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PLEASE RSVP FOR THE MEET N GREET
HELLO ALL
I AM IN CHARGE OF LETTING THE RAMADA INN KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE AT OUR MEET N GREET ON THURSDAY , SEPT 9TH , 2010.
MAJORITY RULED TO KEEP THE MEET N GREET AT THE RAMADA SO THATS WHERE IT WILL BE.
I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU ALL & US GETTING SOME GREAT HUGS. WE HAVE ALL BANNED TOGETHER ALL THESE WEEKS & SUPPORTED ONE ANOTHER. WILL BE NICE TO PUT A FACE TO THE NAMES !!
****I NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY IN YOUR PARTY WILL BE ATTENDING. MEET N GREET IS OPEN TO ANYONE THAT IS COMING TO THE GRADUATION, INCLUDING CHILDREN. PLEASE TELL ME A NUMBER BELOW AND I WILL START KEEPING TRACK AND PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS YOU KNOW.
THE MEET N GREET IS FROM 6PM TO 8PM. THERE WILL BE FREE HOT HOR' D'OUERVES AND BEVERAGES SERVED.
ADDRESS FOR THE RAMDA IS
200 N GREEN BAY ROAD
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
PHONE NUMBER TO THE RAMADA IS
(847) 244- 2400
DIRECTIONS TO RAMADA:
http://www.ramadainnwaukegan-gurnee.com/mapdirections/
THANK YOU ALL AND AGAIN, LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING MY PIR SEPT 10TH FAMILY !!
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Permalink Reply by Mary(MMnukesmom) on
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There will be 5 here unless moody teenagers stay back at hotel hehehe
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Permalink Reply by sondra_ship09div303 on
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there will be 2 possibly 3 in my group if we make it in time. thank you
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Permalink Reply by wvsuzanne (PIR 8/13 nuke mom) on
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I would like to suggest from our experience that you make alternate plans for your PIR group M&G--now, before it's too late. The Ramada is in a seedy location. The so-called appetizers are awful. The room is dark and disgusting. The situation is confusing and the bar is inappropriate for families, children, elderly, etc. Inappropriate for anything but a hooker party. It's almost impossible to meet other moms from N4M under the circumstances there--the bar is filled with strangers who are staying at the Ramada, and they even tried repeatedly to steal our N4M pins and lanyards etc. Please read in the PIR 8-13 group for more input on our experiences at this location. The Ramada will hold a M&G at their hotel whether you go or not, but so could the 7-11 or the K-Mart, there is no reason to hold your PIR group M&G there just because the Ramada claims they are having a M&G, and in fact it is an awful choice. The Ramada M&G is NOT N4M-sponsored. Alternate possibilities are Anastasia's or Flanagans. Anastasia's will reserve a room for you and it's in a nice location. Save yourselves!
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Permalink Reply by AJ on
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I RSVP'd a few weeks ago to a site that Sobe started for 9/10/10, but decided to double check with your request to make sure that we were counted ... and my response was not there. I'm wondering if there might be others who thought they too had responded. Here is the link if you want to cross reference:
http://www.navyformoms.com/events/meet-greet-pir-91010?rsvpConfirm=1
Thanks Maureen for all that you do for our group! There will be 4 and perhaps 6 for us. -
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Permalink Reply by gjsmomShip6div943 on
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There will be 3 in our party. Counting down every moment of every day until I see my son! I am getting so excited. Thank God for wonderful people who referd me to this sight. What a life saver. Can't wait to Meet and Greet! My husband, my self and my 13 year old daughter will be attending. Is it ok for teens?
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Hello Maureen,
There will be 3 of us for the M&G. Can't wait to meet you all. Thanks for everything Maureen. -
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Im not sure if I am showing up on here. Put me down for 2.
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We will be flying in to the Chicago Midway and our plane doesn't arrive until 6:17 so by thetime we get on the road we will be too late for the meet and greet but I look forward to meeting all of you at the graduation. I actually got to talk to my son Austin this Saturday 08/21 for like 45 minutes. he says that if the division keeps doing as well as they have and passes their next testing that they could get honor division at graduation! That was exciting news! They have 5 flags so far. He also asked for me to try and reach out to the Haines brothers mom. If you see this please respond. He talks about your boys often. He mentioned some others but I am doing this at work and don't have my letter with those names. We have decided tostay in Gurnee Mills because we have heard how much stuff there is to do there. Is anyone else staying there? I am getting so excited to see him again. And I wish all of you a sfe trip!
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Permalink Reply by Ship06Div943PIR092010MomofShane on
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Hi there, I just discovered this site. I have been "winging" it for a while now. I have recd. 3 letters and a phone call from my son. I can't hardly wait to see him. He said it's going great other than he had been SIQ for 3 days and light duty for 2 with a terrible cold. He said in his letter last week that this week was going to be a hard one. I would love to come to the meet and greet, not sure what time my plane lands. I am flying in from Florida and bringing my sister.
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Permalink Reply by Claire: Ship6&Div943 ♥ 09.10! on
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Maureen,
I am traveling alone, so 1, and I am hoping that I will be able to make it to the meet and greet... I will keep up my planning and let you know! -
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