PIR 4/8/2011 Alum Group!

129 members

DIVISIONS: 121-128 807, 808 920,921

This group started on 2/8/11 and we survived boot camp, laughter and tears. Now our recruits are sailors and headed in many directions, but we'll continue to support one another throughout!

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otty (ship 02 div 920)

I must be doing something wrong. When I go to the facebook page for RTC it gives me a wikipedia link to file photos from years ago. What am I missing?

Feb 20, 2011
mumziepooh

Otty, try great lakes naval station on facebook

Feb 20, 2011
Ragdollrae HM A school SA

There is also "Navy Moms" on FB.

Feb 20, 2011
SR Mom Ship 11 Div 124

There are two RTC groups on FB click "like" on the one that has over 7000 members

Feb 20, 2011
Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor

otty, here is the link for the RTC FB page

http://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand

Feb 20, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

It is great that they have a holiday tomorrow YAY, but that also means the mail won't run tomorrow :-( I am back from a scrapbook crop for the weekend. We had a great time and I got a lot of Navy scrapbook stuff made for my sailors scrapbook. I hope everyone had a great weekend. I have my fingers crossed for you all to get letters this week :-) and who knows maybe they wrote letters today and will get to write more tomorrow.

Feb 20, 2011
JenSpen

When my son's clothes arrived, I put his carhartt coat down for his cat to sleep on it, she sleeps nowhere but on his coat, and of course I smelled his shirt, just to get his scent...call me nuts, but I did...LOL

Feb 20, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

Jen believe me you are not the first nor will you be the last to do that lol. You should take a pic of the cat laying on his coat and send it to him. I bet he would love that.

Feb 20, 2011
otty (ship 02 div 920)

Thanks ladies for all the info on the fb pages. I will seek them out!

Jen-love it! I did the same sniffin'. Yup, I admit it!

Feb 20, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

I just got back into town and checked my mail. My form letter came! My DD sounds good~ the note definitely sounded like her. She actually said she likes her RDC. What a relief to get the letter!

Feb 20, 2011
otty (ship 02 div 920)

Yay ntz!! Glad she is happy.

Feb 20, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

ntz- that is awesome that you got the form letter and that she lieks the RDC this early is very good. She will probably be one of those who come out of bootcamp saying they love it.

Feb 20, 2011
otty (ship 02 div 920)

OK. It's been driving me crazy. I'm trying to find info on the airports, mainly Milwaukee airport. But come to find out it is not in Illinois. It's in Wisconsin!!

Thought I would share in case any of you are going thru the same dead end search.

Feb 20, 2011
otty (ship 02 div 920)

Let me clarify...yes I know that Milwaukee is in Wisconsin, but I thought there might be a Milwaukee, Illinois.

Now I know.

Feb 20, 2011
jim'scupcake

Otty, you gave a quite a giggle!! Thank you! We have been online all day looking at airlines (got reservations on southwest)..car rental...and hotels. Just so much to think about!!

Feb 20, 2011
Jajajo

Thanks betsymom for the FB info. I was trying to find this one and didn't realize there were so many different groups on FB.......WOW!

Feb 20, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

@Denise ~ Thanks for the offer, I just sent you a FB friend request.

@otty ship ~ That made me giggle, too! Too cute!

Feb 20, 2011
Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor

Jajajo, you are welcome.

Feb 21, 2011
MamaMia

Check out this SEAL video....so adorable!!Seal Kissing :-)

Feb 21, 2011
jim'scupcake

If you make reservations at the Ramada~Waukegan...make sure you go to THEIR website (not just going to a general Ramada website) and click on the Navy Graduation Package Promotion, it puts the promo code right in the reservation. The promo rate is an even better deal than a AAA discount. One step closer!!!

Feb 21, 2011
mumziepooh

From the Facebook Page:

U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command
Good morning Facebook friends! Today is Presidents' Day/Washington's Birthday, a federal holiday. Recruits are on holiday routine today. This means they have a half day of free time to study, write letters, shine boots, hygiene (meaning: a long shower), iron, and study some more. They're always studying. Even when standing in a line in a hallway, they all have their heads buried in their training guides.

Feb 21, 2011
Jajajo

YAAAYY! I saw the write letters....can't wait!

Feb 21, 2011
Jajajo

Look under discussion forum view all for the discussion of your ship and div if there isn't one it's real easy you just click on start discussion above. Let me know if you have questions, good luck

Feb 21, 2011
MamaMia

Ship 2 Div 921 is here: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir482011/forum/topics/ship-02-div...

@Denise, I sent this to your in box as well. Under PIR 4/8 you have to hit view all on the bottom right to find all the Ships with the PIR of 4/8.

Feb 21, 2011
prdmom (ship 4, Div 807)

Travel arrangements made! YEA! Thank you all for the tip on Southwest, no change fee. That was a huge relief...my goodness how do people afford the changeable tickets on other airlines! Now all i need is a letter! Happy Monday All !!!!!!

Feb 21, 2011
NavyMomofOnly1Girl Ship 9 DIV126

Just started a Ship 9 Div 126 group. This is where my daughter is located. Can Chad's mom find her way here. She was out on Boot Camp Mom's. Her son would have the same PIR date. Hope people can navigate.

Feb 21, 2011
Jajajo

Can someone please help me with posting a link on another group to my ship and division discussion?

Feb 21, 2011
MamaMia

Sure, I think if you hit the "control" key plus the letter 'c' after your highlight your link, then go to the page you want to post to. In the upper left corner is the LINK blue button, click on that, and then hit "control" "p" and it will paste in. Hope it works!

Feb 21, 2011
jim'scupcake

Anyone make hotel reservations yet? I made some...but am now second guessing my decision (Ramada) because of reviews online. I, of course, want everything to be perfect...ugh!

Feb 21, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

We have reservations at the Marriott Residence Inn.

Feb 21, 2011
jim'scupcake

Yeah...that was our first choice...went back and forth, back and forth. At least I can switch, no problem. Too many decisions right now!

Feb 21, 2011
Cheryl

jim'scupcake-We made reservations at the Ramada also. How bad were the reviews? Thanks!

Feb 22, 2011
jim'scupcake

Just that "looks can be deceiving" , and several said that it "smelled". Other comments too, and then some people really enjoyed their stay. The management did reply to some of the negative comments. Several people said they thought the AC smelled, I am thinking AC wont be a problem the beginning of April. Go online and google Ramada Inn Waukegan reviews. Again, just want everything to be perfect..you know. What to do~what to do???

Feb 22, 2011
Jajajo

Anyone know the link to making hotel reservations?

Feb 22, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

I would have considered the Ramada if I wasn't in the Marriott rewards program. I also like the idea of having the suite at the Marriott.

Feb 22, 2011
jim'scupcake

Was thinking about the Suites because I am sure my Sailor will want to have an entire box of Kraft Mac/Cheese ASAP after graduation...unless they change his favorite food as well!

Feb 22, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

Hi, Jajajo. I think this is what you're looking for....

http://www.bootcampgraduations.com/hotelsGL.html

Feb 22, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

@jim'scupcake.....LOL...I could totally see my daughter asking for that. She was talking about how much she loves it as she was leaving for BC!

Feb 22, 2011
Jajajo

Thank you so much! I'm thinking about the Navy Hotel I've heard other people talk about it and it sounds convenient, we'll have to see. I just don't want to plan to far ahead.

Feb 22, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

I have a friend here at work that stayed at the Navy Lodge last year when her daughter graduated. They liked it.

Feb 22, 2011
Cheryl

Don't you have to be retired Navy or in the Navy to stay at the Navy Lodge?

Feb 22, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

Here's a link for the Navy Lodge...

https://reservations.staydod.com/hotelSearch.do?action=View&pro...

Feb 22, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

No, you can make reservations for graduation. You just need to supply them with the recruit information.

Feb 22, 2011
jim'scupcake

I guess, in the end, just need a comfortable place to visit and to let him rest...bring his phone and get directions to the mall!!

Feb 22, 2011
Jajajo

Yeah, and they look like nice rooms for 65.00 and some come with kitchens according to the website.

Feb 22, 2011
Cheryl

Great! Thanks for the info. We will check it out. It's closer than any of the other hotels.

Feb 22, 2011
texasmom Ship 11 Div 179

I asked this in a different group but, does anyone know how the travel would be to GL in April? Flying is just so expensive for our entire family. To bad they don't give discounts for Military families. LOL :)

Feb 22, 2011
mumziepooh

Jimscupcake-when my son called last week for some security stuff, he said that the food was good at basic-and he loves to cook and eat so that is saying something. He did say all he wants is a cheeseburger or pizza though! I see a weekend of junk food in our future!

Feb 22, 2011
diannep

texasmom: Some people actually take the train to GL. The station is right there by the base. Maybe something to look into if you really don't want to drive. Did you check out airfare with Southwest in Milwaukee? Milwaukee is usually cheaper and only about 45 min north of GL. Easy drive to GL. No change fees either! Not sure that they charge for luggage either, or it is cheaper than other airlines, I have heard.

I would think that by April, driving conditions to GL would be much better, but I guess you never know!

Feb 22, 2011
mumziepooh

Texas- not sure what you are asking but I grew up up there and it is not unheard of to get snow in April. Not common but wouldn't be big shock.

Feb 22, 2011