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Comment by Momof3kidz(IT) on August 18, 2011 at 2:31pm

Thanks Dianne!!

Comment by jma1216 Ship 2 Div 940 on August 18, 2011 at 1:42pm

Just passed Indianapolis! 212 miles to go!

Comment by diannep on August 18, 2011 at 1:32pm

LAST MINUTE TIPS:

1.  Don't forget MeetNGreet tonight at the Ramada Waukegan 200 N Green Bay Rd.  6-8 pm  All PIR family/friends/children are welcome!

2.  Get a good night of sleep (if possible!) and be up early...if you can get a 6:30 shuttle, that is great.  If you are driving, be in the line by around 6 or a little after (Lala says to not get in the far right lane as it ends...get in the one next to it).  This is not a really big PIR group, but I would still advise all to get there early.  They won't have as many bleachers set up with just 7 divisions so your actual division area would still "fill up."  You may want to have a small hand towel with you for your sailor to sit on during liberty....to keep those wonderful dress whites clean.  Also, have the Tide pen or Shout wipes with you too for touchups!

3.  While waiting for PIR to start, test out your cameras.  My piks came out dark (this is Lala's idea...just passing it on--sure wish I had done that  :-(  ).

4.  Be sure that you are dressed nicely, but comfortably.  A good bit of walking and bleacher climbing (keep this in mind if wearing dresses!) is happening that day.

5.  Get your piks quickly when liberty is called inside the hall.  They will clear it in about 10 minutes.  Remember, no piks allowed outside the hall!!!  They will take your camera/delete piks.

6.  Before your sailor heads back to his/her ship to get paid-for piks/sign out, decide on a spot to meet up with him/her.  Funny how all of those sailors can look alike and be hard to spot again!  :-)

7.  If returning on the shuttles, pick them up at the front gate where they dropped you off.  Sailor usually rides for free.   Shuttles are $3/pp each way.

8.  Your sailor will know the liberty rules quite well...believe me.  They will for sure want to be back on base early--long before curfew...that was my sailor's biggest concern.  They know the consequences if late. 

9,  If meeting your sailor at the airport the next day, know flight times and where to meet them (airport).  If at Ohare, usually that would be at the USO where they will be relaxing until time to head to their gates.  At Midway, same thing.  But this one is past security...so make sure that your sailor meets you before security so you can get your gate pass. 

10. One more time:  Here is Sarge's number if anyone has sudden transportation issues.  He is wonderful and has some staff working with him who are equally as wonderful:  847-212-0246

**And most importantly....have a wonderful time with your new sailors!  HOOYAH~

 

Comment by Momof3kidz(IT) on August 18, 2011 at 12:30pm

Amana colonies! Half way!

Comment by Pmbell 02 (SHIP 10 DIV 266) on August 18, 2011 at 12:17pm

Half way there!

Comment by shuga on August 18, 2011 at 12:11pm

Im in Chicago. Getting my rental @ the airport!

Comment by Nicole (SHIP 10 DIV 267) on August 18, 2011 at 12:06pm

We just landed in Chicago

Comment by BtownSandy on August 18, 2011 at 12:01pm

For those of you here already, Welcome to Chicago! For those of you on the road or in the air, safe travels and will see you tonight.

Comment by Pmbell 02 (SHIP 10 DIV 266) on August 18, 2011 at 10:33am

Thanks Carol for the info. Thanks Dianne for everything you do. We all appreciate it!

Comment by Sandy's_sailor son on August 18, 2011 at 9:32am

Congratulations everyone!! Safe travels. Have a wonderful PIR.

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