PIR 3/25/11 Div 109-114 and 919

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Group for sailor recruit families graduating on 3/25/11. Div 109-114 & 919

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SubWife5611

I just feel like I'm so behind on everything and I have NO motivation Lol.

Yea she said hers was for the guest list, so they must just be important info calls or something.

Mar 20, 2011
mrshdge (SHIP 07 DIV 113)

I want a call :( Only one so far

Mar 20, 2011
MissingHim07110

Yeah my call was for guest list.

Mar 20, 2011
diannep

ProudNavyWife: Doubtful that they can miss any A School to help with moving. Now, when they are 'phased up' at A School and get overnights on weekends, they could help then. But they have to stay within a certain radius from the base.

Mar 20, 2011
Jean-9 ship07div113

Hi everyone,

Leanne heard from her daughter that DIV 900 won the Captains Cup and DIV 111 came in second. Congratulations to DIV 900!!!

Mar 20, 2011
MissingSailorD (Ship 07 Div 109)

Thanks for the info Jean! Congrats to Div 900!

Mar 20, 2011
Gwynhwyfar

I need a call for guest list -- one of his originals couldn't make it and we still don't know if he actually changed the list to reflect the 4th person planning on coming!

Mar 20, 2011
diannep

Gwynhwyfar: Might be too late to change guest lists, but not a problem for that different 4th person to come. He/she will get in with your group.

Mar 20, 2011
diannep

I think it is actually Div 919. And wondering if Div 111 was the other WINNER rather than 2nd place? There are 2 winners...one for the all-male division and one for the integrated (male/female) division for Captains Cup.

Mar 20, 2011
amwill1028

I got a call about guest list also. I guess they are finalizing.

Mar 20, 2011
Gwynhwyfar

We asked him to change it right after we got the original list -- he just never told us who he actually changed it to. Hopefully he didn't want someone else to come who we never knew to invite! :p The man needs to learn to communicate.

Mar 20, 2011
MissingSailorD (Ship 07 Div 109)

I wish 3/25 will be warm..

Mar 20, 2011
debotur

I'm hoping for some phone calls this week!!!! :)

Mar 21, 2011
hunt1125

Does anyone know how long they get to talk once they call saying "I am a sailor"?

Mar 21, 2011
MissingHim07110

Hunt- my sailor got over an hour!

Mar 21, 2011
MissingHim07110

As well as all the other ladies SR's!

Mar 21, 2011
hunt1125

That wold be nice..most of my calls have lasted at 20 minutes. I am just looking forward to that call tomorrow. These last few days have made me miss him like crazy

Mar 21, 2011
debotur

Does anyone have any idea of when we might be getting more phone calls? I already informed my professors that if I walk out of class talking on my phone its because my sailor is calling and they are completely fine with it :)!

Mar 21, 2011
SubWife5611

My call lasted for about 30 minutes after battlestations. My sailor said the chief that was around for the call didn't like them being on the phone long so I guess it just depends on your PO's and chiefs. He originally told them they were only getting 10 minutes!

Mar 21, 2011
davysnavywife (Groton CT)

Good morning everyone!
My call was about the same 30 minutes. He said the same thing that the Chief didn't want them on the phone long.

Did we find out for sure about CC?

Almost there guys! Tomorrow is my last day of work before PIR! Lol I'm so giddy!

I am already packing. Lol what are you all bringing your sailors for a school? I got him a cool black backpack and clothes at the nex in San Diego. It was so awesome! I even saw a sub!

Have a great day everyone!

Mar 21, 2011
diannep

Prayers and a "HOOYAH" to 113, 114, and 919 tonight in BattleStations!

Mar 21, 2011
diannep

I'm surprised that no one got a call from the winners of Captains Cup? I know that Leanne got info from her daughter...but we don't know who the 2nd winner was for sure, right? Maybe a call will come in today or tomorrow. Those who get the "I'm a Sailor" calls tomorrow can ask then.

Mar 21, 2011
ProudNavyWife Ship 7 Div110

I got a whole hour with my Sailor! I guess it just depends on when they're able to get to the phones cause they were allowed to go into the NEX for treats. Some will go inside and it might take longer to get to the phone. Just a thought.

I talked to my DH last night for about 3 minutes but totally forgot to ask about Captain's Cup!!

Mar 21, 2011
Sherri (mom of Kirsten)

My daughter is in 919 and I didn't receive a call from her, but that would be cool if her div won. Guess I'll have to wait til tomorrows call to find out. I'm getting so excited to see her.

Mar 21, 2011
jenine(Ship 07 Div114)

Yes, diannep, it's their "big night"! I'm praying for the divisions as well...nervously anticipating that call tomorrow...

Mar 21, 2011
tfarmer

Does anyone know about whay time we will expect a Call from our Sailors

Mar 21, 2011
SSMom

I'm praying all do well in Battlestations tonight!

Mar 21, 2011
ProudNavyWife Ship 7 Div110

Via RTC Facebook Page: Congratulations to this week's Captain's Cup winners! Div. 110 won the all-male division; Div. 919 took top honors for the integrated divisions; and winning the motivational chant was Div. 114.

Captain's Cup is a friendly, fun sports competition between divisions that are set to graduate.

Mar 21, 2011
proudmama(ship 7 div 112)

My daughter did Battlestations Thurs/Fri and she called me about four on Friday afternoon. Waited all day!!! Anticipation was awful. I don't wait very well!! LOL

Mar 21, 2011
tfarmer

I don;t like the wait either @proudmama

Praying for all of the Men/Women in Battlestations tonight

Mar 21, 2011
jenine(Ship 07 Div114)

Way to go Division 114 for Motivational Chant winner!!! Would LOVE to know just exactly what that is!! But I can sure imagine what it could be!!! Awesome!! Sounds fun;)

Mar 21, 2011
Raedez

Does anyone know what we can buy/bring for our new sailors? Please advise. Friday cannot come fast enough:)

Mar 21, 2011
davysnavywife (Groton CT)

I'm bringing him a few outfits some books and hopefully a laptop

Mar 21, 2011
diannep

Raedez: You can bring them anything they want to use in the hotel room. If you are able to meet your sailor once off of RTC (at airport or after moving over to GL), they can have cell, laptop, some clothes (can't wear them yet though), etc. These in a black plain backpack or small duffel.

Mar 21, 2011
Proud Mom

Jenine... thanks for the info on the Motivational Chant winner! How did you hear about this? My son is also on Ship 07 Div 114 and I'm hungry for any info! I have been thinking about him all day and praying for the whole group to have a successful night. I can hardly wait for a call tomorrow... and Friday will be heaven even if it is rain, sleet, snow! If anyone else is in this division and has any info... I'm sure all of us Navy Mom's would love to hear it! I find myself coming back to look at the webpages just to feel close to my son until I can congratulate him in person!

Mar 21, 2011
SubWife5611

WOOHOO, just got a call ladies! 109 keeps your phones by you!

Mar 21, 2011
jenine(Ship 07 Div114)

Proud Mom, I do the same thing...check in here all day just to see any news..I saw the post from their facebook page as soon as they posted about the winners! I'm hoping they'll post pics soon! If you have fb then go to US Navy Recruit Training Command and like their page and you'll be in the "know"!! They post some really cool pics! It's like getting a little peek into our boys lives right now seeing all the pics..even if they're not in the pic, they're in the vicinity somewhere!! haha....And I too have been quite anxious today... I'm praying for all the divisions to do well, be alert, focused and successful!

Mar 21, 2011
missinghim(ship 7,div110)

I am so happy for all of you ladies who are recieving phone calls!!! I hope my turn is soon:)

Mar 21, 2011
jenine(Ship 07 Div114)

missinghim, I hope you get a call real soon! Wow, we're still so anxious and it's the last week!! Keep hanging in there...only a few more days til PIR!!

Mar 21, 2011
CrazyNavyMom(NukeET-GC,SC)

my son was in pir 3/4/11.. we only had 7 divisions but for some reason our bs ran late in our schedule. my son had battle stations on tuesday night into wednesday morning.. and one of our divisions had theirs wedneday night into thursday morning. The mothers of the later group were already in GLs and ready to go to the M&G by the time they got their calls..EEEK. was crazy. ask your sailors when they call if everyone in their division passed and post that. some get caught out of time and cant make their calls especially with a large pir group like yours. Ya'll have fun..do go to the M&G and meet the people you have been chatting with... and enjoy the end of this long ride. Much love and lots of prayers for all of you.

Mar 21, 2011
CrazyNavyMom(NukeET-GC,SC)

oh and my son pird 3/4 and shipped out at 2am the next morning from Ohare. I took a plain black back pack, with his cell and laptop, some snacks and some real underwear as he requested.lol. the backpack has to look like NAVY stuff.. son told me it could have been navy blue too. Walmart has a black one for $10. I was able to spend a few more hours with him at the airport, they let us go past security to sit with them. The uso at ohare is wonderful. I hope you each have a safe journey to GL and get all the hugs your have missed the last 8 weeks.

Mar 21, 2011
jenine(Ship 07 Div114)

Thanks CrazyNavyMom and JessicaB-Sailor Mom, for all the tips and encouragement! Sure appreciate all the advice....you know what it's like trying to remember everything to pack all while waiting for "the call"....I actually did sleep last night but woke up at different times to whisper a prayer for those in battlestations!

Mar 22, 2011
diannep

You all check out the link I posted underneath the BattleStations schedule in the BattleStations discussion group. Will give you a better idea of what the SRs go through during BattleStations! Thanks, Craig!

Mar 22, 2011
diannep

Hit "View All" to get to the BattleStations discussion group.

Mar 22, 2011
davysnavywife (Groton CT)

Good morning!
As I finish packing my hubby his black backpack I have a quick question for the veteran moms and wives....

Do they have the option of checking this bag? Or am I better off mailing liquid things that aren't allowed like shampoo toothpaste and such?
Thanks for the help.

Wishing you all a great day....and I hope it goes by fast! Hehe

Mar 22, 2011
SubWife5611

That is what I'm concerned about Amy. I don't want shampoo to spill! And what about an electric razor? He asked that I bring one for him to use Friday, but if I keep one in the package, could that be flown? I know not disposables.

Amy, did you go with that duffel from Walmart?

Mar 22, 2011
davysnavywife (Groton CT)

I know....plus u can't take it unless its checked.

Hmmmmmmm.....

I found a black backpack so I got that. Yeah he wants his razor too.

Mar 22, 2011
debotur

I'm guessing the same rules apply to the bag if its a carry on, no liquids or sharp things. You should call and ask the airline.

Mar 22, 2011
missinghim(ship 7,div110)

They sell airplane zip lock bags at the store. Every time we fly we use those and we never have a problem.

Mar 22, 2011
davysnavywife (Groton CT)

I'm wondering if they check their bags if not we cant send them liquids and stuff....anyone know if they check bags?

Mar 22, 2011