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Comment by mom-11-263 on July 8, 2012 at 12:46pm

Yea! The administrator finally approved me! It took at least a week, if not longer. I hope other people don't wait until after their recruit leaves to register... All of you are so full of information I am very happy to read your posts. I am learning a lot. Thank you for the tips on Sarge and the meet and greets. Also the hotels. I am wondering does anyone take their recruits to Great America? I am wondering if they can go on the rides, or if they will get too dirty?

Comment by diannep on July 8, 2012 at 12:24pm

Ladies, don't wait on booking hotels.  Some are filling up because it is summer time and there is a theme park nearby.  So book now...if you book directly, no deposits and cancellation is usually up to the day before or day of arrival.

Residence Inn Waukegan, where Betay and I stayed for our PIRs, is Pet Friendly for any planning to drive and bring pets!  Has PIR shuttle, hot buffet breakfast included in room rate, nice hotel...studios and 2 bdrm 2 bth for larger groups. Pool, fitness room, etc.

Comment by diannep on July 8, 2012 at 12:22pm

Yep, I agree with Betsy.  Parents actually have no right to medical knowledge about their SRs unless there is an issue where the SR can sign a "waiver" allowing the parents to talk to the medical "powers that be" there.  Some are shocked to find out their SR was in the hospital, now is out, and they didn't know it. 

Definitely is a reality check that they are young men/women and treated as such...but a scary transition for families sometimes!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on July 7, 2012 at 11:32pm

MomofTom, The only way you would be notified, is if you son told you himself.   Most SR's do have their wisdom teeth extracted and usually there are no problems with it.  You would only be notified if your SR had a health issue that would hold them back from their PIR or if they had a serious health problem.  Remember, your SR is over 18 now and they don't need to check with us anymore.  It's a hard realization, but it is, what it is.    

Comment by MOMOFTOM (Ship9/Div266) on July 7, 2012 at 11:01pm

Also wondering... I hear today was "wisdom teeth extraction" day.  Would I have been notified if my son was having his taken out?

One other thing.  This is the first time in 21 yrs that the milk has spoiled in the fridge.  We used to buy a gallon every other day...  sigh.  I miss my boy!

Comment by MOMOFTOM (Ship9/Div266) on July 7, 2012 at 10:59pm

Cody_futr_mom  Thanks for the congrats.  Fireteamleaderwife thank you for the clarification.  I didn't know anything, except that it means he gets to help the others and it's more responsibility.  We're very proud... but the Mom in me wonders why he couldn't just sit back and do a good job being a regular SR instead of taking on more responsibility!  I don't mean to sound selfish, it's just that.. well, foolishly, he's my little boy, and DANGIT, he had to be reminded to brush his teeth!  LOL!  Seriously tho, we're proud, of course we are.  Just concerned too.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on July 7, 2012 at 10:17pm

mkcmom, it may be a different page. Just click on the link below and see if it is the same page. This one is a closed group so you have to ask to join it. Some groups are started by people we don't know so you have to be careful.

Comment by chinadoll19 on July 7, 2012 at 10:15pm

Hello, all I am new her.My daugther PIR will be on August 24 Ship9 Div265. I did not see anyone on this Div. - China

Comment by Sailor12 on July 7, 2012 at 10:14pm

Has anyone started booking or already booked their hotel or airline tickets for graduation..?

Comment by Sailor12 on July 7, 2012 at 10:04pm

For those asking about San Antonio, I live here and I work at Fort Sam, if anyone has any questions..what I don't know I can find out for u all..

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