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PIR 7/1/10

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for boot campers whose PIR date is 7/1/10, not 7/2 :-) and anyone else who wants to offer their advice

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Latest Activity: Aug 26, 2010

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Comment by scojonad on June 28, 2010 at 10:02am: We are also leaving tomorrow morning. We have about an 800 mile drive so we are taking 2 days to do the drive. Tonight is my son's Battle Stations so we should get the call when we are on the road tomorrow. I can't wait to see him and all the sailors!!!!!

Comment by mommajo on June 28, 2010 at 9:27am: CW~God bless your son and family...
Safe travel, everyone. We leave tomorrow and can't get there soon enough :)

Comment by txmom (ship 3 div 232) on June 27, 2010 at 10:20pm: CW Mom- wow as the other ladies said Im sorry for your sons disappointment. Im sure its quite a shock right now but Im sure the Lord has other plans for him. Best wishes for all of you.

Comment by Joana1.1.10 on June 27, 2010 at 8:36pm: CW Mom- Omgosh. My heart sank as well! That is so sad! I just want to send a warm hug! =/ God bless..

Comment by 20100510navymom on June 27, 2010 at 6:57pm: ~CW Mom shp 9 div 228~ my heart sank with your news. I am very sorry to hear this. I'm sure we ALL feel for you. May you have healing and direction soon.

Comment by 20100510navymom on June 27, 2010 at 6:54pm: ~Hoppi aka Angie~ You truly are amazing, wonderful and such a help!!! Thank you!

Comment by CW_Mom shp 9 div 228 on June 27, 2010 at 6:32pm: Open Hotel Room -

Unfortunately my son is being discharged and will not get to graduate. It has been a rough time and quite a disappointment for all of us, especially him.

Due to this I have canceled our hotel reservations and wanted to put it out there in case anyone is still looking for a room or would like to change hotels. This place is about 8 miles from base but looks very nice, not right in the middle of all the hub bub. It is on a golf course and it looks like there is a lake or something in the pictures. They have a free hot breakfast every morning (which I wanted to help cut down on meal costs while there) and the rooms are called suites. Each room has small fridge, a micro and a sleeper sofa along with the bed or beds.

The room I had reserved for myself had a separate bedroom with a king bed and TV, and another room with a pull out sofa with another TV in that room & a dining room table. I also had other rooms booked for family starting on June 30th staying to various dates. They were not all the same rooms as mine but I believe they all had the mini fridge and micro. They also have an indoor pool and a free shuttle to graduation. She also said it was an easy drive to the base. I booked here because I liked the idea of having a separate area we could sit and hang out in other than sitting on the beds always, in case my son didn't feel like going out.

The Navy graduation rate pricing for the rooms was $79 or $89, depending upon the room. The room I had was $89. Make sure to ask for the graduation rate if you do call. Here is their name, number, and website link: Midlane Hotel Suites (847) 596-8936 http://midlaneresort.com/.

Comment by 20100510navymom on June 27, 2010 at 5:19pm: ~Hoppi aka Angie~ Can I bring a stroller into the ceremony? I have skimmed boot camp and this group and I haven't found any information on this yet. Thank you for your assistance.

Also anyone have experience in the area on fun things to do with little children? I have found so far info on the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Naval Base. I just don't know what to expect from my soon to-be-Sailor (no Sailor call yet)
~he may just want to sleep and watch movies.

Comment by 325 vickie ship 9 div 228 on June 27, 2010 at 12:06pm: And Im sorry to mention I forgot the girls too. Im am so proud of u also. Always remember what men can do women can do better. GOD BLESS U ALL.

Comment by 325 vickie ship 9 div 228 on June 27, 2010 at 12:03pm: Well today is sunday and Im sure there are families on the road becareful and be safe Im getting excited about the meet and greet and also the graduation of course. we will leave out tuesday and probably going faster than my heart can race lol.Congradulations to all and Im so proud of all these boys that became men. Im sure when I read the one that ran down and wanted her son to see her I can just amagin me doing something like that lol. Im so proud!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Having u all is a Blessing and cant wait to meet u thanks again see ya there
vickie