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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on November 10, 2014 at 12:07pm

Good morning everyone. I am so sorry I have been MIA. I just returned from Great Lakes for 7/7 PIR :) Two of the other PIR facebook group admins and myself went there to gather information to better help all of you get through the boot camp experience. We have some friends there who gave us a tour of the bases and see how it all works. It was amazing. We went to the blood drive and donated blood (my first time ever) lol.  We got to go to the NEX, we saw the photo lab, the phone banks, the chapel and we sat in the lobby of the Navy Lodge everyday greeting families as they arrived and talking to Sailors after PIR. We also went to Sarge's meet and greet and had a wonderful time. We went to several restaurants and toured several hotels to see where the best places to stay were and where to avoid. I even took the train into Chicago and then a cab to the aquarium and the Navy Pier. It was all so much fun and I am very pleased with the info we were able to get. I know it is going to help us help you even more than ever before. It was a great time :)

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on November 10, 2014 at 12:07pm

LorenaB even if you get to the meet and greet late it is still worth going. So much fun and full of info. The Navy Lodge has a shuttle to PIR and it is only $2 per person but arrange it early because it fills up quick. 

Comment by LorenaB on November 10, 2014 at 11:43am

Hello everyone! I have a quick question, my plane lands in Milwaukee at around 5:00pm. So that means if I did go to Sarges meet n greet it would be a bit late. Would I be missing to much info about PIR weekend?? I'm staying at the navy lodge but will he have a driver for us in the morning?

Comment by jrk'smom on November 10, 2014 at 10:29am

Anyone know if the Navy Lodge has irons in the rooms? I didn't see it on the amenities list. Thanks!

Comment by SBMom on November 10, 2014 at 9:23am

Hi. If we were to make a door banner for my son, can we bring it with us to PIR?

Comment by Tink2319 on November 10, 2014 at 9:15am

Did anyone get a phone call last night? My SR called after I had left for work. He had a 4 minute conversation with his Stepdad. He said he only had 5 minutes. He told him he chose a different job, so he will have a lot less schooling. Was this the "I'm a Sailor" call? Did I miss out? :(

Comment by diannep on November 10, 2014 at 8:26am

Good Morning!

Geneline:  Hard to tell you which way would be best for you.  Are you more comfortable on a train?  If so, then Amtrak may be the right choice for you.  Driving?  Then go that route.  It is really up to you which way you are more comfortable.  If you took a train, are you planning to rent a car in the GL area or just use Sarge for taxi services?  Lots to think about when making the decision. 

Comment by Geneline Allen on November 10, 2014 at 7:55am

My son will be graduating this day I live in stlouis,mo and was trying to find out the best way to get there on amtrek or driving and how I get there i really don't travel?

Comment by diannep on November 10, 2014 at 12:35am

kim:  Get there early and check out different locations.  I would think in the middle of the bleachers or the top row (leaning against the wall) would be the best places, but you need to plan to be at RTC when the gates open (6:30) to have a choice!  That top row goes fast.

Comment by kim on November 9, 2014 at 11:44pm

Can anyone tell me the best place to sit to see my son who is a body snatcher. He told me he is on the right side but I don't know if I should sit high, low, or in the middle to be able to see him

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