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Comment by diannep on August 13, 2014 at 8:34am

jpsmom:  We had no problem picking up the shuttle right after PIR. 

Comment by diannep on August 13, 2014 at 8:34am

Good Morning!

Connorsmom:  See CatMom's post below yours.  We loved the shuttle to/from PIR!

Comment by DAR12 on August 13, 2014 at 7:07am

Hi codysmom
My son is ship 09 Div 308

Comment by Connors mom on August 13, 2014 at 6:41am

Made our reservations for the Navy Lodge. Very reasonable rates. Haven't decided to drive ourselves to PIR or get a shuttle. Any suggestions?

Comment by CatMom509 on August 13, 2014 at 5:22am

jpsmom,

I know that both diannep and I (at different PIRs) left our rental cars at the hotels, then had Sarge pick us up about 6:30 am, got there in about 10-15 minutes, walked about 50 yards to the graduation hall entrance, then in our seats just after 7:00 am.  My daughter and myself got the last two seats in the lower bleachers against the back wall -- great for leaning up against!  Not sure where diannep ended up~~

It was soooo convenient not to worry about remembering shortcuts -- or gasp!!-- getting a little lost or having to wait in the long, long car line on Buckley Road in the right waiting to turn into RTC when you could stay to the left of that line go past the RTC entrance, go to the train station and turn around safely.  Come back toward the RTC gate and make a nice, easy left turn into RTC!!  Just gave you a shortcut!!

Nope, you don't have to come right back on the shuttle to your hotel.  We went to the Photo Lab to look at my Sailor daughter's proofs (she didn't like the way they turned out and I agreed), the NEX to shop, then caught the shuttle in the lot to the right of the NEX.  Make sure you get a Sarge shuttle back.  He won't overcharge you like other shuttle companies might.  It's supposed to be only $3.00 to PIR and back, charged separately.  Keep Sarge's cell # 847-212-0246 programmed into your phone to give him a quick call if none of the shuttles look like they are with him~

Comment by codysmom on August 12, 2014 at 9:38pm

Thanks so much to the "veteran members"! This is all so helpful! My son is ship 09 div 308!

Comment by diannep on August 12, 2014 at 9:16pm

I think you will like Country Inn and Suites, jpsmom!  We have had such mixed reviews in the past on the Ramada, and the area it is in is not so great, we have been told.  Sarge's shuttle to PIR is just $3/pp each way, which is the same price as the area shuttle service (all are taxis operating as shuttles for PIR).  You can contact Sarge at:

847 212 0246 or email johnspadaro@att.net

If you want to arrange a ride to PIR, please contact him within 2 weeks of PIR.  He also shuttles from the airports for those not renting cars.

Comment by CatMom509 on August 12, 2014 at 4:50pm

jpsmom,

I just checked the reviews on the Ramada that you are booked at in Waukegan.  I think you should take a look at the Tripadvisor reviews, which are in fact, part of their ratings on the Ramada site itself~~

Comment by CatMom509 on August 12, 2014 at 4:44pm

Greetings All!

     "But now, Lord, what do I look for?

      My hope is in You."

Comment by mishka422 on August 12, 2014 at 3:39pm

jpsmom, my son's name is Marcus.  Yes, my husband and I will be going to graduation!  We are staying at a Country Inn and Suites in Gurnee.  We have a rental car booked since we are planning on staying a few days afterward so it will just be easier for us.

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