PIR 4/8/2011 Alum Group!

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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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  • mumziepooh

    Bawahahahah Jessica - and then there is my son.....who never wrote me a single letter in college, who texts one word answers and barely finished graduation thank you notes.  It helps to know your child well enough to not run to the mailbox all the time!  :D  No news is good news!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • diannep

    my son was good about writing when there (4 letters was good for him!).  But he didn't write to anyone else...said just had no time...and I too, mumziepooh, knew that writing was not his forTAY!.  I felt very honored to receive the few letters that I did....because I really wasn't expecting any!  Yep, No news is good news...for sure!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Ragdollrae HM A school SA

    I am glad to see that my son is writing letters. They do make me smile. Now, my daughter, who is in college, has explained to me that I can write HER letters and she WILL write back! LOL - can we say jealous? I just rolled my eyes at her!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • ProudNavySister

    ntz4laa, you are not alone, we are growing very inpatient here as well!  I sure hope we get a letter today!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • mumziepooh

    Ragdoll - my 16 year old started a letter to her brother and then just sort of didn't finish it when I told her not to decorate the envelope - sort of lost her steam, I guess.  So I asked her about it last night and she said - "Mom, what is the big deal?  He was in college all those years and I never talked to him - doesn't seem any different now."  Hahaha - she is right!  I'm the one that talked to him.  With the sisters, it is out of sight out of mind.

     

    Funny about your daughter.  My older daughter loves to write - sends cute cards all the time.  She SHOULD be doing homework.  I think it is a distraction for her - for my son, his distraction right now is probably sleep!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • nursemom (Lisa)

    Mumzie,

    I have also been after my 17 year old daughter to write a letter.  She was SO upset that he was leaving for BC.  When I asked her several times about the letter she said," I don't think my brother really cares if I write."  I agree out of sight, out of mind.

    Mar 1, 2011

  • diannep

    This is what your sailors will look like. 

    Mar 1, 2011

  • diannep

    In their blues!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Ragdollrae HM A school SA

    They are all so different - our children. Sometimes I wonder how my two came from the same two people because of how extremely different they are.

     

    So, I will continue to write letters to my son, write letters to SRs with no one writing to them, and try to add a note to my daughter from time to time. She also wants me to send her care packages regularly. *Rolling my eyes again* as though the $$ I pay every month isn't enough. Geeeez!

     

    You all have a good day. Heading to Nebraska.. brrr... will chat more later!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • justin'smom

    I think the blues look awesome~  So anxious to attend PIR 4/8/2011!!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • ProudNavySister

    My brother looked so handsome in his blues!  I was amazed at how different he looked at graduation, like a different person, almost glowing!  He was so full of pride!  I thought our sailors would be wearing white?  I read it in the "what to wear/bring to PIR" discussion posted by Jessica B-Sailor Mom.  I could be misreading it (wouldn't be the first time LOL).  And honestly it doesn't matter what color he is wearing, I just can't wait to see him!!!!  Either way they are going to look GREAT! :)

    http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir2182011/forum/topics/what-to-we...

    Mar 1, 2011

  • ProudNavySister

    My other brother also sent me pictures of him in his blue camos (his working uniform?) and his khaki shirt with black pants (service uniform) and I LOVE them both!  He looks so grown up :)

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

    Diannep asked RTC when they would switch to Dress White Uniforms for PIR and the answer was the first week of May. :-)

    My sailor had PIR in July and I have still not seen her in the Dress Blues lol. I have seen her in every other uniform, but not those :-( I think the White ones are my favorite but I may change my mind when I see her in the other one.

    Mar 1, 2011

  • ProudNavySister

    And no letter again for me today, I'm really hoping my mom gets one today. :(

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Gina07

    Mumzie and Ragdoll, 

    I love the conversation about getting the siblings to write.. I have 7 children and I text them, call them and get on their FB and harass them on a daily basis at dinner to write their brother.  I know they all have at least got one out.  But what I did this week is just asked them to send their favorite picture of the two of them.. I thought that might be easier.  Then in a couple weeks im going to ask them to send a card.  Try to change it up some.

    Mar 1, 2011

  • jim'scupcake

    I brought in a "Proud of You" card to work.  I've worked for the same company for 12 years~hubby has worked there 16yrs.  I had everyone at work sign the card..SR will know he has a lot of support behind him!!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Ragdollrae HM A school SA

    that's a good idea jim'scupcake. I have people at working writing to SR's and their children (LOL) I should get them to sign something for MY son!!  :0)

     

    Thanks for that idea.

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

    My younger son (17) does not like to write lol. So I told him to draw his sister a picture and send it to her. He is a great artist. So he did just that. He has wanted to be in the Coast Guard since he was a little boy. In the picture he drew his sister yelling for help in the ocean beside her boat that had capsized in a terrible storm. He was being lowered from a coast guard helicopter with the caption "Don't worry Sis, If your ship starts to sink we (Coast Guard) will save you". She sent he back a letter and drew him a picture as well. it was a tiny little Coast Guard Cutter next to an Aircraft Carrier with the caption "No worries here lil Bro, our Ships are much bigger" lol. Now whenever she comes home they draw pics for each other on the dry-erase board on the frig :-)

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Gina07

    Lala,  That is adorable!!!! Whatever it takes to get them to communicate!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Debi (Ship 9 Div 126)

    Lala, great idea! your recruit will love it!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • diannep

    Debi:  Lala has a sailor already!  She is one of our veterans helping on here....paying it forward!  She is a huge help on the groups, in addition to her wonderful ribbons!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Debi (Ship 9 Div 126)

    That's wonderful,wish I would have known about Navy Moms hen my older son was in BC, this site is such a blessing as are all on the Moms here!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Bebe

    Awesome video JessicaB-Sailor Mom...thank you for sharing. 

    Often wondered what boot camp was really like.

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Ladybug<3

    I have seen the bootcamp one before, but Wow that video on BattleStations was awesome!! Thank you!! JessicaB-Sailor Mom!! :)

    Mar 1, 2011

  • NavyMomofOnly1Girl Ship 9 DIV126

    The BattleStations video was awesome.  That is like the "Final" exam.  I looked at the pictures on FB of the Captain's Cup, but don't they do that more towards the end of their training?  Would our PIR date of 4/8/11 group be doing that at this point (week 3)?  I write to my daughter almost every day.  No letters back yet though.  I tell her if she is too tired or doesn't have the time not to worry about it.  I send a blank piece of paper and a SASE back to us at home in every letter I write her.  That way she's got paper and a stamp on an envelope with the address already written.  I haven't gotten one back yet.  I will keep writing and not get discouraged.  But, please let me know if that Captain's Cup comes later on in the training?  I heard it was towards the end and whatever team wins, gets to carry in the flag at graduation.  Could be wrong.  Can anyone set me straight?

    Mar 1, 2011

  • ntz4laa (HM Mom)

    Captain's Cup is held the Saturday before Battle Stations.  So our SRs won't be competing for it for a few more weeks.

    Mar 1, 2011

  • ntz4laa (HM Mom)

    Still....waiting.....for a letter.  I did hear that her friend that lives at Great Lakes received a letter today.  So, I figure we should be getting one in the next couple of days.

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Ragdollrae HM A school SA

    Thanks so much for the videos Jessica. My favorite part in the bootcamp video.. "Ahhhhh, Night Chief"  At least that is what I heard. LOL

    Mar 1, 2011

  • Cheryl

    Thanks Jessica.  The Battle Station video was just awesome!

    Mar 1, 2011

  • diannep

    Captains Cup is actually held the Sat. before PIR for all divisions...some will have already completed their BattleStations by then (with this larger group, they should start a week before PIR)...the rest will go PIR week.

    Mar 2, 2011

  • diannep

    NavyMomofonly1Girl: The divisions earn many different flags....so all divisions should be carrying some kind of flags at PIR.  But, yes, there should be one for the winners of Captains Cup also....there are 2 winners...one for the all-male division  and one for the intergrated (men and women) division.

    Mar 2, 2011

  • diannep

    Captains Cup for this group should be Sat., April 2nd.

    Mar 2, 2011

  • texasmom Ship 11 Div 179

    Can anyone explain to me about the flags? I have read this about ordering shirts etc..but, I am not sure where to do that or what it means.  Also who can watch the captains cup.  Is that a ceremony?  Thank you.  

    Mar 2, 2011

  • ntz4laa (HM Mom)

    Captain's Cup is a friendly competition between the divisions.  It includes relay races, tug of war, volleyball.  All kinds of fun stuff.  It is not open to the public.

    http://www.navy-info.com/finishing_boot_camp.html

    Mar 2, 2011

  • ProudNavySister

    Still waiting for a letter here too :(

    Mar 2, 2011

  • diannep

    texasmom:  Are you talking about ordering the division tshirts?  The ones that the recruits in your division designed?  If so, here is the website:

    www.mwrgl.com

    Click ENTER, click on Travel Discounts/Recruit Grad tab, scroll down to "Mail Order Form".  There are phone numbers on the form for questions.

    Mar 2, 2011

  • diannep

    The different flags are earned by the division and carried by them at PIR.

    Mar 2, 2011

  • TB1983 (HM, A School, GL)

    Denise- What division are you?

    Mar 2, 2011

  • Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

    texasmom- I think maybe you are talking about the blue star flags. They are meant to be displayed in a front window of your home during times of war. They are a great way to show your support for your sailor and let others know you have someone in the military. They are only for immediate family members only and are not supposed to be hung until you get the I'm a sailor call. It is good to go ahead and order one because they can takes a few weeks to arrive and as soon as you get that call after battlestations you can hang it in your window. They are free and to order one here is the link  http://www.mybluestarflag.com/

    Mar 2, 2011

  • Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

    ragdollrae and others you will be happy to know I am working on your ribbons to wear to PIR now :-)

    Mar 2, 2011

  • jim'scupcake

    We didn't receive a letter today, but my parents did!!  Yep...our SR is growing up...he wrote to his Gma & Gpa.  Said he is still enjoying it.  Glad to be with others who want to be Sailors.  Guys in his division ranging in age from 17-32.  Had some downtime on Sunday.  His letter sounded really good.  I am not even sad that we didnt get one....just glad he wrote to others and that he is doing so well!

    Mar 2, 2011

  • Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

    cupcake, That is so sweet that he wrote to them :-). Maybe you will get one tomorrow and have an even bigger smile on your face.

    Mar 2, 2011

  • Ragdollrae HM A school SA

    Thanks for working on the ribbon Lala!! I look forward to getting it!!

    Mar 2, 2011

  • texasmom Ship 11 Div 179

    Diannep, I was talking about the flags that each divison creates.  Do you know anything about those?

    Mar 3, 2011

  • Jajajo

    Have the blue light on in honor of my daughter.

    Mar 3, 2011

  • tam11372

    anyone hear anything from Div 808???

     

    Mar 3, 2011

  • diannep

    Well, I know that the flag design is what they use on the division tshirts (their emblem).  That's about all I know!

    Mar 3, 2011

  • Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

    The flags for each division are all very unique. Someone (or a few someone's) who is/are very artistic and talented design the flag that will represent their division. They will then carry that flag with them and someone will carry it in front of the division at PIR. They are very proud of that flag because it represents who they are are as a team and division. The design for the flag is also printed on shirts and the recruits and/or parents can order them. I don't have the link for ordering but I am sure someone can post it. It is best to check with your recruit before placing an order because many of them order one for certain members of their family.

    Mar 3, 2011

  • texasmom Ship 11 Div 179

    Thank you all so much lala ribbon queen & diannep,

    So I have the link and I printed out the form so when we talk with our recruit they can tell us the correct flag to order on the shirt?

    Mar 3, 2011

  • ProudNavySister

    Really hoping to get a letter today!  When my other brother was in bootcamp, Thursdays were letter day, I am hoping that is the case this time too :)

    Mar 3, 2011