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PIR 4/16/2010 Alumni
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For anyone with a loved one graduation April 16th 2010
Members: 94
Latest Activity: Apr 22, 2012
Discussion Forum
A school for our sailors.
Started by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC). Last reply by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC) May 1, 2010. 26 Replies 0 Likes
Were is everyones sailors attending A school? And for what Rate?Continue
What to wear/bring to PIR
Started by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC). Last reply by Kelly Apr 25, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
GRADUATION DAY SCHEDULE0630: RTC Main Gate opens to visitors.0645: The drill hall is open.0845: Guests must be seated.0900: Graduation commences.0920: Divisions arrive at drill hall.1030: Ceremony…Continue
Meet and Greet at Ramada
Started by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC). Last reply by MicheleV Apr 14, 2010. 58 Replies 0 Likes
For all who are attending graduation on the 16th of April, Ramada holds a "Navy Family Meet & Greet Reception with free drink and hor d'oeuvres. This is held on thursday the 15th of April from…Continue
Everyone is going to make it on Ship 13 DIV 160
Started by Roz Phillips. Last reply by 1stsailormom Apr 14, 2010. 65 Replies 0 Likes
We got our first phone call last night. Teary but great to finally hear from her. We thought that PT would be tough, that's okay what is tough is the clothes folding and keeping her rack tidy. I…Continue
Hotel Information
Started by sacha3357 (Wife of an FC). Last reply by Lucas'dad Apr 9, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
With any reservation, please make sure that you are able to change dates of stay with no penalties, due to the fact that graduations dates for some many change!Ramada Inn: Rooms around $79 per night,…Continue
SOUTH CAROLINA MOM's
Started by MicheleV. Last reply by MicheleV Apr 9, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm MICHELE and I will be traveling to Chicago from South Carolina. Are there any other South Carolina Mom's out there?If yes, what kind of flight fares did you get?I'm flying out Thurs April 15th…Continue
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Comment by Stacie - Sailor Logan's Mom on March 13, 2010 at 10:28pm
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Thank you Cindy for your support. We all need it.
Stacie
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Thank you. Yum that sound delicious. Keeping my fingers crossed too.
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Comment by Bren's Mom (Andrea) on March 13, 2010 at 10:20pm
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Happy Anniversary! I just made a vanilla bean butter bundt cake with a vanilla cream center......should last me until midnight!! Ü I did just see that Joe's Mom got her call--fingers crossed & praying here!!
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Oh Andrea...don't go there. I am one. Did you read the post below from Joe's mom? Just got her call because he wasn't able to call on Thursday. I am praying for you. Let me know as soon as you get it okay. We just celebrated our wedding anniversary yesterday and my husband brought home a Coldstone ice cream cake. It's almost gone.
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Hey Stacie..... sitting here watching the grass grow while I wait for the phone to ring. I have discovered Iam an emotional eater...not good!!
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Comment by Zacsmom88 on March 13, 2010 at 10:07pm
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Joes Mom,....Oh no I'm scared now! I think my son was going to have his WT pulled also! I thought that was done a LONG time ago...like week one! Oh man, now I wonder if he will call today yet or tonight, tomorrow....Ugh I feel sick to my stomach thinking about it now. I REALLY hope I get a call yet this weekend. Is your son Ship 4 DIV 161 also (i forgot!)
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I'm glad you got your phone call Joe's mom. Isn't great to hear their voice. My son's teeth got pulled on Monday and he said the Vicodin isn't helping him very much but he sounded great to me.
Your phone call should be reassurring to those moms' who haven't gotten theirs yet. There is still hope.
Have a great weekend all. We are almost to the halfway point :-)
Stacie
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Comment by Becky (J's Mom) on March 13, 2010 at 9:45pm
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luckily we are just a 4 1/2 hour train ride away.....WE JUST GOT OUR PHONE CALL!! He talked for 26 minutes. Said he was to call Thurs., but he got his wisdom teeth pulled. I started to cry, so I gave the phone to my husband until I got under control. We got a new phone not too long ago with a speaker so all of us were able to talk to him. He says bootcamp isn't anything like the movies!
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NavyMommaB- I too have a daughter graduating this year! At times it's too much to handle. Her prom is the night after PIR, so she and I won't get to spend the weekend with our new Sailor. It's going to be hard to leave Friday night, but I'm holding onto the fact that he will be able to come home once he's in A school (atleast that's what I've been told).
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Awww... Thanks Angie! I have printed out several post's from this web site to show others that iam not alone with my feelings. I had a friend ask me what it felt like seeing him walk away from me at the airport. I told her when I can convert all of my tears into word's I would let her know, & "proud" would be at the top of the list! Ü
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