Ok, I will try to make this as concise as I can since I don't want a wall of text here.
For those who have missed my other recent posts because of the speed of this group, my girls 19th birthday is today. I have the necklace I got her awhile ago, but I wanted to put it on her in person when I see her and that may not happen for just over a month. I was just gonna call her and maybe mail a couple other things I had gotten her before so she could have on her birthday. I didn't get her address in time to mail the stuff. She expressed on the phone with me and on facebook about how she couldn't be happy and just wanted to be alone on her birthday and she was spending it alone. I knew then I had to do something, and I thought of flowers. This was yesterday
To help with logistics and likelihood of her actually receiving flowers I talked to Craig who helped me out a ton. He asked if I knew her barracks and room number which I didn't. She actually called me while I was chatting with Craig and I asked her. Was fun making up an excuse for why I wanted to know them lol. Knowing those numbers turned out to help a ton in all this, so get them from your sailor if you plan on sending flowers. I was going to use 1800 Flowers but due to what Craig was telling me I changed my mind and went with FTD instead. Had to make around a half a dozen calls to various people, FTD like 3 times. Called 2 different NEX's on and around Corry and got info. Called the local florist that was referred to me by the NEX in Corry Station. They didn't have a website but said they worked with FTD and them along with other assured me they would get through fine.
So, I call FTD for the last time and place the order. I give them the whole story of what I am trying to do. I give them all the info I have. Address, zip, PMB number, barracks number and room number. They gave the florist special instructions and I gave them my cell number and her cell number in case they needed to call her to come and get them at the gate or whatever. They said they would call me if there was any problems and would send me an email when they arrived. Which they did.
They sent me an email at 2:05pm my time (1:05pm her time) saying they had been delivered. It's 3:20pm my time right now btw. I was wondering how they were delivered. If they were left at the gate, if someone took them to another area or what. I assumed she hadn't actually seen them yet as she is still in class. I was just typing my reply here about getting the email confirmation and my phone rings and its her. This was at 2:20pm 15 minutes after I got the email. First thing she says is I love them. Says she is on a lunch break and couldn't talk long, but I asked how she received them. Said she was going to her room and when she opened the door there they were. Said she was laughing and smiling and said it was the best bday she could remember (sad if true considering she is away from all family and friends and me lol).
So, yeah call FTD. Get the most info as you can and if you actually get the barracks and room number of your sailor, its likely they will be in their room waiting for them to come and see them. Couldn't have went any better. I will end this saying call and make the order because of all the special instructions you will need to give and I think its a must to do it with a person on the phone rather than trying to order them online and type all the info and not being sure if whoever reads it understands the situation fully. Just use the FTD website to pick what you wanna send then call the number and place the order that way. I wouldn't place the order online.
Craig, you little emoticon - where are you? Give us the poop on the little emoticons - we want one too! Give us the scoop on the poop! And thankx for giving Dave the scoop on the flower poop too! Dave what would you do without all of Craig amazing vast storehouse of mostly useful information?
Okay - now hear this ......now hear this.... Lydia is leaving the soon to be USS Chicken Ship.... will meet on the poop deck a little later on.... got to get on home now!
Hi,
Rushed home from work so i could catch up love the flowers Dave ,Craig do we have another site yet and an official name again Craig your the best! Hey Lydia didn't know you rode a Hog.
Mrs. Y --- HI!!! I know catching up here is a riot... Hey I walk the dog I can ride a hog.... No Dave and Craig - yall be nice on that one!!!!! How are you Mrs Y??
Dave - huh??? angels??? ---OH jhendersons post hahahah... I think the USS Chicken Ship will be christined this evening or when Craig gets around to it....
dave is right we are angels
lydia-now a hog.whats with the animals
we al lhave to have a glass of wine, champagne when the uss chicken ship has its maiden voyage
Craig -- have you backed up and read these posts Laugh my ass off okay there I said it...... and the USS Chicken Ship is already in full force I think hahah please do go back about 5 pages hahahahah and oh gezzzzzzzzzzzz
Sara - Oh kewl naaaa Im a Rum and Coke kinda girl hahahah but like the name for sure!!!! hehe ---
k dang was hoping to hang here till the boys checked in but Ill have to set my alarm clock half hour early so I can see what the evening anitcs are.... HUGS YALL ------
It's 9:30p now. Besides the super quick 5 min call I got after she saw the flowers I haven't heard from her at all today. Other friends haven't been able to get in contact with her either. I wonder if she is unusually busy or maybe they had some type of party or something. Idk if they can even do that.
I wanna talk to her again tonight as I was cut off earlier. I hope she having fun and not staying away from people.
Craig -- naaa as usual... you only stirred up a small bee hive haahahah - we have had fun at your expense all day dude!!! wish I could stay up and hang with you BIG dawgs but its my beddie ... I have to catch up on the USS Chicken Ship in the am...... ohhh geezze what a day! HUG yall Oh and CRIS and Dave YES like seriously hahaha Poop deck seem appriopriate as we are all full of sh*t here hahah
Dave - my son said he'd call me today ........... no call...... hang in there
hey yall ----- He passed he passed all inspections and swim test...... oh he is soooo happy oh im soooooo happy --- now he can move on!!!! Oh thank the Good Lord of the USS Chicken Ship family!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh man --- gonna go to bed now!
For all -
We started a new group in respect to our sailors who are also moving on in the life and careers. We would like to welcome all to the new group and our wacky ways. We love adopting new members, and showing that we can combine our effects to help one another....Please join us....
LOL...Hey guys and gals looks like you are doing well so Im moving on..remember to find a future group and pay if forward cause they need all your info to help them! Good luck to all your new Sailors!!! lots of xoxos to all
Good morning everyone, If anyone has a sailor who will be an EOD there is a special coming on The Discovery Channel tonight at 10pm eastern time called Surviving The Cut, Navy EOD
Dawn(Ben's Mom Ship 11 Div 295) - He's starts "A" school on Monday in mass communications. There are 3 other sailors from this PIR 9/2/10. They get along very well. They are spending this evening going to the movies. Tell everyone it gets easier after boot camp. He's stationed in Fort Meade, MD. He's now only 6 hours away from home and his uncle is also in the Navy and lives in Annapolis. It's so nice to be able to talk to Ben instead of waiting for a letter.
Has anyone ordered their free Blue Star Flag to hang in your window at home? It is available for free to anyone who has a son or daughter serving active duty in the military. I ordered one about 3 or 4 weeks ago and it came today. It is now hanging proudly in my living room window on the front of my home. Here is the link: http://www.mybluestarflag.com/about-2
Dawn L.(Ben's Mom Ship 11 Div 295) Talked to Ben today and he was on liberty for the weekend. He went to the mall with some others and bought some civilian clothes and a couple of books to read. He isn't allowed to wear civilian clothes yet, but he's putting them back for when he can. I don't think he'll be reading the books he bought soon, because he starts "A" school on Monday. I miss him and wish he were home , but I know that this is what he really wanted to do with his life.
Just thought I drop inn and add a couple of sentences.Sailor is thriving loves the Navy Life all seems to be going well. Funny how I waiting for the phone calls during BC now Sailor is so busy with school and social life.Well hope is well with your Sailors.Going to GL for Thanksgiving no stress with this visit.
Hello and Happy Thanksgiving! My sailor is enjoying Navy life too. Training is hard work, but he is very dedicated and working toward a goal. Would love to hear from other Moms in our group.
My Kristyn is loving the Navy. She told her Grandpa that she has "fallen in love with the sea." She is hone on leave now until right after Christmas, and will ship out for a 9 month deployement soon after the new year,
I appreciate the support from this site my "Mom friends"
Merry Christmas and I pray blessings and safety to you all in 2011
Havent been on in a while glad to hear all is doing well. Brandon didnt get to come home for Christmas so it was a hard one with other things going on to but he loves what he is doing still little home sick he will leave in 2 weeks for 2 months then in july for 8 said with this next year he will only be in port for 50 day till 2012 trying to fin out when we can get quick visit so we dont have to wait 1 1/2 years to see him they will be doing lots of quick runs to dinffernt port till july cant wait 1 1/2 years is any one else on the USS STENNIS
Ladies, our SR's PIR is 2 weeks away! Any tips that you can pass along? ie driving to and parking on base vs taking a shuttle? I'm the step-mom and I am not on the "list" for PIR, I've read that I can probably get seated after everyone on the lists are seated, what are your thoughts on this. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!
We drove to PIR and did not take the shuttle. We had to wait in line for a little while but it was't too bad. Just leave early. There was plenty of parking and it was well organized. If you have your own car then you can leave at your leisure and not have to worry about getting back at a certain time.
As far as not being on the listor not and getting a seat, I really can't say for sure. My son's PIR had 14 divisions which I was told was the most ever. I think we had plenty of room. I'll try to get the answer for you.
BTW Our car was picked randomly for a spot check upon pulling on to base. We had to get out and open the trunk, glove compartment etc. No big deal.
My hubby said it was because I looked so good in my dress. Now wasn't that nice of him to say, especially after being married to me for 30 years. HA HA
Richsmom, Your husband sounds like a very smart man! We are still debating driving vs shuttle. We will probably play it by ear. I am willing to take my chances on getting in. Even if I don't get in, I get to see our SR afterwards. Thanks so much for the information.
Make sure you go the the meet and greet at the Ramada. It was alot of fun to meet all the girls I'd bee chatting with. A few of us are still friends and still chat. It makes it so much more fun when you can put a face to the name and chat.
lacbdave
For those who have missed my other recent posts because of the speed of this group, my girls 19th birthday is today. I have the necklace I got her awhile ago, but I wanted to put it on her in person when I see her and that may not happen for just over a month. I was just gonna call her and maybe mail a couple other things I had gotten her before so she could have on her birthday. I didn't get her address in time to mail the stuff. She expressed on the phone with me and on facebook about how she couldn't be happy and just wanted to be alone on her birthday and she was spending it alone. I knew then I had to do something, and I thought of flowers. This was yesterday
To help with logistics and likelihood of her actually receiving flowers I talked to Craig who helped me out a ton. He asked if I knew her barracks and room number which I didn't. She actually called me while I was chatting with Craig and I asked her. Was fun making up an excuse for why I wanted to know them lol. Knowing those numbers turned out to help a ton in all this, so get them from your sailor if you plan on sending flowers. I was going to use 1800 Flowers but due to what Craig was telling me I changed my mind and went with FTD instead. Had to make around a half a dozen calls to various people, FTD like 3 times. Called 2 different NEX's on and around Corry and got info. Called the local florist that was referred to me by the NEX in Corry Station. They didn't have a website but said they worked with FTD and them along with other assured me they would get through fine.
So, I call FTD for the last time and place the order. I give them the whole story of what I am trying to do. I give them all the info I have. Address, zip, PMB number, barracks number and room number. They gave the florist special instructions and I gave them my cell number and her cell number in case they needed to call her to come and get them at the gate or whatever. They said they would call me if there was any problems and would send me an email when they arrived. Which they did.
They sent me an email at 2:05pm my time (1:05pm her time) saying they had been delivered. It's 3:20pm my time right now btw. I was wondering how they were delivered. If they were left at the gate, if someone took them to another area or what. I assumed she hadn't actually seen them yet as she is still in class. I was just typing my reply here about getting the email confirmation and my phone rings and its her. This was at 2:20pm 15 minutes after I got the email. First thing she says is I love them. Says she is on a lunch break and couldn't talk long, but I asked how she received them. Said she was going to her room and when she opened the door there they were. Said she was laughing and smiling and said it was the best bday she could remember (sad if true considering she is away from all family and friends and me lol).
So, yeah call FTD. Get the most info as you can and if you actually get the barracks and room number of your sailor, its likely they will be in their room waiting for them to come and see them. Couldn't have went any better. I will end this saying call and make the order because of all the special instructions you will need to give and I think its a must to do it with a person on the phone rather than trying to order them online and type all the info and not being sure if whoever reads it understands the situation fully. Just use the FTD website to pick what you wanna send then call the number and place the order that way. I wouldn't place the order online.
Sep 13, 2010
Terri(Machinist Mate Mom)
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Dave - GREAT - somehow I figured that Craig played a part in this somewhere! hahahah I was right! heheh
Sep 13, 2010
Terri(Machinist Mate Mom)
Sep 13, 2010
Terri(Machinist Mate Mom)
Sep 13, 2010
lacbdave
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 13, 2010
lacbdave
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 13, 2010
Terri(Machinist Mate Mom)
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 13, 2010
NJNavy (IC,CS)
Rushed home from work so i could catch up love the flowers Dave ,Craig do we have another site yet and an official name again Craig your the best! Hey Lydia didn't know you rode a Hog.
Sep 13, 2010
jhenderson
Sep 13, 2010
lacbdave
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Dave - huh??? angels??? ---OH jhendersons post hahahah... I think the USS Chicken Ship will be christined this evening or when Craig gets around to it....
Sep 13, 2010
Terri(Machinist Mate Mom)
lydia-now a hog.whats with the animals
we al lhave to have a glass of wine, champagne when the uss chicken ship has its maiden voyage
Sep 13, 2010
Terri(Machinist Mate Mom)
Sep 13, 2010
Craig
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
k dang was hoping to hang here till the boys checked in but Ill have to set my alarm clock half hour early so I can see what the evening anitcs are.... HUGS YALL ------
Sep 13, 2010
Craig
Sep 13, 2010
lacbdave
I wanna talk to her again tonight as I was cut off earlier. I hope she having fun and not staying away from people.
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Dave - my son said he'd call me today ........... no call...... hang in there
Sep 13, 2010
Craig
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 13, 2010
Craig
Sep 13, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 14, 2010
Terri(Machinist Mate Mom)
congrats Ben
YES_CHICKEN SHIP
Sep 14, 2010
Craig
We started a new group in respect to our sailors who are also moving on in the life and careers. We would like to welcome all to the new group and our wacky ways. We love adopting new members, and showing that we can combine our effects to help one another....Please join us....
Here is the link:
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/usschickenshipavastrowdymateysbela...
Sep 14, 2010
lacbdave
Unless u scared of the awesomeness
Sep 14, 2010
djloch (Zac's Mom)
Sep 14, 2010
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
Sep 15, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Sep 15, 2010
PeggyM
Sep 15, 2010
Dawn L.
Sep 17, 2010
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
http://www.mybluestarflag.com/about-2
Sep 18, 2010
Craig
Alot of the PIR 9/2 group has moved to a new thread out of repect of our own Sailors moving on with their lives....
Please find us at Here is the link:
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/usschickenshipavastrowdymateysbela...
(however, this thread is not for those easily offended)....
Sep 18, 2010
Dawn L.
Sep 18, 2010
NJNavy (IC,CS)
Just thought I drop inn and add a couple of sentences.Sailor is thriving loves the Navy Life all seems to be going well. Funny how I waiting for the phone calls during BC now Sailor is so busy with school and social life.Well hope is well with your Sailors.Going to GL for Thanksgiving no stress with this visit.
Diane
Nov 11, 2010
sweetpea nuke mom
Nov 24, 2010
oregonmom1 (ship06/Div942pir9/2)
My Kristyn is loving the Navy. She told her Grandpa that she has "fallen in love with the sea." She is hone on leave now until right after Christmas, and will ship out for a 9 month deployement soon after the new year,
I appreciate the support from this site my "Mom friends"
Merry Christmas and I pray blessings and safety to you all in 2011
Dec 22, 2010
Bsnavymom
Jan 2, 2011
Sharlene/Ship 007 Div 050
Jan 8, 2011
richsmom (Div 818 PIR 9/2/10)
Sharlene
We drove to PIR and did not take the shuttle. We had to wait in line for a little while but it was't too bad. Just leave early. There was plenty of parking and it was well organized. If you have your own car then you can leave at your leisure and not have to worry about getting back at a certain time.
As far as not being on the listor not and getting a seat, I really can't say for sure. My son's PIR had 14 divisions which I was told was the most ever. I think we had plenty of room. I'll try to get the answer for you.
BTW Our car was picked randomly for a spot check upon pulling on to base. We had to get out and open the trunk, glove compartment etc. No big deal.
My hubby said it was because I looked so good in my dress. Now wasn't that nice of him to say, especially after being married to me for 30 years. HA HA
Jan 8, 2011
Sharlene/Ship 007 Div 050
Jan 8, 2011
richsmom (Div 818 PIR 9/2/10)
Sharlene
Make sure you go the the meet and greet at the Ramada. It was alot of fun to meet all the girls I'd bee chatting with. A few of us are still friends and still chat. It makes it so much more fun when you can put a face to the name and chat.
And have fun I know we did.
Jan 10, 2011