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Ship 11 Div 124

Good Morning, I am starting this discussion for Div 124.  My son left on 2/8/2011, I am sure he will be in this PIR. Or I am almost sure.  I would like to chat with other mothers that have sons/daughters in this division. I look forward to your comments.

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Permalink Reply by texasmom Ship 11 Div 179 on February 21, 2011 at 12:28am

I am excited to meet more people that are near my son.  I wonder how close that is?

 

Permalink Reply by texasmom Ship 11 Div 179 on February 22, 2011 at 9:25am

Good Morning all,

Has anyone made air travel arrangements yet for our class 4/8/11? It is so expensive to fly round trip for our whole family. Does anyone know how the travel would be to GL in April?

Permalink Reply by Julie B. (U.S.S. Nimitz) on February 22, 2011 at 3:36pm
Hi Texasmom.  i just got the information from the form letter that was sent to my son's father.  I'm looking forward to the PIR in April.  I'm looking at flight rates and needing to book a room.  Will you have some time to spend with your son before he goes to A-School?
Permalink Reply by texasmom Ship 11 Div 179 on February 22, 2011 at 9:46pm
I am not sure. When do we find that out? Will you be able to spend time with you son before A School?   I know that he will be going to San Antonio which for me will be a blessing because, that will be closer to visit than Chicago. 
Permalink Reply by mikesmom on February 23, 2011 at 1:17am

Hi! My son also arrived in GL on 2/8/11. I am still trying to learn my way around this site. It was great to receive my form letter with my son's short note and "I LOVE YOU!" last week. We are trying to work it out to attend the graduation. Anyone finding great deals for airfare???

:)

 

Permalink Reply by texasmom Ship 11 Div 179 on February 23, 2011 at 9:08am

It appears that our sons are in the same div. That is great.  Welcome, I have just started looking at airfare and it appears to expensive for us.  We might fly one way and drive back.  It is 936 miles so we are still trying to deside what to do.  I looked on line yesterday at rooms and it seems that the Navy Lodge is the best price $65.00.  I wanted to put a photo of me and my son but, was warned not to do that.  Is that a picture of you and your son? It is a good picture. 

 

Permalink Reply by mikesmom on February 25, 2011 at 2:22pm
Yes, that is my son and me in the picture. Why were you warned to not have a pic of you and your son? Maybe I need to change mine.
Permalink Reply by Julie B. (U.S.S. Nimitz) on February 24, 2011 at 2:40pm

Good afternoon ladies!  I just booked everything for my son's PIR.  Also spoke with the mgr at Ramada for the M&G.  I am looking forward to it.  I have been reading everything I can to find out the best way to go, place to stay, etc.  I haven't written much.  Now that is checked off my list......In the meantime, I will try to write on this site.

 

My son is 21 and left his gf here.  We spend time together when we can so she doesn't get too lonely.  His father got the form letter but I haven't seen it.  I sure wish I knew how he is doing.

Permalink Reply by Julie B. (U.S.S. Nimitz) on February 26, 2011 at 6:45pm
I got my first letter from my SR yesterday!!  He said he is doing well and will try to call me tomorrow.  Funny thing letter. :)
Permalink Reply by mikesmom on March 15, 2011 at 8:05pm

Everything is booked...flight, hotel, rental car! I am sooooooo excited to be able to go to my son's PIR! He's excited that we are able to come, too! I have several friends who have sons in the Navy. They've told me to bring kleenex and my camera! I will have both!

Permalink Reply by Riptide11/128 on April 1, 2011 at 10:39pm
Where is everyone?  This board is so quiet! Are you simply everywhere else?  I just wanted to pop in and congratulate your SRs on battlestations!

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