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Ship 13 DIV 328 !!!! We Are Representing!!!
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Permalink Reply by Tiff'sMom (Sharon) on
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YO!!!!! We have a home now!!!
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It's about time huh?? All these seasoned people have their groups... now we have ours! LOL Kitty?? You like your new home?? Abner would love to talk to the kitty..... ok chase him around!! LOL
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Permalink Reply by Cindy-SailorMom(VFA-213) on
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OMG...thank you for figuring this out!!! I didn't realize that Aj's Keeper was 328....or did I...LOL!!!! I can't keep it straight! I just made a reservation at the Ramada Inn for the graduation weekend. They do a RTC family Meet & Greet the evening before graduation....they have an indoor pool....they have wireless internet & cable tv....they have complimentary continental breakfast. You can reserve the room...won't get charged until you stay...if you need to cancel must do by 4pm on the day of check-in!
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hahahaha He would be so embarassed! LOL
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Good job!! I will be staying at the Ramada too. Can't wait to meet you which is only secondary to seeing my kiddo.
Having our own group makes it easier, don't you think?
I'm writing a letter so talk more soon.
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Hmmm I wonder if I should go there too?? hahaha I won't be able to go to the meet and greet... our plane doesn't land in Chicago until after 8:00pm :(
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The Ramada does have a shuttle for graduation, too!!!
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Yeah, I rented a car but I don't want to take it to the graduation. Not sure where I'm going to stay now LOL Soooo much to think and do!
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I will be renting a car as well but, I heard that it is better to take the shuttle and avoid confusion and delay at the gate. My daughter will be driving to GL with her Dad and Grandparents on Thursday but, she just found out that they are leaving Sunday morning. She was very upset! So, now she will return with me and my sister. I thought I read that they have liberty all day on Sunday...I am hoping to get a plane reservation for Sunday evening. It will make Monday tough at work but, I want to spend as much time as possible with Paul!!!
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I made a back up reservation....did some research, and talked to a few veteran Moms. The Ramada has a reputation for being run down. I heard you can go to the M&G even if you aren't staying there. You can arrange the shuttle at all of the hotels...$3 - $5 per person. I recently stayed at a SpringHill Suites in Virginia and found it very nice. The one near the Base gets great reviews for PIR, and with the PIR discount it is only $10 more per night. I haven't decided for sure...but, nothing lost by booking both...no charge if you cancel by 4pm date of check-in! No matter where we all stay we will meet each other!! :)
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How many beds is in the Sprinhill suites room? I looked online and it was like 129.00 a night I think... a little more than I want to pay. But it looks so nice :)
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That's where we are staying had great reviews on tripadvisor. If I remember correctly it was 2 queen beds and the sofa pulls out into a bed. I called and booked and I think it might have been $109. I don't remember off the top of my head. I keep wondering if hotels on the west coast just generally cost more. We live close to the Oregon Coast and if you pay less than $125 for a basic room, you are living on the edge. A suite in the summer is easy $200 + a night. I was surprised to see people getting decent rooms for well under $100.
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