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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
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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 Denise/Proudmom-Ship 07 DIV 205 on May 15, 2010 at 5:38pm
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Jamie'sMom... OMG, my mother and I went to Kohls last night and she too bought a Navy Blue shirt with Anchors & Stars on it. Needless to say, I didn't find a thing. I was so excited that she found this shirt ... it's so appropriate. I would have bought it too but I think we would have looked like the bobsie twins...lol.
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Comment by MV (Ensign Boone's mom) on May 15, 2010 at 5:37pm
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Jess, what dinner on Saturday night? Is that just with your sailor?
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Comment by SmoothieVito on May 15, 2010 at 5:36pm
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I looked it up on google earth, the parking lot and entrance is a nice walk! Hope it doesn't rain lol
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Comment by Pam on May 15, 2010 at 5:35pm
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Jess - I think that dress would be fine for dinner. The only thing you might want to think about is the cooler air after the sun goes down. Being right next to Lake Michigan keeps the air temperature cooler. We used to live about five minutes from the lake and I can tell you, the water temperature in the middle of August was barely 74 degress. One time we had jackets on for the Fourth of July parade! Crazy - but it can also go to the extremes with the heat also. Very humid up there, but since it's only the first of June, it should be comfortable.
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LizzieT - LOL! that would be a definate oops!! I went to Kohls and since Memorial Day is right around the corner, I found a Navy blue shirt with anchors on it! I think I'll just wear a pair of capris also! My daughter has a Navy blue Sailor dress. My husband said Jamie is going to love it!
I hear it's about a half mile to a mile walk from the gate to the building where graduations are being held. Comfy shoes are a must!
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Y'all are an amazing fount of information, and I realize I know nothing! :-) So, what's this about climbing aboard a ship? And how far is the walk from where the shuttles drop us off to the Hall (my DiL will have her infant son with her)? Is this event a dressy affair? Lawsy, but I am really behind in planning this aspect! So glad y'all are here to answer the questions!
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Comment by Jess on May 15, 2010 at 3:55pm
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Ok i have a girl question.I got a nice casual dress for PIR.My question is that for dinner on Sat nite i have this other dress and it is a little low cut is this appropriate? Please help It is very beautiful navy blue with small white satin trim.
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I got my outfit for the graduation and am totally ready to do this!!!!
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Comment by Shelly/Ethan's Mom Ship07Div206 on May 15, 2010 at 3:25pm
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I swear I didn't think I would make it this far without losing my mind with worry. Amazing what a fews weeks can do.
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I am wearing a summer dress and flat sandles. I hope everyone is having a relaxing Saturday. 3 weeks from today we will be with our recruits.
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