ALUMNI OF PIR 12/29/2011 TG 06 — 10 Divisions (021–028, 904 & 906)

@ Betsy - Consider prayer petitioned for travel grace for your husband...to and from Mexico.

Good morning all and FTLW!  Love the pictures.  My aunt/uncle raise and train border collies.  In fact, I was at there house over in Oklahoma this past Friday and Saturday. I LOVE ALL THEIR DOGS!  Ellie and Chance are my favorites. (they're old!)

Well...I was vascillating on which video to use today...I am fighting a "humbug" mood as followed up my stomach thing with a small cold. Sons Horse has a bad case of hives (it is seasonal with her...fall/winter...last year she was REAL bad...scary) so giving her dex shots...and to top it off one of our dogs had to have exploratory surgery AGAIN for eating something he couldn't pass! He survived but I am not sure we will 'cuz y'all KNOW how much that costs$!. So, I was going to do "The Grinch" but I think I will wait on that for just plain 'ol fun and play something from my dear hubby's favorite movie, "Scrooge"(If you have not seen the Albert Finney musical version, try too! It is the best Christmas Carol one)...because,

GUESS WHAT? We have a Seabee! Hubby is flying out to see him graduate. He didn't get to go to PIR as he was in Iraq...and we can only afford one of us to go, so I thought it best for him to go. They have not seen each other in a year! It's been six months for me and his bros since PIR. (Again, sooooo thankful for those extra days of liberty!) I am so proud and thankful...so here it is because NOTHING can really steal our Joy!

I will be off most of the day too...will check in and read and then probably be an "elf" later on!

Betsy...praying for hubby! Mine will be traveling the next two days also so we can keep each others hubby's in prayers...my son too!

Prayers being said for your family too, FTLW.  

Woohoo on your new Seabee!  I bet your hubby and son are so excited!  Did you hubby take his camera?  I wanna see pics.  :)   

((Hugs)) on your pets.  Wishes for a quick recovery for them.

natalie'smom:  I have never heard of one to fail the confidence "gas" chamber. They have to remove their mask and state their name, etc...but they get it done.  Not pleasant, but usually a few minutes after they get out of there....coughing with lots of "snot" (sorry!), they are laughing about it because the did it and it's over!  So no worries!

Betsy:  Remember, I have no hubby here so my house was REALLY quiet with no boys here....I was relieved just to hear my dogs bark for some sound!  It does take some getting used to.

diannep, true.  I guess I will get a taste of that this week, as my hubby is in NM.  

Yes you will!  I always keep either music or the tv on...sometimes it is TOO quiet!  HA!

Need some help -

I just received this today from a female depper on my website:

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"I read somewhere that we (females) could bring our own sports bras. However I went to the website : 

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/what_to_bring.asp

And on the bottom it says that Females are not allowed to bring their own bras, underwear, etc. So which is it?

I would realllly like to bring my own sport bras... I fear that the ones they provide aren't.... well... supportive enough."

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Can someone ask their sailors what the true answer is.

Thanks

Craig my daughter took underwear bra's & 1 white sports bra because she read in the depper list of things to take to boot camp it listed 2 white bra's and 1 white sports bra & underwear. I just checked my " kid in a box" They had my daughters send everything home that she tok with her along with the 2 white bra's and 1 sports bra that is on the list of things for the girls to pack.

I am guessing the provide all of that stuff since it was all sent back home, so I would say not to take any of that stuff otherwise it is more the SR has to send home or donate to charity

sorry for the typos LOL....getting sleepy

Thank you Diannep. My son is going to A school in GL. He said he doesnt have a leave. So we just spend time after PIR.

 Good Morning y'all! Dusting of snow here in NW AR this AM. New puppy DID NOT think it was fun! Little scamp ran right back in a left me a "nice" present on the only rug in my house! UGH!

I too am trying to get used to the "quiet" in the house. Not that my son really stayed at home much after graduation, but knowing that he was around was nice. I think that it will really "hit" me after PIR. right now I still have a ends to a means. Gearing up and making plans for PIR and Christmas and all. Think I will try to find a "new groove'... take a cooking class, book club, something. I had kids young and grandkids can wait a few years sooooo watch out hubby .... hahahahahaha!!

Double- dipping today ( just random thinking )

This nation was built by men who took risks - pioneers who were not afraid of the wilderness, business men who were not afraid of failure, scientists who were not afraid of the truth, thinkers who were not afraid of progress, dreamers who were not afraid of action.  ~Brooks Atkinson

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!  ~Hamilton WrightMabie

Craig@ My daughter took a white sports bra and it too came back in the box. 

ProudMom:  He may not have leave, but he should have liberty, right?  I made an error in my earlier post to you.  I said "cant" take laptops/cells back to A School and meant "can!"  Once he has had liberty with you, he can return to GL A School base with those.  He should be able to spend Sat/Sun daytime with you, after he moves in on Friday (he will get a little time with you that day too).  You just may have to work around any "watch" times he is scheduled for.

Well, that's two people.  I guess the old rule of bringing this stuff to boot camp is now out the window.  The Navy finally realized that these sailors need this item.  

Thanks for the update RuthL & natalie's....

Just saying....

Good morning everyone, I hope you are all having a nice "warm" week. It won't be long now until you are packing your bags for PIR :-)

Oh my, Craig...Peter Griffinn must have had alot of "free time" to come up with that one!  Or an obsession....or both!

@proudmom   Our son is not taking leave but will have liberty after moving over to A school in Great Lakes. We plan to stay the weekend but I know some people can't do that.  If you read the facebook page for Great Lakes A school it has a note on the side bar you can read about Phase I liberty (which is where our sons would be). They will be able to spend time with us except for any watches.  TrainingSupportCenter Great Lakes (on facebook)

I am so excited for the Liberty.  She is staying at the GL and we will stay until Sunday night.  Can't Wait.

Craig@ Also tell your female Deppers that the small wallet needs to be plain and black.  My daughter took a small one, but I am guessing Vera Bradley was not on the acceptable list.  That came back in the box too.  She thought she only needed a small one.

Thank you Ruth. I have read that females may bring a small black wallet but several moms have reported them coming home.

Everyone else - So besides the Sports bra, and the wallet, what other odd items are returned in "the box"?  (besides the rolled up pant legs) 

I'm talking for both guys and gals.... 

Oh what will the weather bring us today??? Now it is mild, you don't even need a jacket. This afternoon rain? snow? black ice? Anything is possible lol. Life in the mountains of NC is awesome but the weather is almost unpredictable :-)

Have a great day!

Another Double Dip-

* Freedom is never free.

* Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States Of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by Naval and Air Forces of the Empire of Japan. …. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this pre-meditated invasion, the American people, in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory. Because of this unprovoked, dastardly attack by Japan, I ask that the congress declare a state of War.

Have a wonderful hump day, ladies!  

Craig- Everything except for my daughters DL, SS Card,  & the 25.00 she took came back even her stamps werer sent back. We bought her a digital watch and that was sent back as well

Remember Dec. 7, 1941

Good Evening Everyone!

This video is so cute. Not American Sailors but Sailors just the same. They went out on what was supposed to be a 7 day deployment and got rerouted and now this British Sailors have been gone for 7 months but are now coming home for Christmas. Enjoy!!!

http://youtu.be/SDZcGz4vmJc

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.  ~Norman Vincent Peale

Hoping everyone is having a wonderful day!

For those who were sending emails about pics of the ribbons and other stuff I make here is the link to my page so you can see the pics. I have tried to send it in a message but it doesn't seem to be working very well. You can send me a friend request on this site and I will send you the info about the ribbons. You can also send me an email to uniquememorymakers@yahoo.com There are a few pics on my page here on N4M's and lots of pics on my facebook page.

Here is a link to my page, if it works lol. Thanks so much everyone.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unique-Memory-Makers/204119052936924

Ladies, be asking for BattleStations dates.  Some may know already when they go through.  If they do not know yet, they will know soon.  Please private message me the dates you get (can't be posted on here) and I will get a schedule together and message it out.  BattleStations is done during their last days at RTC.

Please read the BATTLESTATIONS discussion above to see what they do.  Also, go to www.youtube.com and put in "BattleStations 21 by CNN" to see a video of their final test.  Interesting!

Proud mama moment, got a letter form my SR today.  She received 2 more 5.0's and received her sharpshooter ribbon.  Her Dad was so proud.  Was that what she was the most excited about, no, she got her razor back. She feels like a new woman.

I too received a great letter. Three more Div flags and he has gotten 5's all the way around. Bested his physical requirements. Said he is looking good, feeling really strong, proud of his Division and loving every part of it all! So dang proud!

Another double dip- not really a Christmas quote, but the sentiment is still season held.

How beautiful a day can be
When kindness touches it!
~George Elliston

If you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.  ~Bob Hope

AMEN, momshousedivided, on the quotes. 

And congrats to your SR and Ruth's for continuing to do so well!

Good morning, everyone!

Good Morning everyone. Happy Friday!!!

Good morning!  Such GREAT news from recruits Ruth and Momsdivided.  Not heard from mine this week but confident he is doing well. 

QUESTION for veteran mom's -

My recruit is taking leave and submitted travel plans that we are driving him to San Antonio.  We want to fly him there instead.  He doesn't know that yet though.  Will that pose a problem with GL or where he reports for "A" school? What do I do?

Hmmmm, ArNavyMom:  So, your SR has been approved to have leave between bootcamp and A School?  It is unusual to have leave between those two, but maybe with the holidays...the A Schools are granting some.

What RTC normally does is provide transporation from GL to the A School.  Anything beyond that is on "his dime."  You may want to call the Public Affairs Office about this one, because I'm not sure.  Once they are done with RTC, they are under their A School rules, so leave usually is approved by the A School, I believe.

Call the PAO and discuss with them:

847-688-2405

Thank you Dianne.  I will call them.  We are thrilled he is taking leave.  Going in arrears about 4 days but he is okay with that.  He doesn't report to A school until 1/9.  We want to fly him the Saturday prior to...

Hi ladies, sorry I was MIA yesterday.  I took my mother Christmas shopping and that's an all adventure because my mother is in a wheelchair.  I will try to catch up on my reading on here later tonight because unfortunately I am now heading to a funeral because my sister in law's mom just died.  She was 89.  

Tonight my youngest daughter flies home from college for her winter break, so I'm excited about that.  

I finally heard from my sailor yesterday and his Christmas leave was approved.    I spent last night trying to find a flight from him.  They were all at least $700-$800 from Pensacola to Maryland.  As a last resort, I did the Priceline Name Your Own Price, (which I've never done before) and I put in my bid of $350 and they accepted it.      He will arrive home on 12/17/11, which is exactly one year after he graduated from BC.  What an awesome day for his homecoming.  We will have him until 12/26, so I'm happy mom today.