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Would like the address so I can send my son a card before three weeks.
Started by Regina-ship11Div049. Last reply by Pam Nov 12, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Docsangel on June 18, 2010 at 2:19pm
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I'll be in Chicago for the fourth for my son's PIR!! 14 days and counting. So definately after for me too. You are right about Cheesecake Factory being a treat. Yumm.
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Comment by karen p on June 14, 2010 at 12:46pm
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Hawaii trip would be really nice. Yes the trip to Italy was really nice and I was so glad that I went as I got to pin his anchors on him when he made Chief. We got over to Rota Spain when he was stationed there also and that was a fun trip as his 2 brother got to come along also. Steve has 16 years in now so he is on the down side I am glad there are back in the states. At least I can get in my car and drive to Maryland to see my new grand daughter.
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JB that works for me also I am in Beverly hills. How long has your son been in Where is he stationed?
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JB where in citrus county are you? I live here too. Maybe we could ride to the get together together. I agree with something inside as it is so hot this time of year.
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My mailing address is palm harbor I am west of Alt 19 who else?
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OK so you know its always hurry up and wait. I wish Steven was closer to Florida. It took me 14 hours to drive to Pax's River Md. Its a really nice base. Has everything that they need. They bought a home off base and so they are still getting settled. Unpacking allthier things from Italy. We went over to Italy to visit them last Sept. and thats when he made Chief so I got to pin his Anchors on him which was really nice. I was never so proud then I was that day.
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I am in Pinellas County actually Ozona, near Honeymoon Island. I also have an older son who has been in about that long, although he is a recruiter and has been stateside for 9 years, he is also the same age as your son. He's In Alabama.
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Thanks Docsangel. Thats Lila it was thier first baby born on my sons 34th birthday.in April Went up to Maryland in May to meet her. I am so glad they got back stateside before she was born, but she was made in Italy (LOL) Ya everything in the navy is hurry up then wait. My son has been in 16 years now and is a Chief and its still that way. Oh well. Where are you located? I am in Citrus County.
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Donna- Where is the Wiregrass Mall, I've never heard anything about it?
Karen: He will stay at GL for A school. I'm sooo looking forward to seeing him at PIR, I haven't heard a word from him since he left (He writes and calls his GF) Thanks for the congrats, I sure am proud of him...cute baby!!
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It will be here before you know it docsangel. Congrats to your sailor. Will he get home after that or right to his duty station or school?
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