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PIR 3-11-11 Group: Vote for Color & Item to Wear to PIR
Tally: 17 votes for white scarves; 0 for other colors; 2 against idea.
I think we will look splendid! LOL!
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Permalink Reply by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on
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I believe it is a brand name for scarves. There are a lot of knock-offs for them at a much cheaper price.
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Permalink Reply by Sue M (SHIP 12 DIV 095) on
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I think white would work well for most people.... and here is an idea,
at the Meet & Greet, each division could "receive" their division color that is voted upon here. Groigrain ribbons, in the colors of the division can be pinned on the white scarf. These ribbons can be picked up at craft/sewing supply stores pretty cheap.
They can be bought by the foot, yard or spool..... if we have an idea how many will be wearing their "Colors", we can have the ribbons at the meet & greet or at graduation morning for the ones who notify us that they can't make it to the meet & greet. Might take the stress out of the "big" hunt of finding the right division scarf.
BUT, I also agree with what "SailorMom" posted this is our sailors day..... plus we will be sitting in front of our sailors division. I had thought we should be wearing a color for "them" to find us in the "sea" of families?????
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Permalink Reply by Mommy Erin (Ship12 Div 095) on
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Do you know what color their division is?
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Permalink Reply by Jean H (ship 12 Div 091) on
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I think White is great! Easy to find and you don't have that much discrepancy in color.
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I just wanted to say that whatever you all decide is fine. The scarves are a great way to recognize other N4M members as are the ribbons I make. You can do one or both or neither lol. Most of the PIR groups in the winter months choose a scarf color for them all to wear. Several order my ribbons and wear them either on the scarf or on their coat or shirt depending on if they are inside or out. I have had several who say they wear them to church every Sunday. I am just here to help & I don't make a profit on them. It is my way of paying it forward because I love this site so much. The ribbons are a great way to show your support for your sailor & to recognize N4M members (this is the only place I sell them) plus they make a great keepsake. I sent a pic of one to my sailor when she was in bootcamp & some of the girls in her division had me make them for their families and mail them to them. They were so excited to have their families wear them. It was very sweet. So, whatever you all do is fine. :-)
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Permalink Reply by Carol(ship12 Div.091) on
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White is universal, easy to find. But whatever the group decides is OK. We just need to set a decision date so everyone who wishes to participate may be able to do so.
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I have already ordered ribbons from LaLa. When will we receive them?
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I usually send them about 3 to 4 weeks before PIR just in case thete are any changes. I am already working on the ribbons for this group. They look very good. Please come back and post a comment when you get them and let me know what you think.
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Permalink Reply by frandrea<3 Ship 12.Div 93 on
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I like the white!! So much so that I already bought it! :)
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Dumb question, how are these to be worn? So they are all uniform.
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I'm good with white, too!
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Permalink Reply by YMM (Ship 12 Div 98) on
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It looks like white is in the lead. I went shopping today and bought a white scarf at Target for $12.99 since it was the only one left. I can always exchange it for a different color.
I don't think that wearing something to show solidarity with each other and all the SR's in anyway detracts from their accomplishments. It was definitely NOT intended to do that, but the exact opposite. It's been done in the past and is an idea I found on this site.
I guess we could write to our kids for their opinions.
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