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Comment by Melinda on March 24, 2013 at 4:04pm

Mama Kray Kray, we took my daughters dog with us to graduation and stayed at the Navy Lodge. He is also one that gets car sick, the vet told us to give him Dramamine and it worked good. We live in Virginia, it was a long drive but he did great.

Comment by MamaKrayKray on March 24, 2013 at 3:56pm

Thanks for the information lemon & BeachBunny . . . I'll check it out.  If the dog did travel well, we would be fine.  But he's one of few dogs I know that actually gets car sick . . . so I really have to think about that one. 

Comment by lemonelephant on March 24, 2013 at 3:38pm

MamaKrayKray, As BeachBunny said, the Navy Lodge is pet friendly.  (https://reservations.staydod.com/hotelSearch.do?action=View&pro... or 847-689-1485) You have to let them know your recruit's name since he will be your sponsor.

The Residence Inn Waukegan and Homewood Suites in Lincolnshire have also been mentioned as being pet friendly.

Comment by BeachBunny on March 24, 2013 at 1:21pm

oh...how sweet..your dog must travel well..!  I've heard of pet friendly hotels from others on here, maybe someone will chime in later..did you check out Navy Lodge? Or Quality Inn? I know the Marriott wasn't, that's where we stayed...hope you get that greeting on film..........:))

Comment by MamaKrayKray on March 24, 2013 at 12:53pm

Thank you BeachBunny - Right now I'm thinking of taking the car especially if we are going to wait for him anyway.  His younger brothers might enjoy exploring while we are waiting.  But I can see pros & cons for either way.  One more question, any hotels that are pet friendly that you can recommend?  We got a call from him last night & he asked if we would consider bringing the family dog. 

Comment by BeachBunny on March 24, 2013 at 12:44pm

I was glad that we had our car with us..it was cold and when we had to wait over an hour and half for our sailor, after a while my husband and daughter sat in the car with the heater...:) We parked in the parking garage right next to the visitor center about a 50 yard walk from our car. I walked around the base and explored where I could. Plus we left when our sailor was released after moving his personals item from ship. Their div had to move due to their ship being closed for repair/remodeling. Also sailors moving over to A school in GL will have to move their items across the street, which will take time. Not knowing what time he was going to be released it was nice having our car and not worrying about missing the shuttle...in our case it worked out better for us to have our car....:)

Comment by MamaKrayKray on March 24, 2013 at 12:24pm

Thank you Lemon - always appreciate all of the information & your input!

Comment by lemonelephant on March 23, 2013 at 5:15pm

MamaKrayKray, there are advantages and disadvantages for both.  I liked having my own vehicle for the freedom it gave (I was also in a wheelchair and having our own vehicle made things much easier), but you must decide what is best for you.  Taking a shuttle will result in an additional 100 yard walk from the gate than if you drive and park in the parking garage, which is adjacent to the Visitors Center.  Driving means you need to leave your hotel around 6 or earlier in order to be at the gate by 6:30 when the gates open because traffic gets worse the closer it gets to PIR time and taking the shuttle you can take a shuttle that will drop you off closer to 7 when the Visitors Center and Drill Hall open. By driving, you can leave the RTC when you are ready and not have to wait on a shuttle.  You just have to decide what is best for your family.

Comment by MamaKrayKray on March 23, 2013 at 3:45pm

Thanks lemon!  Also we are planning on driving to GL but everything I'm reading seems like it is easier to take the shuttle to PIR instead of taking our own car & parking.  What's your opinion? 

Comment by lemonelephant on March 23, 2013 at 2:12pm

Everyone plan to attend Sarge's Meet and Greet and perhaps take in part of another one.  Sarge's is the newest M&G, but the most helpful of the 3.  Ramada's is the oldest and they provide appetizers, but they only give a handout of info and all of the info on it can be obtained in the Family Guide (http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/pdfs/FamilyGuide_v14Mar2013.pdf) or on here.  Flanagan's has been going on for a few years and provides a free appetizer buffet and music along with a place to meet with others.

Do check out the info on each of the M&G's--you may want to get the $10 gift ceritifcate even if you don't go to Flanagan's M&G.

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