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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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For those members that have sailors in this area
Members: 19
Latest Activity: Aug 12, 2016
Discussion Forum
Ship 4 DIV 821
Started by lkott921 Sep 16, 2014. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My son's PIR is 10/31/14. Would love to chat with other moms that have kids in Div 821.
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Comment by pamom on August 22, 2010 at 12:17pm
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Hi all, just wondered if any of you have made hotel reservations and where? I have been reading horror stories about the Ramada Inn, or any hotel on that street. Apparently it is not in such a good section of town. I was thinking the Quality Inn but that is on the same street, so now I am thinking maybe the Navy Lodge. What do you all think?
No phone calls or letters yet either, I am staying home today hoping the phone will ring!!
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Comment by MO Mom on August 22, 2010 at 3:36am
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BTW, still no letters/calls my way, either. :( I know patience is a virtue, but I think I am getting ulcers over this waiting game. I am hoping after my first communication with him, it will get easier.
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I read on a post someone's son had said he felt like a kid on Christmas morning when he got a letter from home. It made me all the more determined to keep up with my daily writing.
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Comment by TashaShip04Div821 on August 22, 2010 at 1:31am
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Don't worry Wisconsin Mom, I write one a day too. I think we all do! and I still don't think its enough!
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Comment by WisconsinMom on August 22, 2010 at 12:40am
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waaa! No letter, no phone call from my boy. I've written a letter a day. My husband say's it's too much but I feel like I must. Plus, it helps me not miss him so much. I really had hoped for a call on Sunday but ah well, patience be thy name. And I dont like it!
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Comment by CaliMom (Maryann) on August 21, 2010 at 11:56pm
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Nope, no letters, no phone calls.
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we got a total of 13 minutes to talk. I think he "forgot" my ssn again and needed to call me. Advice for future wives of sailors, make sure they don't know your SSN! lol. anyways, I can't wait for the letters to come in. he said no phone calls tomorrow, but hopefully Thursday! But its hard to tell. Very unpredictable!
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Comment by floridayankee on August 21, 2010 at 10:22pm
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Thats fantastic Tasha,,,how long did you get to talk to him?
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LADIES! I got another phone call just a little while ago. Did anyone else? He told me there was a line forming up behind him so I don't know if any of them were your sons/husbands. I really hope they were! No letter once again for me. But I am all the way in Hawaii so it must take a few extra days. Plus he said he's a little backed up on sending his letters. Typical! hehe. Anyways, I hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend :)
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Comment by hawaiimom on August 21, 2010 at 5:29pm
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Hi Everyone- Just joined and I don't know much. All I know is that I miss my son very much...as you all do. I'm really enjoying reading your posts. It makes me feel better knowing that I'm not in this boat alone.
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