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Comment by rhonda121199 (Div 269) on July 13, 2011 at 10:12pm

I'll kick my prayers in overdrive then!

Comment by diannep on July 13, 2011 at 10:07pm

rhonda:  Hell week is when they are up much earlier each day, lots of inspections, and lots of activity that week. 

Comment by diannep on July 13, 2011 at 10:06pm

Comfort Inn and Navy Lodge are not near Residence (Springhill Suites and Courtyard are near Residence)...I realized the way I wrote it makes it look that way.  But all of the hotels around there are fairly close to the base.

Comment by rhonda121199 (Div 269) on July 13, 2011 at 10:05pm

On the RTC facebook page I saw mention of "hell week" that occurs around the 4th week of bootcamp.  Anyone know what this is about?

Comment by diannep on July 13, 2011 at 10:05pm

Sparkling:  If at all possible, rent a car.  Makes things a bit easier.  You could still take the shuttle to PIR if you like, if his disability would allow a bit of walking.  If not, no worries.  There are sailors on the base with wheelchairs and they will wheel anyone who needs it right into the PIR hall.

We stayed at Residence Inn Waukegan and enjoyed it very much.  They have both studios and 2 bdrm 2 bth suites, full kitchens in each.  If you don't need something that big, there are plenty of other hotels in the area. I would assume that all have handicapped rooms available, but you may want to book them early.  There is the Ramada (where the MeetNGreet will be the night before), Springhill Suites and Courtyard Inn, both by the Walmart and near Residence, Comfort Inn, Navy Lodge.  Not sure one hotel is better than another...good and bad experiences at all!  But most are good.  Navy Lodge does not have the PIR shuttle...it is close to RTC but you would need to drive or call a taxi.  Most of the other hotels use the PIR shuttle service, which really are minivan taxis operating as shuttles that day ($3/pp each way, sailor usually returns with you for free). Ramada has its own shuttle. 

You may want to "google" Great Lakes hotels and check them out online to narrow down your choices, and then maybe call to confirm any questions you have.  I would go ahead and book now.  Most all have liberal cancellation policies should you need to cancel for any reason.  Ask for the Navy PIR rate but if you have other discounts (like AAA, etc), also ask about that rates. 

Comment by Sparkling on July 13, 2011 at 9:41pm

I need suggestions on where to stay  and whether or not we should rent a car.  All you veterans, can you help? My husband has a disability and I want to make things as easy as possible for him.

Comment by diannep on July 13, 2011 at 2:28pm

by the way, tysmom....Sharon, group creator here, is also a veteran!  That is why she has such great info on here for everyone!

Comment by diannep on July 13, 2011 at 2:27pm

Yes, if you like, tysmom.  Helps for the ladies to know you are a veteran!  You can change it in the "Settings" part up in the right corner of the page.

So glad you got some info from the link, kiminaz.  The more info you can have, the better!  :-)

Comment by kiminaz (ship 11/div 274) on July 13, 2011 at 1:25pm

diannep-veteran - Thanks for the link.  I am going to go in and print it so when I get the chance, I can read up on what it is my SR will be doing!!  This website is AWESOME!!!  I feel so much better communicating with others that are going through this with me or have already been there and know just what to say to comfort all of us newbies!!!

Comment by tysmom on July 13, 2011 at 1:19pm

There is no "dumb" question  that you ask...its a huge learning curve that has been thrown at you...just when you think you have learned "it" something new will come up.

diannep: I probably should change the last part of my name? On my home page?

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