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Bootcamp Moms with PIR date June 4, 2010...to chat, vent, discuss, cry, cheer and root each other on. HOO YAH n4ms
Members: 60
Latest Activity: Dec 20, 2010
Discussion Forum
Going solo to PIR - need ride/companion!
Started by SOBE,PIR 6/4/10 IT Mom, Italy. Last reply by Claudia(Andy's WIfe) Jun 2, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Let's help those who are coming to PIR by themselves find each other so that no one is traveling alone from the airport to Great Lakes.
PIR, Liberty, Parking, etc..
Started by DeannaD-Bigpumpkin. Last reply by TheRightThing May 14, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This may be long but lots of great info.I found this on another discussion, thought we can post our questions and answers here to help each other out. Here is a list of things I have seen asked about…Continue
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Comment by Jess on May 17, 2010 at 5:02pm
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Yes my mom is the manager of a shipping company so i have a few ins.
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Comment by Pam on May 17, 2010 at 5:01pm
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Jess - that is a good idea. Whenever the attorney's that I work with travel, we always send boxes directly to the hotel. Just make sure the name and arrival date are on the outside of the box. AND - remember to do a return label if your able.
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I am going to have a box of things shipped to the hotel.That way i dont have to do luggage.
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My husband called me at work and said we got two letters today! Busy day, so I'll have to wait until I get home to read them!
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Comment by tallmama on May 17, 2010 at 4:44pm
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Oh, shucks, you guys. I know all of our recruits are doing great things. I'm just spoiled with a daughter who likes to write letters to her old mom. In her last letter she send me a diagram of the auditorium where PIR is going to be held and exactly where she'll be standing -- because she's in a 900 division, she'll be performing at her own PIR and severl others before it -- and she's given me explicit instructions on where to sit for best possible viewing. She said she'll be very upset with me if she can't spot us when she looks up in the bleachers. Keep the faith! We'll all see our loved ones soon, soon, soon.
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Comment by Claudia(Andy's WIfe) on May 17, 2010 at 4:08pm
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I'll just have to think VERy carefully when I'm packing to make sure I don't take anything I'm not supposed to. I'm okay with getting on the plane and such, it's the taking off that bothers me. I REALLY don't like that feeling. I'm VERY excited like I said before.
tallmama, you are very lucky! I'm happy to hear that your daughter is doing well!
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Comment by jgoody/new Nuke mom on May 17, 2010 at 3:59pm
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tallmama, you are very lucky. My son is ship 7 div 201.
Clandy, actually you can take a lighter on the plane. And I think basic make up is okay. It's gels & liquids that are suspect. Check your ailine's website; there should be a description of what is allowed & how to pack it.
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Comment by kathyjeanba (ship 6/Div 929) on May 17, 2010 at 3:58pm
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Clandy, yep, lighters are confiscated. And I hope I didn't scare you! Once you get
thru security start thinking about seeing your husband and enjoy the flight! :-)
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Good afternoon all. My daughter is in Division 929 ship 6 and I have gotten letters two to three times a week like clockwork. Especially since she is now allowed to write on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Of course, I've been sending her letters every two days myself, and I know her BF is also doing the same. I'm probably spoiled. I'm sorry a lot of you aren't getting letters very often. I just want to know if she's passed her physical fitness test and inspections, etc., and that there won't be any delays in her PIR. 17 days and I'll be on a plane to see her. I can't wait!!!
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Okay maybe I'll just wait to buy things there. what about like makeup container and such. Thats ok too? no lighters?(use that for my eyeliner) Prob better take that out huh? I'm nervous, I haven'f flown in awhile. Don't want to miss my flight! So VERY excited!
Jamie'sMom: I didn't receive any last week either. I keep telling myself they are just staying busy but I can't help but hope that they were able to write a lil something yesterday and that it got sent out today :) Fingers crossed for us all to get some kind of communication!
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