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PIR 4/22/2011 (DIV 139-148 & 923)

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Welcome to PIR 4/22/11 Group Page. This group is for anyone who has family or a friend who will graduate from Navy Bootcamp April 22, 2011. We are here gain information, to support each other & build lifelong lasting friendships. WELCOME!!!

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Latest Activity: Mar 13, 2018

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Comment by Jenacfs on April 18, 2011 at 2:52pm: Thank you - I really hope this week goes by fast so i can see my hubby. This has been the longest 8 weeks of my entire life. I could not have gotten through it without this site and all the wonderful people on it!!!

Comment by Betty Boo on April 18, 2011 at 2:51pm: Yahoo, maybe the calls will come in for us on 146

Comment by sailormom ship 3 div 146 on April 18, 2011 at 2:51pm: Congratulations! Did Div 145 & 146 do BS last night too?

Comment by annamichael on April 18, 2011 at 2:48pm: ON THE PHONE NOW!!!! DIV 144!!! <3

Comment by annamichael on April 18, 2011 at 2:34pm: Jena - Each division has their own section. You just have to get their early to make sure you get a good seat :)

Comment by lbmom2navy 09 - 139 on April 18, 2011 at 2:33pm: Hi Jenacfs, Yes it is bleacher seating (like stadium style) so anywhere you sit, you will be able to see. We were able to find our oldest son's division easy and sat in the bleachers. There were actually empty spots on the bleachers so we had plenty of breathing room.

Comment by Jenacfs on April 18, 2011 at 2:27pm: Can you pretty much sit where ever you want once you get into the Ceremony? I have a little one and i want to make sure he can see some of the ceremony.

Comment by lbmom2navy 09 - 139 on April 18, 2011 at 2:21pm: Here in IL it snowed a couples inches overnight. Quite a shock to see everything white outside. However, its warm enough that the snow is melting pretty fast. Nothing on the roads or parking lots. I can see green grass already again. It usually does rain around Easter every year and the weather is on the chillier side, and lets not forget its always windy in Chicago.

I have had a Navy Mom contact me because she heard from someone should not try driving to the base, but to take a taxi or shuttle. As that would be nice to alleviate driving yourself. However, if you do not have that option, please do not be scared if you have to drive to the base, because it is an easy drive from hotels and once on the base, they will tell you where to go. Last time I went, we did not have any problems parking, nor was it a bad walk to where the ceremony will take place. Once you get to the building, they will let you stand inside the building, but will not be able to take a seat until time scheduled time for seating. They are very much on the dot on time for everything.e

Comment by annamichael on April 18, 2011 at 2:06pm: Lala - oh no! :( just checked chicago's weather and saturday should be 53 and sunny. But... PIR Friday is 48 and raining! Pack you raincoat and umbrella, ladies! I'm definitely going to have to leave my pretty, new sundress at home. :\

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on April 18, 2011 at 1:43pm: Anna- driving to airport probably wouldn't be that bad in normal circumstances. When we was there in July there was terrible storms and flooding. When we left the airport the roads were flooded and traffic was backed up for miles. Parts of the interstate were closed and it took us 4 hours to go 35 miles. My daughter was in Pensacola before we even got out of Chicago. So hopefully you guys won't experience anything like this. I will keep my fingers crossed for you :-)