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Comment by Deneen(Nurse McGyver) on October 20, 2010 at 12:26pm

We're driving from NC; 13 hrs.

Comment by shana-(kaceysmom) on October 20, 2010 at 12:23pm

i live in tx....and no way im driving all that way by myself

Comment by Tammie (Daughter In Navy) on October 20, 2010 at 12:21pm

Thanks everyone for all of the info,,,

Comment by Tammie (Daughter In Navy) on October 20, 2010 at 12:19pm

I'm driving too atleast 12 1/2 hr drive without the stopping,,,yuk

Comment by shana-(kaceysmom) on October 20, 2010 at 12:11pm

already reserved my place to stay while in chicago.....so now gota get flight tickets and ill b all set...

Comment by AndreaS61 on October 20, 2010 at 12:06pm

I saved almost $600 on airfare by going with Southwest, which is "changeable", as opposed to going refundable elsewhere. I know Southwest doesn't fly everywhere, but it's worthwhile to go directly through the airline and pay a change fee. Check Air Tran. I hear they have good prices. Be careful of travel sites like Expedia, Travelocity, Priceline - they charge a hefty change fee on top of what the airline and/or hotel charge. Read the fine print!! When I booked my flight the return flights on Sunday were already almost full, so we're coming back on Saturday. Don't wait too long - it IS Thanksgiving week, the most traveled holiday of the year!

Comment by diannep on October 20, 2010 at 12:01pm

maliz: Being Thanksgiving weekend, I wouldn't wait on booking your flights. I would go ahead and book. But don't do refundable. As you have found out...too expensive. Check with the different airlines and find out their "change" fee. Mine was still cheaper to do that than to get refundable tickets (and I had to change mine). Cars are not hard to rent...Ohare has alot of them. ACE is a company that has good car rental prices, that I was told. Your son is still in the division/PIR group, right? He hasn't been setback?

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on October 20, 2010 at 11:54am

The meet and greet is so that families can mingle with other families who all have a sailor graduating the next day. It will give you a chance to meet many of your friends from Navy 4 Moms but there will be other families there as well. Sadly a lot of people do not know about Navy 4 Moms. The hotel serves hot hor dourves that are free. But you pay for any drinks you get. We took our own bottled water in with us.

Comment by diannep on October 20, 2010 at 11:54am

Tammie: I missed my M&G but I know it is a time to meet the different Navy families, not just Navy For Mom's people...but that is the highlight...to meet the ladies you have been talking to on here. At the Ramada, it is free and they provide some light appetizers and a cash bar (drink vouchers given if you are staying there). It is from 6-8 and held the night before PIR each week. It is very informal and just a "gathering" place to meet and chat.

Comment by Tammie (Daughter In Navy) on October 20, 2010 at 11:04am

What does the meet and greet involve ?? Who will we meet ?? What goes on ? I see that we won't get to see our sailor but what goes on then ? etc.... thanks ahead

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