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Meet and Greet at Ramada
Ramada Waukegan-Gurnee
200 N. Green Bay Rd.
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-244-2400
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Permalink Reply by Peggy G on
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Tammie, my son is in div 158 but from what he told me today they are busy from sun up to sun down and do not get to write until Sundays and even then don't have that much time on their hands. I just got a 1st letter yesterday and a 1st call today, so I was feeling exactly the same sad frustration as you. Hang in there and don't think the worst. I am sure your son is tired. Send him a self-addressed stamped envelope with your next letter. Initially, I had the wrong address too, but he did get all his mail in spite of that, just a bit late.
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Permalink Reply by AuntofJon on
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Tammief - It seems that everyone is starting to recieve their letters. My sister got a letter today and her ex-hubby got one yesterday. It appears that most of us have had the address for when they were in processing. The good thing is that we all have the correct ship and div - so hopefully it will just be a delay. Send me an email at firecraker_04@yahoo.com and I will share the address with you.
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Permalink Reply by Zacsmom88 on
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Hi Aunt ofJon, Have you heard anything yet?? I did get a letter yeserday !! HOOORAY!!!! Was very good!! I feel better now. He likes it he said! It's tough, but that's ok!! Got his head shaved and has REALLYY uggggly goggles too he said! Definately wants LOTS of letters!! I send one everyday along with many of his friends. I drove around with addressed , stamped enveopes and gave them to just about everyone I know!!! THEN i found out it is the WRONg address! Good thing my son said he has a job doing the mail, he'l get them I woud hope!! Keep in touch!
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Zacsmom88- My sister got her letter today. He said he wanted to write the rest of the family - but he didn't have very many stamps. Which is fustrating because everyone in the family was sending him stamps with their letters that were going to the wrong address. I also sent him a couple of memo pads, envelopes and a pen. I pray your son is the BEST "Mail Man" and all our kids get their letters quick. Tell him we are relying on him =)!!!
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Permalink Reply by sailormom-cathie on
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Yes! My son is also ship 04 DIV 161 , just spoke to him today, he called for security info, he is doing well, hasn't gotten our letters yet, he is not grad n go thank heaven, just now making travel plans, where are you staying
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Yeah! I am SO excited to "get to know" some more families.. can't wait to meet you al too :)
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Permalink Reply by sailormom_jentkd (Ship4 DIV 162) on
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We booked the Ramada on 4/15 as well, my sons grandparents are coming too :) My brother is trying to go, he is retired Navy and so is my sons grandpa. 3 generations of Navy... very cool !!
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Permalink Reply by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC) on
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My father is retired navy and my husbands father is retire navy. Where was your brother stationed and when did he retire?
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Permalink Reply by ER_Nuse32 on
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You can count me in!! We will be getting in on the 14th. I am looking forward to meeting you all!!!
By then I will definetly need a drink!!! -
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I'm with you on the drink part!
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Permalink Reply by Mary on
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I just booked my room at the Ramada. My Mom and I will be there on the 15th!! Can't wait!! My son is Ship 04 Div 162
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