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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ntz4laa (HM Mom)

Amen, ICsailorsgirl!

Mar 31, 2011
Debi (Ship 9 Div 126)

Thanks ntz4laa, I was just wondering about that, and I got a letter from my son today and he didn't mention CC. Just said he has been studying alot and had a busy week coming up ( I am assuming he means this week)

Mar 31, 2011
jim'scupcake

j4smom~hubby and I got a good laugh about "keeping us informed". Communication with parents (he was 18 when he left~turned 19 there)has never been his strong point. Had to laugh! But, you are right~he did tell us some things. He actually does keep us more informed with a 1 page (usually single sided) letter each week, than he did when he was home! For anyone who reads the comic "ZITS"...that seems to have been our life! We send him that comic strip every once in a while. We laugh~he probably just doesn't get that it must be written about him!

Mar 31, 2011
ochaos

PIR LAST MINUTE TIPS:
Make sure everyone has ID's (birth certs for kids without ID's)
Bring at least 2 copies of the gate/parking pass - whether you plan on taking a shuttle to PIR or not, you'll need it to return your sailor back to base in the evening.
Binoculars - trust me on this!
Tide Stick Pen and a lint brush
Tissue - self explanatory!
Camera - and charger (or film)
Cell phone - and charger
Umbrella-just in case
GPS, reservation numbers, maps you may have printed
Husband, kids, etc (easy to forget those!)
An open mind to how your weekend will transpire - remember, they will be tired, they will be hungry and they just want hugs!
Bring your Sailors cell, laptop, ipod and all chargers to use in the room to catch up and if they are G&G you can give pass them on.
A comfy pair of clothes for your sailor to relax in while in your motel room
A sweater or jacket - it gets cold in the PIR hall
Whatever cool ribbon or name tag you may have made for your Meet & Greet
If you have room in your bag…a towel for your Sailor to sit on if you do go out and sightsee.

Best advice: Have fun and whatever you do, do NOT bring your sailor back to the base late. No one will forgive you for a long, long time! (If someone is late, they lose liberty the next day - and their whole division loses a couple of hours!!! NOT COOL)

Apr 1, 2011
sandy (ship 9 DIV. 126 ) PIR 4/8

Ochaos... what time di they have to be back on base?

Apr 1, 2011
sandy (ship 9 DIV. 126 ) PIR 4/8

if they have liberty on Sat. where and when can we pick them up? do we need a gate pass for that too?

Apr 1, 2011
Jajajo

Div 121 still going strong through BS!!

Apr 1, 2011
sandy (ship 9 DIV. 126 ) PIR 4/8

thank you jessica B... i think i will print off extras for that and one for her scrap book...lol

Apr 1, 2011
sandy (ship 9 DIV. 126 ) PIR 4/8

getting ready to send out the last letter/card to my daughter. w/photos of the snow we are getting .she will love it.

Apr 1, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons

Thanks so much everyone, I am so glad you all love your ribbons. It was my pleasure to make them for you all. I know you will wear them with pride.

Apr 1, 2011
MamaMia

No phone calls this AM from new sailors?

Apr 1, 2011
SR Mom Ship 11 Div 124

Not yet for me...waiting.

Apr 1, 2011
kristy(ship 11 div 123)

Still waiting!

Apr 1, 2011
Jajajo

I'm not expecting a call until this afternoon.....waiting, waiting, waiting :)

Apr 1, 2011
MamaMia

this just posted on the Facebook page RTC:

4/1/11

Just got word of new RTC changes.

1. Next to the visitor center they now have daycare and a petting zoo. This is where they keep the navy goat and you can leave your kids there during PIR.
...2. If you show up at 5am the morning of PIR you can eat breakfast with your SR in the chow hall.
3. Tours of RTC are now available and will include a tour of the Mayflower that is in dry dock at RTC.

Contact the SR’s recruiter for more info and tickets for the tour.

Apr 1, 2011
TB1983 (HM, A School, GL)

Is that a joke? I'm taking my kids to PIR w/ me. I want them to see it. I leary of almost everything today, being april fools & all. haha.

Apr 1, 2011
TB1983 (HM, A School, GL)

nevermind.. yes its a joke.

Apr 1, 2011
MamaMia

happy april fool's day! :-)

Apr 1, 2011
Ragdollrae HM A school SA

tick tock - tick tock - tick tock .....

Apr 1, 2011
Cheryl

The Mayflower? LOL!!!

Apr 1, 2011
mumziepooh

the silence of the phone is deafening..............

Apr 1, 2011
mumziepooh

OMG - can you just imagine hoe many recruiters are now getting calls for the tour and breakfast with the recruit! WTG RTC! So funnnnny!

Apr 1, 2011
Ragdollrae HM A school SA

I walked to the kitchen without my phone and I think I had the entire floor wondering if I was having a heart attach when I realized that I didn't have it. I screamed and RAN back to my office. (it is less than 20 yards away) they all think I am a bit nuts anyway! I might have just confirmed it for those who were on the fence.

Apr 1, 2011
mumziepooh

RAgs - it is good to finally have that cleared up with your coworkers!

Apr 1, 2011
Marianne(Ship04/Div807)

Ragdollrae-You know we all understand. I hope you hear real soon!!!!!!!

Apr 1, 2011
kristy(ship 11 div 123)

Waiting....waiting....waiting....

Apr 1, 2011
Ragdollrae HM A school SA

Oh Mumz - I know that you know the truth!!

Apr 1, 2011
SandyShip11div90 ma of 2 sailors

Rag doll you just made me laugh. I did the same thing earlier. This waiting is driving me nuts. Why do they make us wait so long??? Hurry hurry!!!

Apr 1, 2011
five10fevr(HM school)

My son has written many times they have to hurry up and do something to just wait a long period of time. So the is the way of the Navy. Hurry up and wait.

Apr 1, 2011
SR Mom Ship 11 Div 124

Same here but I was in the bathroom at work. I could not take it anymore and went home early.

Apr 1, 2011
Ragdollrae HM A school SA

Ok - I now have a mom up for adoption.

She just called me and I answered the phone saying, "No, not yet!" and then she goes, "He called ME!"

My heart sank and I was happy and sad at the same time. Then she said, "April Fool!"

She is a sick and wicked wicked wicked person!

Apr 1, 2011
five10fevr(HM school)

I would put her up for adoption too. This is too stressful of a day for that. I cnat believe no one has posted any calls from any divisions.

Apr 1, 2011
SR Mom Ship 11 Div 124

GOT THE CALL NEW SAILOR!!

Apr 1, 2011
kristy(ship 11 div 123)

SR Mom that is awesome! Hopefully mine will call soon.

Apr 1, 2011
SandyShip11div90 ma of 2 sailors

On the phone with my son!! He passed. some people didnt

Apr 1, 2011
nursemom (Lisa)

My ex just called and said he is going to be calling me now. He just called him. Waiting......waiting.....waiting....Those darn calling cards take so long to connect.

Apr 1, 2011
Ragdollrae HM A school SA

I have a Sailor!!! Woooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Apr 1, 2011
Dusty 1129MM

Anyone from Ship 11 Div 122 get a call yet?

Apr 1, 2011
five10fevr(HM school)

Mine son said the same 3 out of his division didnt pass :(

Apr 1, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

I'm soooo excited for all of you! Can't wait until Monday. For today I'm living vicariously through your posts :)

Apr 1, 2011
emilee27kak

I havent gotten a call yet. Div. 122. I think they are going backwards. Like they started the calls with 124....123...122...121...So it may be a little before we get our calls.

Apr 1, 2011
nursemom (Lisa)

Still did not talk to him but, He passed and is a Sailor!!!!!

Apr 1, 2011
jim'scupcake

Question. For those that dont pass...is there a 2nd chance? My Sr goes through on Monday/Tuesday. If those SR's dont pass...when would they go through again? Fingers crossed for everyone!

Apr 1, 2011
Dusty 1129MM

Hi emilee27 - I think you are friends with my sons girlfriend in 122.

I think you are right - it may be a while for us.

Apr 1, 2011
mumziepooh

I HAVE A SAILOR MAN! They got 3 Penants!

Apr 1, 2011
ntz4laa (HM Mom)

jim'scupcake ~ Yes, they get another chance to pass. From what I read passing is a 3 strikes thing, mess up 3 times and you don't pass. The good thing is you are given another chance. With the case of the divisions that are going through Monday night, I'm not sure when they go through again since our PIR is only scheduled through Monday. I don't know if they would have them go through on Thursday with the next PIR or what.

Apr 1, 2011
terry268

We just got our call WE HAVE A SAILOR

Apr 1, 2011
ProudSailorWife1208

Got the call from my Husband. He's officially a Sailor in the United States Navy. I couldn't be more proud.

Apr 1, 2011
Debi (Ship 9 Div 126)

Congratulations to all of you!!! Lala - Just want to thank you for the ribbons, they look great! And Rags- your Mom is mean! But a clever April fools joke! My son's division goes Sunday night! Just keep praying, I can't believe they called so late, I would have thought you would have gotten your calls this morning!

Apr 1, 2011
mumziepooh

Rags - I think I love your mom.

Apr 1, 2011