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PIR 2-18-2011 DIV 75-86, 805, 913 ALUMNI
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This is a group for Sailor families who grad was on 2-18-2011. DIV 75-86, 805, 913. Welcome!
Members: 163
Latest Activity: Jul 29, 2019
Discussion Forum
Nuke A School FAQ
Started by NF Mom. Last reply by NF Mom Mar 6, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nuke A School FAQ click the Above LinkContinue
Div 085
Started by AdamsWifey. Last reply by Deanna (ship 03 Div 085) Mar 4, 2011. 35 Replies 0 Likes
i never see div 085 out there lol just wanting to find other people whos loved one is in div 085
Looking for SR in SHP03 DIV083 members
Started by Cjmint. Last reply by kathyf Feb 19, 2011. 51 Replies 0 Likes
My son is in the above SHP and DIV. Got a letter on 1/7...friends and family got letters last thursday or Friday...was hoping to get a call over weekend...but nothing. Before my son left he told me…Continue
Medieval Times info
Started by MountainMama(ship3 div081). Last reply by Dani_Girl (ET wife) Feb 18, 2011. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Okay, I got hold of the group salesperson there and asked a bunch of questions. Of course, I didn't know how many we would have, but she said a group could get tickets for the dinner and show for…Continue
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Comment by Northwest Annie on January 11, 2011 at 11:40am
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Thanks everyone for what you've been saying regarding what our SR's are going through. I'm just a big old worry wart!! This place is the best and I have learned so much! :-)
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Comment by SuZan on January 11, 2011 at 10:55am
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MountainMama....I think you are right too! I always taught my boy the exact same thing and that he was NOT the center of the universe. LOL
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Comment by ProudNavySister on January 11, 2011 at 10:50am
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I totally agree MountainMama! :)
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Gonavy....I couldn't have said it better!
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Comment by MountainMama(ship3 div081) on January 11, 2011 at 10:27am
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diannep - Thanks for letting me know that....I'm a little more at ease now.
As far as the news about some recruits screwing up, I seriously doubt that it's anyone's kid on here because parents who are on here really care about their kids. It's been my experience (teaching high school kids) that most of the troublesome kids come from troubled homes (though not all). These kids have a chip on their shoulder and are angry because they feel they are not cared about. That is certainly not true of the parents on this forum. We care about our kids or we wouldn't even be here posting night and day, looking for any small piece of information about our recruits, their units, their daily activities, etc.
Boot camp is about more than just getting physically fit...it teaches them to discipline their emotions, to realize the world does NOT revolve around them, and to not simply live "in the moment" but to make sound decisions about their future. I always taught my boys "every decision has a consequence." A lot of kids are just learning that now. It will be okay...they will grow and be better people for it.
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Comment by diannep on January 11, 2011 at 10:07am
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MountainMama: Yes, they can try another number. They usually are given a certain amount of time to make whatever calls they like.
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The PRINCE? HAAAA!
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Comment by exxie on January 11, 2011 at 9:48am
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To Wife64, when The Prince wrote on 12/24 he said they would be Day 1-1 on 12/29. Then when he wrote on 12/31, he referred to "now that we've started our actual training" so I assume they must've started on 12/29 as scheduled. In that case, today is the end of Week 2. That 12/31 letter is also when he said they'd have a phone call on 1/13. I'll keep you posted if I hear anything else.
As for sharing fears and info, this site has been completely invaluable to me AND to my recruit. We were both way more prepared for what to expect from this experience than the folks we've met who are NOT on N4Ms. I was astounded at how little some of the other folks at our swear-in knew! I'd be a complete basket case right now if not for this site and the amazing people who play here with me. ;)
The Prince even wrote in his last letter that he thinks it's hilarious how much I know about what he's doing even when he's unable to write and tell me. He added that "Arwen was right; we have very little spare time and it's usually spent marching and ironing!" Funny, right?!
I did bristle a little seeing that there are certain recruits screwing things up for the rest of their division, because I worried about the moms from that division reading it here and worrying that it might be THEIR kid doing the screwing, y'know. But (sadly) I think we here are the minority rather than the majority; we care too much and so our kids/brothers/husbands are probably not the troublemakers.
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I am so worried about missing his call. I don't get cell service inside the school where I work. I have made everyone in the office aware that he may get to call this week and they'd better get me to the phone. But we are expecting ANOTHER snow storm starting this afternoon. Chances are, we won't have school for the next couple of days, but he has no way of knowing that. Does anyone know if they don't get hold of me on the first try, are they allowed to try a different number?
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Oh that's so great that you got your call. When did you get it? Should I expect one today?
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