Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

brynne21 that was me, thank you for your information. My brain is just so overloaded these days. Thank you again for answering my question about when I would be able to give my son his phone. Another question, I am sorry, for being a pest, but are we allowed to give them personal clothing to take back, I heard they can have their boxers back or lounging pants, etc. to sleep in

Thanks to everyone who helped with what to do while on liberty after graduation!  Wonderful ideas....and cautionary words.  I appreciate it all!  I will put some thoughts together and let him decide.  He may change his mind after we eat lunch!

During the I'm a Sailor phone call, my son asked if his grandparents could come.  I mentioned that only four could be on the list and he stressed about the chapel.  I can't find anywhere much information about the chapel, except that it may not be available...but he seemed confident it was. 

My son leaves today for BC.  I am worrying about what he needs to have with him.  He has a small thin black wallet, will he be able to keep this with him or will he send it home?  Will he need phone cards?  I understand that he can keep a small bible and possibly a small address book (which I am having a lot of trouble finding).  I was thinking that maybe we could write some addresses on a small piece of paper to keep in his wallet if he is able to keep it.  Any advice is welcome. 

My son left with just his wallet and a small phone book Bank Information. whatever can fit in a wallet is what he took. His Recruiter had told him not to take anything but what fitted in a wallet.

I have seen mini address books on Amazon.  Also, if the pocket bible has blank note taking pages, you can write numbers and addresses there.  To test the size, put it in a standard tube sock!  That's what they do at RTC.

If you search for mini address books, you can find one which is slim and fits inside a wallet.

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Wallet-Address-Book-Contact/dp/B01E...

My son left with just his thin black wallet, a calling card and a small handheld composition book I'd found in the Dollar Tree. It came 3 in a pack. We went that route because I also had trouble finding a small address book. I got his box yesterday and it wasn't in there so I assume that he was able to keep it. Also, I started not to purchase a calling card prior to him leaving, however, the night before he left at the hotel check in- one of the Petty Officers mentioned he would need one. I ran out and got a $20 card from a nearby gas station.

I found my son a real nice mini address book at Wal-Mart or you can get them at Walgreens or CVS.

If you have extra guests, I would highly recommend they stay at the hotel and watch the live stream from there.

Extra guests may or may not be able to view the ceremony on base. If they can not view the ceremony on base they will be asked to leave base and return to the hotel. 

Many of the hotels have the ceremony live streamed at the hotel. Some in their lobby, and others in adjoining rooms. Check with your hotel (I know the Navy Lodge streams it).

Gundo Girl, Calls can come on any day of the week, but some will find the day of the week for their recruit is constant.

Look forward to a call at anytime, but never expect one. Call privileges can be given, and taken away at the drop of a hat.

@JoeysMom98 - Be sure to put bandaids in the wallet if you still have time.   I did for my sailor and it saved a trip to medical.

FYI-Please be careful of ordering 'magnetic' address book.  The magnet will 'demagnetize your credit/debit cards. 

Thought we could all use some humor!

Great Humor! Love it!

I went on Pinterest, copied and pasted a bunch.  Sending one in each letter/card to help with morale.   Send some to your kiddos, a little giggle or chuckle always helps so much when you are feeling overwhelmed!

Phases of boot camp!

Trying to cheer myself up, miss my Man cub!  The puppy in the last posting is them first week of RTC, the wolf is when they graduate!

I like! and I know what you mean I love the puppy one! I just wish I knew what he was doing and what he's thinking or going thru his mind, but then he is probably so tired he aint thinking. LOL!

Gundo Girl - my son left 6/28, PIR 8/25 and DIV 261 - no call yet either.  it is driving me crazy waiting!!!

Still no call for us either.  I received a letter last Thursday so I am hoping there will be one in the mail tomorrow.  Less than a month left!  I think we are going to make it.  

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: July 21, 2017 TG 37 - 8 Divisions (221-226, 817 & 937) 4 guests

PIR: July 28, 2017 TG 38 - 9 Divisions (227-234 & 938) 4 guests

PIR: August 4, 2017 TG 39 - 11 Divisions (235-244 & 939) 4 guests

PIR: August 11, 2017 TG 40 - 8 Divisions (245-250, 818 & 940) 4 guests

PIR: August 18, 2017 TG 41 - 7 Divisions (251-256 & 941) 4 guests

PIR: August 25, 2017 TG 42 - 9 Divisions (257-264 & 942) 4 guests

PIR: September 1, 2017 TG 43 - 13 Divisions (265-276 & 943) 3 guests (This is Labor Day Weekend. If your recruit will be staying in GL for “A” School or training, s/he will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday weekend will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: September 8, 2017 TG 44 TG 44 - 14 Divisions (277-286, 819-821 & 944) 3 guests

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