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Ship 07 DIV 114
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Permalink Reply by lisap on
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I think I want to be where you are! I just came in and it's 21 with the sun out and snowbanks over your head. I think I'm just getting too old for the cold....
My son called this am--finally got to talk to him-if only for a few minutes. He said it really isn't bad and that he made the right decision. He graduated from college 2 years ago and was not able to find anything in his field. My younger son was actually going to talk to the recruiter and Ry went with him--and he ended up signing up. So, it's a good thing.
He also said he has to have his wisdom teeth out (??) and if there is any problem w/that his PIR date could change. So I guess I have to wait on the airline tickets
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Permalink Reply by SSMom on
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I'm so glad you got to talk to your son. Sorry he has to get his wisdom teeth out. Been through that with both our kids already.
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lisap, just have to tell you, after this whole conversation about snow... They are calling for snow here....maybe...for the first time since 1976! As I type this there is a dusting of snow on Mt. Diablo...the one that's about 1000' tall! Too funny!
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We had one day of 60 degrees and the next it was 22 with 50-60 mph winds and snow. I think it's time to head south!
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Permalink Reply by Kathy (Ship 07 DIV 114) on
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My SR's letter to his girl friend was much more detailed. He said the Brotherhood is coming around. Anyone's SR's leave out of KC?
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Permalink Reply by jenine(Ship 07 Div114) on
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I received a wonderful letter today too! So good to finally hear in his words how it's been for him...he sounds very positive and focused...He said he's made a few good friends one being his bunk mate! He said the food is all good! I'm thankful and encouraged after reading his letter! Glad to read others are hearing from their SR's as well!
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No phone call yesterday:( From what I have read, no one else did either? At least letters go out today!
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Permalink Reply by Gwynhwyfar on
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Hi, everyone. My husband is in this division. (To our shock, since he was supposed to be in DEP until June - they really mean it when they say they can change the contract, including ship date, at any time!).
I received a very short letter from him -- he says that he's made a couple friends and the food is surprisingly good. I've been crossing fingers and toes for a phone call, but doing a lot of chanting to myself that no news is good news. It makes me feel better to read here that no one else has gotten a phone call beyond the 'arrived' one.
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Welcome Gwynhwyfar to the maddness that comes with having an SR! Yes, we all tell ourselves the no news is good news thing but wouldn't it be great to get a real phone call!
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I'm noticing that other Divisions in our PIR date are getting calls...maybe we'll hear from our SR's soon..
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I live in fear that he'll get to call and it'll be during the hours that I'm at work!
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No phone call or letter today...maybe tomorrow. I just pray if my son does call he won't call during school drop off/pick up time! Ahhhhhhh! This is so hard. Every day for the last 18 years I have known where my son was and what he was doing. I have never gone more than a day without talking to him. What a change this is. I agree with those Moms who say this is bootcamp for us too! :)
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