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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! ***
Members: 85
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 NC_Susan on December 9, 2010 at 4:29pm
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Betsy - Waving Girls' boyfriend from Div 022 wrote her and said that their Battlestations are Monday Dec13. So far, this is the only person from our division who has heard anything. Susan
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Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on December 9, 2010 at 4:25pm
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*******LADIES****** Please let us know your BS21 dates as soon as you hear. We have some discrepancies in the dates on our discussion forum. If you hear from your recruits, please ask them if they know when their division does BS. As of right now, some of the divisions are listed as the same date as other divisions, and there probably won't be that many doing BS on the same night.************
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Comment by TysMomKY on December 9, 2010 at 3:48pm
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Actually Jfarm they did, but I wasn't about to admit that here! You ladies haven't met me yet! LOL
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Has anyone thought of having a sign in book, or something like that, where we can all list our names and contact information and then someone could be responsible for sharing that information through email with those that are interested. I don't like the thought of not communicating with you guys in the future. You have helped me so much through this process! Thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart! I hope we all become and remain friends!
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I'm sorry Jacque :( I won't get to check my mail until tonight, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up.
Illibeam - Thats awesome!! I was wondering when the last day I should write is, thanks! Susan
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Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on December 9, 2010 at 3:36pm
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For you Empty Nesters (me included) N4Ms has a group for everyone:
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/emptynesters
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Comment by jacquec1253 on December 9, 2010 at 3:33pm
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Betsy I think the Alumni PIR is a great idea. I'm in. Did anyone hear anything today? I rushed home for lunch just sure I would get a letter, and nothing :( I am on the verge of a good cry with the rest of you. Gosh this is harder by the day.
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Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on December 9, 2010 at 3:18pm
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The mall has a movie theater and an ice skating rink. It is not very far from the base and I heard there is a indoor water park but it may be very pricey, worth checking into though. And if the weather is good to you there are a lot of places in Chicago to go to.
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Comment by Kate-Ship 12/Div 039 on December 9, 2010 at 3:16pm
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Stacy, very brave of you to drive up. I hope you have company for the trip. I am in South Florida and would not even think it. I will be flying up. The website has been a great source of comfort for me a well. I was directed to it by my ex. Can't wait for the PIR to happen and so that I can get to see both my daughter and son who are both there but have PIRs on different months.
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Lori - Sorry! I had quite a cry this morning, lol. Glad you are all set for next week!
Stacey - I will be praying for you and for safe travel for your family (and for your sanity :)) I know there is a mall nearby, but I'm not sure what else is there. Maybe someone else who is familar with the area knows more. I just bet your kids are excited to see their brother! What a neat experience this will be for them and your right he has set an amazing example! I have a feeling there will be snow, lol.
Susan
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