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Where are you staying for PIR?
Find others who may be staying at the same hotel! Carpool or shuttle together, have a pool party, or meet in the lobby after returning your Sailor to base.
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Permalink Reply by Sandy's_sailor son on
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We already went to our son's PIR, but I heard that the Navy Lodge is really nice. We stayed at the Ramada Inn and it was ok. They treated us really well. We paid $79 a night for a room with 2 queen size beds and a bathroom.
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Permalink Reply by LTLY on
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$65 per night. I am not sure about all of the accomodations, their website is just general. But I know they do have a shuttle to PIR.
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Diffidently take the shuttle to PIR. Our shuttle bus was too full so we had to take a cab. It cost $15 dollars.
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Yeah, I really want to take the shuttle but I am debating bc I have two little ones still in car seats.
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Have you rented a car.
I would ask the Hotel if they have child's safety seats on the shuttle.
I did see people at the airport bring their own child's safety seats with them. I saw some check them in with their suitcases.
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The Captain is "God" over the command. That is in the military court that gives out the courts martial. It consists of the Captain, with Petty Officers and Chiefs.
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Both in-laws are renting cars, so I will just hitch a ride with them, but we were all considering the shuttle for PIR. From what I understand the child seats don't count as carry-ons so I think I will bring our own. I have a list going for questions for the airline as the date approaches.
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Permalink Reply by JBsMom PIR 10/1/10 Ship13 Div326 on
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Hi Everyone,
I have been reading all the discussions about making reservations for PIR & I got really nervous last night so I called the Residence Inn in Waukegan because I liked the idea of a kitchen & sofa bed. I was able to book a 1 bedroom suite for $105 a night but they only have 1 or 2 rooms left availabe at Navy discount price. They do have a shuttle to the base & it is $6 per person round trip. I am so glad I found this site it really made a difference in making my reservations. -
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Permalink Reply by diannep on
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You'll LOVE it. Residence Inn was great. Free hot breakfast in the lobby too! Make sure to sign up for the shuttle when you check in. The first one was at 6:30 and we were on it. Wouldn't have done it any other way...in our PIR seats by 7!
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Permalink Reply by sailorjayship13div329 on
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JBsMom - that's where I am staying as well. i had forgotten to ask about shuttle prices. Thanks for the info. My son is ship13 div329. see you there.
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