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Things to bring to PIR...
OK all so we are getting close to PIR and I wanted to post a list of things we need to bring to PIR for the weekend. I am pretty sure I might miss somethings so if you have anything I forgot please add it to our list!
Items:
Ribbons (if you ordered any)
Scarves (if you made one or ordered one)
Sailors cell phone and charger
Dark Towel
Lint Roller
Laptop
Ipod
Camera
Clothes (Warm clothing for yourself)
Change of clothes for your Sailor (this is for them to wear at the hotel)
Bathroom Necessities
Plane Tickets
Parking Passes
ID's
Binoculars
Tissues
Umbrella
Chapstick
Jacket or Sweater
Hand Lotion
So this is just a small list that I started and I am sure there will be more!
Thanks - Aprul
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Permalink Reply by TxNavyMom on
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Only question, and mostly just curious, why the dark towel?
Thanks for the list, its a good reminder.
April
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Permalink Reply by aprul(ship11,div63) on
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the dark towel is because you are suppose to carry a hand towel for them to sit on so they dont get anything on their uniform. since they are in their dressed blues I figure a dark towel as you wont see the lint as much as you would a white towel.
Your welcome
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Permalink Reply by mamawalrus on
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I was told to bring lots of change for the toll booths.
If you are renting a car, bring proof of insurance if you are using your own personal insurance.
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Permalink Reply by navybluemom (Ship 04 Div 804) on
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I was just wondering if you could give me the password to download the gate pass. My son's girlfriend has one but I haven't been able to reach her lately for it. We are arriving Thursday nite; not sure if we will need it but I don't want to take any chances. Thank you for any info. It has been a long 8 weeks!
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Permalink Reply by sailormomship-11-div-066 on
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I think I will bring gloves...just in case, Being from the south, an item I rarely use, so I already have them laid out!
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earmuffs and/or hat with those gloves! ;)
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Permalink Reply by Stace (Ship 09 Div 067) on
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Razors for the girls!! Mine will be a gorilla girl!! :P Do we need to bring BC's along with ID's??
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BC's are only needed if you have a child that is not old enough to have a gov't. issued ID. i.e. driver's license, military ID
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Permalink Reply by mommyp(Ship09Div070) on
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Thanks for the information. This will really help.
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Permalink Reply by Proud NAVY GF [Ship02 DIV912] on
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questions new to all of this why the ribbons ?
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I made ribbons for anyone who wanted to order them. they have the PIR date and your SR's last name or first name.
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