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Alumni of PIR 8/26/11 (13 Divs - 269-280, 941)

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A group for folks who had sailors graduate from boot camp on August 26, 2011.

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Latest Activity: Jul 28, 2012

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Comment by caylex 9/279 on August 17, 2011 at 10:16pm: Is it possible that at this late stage of the game, that my SR could still think he gets the whole weekend off? In the letter we got today, he mentioned that there is a six flags park nearby. I know I explained about 3 weeks ago that I found out he would most likely fly out on Saturday. He'd have to know that just having Friday afternoon/evening would not allow for that, right?? Guess I'm just extremely emotional tonight :(

Comment by SailorBrittysMom on August 17, 2011 at 9:36pm: Sailorscupcake....do you know where he will be stationed already? Brit sent me her picks 2 weeks ago & said she would know in week 6 & let me know :) for san Diego :-) lot closer than Florida & tomorrow is usually our mail day so I'm hoping it will be in this letter .... She choose airman similar to seaman

Comment by caylex 9/279 on August 17, 2011 at 7:56pm: OOPS! So sorry about that, I forgot. Thanks for taking it off for me.

Comment by diannep on August 17, 2011 at 7:05pm: Yes, thanks, Kimberley. caylex: Please do that...no BattleStations dates can be posted (private message instead). Thanks for confirming though!

Comment by Kimberley (Dillon's Mom) on August 17, 2011 at 7:02pm: caylex 9/279 - great info but you might want to remove the Battle-stations date from your post..that's a no-no for the Nave "Loose lips.."

Comment by BrendansParents on August 17, 2011 at 3:42pm: Thanks diannep. I put his number in my phone. I'll call him next week as the time draws closer to get an estimate and see if we can have him waiting for us at the airport

Comment by diannep on August 17, 2011 at 3:25pm: Mann-Clan> Please call "Sarge" for transporation from the airport, and back. He is wonderful and alot cheaper than that. He is retired military and assists the Navy families, as well as the sailors on A School base. Never have heard a bad word against him! I would check his rates now so you can plan.

Here's his number: 847-212-0246

He will be happy to help and is a wealth of info!

Also, ladies, not sure which group posted this, but heard that Costco has car rentals for cheap! I believe this was "Connie" who said she was renting one for $18/day.

Comment by Sparkling on August 17, 2011 at 3:11pm: Look at this thread for the Sarge's #.

I was wavering back and forth about renting a car and decided today it makes more sense and will be easier on my husband. I got a car from Avis, decent rates.

Comment by trapier on August 17, 2011 at 3:10pm: Lili- I am sure they are doing great at this point. Kelci sounded so pumped in her last letter to us. I live for Thursday, letter day and Sundays for possibly a phone call. We did not get a call on Sunday, liked we had hoped for.

I hope all the SR's are doing well, passing all physcial and writing exams. Just 8 more days and some hours!

Comment by BrendansParents on August 17, 2011 at 3:09pm: Does anyone know if there are busses that travel to Waukegan from O'Hare? I checked on taxi fares and it looks like about $80 one way.