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SHIP 12 DIV 165
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Permalink Reply by Nate's Mom on
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What time are you all getting in? I can't wait to meet J and hear all the stories they will have to tell us. They seem to have really formed such a bond and that is so awesome.
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Permalink Reply by Shaun's Mom on
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Just heard from my DIL that she got 7 letters today!
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Permalink Reply by Resa 12/165 on
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Our flight lands at 11:00 AM at O'Hare on Thurs. and we are not leaving until Sun. I think. When do you guys get there?
I agree with you about the stories that they will have to tell. I bet there will be plenty.
Opps better get back to work. Talk to you all later.
Have a get day!
Shaun's mom - 7 letters? That is great! I bet she was soooooo happy. I can not wait to check the mail I hope there are letters for everyone today!
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Permalink Reply by Liddia on
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that is great news
my daughter tried to call one of her best friends but her friend was working
are you having a great day?
mine was ok
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No letter for mom today! Maybe tomorrow. I have been receiving mine on Wednesday anyway.
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hey everyone, im getting very excited that since PIR is about 3 weeks away now. My son and I will be flying int o'hare around 12:30 on thursday and we will be leaving on sunday. I wish my daughter had called home sunday instead of calling her friend but i guess it was her choice who she wanted to call. I get my mail from her on thursday, which brightens my day. I hope you all are having good days and I cant wait to see you all in chicago.
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So, glad we are on the downhill side! My husband and I are taking Amtrak and will be in Chicago Thursday around 1 p.m. and are leaving Sunday afternoon. My DIL will be flying in Thursday evening. Prayers for all our SRs in the next coming weeks that everyone stays strong (mentally and physically) and healthy!
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My SR was sad in his letter today, they moved his bunk mate to a different bunk as that SR has a new job so had to move. He and J helped each other with stuff so he will be missed. Then on top off that, they moved his neighbor as well. This is what he said " Sweet Wife my day could not get any worse, they not only moved my bunk mate, but now they moved my cool neighbor Nate :o( I will miss talking to him. I will still see him, just not as much. Husband"
Poor J he is sad that they moved his friend, he also said it is like when you change neighborhoods. You still have your friends, they just live futher down the street.
I guess you get to where you only talk to a few people and then when they leave or move you have to start over. Poor SR's. I bet they are all ready for this to be over. I know we all will.
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Permalink Reply by Cat M on
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My SR Alex is the Mail PO (or at least was when he wrote his letter) he says things are going ok.
he says they are a push division and they dont have alot of downtime.
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My SR also lost his bunk mate due to a medical discharge. He was also sad, but said he got a new bunk mate who he likes. Apparently, they still have a couple guys that can't get it together and they got beat down last week. Breaks my heart! Good news is that they are now able to write more than just on Sunday, but Shaun said they are so busy. He was excited that they got fit for their dress uniforms and have started practicing for PIR. He said that is cool! They have also earned some flags. Just need to get the misfits in line and all would be well!
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Permalink Reply by NathansAmanda (Ship 12 Div 165) on
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Hello! I am Nate's girlfriend and super exicted to read all this fun stuff about him! Really put a smile on my face! I hope J is doing well also! I will be flying out with Stephanie so I look forward to meeting you also.
-Amanda
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Hello Amanda,
It is nice to hear form you. I can not wait to meet you in person with the rest of the crew in just a couple of weeks.
J is doing well, he is sad that Nate moved to another bunk. Thank you for asking.
The guys have had a busy week this week so it should have gone by fast for them and with any luck it all went well.
See you soon.
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