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PIR 11/12/2010 - Alumni
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This group is for everyone who has a recruit with a PIR date of 11/12/2010. Let's get to know each other, share stories and offer support! Can't wait to meet everyone!
Members: 91
Latest Activity: Sep 19, 2013
Discussion Forum
Ship 2, Div 952
Started by Diana PIR 11/12/10. Last reply by Lady Hamilton Sep 19, 2013. 353 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all! This is a discussion I've started for the families with recruits in Ship 2, Div 952. Of course anyone can join, but this will help those of us in this specific group get to know each other.
Ship2Div952
Started by rdilworth. Last reply by rdilworth Oct 4, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Our daughter left on September 13th and other than the initial welcome letter from the Recruit Training Command and her box of belongings we haven't heard from her yet. We have mailed several letters…Continue
PIR 11/12/2010 Ship 11 Div 366
Started by nolaj. Last reply by swagner Nov 13, 2010. 370 Replies 0 Likes
Just got our letter today so not sure how many out there have the same information. 7 days in and he says it sucks !!! probably so !! we'll start writing to him, encourage him to keep going and…Continue
Ship 11 Div 370
Started by savannahgal-nukemom1110MT. Last reply by Toni (T's Mom) Nov 11, 2010. 58 Replies 0 Likes
Already know of one other family member w/a sailor in this division. Anyone know how they are grouped? Does their rate/job have anything to do with it? Looking forward to meeting families at…Continue
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Comment by Kgswifeforever on November 9, 2010 at 1:23pm
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i think 8am
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Comment by Christina (EM Nuke gf 1111M ) on November 9, 2010 at 1:17pm
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What time does liberty start for Saturday and Sunday? I know what time it expires but not what time it starts
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Comment by Lynne on November 9, 2010 at 1:07pm
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Well we left at 6:15 and there was definitely a line...but if we had stayed in the middle lane...lol I think we would have driven right in...lol
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Comment by josteph(Ship02/Div952) on November 9, 2010 at 12:53pm
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Thanks for your message Lynne! I bet its going to be hard to say goodbye to my sailor husband on Sunday. Just thinking about it makes me sad. I don't want to think about that just yet. Thanks again for your advice and I will definitely be staying in the middle lane. How early can you arrive at RTC? I know they open up at 6 am, so is there a line of cars earlier than that? Just wondering.
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Comment by mitchsmomship13DIV330 on November 9, 2010 at 12:52pm
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@ Lynne You made me cry ! No sleep and waiting on pins and needles for my phone call has made me weepy, and the fact that I think I decided to stay at GL and never go home..... Great advice tho thanks
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Holy toledo it is your PIR week...batten down the hatches...and get ready for the best week of your life since childbirth...lol!! I herby pass the torch to you to have fun, fun, fun....for those of you in the 900 division...check out the 12/05/2010 graduation tab under photos...you might find one of your child there...
Here are my tips for graduation...I hope you read the one about staying in the middle lane...it will get you there an hour faster I promise...lol The people who check IDs and stuff are very nice...but remember if you have children under driving age you need a birth certificate or social security number....I can't tell you the number of folks who forgot this...so be prepared...the NEX is wild after PIR...it is open all weekend so if you can put off a visit there do so...don't miss picking up your sailor in the morning at the chapel...as you leave on Friday have them point it out so you know where you are going in the morning..arrive a little early...seeing all those sailors marching to the chapel for liberty...wow...can't say anymore than that...
You guys are about to go on an incredible journey...words can not describe it...but be a little prepared. I wish someone had told me what Sunday would feel like. Saying goodbye for boot camp was hard, saying good bye now was much harder. I said goodbye to a man...a young man who I knew was now making his own way into the world...one I knew had grown immensely...but one who when I took out my credit card to buy him an outfit at Nike town looked at me and said "i got it mom", one who bought ME dinner, and a young for whom people clapped and asked permission to shake his hand and thanked him for his service and he replied "it's my pleasure"....it was the best of times...and it was the saddest of time...my son is a man and guess what...this mom was not quite ready....so steel yourselves...be Navy strong...you will be so very proud...but saying goodbye...sucks!!! LOL
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Comment by Diana PIR 11/12/10 on November 9, 2010 at 12:26pm
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This site has gone crazy and I love it!!! I haven't been on as much lately - dealing with an injured hubby and taking him to and from airports the past few days as been quite taxing! Doesn't he know the stress us mom's are under this week!
Anyway, WELCOME to all the new moms, girlfriends, wives, etc who have recently found us!
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Brenda - because the graduating group is so small, it is my guess that all the "extras" will be able to attend.
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OMG!!!!!!!!2 MORE DAYS!!!Friday morning i get to see one of the most wonderful blessings in my life...MY HUSBAND!!!!! I thank God for him everyday!!!! and im so proud of him and his accomplishments!!!!!! the Lord blessed me with him and i just tell ya its the best feeling in the whole world!!!!! True Soul Mates!!!!!!! Thank You Lord!!!!!!
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Comment by Megan (Zac's Mom) on November 9, 2010 at 10:20am
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Good morning ladies! We're almost there!! I'm so thankful for this site...I don't know how I would have made it through without having a place where others really understand all the ups & downs...thank you!!
Btw, looking forward to meeting you all at the m&g...there will be three of us joining the rest... GO SHIP 11 !!!
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