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Divisions: 019 - 024, 904 and 905. This is a place to share information and support family and friends who have Recruits graduating from Boot Camp on Friday, 12/17/10. *****PLEASE NOTE: GROUP LEADER IS NOW****** BETSY, Almost There! ***
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Latest Activity: Feb 17, 2012
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Discussion Forum
Battlestations
Started by jeanne. Last reply by diannep Dec 15, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know when battlestations for ship 02 Div 905 will be? Continue
REMINDER...WEAR READ for PIR 12/17/10
Started by Cindy in Snowy MN Dec 9, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
PLEASE...LETS JOIN TOGETHER AND WEAR RED ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 17TH When we attend our Sailors PIR!!! Won't we look grand standing next to our new Sailors in RED for photo's....them in Blue and White…Continue
Updated Battlestations Discussion
Started by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor. Last reply by DUEX_NAVY_momma Dec 13, 2010. 25 Replies 0 Likes
Please post the most recent date of your recruits Battlestations on here. Please include their Ship and Division numbers. Thank you New is Filtering In! The line up seems to be as follows;…Continue
Favorite Christmas Recipies
Started by CJ's Mom. Last reply by NC_Susan Dec 6, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
In our chat last night we decided we should have a discussion for us to post our children's favorite recipies for the holidays! Here are a couple of mine! Enjoy.... Oreo Cookie BonBons 1 Pkg of Oreo…Continue
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Comment by Kate-Ship 12/Div 039 on December 15, 2010 at 2:59pm
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Thanks Tysmom. Great info. Foregoing the shirt suit I choose for Friday.
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Comment by TysMomKY on December 15, 2010 at 2:49pm
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Taken from the Naval Training Center website. PLEASE NOTE THE WALKING DISTANCES AND BE SURE TO DRESS WARM AND WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES!!!!
PARKING
"Family and friends will be directed to general parking at the Chapel lot, which is about 3 city blocks from the site of the graduation. Another parking lot, about 1 city block away is available for those with handicap stickers or hangers."
SHUTTLES
"Most hotels in the area also have shuttle service to the graduation. The shuttle terminates at the visitor center located at the front gate. It is approximately a 1/2 mile walk to the site of the graduation from the visitor's center.
Just wanted to share this with you!
Safe travels everyone! I'm still waiting on my call!
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Comment by diannep on December 15, 2010 at 2:47pm
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Have a wonderful time, Betsy! HOOYAH!
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Thanks TYsMom.
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Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on December 15, 2010 at 1:56pm
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I'm at the airport waiting to board my plane! Woohoo! Praying for safe travels for everyone today and tomorrow. I can't wait to see all the new sailor posts tonight. I will be reading them from Illinois! Yahoo! Can't wait to meet you all.
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Driving in Snow and Ice
The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is not to drive at all, if you can avoid it.
Don't go out until the snow plows and sanding trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.
If you must drive in snowy conditions, make sure your car is prepared (TIPS), and that you know how to handle road conditions.
It's helpful to practice winter driving techniques in a snowy, open parking lot, so you're familiar with how your car handles. Consult your owner's manual for tips specific to your vehicle.
Driving safely on icy roads
- Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
- Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
- Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
- Keep your lights and windshield clean.
- Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
- Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
- Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
- Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
- Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.
If your rear wheels skid...
- Take your foot off the accelerator.
- Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
- If your rear wheels start sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer left and right a few times to get your vehicle completely under control.
- If you have standard brakes, pump them gently.
- If you have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply steady pressure to the brakes. You will feel the brakes pulse — this is normal.
If your front wheels skid...
- Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral, but don't try to steer immediately.
- As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction will return. As it does, steer in the direction you want to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate gently.
If you get stuck...
- Do not spin your wheels. This will only dig you in deeper.
- Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way.
- Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out.
- Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car.
- Pour sand, kitty litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.
- Try rocking the vehicle. (Check your owner's manual first — it can damage the transmission on some vehicles.) Shift from forward to reverse, and back again. Each time you're in gear, give a light touch on the gas until the vehicle gets going.
- More Tips
Sources: National Safety Council, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Washington State Government Information & Services
http://www.weather.com/activities/driving/drivingsafety/drivingsafe...
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Comment by Anti M on December 15, 2010 at 1:39pm
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I just worry. Safe travels everyone!
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Keep your distance, go slow, keep your foot OFF the brakes if you start to slide. If you have 4WD, don't use it unless you need it to get out of a snowbank. Four wheels slide as well as two, and will get you into trouble faster than not. So says my professional driver hubby. Check your car's fluids before you start out.
For everyone driving any distance: take an emergency kit. Sensible shoes, coats, a blanket or two, some food and water, hats, gloves, flashlights and a phone charger. A small shovel and some cardboard to dig yourself out if you slide off. We see slide offs here all the time, and that's Utah drivers who should know better! Speed is always a factor, slow down on ice. Hopefully no one will need such things, but it is good to be prepared.
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Keep your distance, go slow, keep your foot OFF the brakes if you start to slide. If you have 4WD, don't use it unless you need it to get out of a snowbank. Four wheels slide as well as two, and will get you into trouble faster than not. So says my professional driver hubby. Check your car's fluids before you start out.
For everyone driving any distance: take an emergency kit. Sensible shoes, coats, a blanket or two, some food and water, hats, gloves, flashlights and a phone charger. A small shovel and some cardboard to dig yourself out if you slide off. We see slide offs here all the time, and that's Utah drivers who should know better! Speed is always a factor. Hopefully no one will need such things, but it is good to be prepared.
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Comment by Stacey USS George Wash mom on December 15, 2010 at 1:27pm
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We are leaving Florida around 6pm and driving thru the night. Hopefully we will get to my sisters in Springfield in the morning and then we will head to Great Lakes to check in to the Residence Inn early eve. Pray Pray Pray for good weather. There is a system producing rain and Ice along the way and we are hoping it will pass by the time we get there. We have never driven in Ics and snow so wwe are depending on common sence, advice from others and God to get there safe.
Safe Travels to you all, and God Bless!!
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