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PIR: May 20, 2011 TG 27 — 8 Divisions (173–178, 811 & 927)
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This is a group for SR's who's PIR is 5/20/11.
Members: 76
Latest Activity: May 24, 2016
Discussion Forum
Ship 07---- Division 174
Started by Brandis_Mom. Last reply by tks4 Jun 24, 2011. 273 Replies 0 Likes
Since we will all be sitting in the same section of the bleachers at PIR, maybe it would be nice to have us all post something here in this section. We could keep up with what the Division is doing…Continue
Meet and Greet (or Great!)
Started by Patti (7/174). Last reply by Ruth, Gun's Mom May 25, 2011. 25 Replies 0 Likes
Since I didn't see a post on the calendar for us, I started an event for us. If you can let me know on there if you will be attending, and how many, it would be appreciated. Once I get the total I…Continue
Ship 2 Div 927...Looking for other Moms with kids on this ship and division
Started by ColoradoConnie. Last reply by ColoradoConnie May 25, 2011. 180 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there, I thought it would be fun to see if there are other Moms with kids in this same group. I have already joined the May 20, 2011 PIR group but thought it would be fun to meet others in this…Continue
BATTLE STATIONS DIV.176
Started by rob. Last reply by navyvet May 23, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
daughter was held back didnot go to battle stations last night. Fail run test has to thursday to pass mile an half run and than BS's thursday night.
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Comment by gfr16 on April 27, 2011 at 2:10pm
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http://www.atc-distribution.com/blue-led-candle-light_p1764.html
Here is a link to a very affordable led blue votive candle.
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Comment by Patti (7/174) on April 27, 2011 at 1:46pm
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What week are they in now? There is a list saying what they are doing and when. Since my daughter is new to the division, I have no clue how far along they are.
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Comment by tks4 on April 27, 2011 at 1:46pm
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It is free. www.mybluestarflag.com
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Comment by 1ProudMomma on April 27, 2011 at 1:32pm
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Okay, at the risk of sounding really dumb....I'm not familiar with the blue star flag. Where can I purchase one?
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Comment by SailorWhitworth(Ship 04 Div 811) on April 27, 2011 at 1:29pm
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You light the blue candle starting at 8pm on the night of their Battlestations and keep it burning all night for good luck
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I dont light candles so I will be off to the craft store for the battery operated ones. Hopefully they will also have a blue light. If not then I will get an electric one or something.
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Comment by diannep on April 27, 2011 at 1:18pm
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tks4:....the blue candle is usually lit when divisions are going through BattleStations. Some ladies light it for ALL of the nights of BattleStations: others just when their SR's division goes through. Just please be SAFE with your candle. I know of some who got electric blue candles just to make sure they didn't burn down the house! :-)
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Kelly in Katy: Comfy shoes are highly recommended because you may do a good bit of walking that day. For those who want to wear heels, I suggest that you wear comfortable shoes and then put the heels on inside the PIR Hall.
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1ProudMomma: It is the bluestar flag. It is displayed usually on the front of a home (in a window) indicating that a resident of that house is in active military. It is not supposed to be displayed until your SR is actually a sailor.
The blue candles are also used when sailors are deployed. It is a sign that they are being thought of and prayed for.
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My understanding of the blue candle is that you light it (and say prayers) while your SR is going through their battlestations. I don't know if there is more to this or not,...that is why I was asking.
I'm buying a blue candle for the Grandparents to light as well. Can't hurt. ha ha.
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