan to celebrate their accomplishments.

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
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Latest Activity: Apr 19, 2013

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Comment by rnterry 04/817 PIR 7/27 alumni on July 3, 2012 at 2:01pm: Good Morning Ladies, These posts about the underwear are hysterical. I was reminded of when my son was getting ready to leave for BC and I kept asking him if he needed help getting his things sorted out. We had agreed it would be a good time to sort through and purge some old clothes. So not wanting to hover I left it to him and of course at the final hour and many reassurances that he had really gotten things organized I walked upstairs to his room and he had two, not piles, mountains of clothes lying on the floor. You always look for the tell, don't ya. He kept saying he wasn't nervous but there it was two huge mountains of clothes. Of course you couldn't tell which was which, so we had a good laugh and went and did something else.

Just think he now knows how to fold, properly all those clothes. Too bad we got rid of the piles.

Bet they will have volunteers for that front desk check in duty once the word is out about the pink bags.

Lala thanks for the info on the ribbons, I wanted to put my sons first name but knew everyone else knows him by his last. Love the stuff you make, think a luggage tag might also be on the horizon.

My sons recruiter just called me to let me know he got a letter from my son as well. That was very considerate of him. Huh maybe we didn't screw him up too badly after all.

Getting excited about PIR ladies.............!

Comment by ellen0502 on July 3, 2012 at 1:44pm: The Saturday night after PIR my oldest son went with my youngest to check him in after liberty. They followed a group of giggling new female sailors into the ship who were all carrying pretty pink shopping bags. At the desk to check in was a new sailor learning the check in process of searching bags etc, my oldest said he was very, very southern.

Upon lookin at the girls with the pink bags he said, "Oh lawd, now I gotta look through all y'alls drawers."
Yep, the underwear they have all learned to...ahem..love has to go.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on July 3, 2012 at 11:18am: OmahaRudy, yes I can imagine he would love Victoria's Secret, lol

Comment by OmahaRudy on July 3, 2012 at 10:52am: I love that underwear can spark so much conversation :) I bet there are a lot of little, ordinary things that they miss. I bet they also learn to appreciate what they've had and the people who have helped them along the way.

Diannep, we're not swimming enthusiasts, just enjoy these events. You must be proud of your friend who finished 6th! That's excellent. They had a strong field of contenders.

Lala, my son might want to visit Victorias Secret, too, but for an entirely different reason :) is that wrong to say?? I can't wait to get my BIG bag, Lala -- and my ribbons.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on July 3, 2012 at 9:14am: Yep, the underwear is definitely something that goes. My son requested that I bring him boxers when I came to PIR. He changed the minute we got to the hotel room.

Comment by Loriemae - AD Rating - PIR 7/27 on July 3, 2012 at 9:13am: ruzymommy - I know what you mean....never a concern here about their care...I know the RDC's truly do have our SR's best interest at heart and want them to succeed as much as they do. But not knowing what they are doing is the hardest part for me. Like so many of you, I'm sure....I was always so involved in my SR's activities....from cub scouts to little league to his high school music stuff...I helped whenever/wherever I could. Now that part of my job is over and boy is it hard!!!!

I too am so happy for OmahaRudy...so glad she heard from her SR and passed along how they are doing. I'm hope to get a call too!! My SR said in his last letter that they may be able to call this Friday. Hopefully week 4 (Hell Week) will go well and they will all get to call!!! Sending good thoughts and prayers out to RTC!!!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 3, 2012 at 8:59am: I agree about them ditching the underwear. For my Sailor/daughter the first stop in the mall was Victoria's Secret, the second stop the bathroom to change lol.

So happy for your call Omaha :-) I know it warms your heart to get a wonderful call like that.

Comment by ruzymommy(Ship2/Div937) on July 3, 2012 at 8:13am: Glad to hear you got a call OmahaRudy! I'm jealous but very happy for you! I think the worst part is 'not knowing' what is going on. I have no doubt they are being taken care of! Never was that a concern...just the mom in me wants to know!

Comment by diannep on July 3, 2012 at 7:14am: It is very comforting to know that our US Navy Sailors (soon!) can impeccably fold their underwear! HA! Have any of them told you all yet about having to get up in the middle of the night to iron? Yep, they do.

OmahaRudy: So glad you got to see some of the Olympic swim trials! Are you a swiming enthusiast or just interested in seeing some of the trials? One of our lifelong friends just finished 6th in the 200 fly...his parents and I swam together competitively "many moons" ago. So exciting to follow his progress since he was an underdog, only 19, and wasn't expected to do as well as he did! But no one told HIM that! We are all so proud of him!

Comment by OmahaRudy on July 3, 2012 at 7:14am: Ellen9502, you're already past where Loriemae and I are -- you have a Sailor-- you must be so proud!
That's funny about wanting to throw away the underwear that they spent so much time learning to fold. I never thought about that.

I just thought of something else he said, they had another physical fitness test. More of them passed. My son thinks their division is coming together. I got the impression there were only a few still unmotivated. That sounded good.

Looking forward to 7/27!