Dianne, do you know how much the pictures and the DVD are? I'll put this info in a letter to my son today and make sure he has it all ordered so I can pay for it when I get there.
The price of the piks depends on what pkg he orders. Pkg A seems to be the popular one...because it includes The Keel (a kind of yearbook) for free if the SR orders it. It used to be $140--maybe still is?. The PIR DVD can be ordered by him also...it was $29. If you want to check the prices before you write him, here is Photographic Services phone number:
Well I was at the post office at 8 a.m. this morning to get the postage due letter my SR had sent me. That goofy kid--he had stuffed one of the questionnaires (3 pages long), and 3 sheets of paper on which he had written or drawn something on it in one of the small envelopes. Why he used that when I have sent him several long envelopes I don't know. Got a kick out of what he wrote on one page. I'm sure he got this from someone else:
Good morning to you, Good evening to me
We're getting IT'D as far as the eye can see
You will never know the things I miss
Like the times the mornings are bliss
He said he aced his personal, weapons turnover, PFA and zone inspection and got perfect on them. He said he had live firing tomorrow (Aug 5), that he practiced that day, but didn't do too good (not surprising, as he has never fired a gun before in his life!). When he wrote the letter, he said they started hell week and called it the threshold of boot camp and said if they got through this week it's time to put it on cruise control--just had to get through firefighting. It was good to hear from him.
He also sent a page on which he had written in block letters:
Jana that is so cool that you got a bunch of letters! Lol And that poem was really funny! :) I am hoping to get a letter today; I haven't gotten one since... last tuesday or wednesday. A phone call wouldn't hurt either ;) lol Only 11 more days ladies! I can not WAIT to be with my fiancee again!!
Sparkling, do you think he meant leaving for the airport at 1:00 a.m. or actually flying out that early? I've read lots of posts that say they sometimes get to the airport that early but don't fly out until a few hours later.
I sure had a bad evening/night last night. I really need a phone call (like we all do). Have not heard his voice in 19 days!
Sandi, my hubby is a computer whiz! We bought our son a Dell laptop (because all of our other Dell's have lasted WAY longer than the other brands we have owned). He got his last June (2010) for his high school grad gift. My hubby always says get as much memory as you can afford, and the fastest processor.
I have also found that Dell has the best customer support. They will usually help you even if your warranty has expired where other companies wouldn't even talk to me.
Stacey-If you should get a call today, tell your SR to tell my SR that I love him and miss him and will see him soon...unfortunately I have to work today from 1-8 p.m. and won't be able to answer my cell phone if it rings
Jana, I would be happy to do that for you! I am making a quick run to the post office and gas station, then home to do chores so I can be by the phone just in case.
It seems calls come primarily in the late afternoon/evening hours, but I want to be home just in case.
I hope it won't be difficult to find our sailors at the airport. I had read one post that says you have to be with them to get the pass. But if we can't give them their phones until the airport, there is no way to call them to say "we're here".
Thanks ladies, for all of you knowledge!!! I am so ready to see, hug and hold my daughter. We did not receive a call yesterday, so it has been almost 8 weeks since we have spoken to her. :(
I spoke to a dad of one of my SR's friends who graduated 2 weeks ago. He told me they had more people than 4 and they let them all in. He also said the lady that was checking them in said if they show up, they do all that they can to get everyone in for graduation. We have 7 people going, we hope all of our family members get in too!! We plan to go to the airport as well!! Can't wait to meet everyone.
BrittysMom - We are taking the rental car because she is staying there and will need to check in etc before she can leave for liberty. I think it really depends on what your SR's schedule is. You could take the shuttle back and forth, then drive back in the car if they have to check in like mine.
I have also printed my Gate Pass!!! It's really happening. In 11 days we will all get to see our SR's - or should I say SAILORS!!! I remember at the beginning of this I didn't think 8 weeks would ever go by and here we are, almost done. I know it has been harder on them than us but they have probably been so busy they haven't even had time to realize how long it's been!
Thank you Navy Wife In Training ;) This one shows our grad date. Now I just have to look at the letter for the pw as what I thought I remembered is telling me I am wrong. I'll take care of this as soon as I get home from work! Thank you again for helping this ole lady out ;)
Today was a GREAT mail day! My son sent (in one envelope) 2 short letters and he returned the 2nd questionnaire I sent a while back. Here are some things Div 279 moms might be interested in:
*have earned all flags
*they did well in MCA Phase and have all flags
*had their dress uniforms re-sized because they've all lost weight
*last training phase started last wednesday
*thought they would be calling home last thursday (very sad to read that)
*they are really coming together as a team, they are talking more to each other and doing well in drill
*started fire fighting last week
*started damage control last week
*they got FIVE 2-day shots last thursday (said he sore)
* THEY HAVE A BLACK BACKPACK
* Test 3 is friday (need prayers)
*first class regarding battle stations was last friday the 12th
*their uniforms cost over $700!!
Hope you all get mail soon. This is the first time I've gotten mail from him on a day other than my usual day (wed/thur). Sure sounds like things are going well! I wonder why they didn't get to call home?? I'm sure I didn't miss it, I was home and had home phone and cell on me at all times. And I didn't see any other 279 mom post about a call?? Please share your info when you get it!
I wonder if those recruits who entered BC before they started issuing backpacks will still be keeping their guard belts even though they'll be using backpacks now? But I figure everyone was issued backpacks J/W if they get to keep their guardbelts... Dont know if that makes sense :/
Sandi: They should have the airport info by PIR...maybe even a little before.
Thanks for the backpack info. I know they started issuing these to the 8/19 group, I was told, so good...no one has to worry about getting a black backpack now!
Trapier/Sparkling: Be sure to type in the password for the gate pass in ALL CAPS.
If you still can't get the pass, download Mozilla Firefox (free download). That usually works.
Caylex, Thx for posting - different div, but my SR said he had lost weight and we were concerned because he was skinny to begin with. Gave me some piece of mind to know it was not just him.
was wondering if they are in transition for a while when they get to A-school. Is it better to give them their laptops at the airport or after they have settled into A-school, after the first few weeks?
I apologize in advance for this question...but do we have to purchase our SR a book bag, or will they be given one before they leave for A School? Even if they have to purchase it?
Sparkling
Dianne, do you know how much the pictures and the DVD are? I'll put this info in a letter to my son today and make sure he has it all ordered so I can pay for it when I get there.
Janie
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
I got the email Dianne, thank you for all that you do to keep us sane! ;)
Janie
Aug 15, 2011
diannep
You're welcome, Janie
The price of the piks depends on what pkg he orders. Pkg A seems to be the popular one...because it includes The Keel (a kind of yearbook) for free if the SR orders it. It used to be $140--maybe still is?. The PIR DVD can be ordered by him also...it was $29. If you want to check the prices before you write him, here is Photographic Services phone number:
847-578-6205
Aug 15, 2011
Jana
Well I was at the post office at 8 a.m. this morning to get the postage due letter my SR had sent me. That goofy kid--he had stuffed one of the questionnaires (3 pages long), and 3 sheets of paper on which he had written or drawn something on it in one of the small envelopes. Why he used that when I have sent him several long envelopes I don't know. Got a kick out of what he wrote on one page. I'm sure he got this from someone else:
Good morning to you, Good evening to me
We're getting IT'D as far as the eye can see
You will never know the things I miss
Like the times the mornings are bliss
He said he aced his personal, weapons turnover, PFA and zone inspection and got perfect on them. He said he had live firing tomorrow (Aug 5), that he practiced that day, but didn't do too good (not surprising, as he has never fired a gun before in his life!). When he wrote the letter, he said they started hell week and called it the threshold of boot camp and said if they got through this week it's time to put it on cruise control--just had to get through firefighting. It was good to hear from him.
He also sent a page on which he had written in block letters:
CAN'T WAIT
TIL AUG. 26
That also happens to be his 19th birthday!!
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
Thank you Dianne.
Jana, I am so glad you got to the post office!! There's no feeling like the one you get when you see that envelope!
Janie
Aug 15, 2011
diannep
Aug 15, 2011
Navy_wife_in_training92
I am hoping to get a letter today; I haven't gotten one since... last tuesday or wednesday. A phone call wouldn't hurt either ;) lol
Only 11 more days ladies! I can not WAIT to be with my fiancee again!!
Aug 15, 2011
caylex 9/279
Sparkling, do you think he meant leaving for the airport at 1:00 a.m. or actually flying out that early? I've read lots of posts that say they sometimes get to the airport that early but don't fly out until a few hours later.
I sure had a bad evening/night last night. I really need a phone call (like we all do). Have not heard his voice in 19 days!
Aug 15, 2011
caylex 9/279
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
Caylex, he meant leave for the airport at 1am.
I agree on the Dell, that's all I'll buy ;)
Aug 15, 2011
Jana
Aug 15, 2011
Jana
Aug 15, 2011
Navy_wife_in_training92
Aug 15, 2011
caylex 9/279
Jana, I would be happy to do that for you! I am making a quick run to the post office and gas station, then home to do chores so I can be by the phone just in case.
It seems calls come primarily in the late afternoon/evening hours, but I want to be home just in case.
Aug 15, 2011
rhonda121199 (Div 269)
Sharon: In reference to the "pass" at the airport to be with them there....is that something you get at the airport when you get there?
Thanks!
Aug 15, 2011
caylex 9/279
Aug 15, 2011
rhonda121199 (Div 269)
Aug 15, 2011
trapier
Thanks ladies, for all of you knowledge!!! I am so ready to see, hug and hold my daughter. We did not receive a call yesterday, so it has been almost 8 weeks since we have spoken to her. :(
I spoke to a dad of one of my SR's friends who graduated 2 weeks ago. He told me they had more people than 4 and they let them all in. He also said the lady that was checking them in said if they show up, they do all that they can to get everyone in for graduation. We have 7 people going, we hope all of our family members get in too!! We plan to go to the airport as well!! Can't wait to meet everyone.
Aug 15, 2011
Navy_wife_in_training92
I think it was either starting with this week's PIR or ours, that is what I heard too.
Aug 15, 2011
SailorBrittysMom
Aug 15, 2011
Navy_wife_in_training92
Aug 15, 2011
Navy_wife_in_training92
Aug 15, 2011
1DYBUGs Mom/Dana - S9/D280
Aug 15, 2011
1DYBUGs Mom/Dana - S9/D280
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
Aug 15, 2011
Navy_wife_in_training92
Aug 15, 2011
kiminaz (ship 11/div 274)
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
Is this the correct link?http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp
Aug 15, 2011
Navy_wife_in_training92
This one :)
Aug 15, 2011
Navy_wife_in_training92
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
Aug 15, 2011
Navy_wife_in_training92
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
Aug 15, 2011
Navy_wife_in_training92
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
;) Bless you!
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
Aug 15, 2011
caylex 9/279
Today was a GREAT mail day! My son sent (in one envelope) 2 short letters and he returned the 2nd questionnaire I sent a while back. Here are some things Div 279 moms might be interested in:
*have earned all flags
*they did well in MCA Phase and have all flags
*had their dress uniforms re-sized because they've all lost weight
*last training phase started last wednesday
*thought they would be calling home last thursday (very sad to read that)
*they are really coming together as a team, they are talking more to each other and doing well in drill
*started fire fighting last week
*started damage control last week
*they got FIVE 2-day shots last thursday (said he sore)
* THEY HAVE A BLACK BACKPACK
* Test 3 is friday (need prayers)
*first class regarding battle stations was last friday the 12th
*their uniforms cost over $700!!
Hope you all get mail soon. This is the first time I've gotten mail from him on a day other than my usual day (wed/thur). Sure sounds like things are going well! I wonder why they didn't get to call home?? I'm sure I didn't miss it, I was home and had home phone and cell on me at all times. And I didn't see any other 279 mom post about a call?? Please share your info when you get it!
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
Caylex! Great news!! I can't wait to get home and check the mail box!
Aug 15, 2011
Cathy_ProudNavyMom
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
I just called home, no letters today but I did get one Saturday so I am a happy camper ;)
Aug 15, 2011
TexasLiz
Aug 15, 2011
trapier
When did everyone receive their pass code for printing parking passes. We have not received ours??
Aug 15, 2011
diannep
Sandi: They should have the airport info by PIR...maybe even a little before.
Thanks for the backpack info. I know they started issuing these to the 8/19 group, I was told, so good...no one has to worry about getting a black backpack now!
Trapier/Sparkling: Be sure to type in the password for the gate pass in ALL CAPS.
If you still can't get the pass, download Mozilla Firefox (free download). That usually works.
Aug 15, 2011
Sparkling
CAPS! That's what I needed to do! Thank you girls. I've got our gate pass! Whew!
Aug 15, 2011
Kira's mom Ship 02 Div 941
Aug 15, 2011
Leann
Aug 15, 2011
atc.mom(7/272)
Aug 15, 2011
caylex 9/279
I know, my son has always been muscular but thin too.
Has anyone from 279 received a phone call since the three week one??
Aug 15, 2011
Doreen(07/272)
Aug 15, 2011
trapier
Aug 15, 2011