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June BC Calendar

Here is a calendar to keep track of when our loved ones leave for BC June 2011.  Stole the idea from the Leaving in March group!  I tried to go back through the site to get dates from those posted.  Help me keep it updated!  :)

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Permalink Reply by bobbie (ht mom) on July 6, 2011 at 11:54am
aww i know that was great my son is 20 older than alot that are in his div he said but it still has to be hard on you :) knowing that you will be reunited very soon even tho for a short while has to take alot from you so congrats and safe trip
Permalink Reply by Nan(Ship 9 Div 247) on July 6, 2011 at 11:20am

Good luck to your SR, soon to be Sailor.  I will be thinking of him tonight and burning my blue candle. I'm sure it's very hard to deal with so many strangers for so long in such close quarters. I'm sure he'll be fine.  Keep us informed.

Have a wonderful trip.

Permalink Reply by MidwestMom on July 6, 2011 at 1:29pm
Thank you!
Permalink Reply by mbb3119(Ship 10 Div 259) on July 6, 2011 at 8:50pm
Midwestmom have a safe and wonderful trip! Wow it seems as though it went fast. I don't post alot, I'm more of a creeper, as my daughter calls me, but I remember when he left. We are also staying at the Navy Lodge when we go. I'm so jealous but very happy for you and your family. Congrats!
Permalink Reply by whatelks67 on July 6, 2011 at 9:46pm

mbb3119-we will be at Navy Lodge, too! 

Have a safe trip Midwestmom, and congrats. 

 

Permalink Reply by jvptxmom on July 6, 2011 at 10:57pm

MidwestMom...I'm so happy for you and your son! I will say a special prayer for him and his Div tonight. And one for safe travel for your family!

I know he'll be tired but I'm sure he is ready to see you too! All of the frustrations will melt right off when he sees you at PIR! He'll probably catch a second wind and talk your ears off!

Be safe and have a wonderful trip!

And thanks for all the help you've given all of us! You are awesome!

Permalink Reply by SailorBrittysMom on July 7, 2011 at 7:43pm
We got britts box....that was tough! Today her recuiter sent me her address.... Ship 11 div 276
Sent 1st letter, ;)
Permalink Reply by J&R's Mom on July 9, 2011 at 12:42pm

Changed my name to shorten it up and my SR's in Ship 10/Div 267

 

Permalink Reply by MidwestMom on July 10, 2011 at 10:52pm

Thanks everyone!  I've updated the calendar, but my boxes require names to be shortened to add ship/div numbers so sorry for chopping your names!

PIR was wonderful.  Since my Sailor didn't do BS until Wednesday night, we were in Chicago when we got the call on Thurs -- at 4:30!  I couldn't believe they called that late!  He was still pretty tired on Friday so after PIR, we went back to the hotel and he ate, talked, slept.  The Navy Lodge was very nice.  We had 10 people so we had 2 rooms and it worked really well.  By the way, if you use a Garmin, type in 2701 Meridian, not the hotel's address (2500 Meridian) which will take you too far to the south, lol.  Apparently, that is a common problem for the area...ran into same problem trying to find some restaurants. Anyway...he wanted to be back by 6 (told to be back at 7) so we shopped a bit at the NEX and walked as far as the chapel.  Next day he was shipped to the airport at 4:30 a.m. and his flight didn't leave till 6 so we spent part of the day there...but I'm pretty sure he was relieved when we left since the grandkids were missing naps.  His RDC allowed him to take his cell phone back to base on Friday night 'as long as he didn't see them'.  It was sooo nice getting texts and calls!  We took black backpack and black tote to airport, but warn them they may be taken away at A-school. He was only allowed to keep his ipod and cell phone...civies & computer have to be earned after Phase 1.

Permalink Reply by bobbie (ht mom) on July 11, 2011 at 6:07am
awesome sounded great so not many resturants near navy lodge huh and convient stores?
Permalink Reply by MidwestMom on July 10, 2011 at 11:03pm

PIR Recommendations - If your sailor isn't short, move to the balcony.  Mine was in the last row, but we stayed down at the floor level...yeah, saw him walk by and that was it until it was over.  On the flip side...we were down on the floor quickly when liberty was called. :)  Buckley has 3 lanes, but you lose the far right lane so stay in the middle lane when driving from the west.  Ohio is the street you want...the gate at Illinois is closed. Ask your sailor when you see them if they've received their pictures.  If they have, then you don't have to stand in line..some did, some didn't. 

Meet&Greet - ATTEND!  It was awesome!  My hubby, who thinks I've got an addition to this site, was really blown away at the families there. 

Friday flies by far too fast.  Let your sailor decide what they do and don't want to do. Keep it relaxed. We spent part of it walking outside...he said it was the first time he touched grass in weeks. Mine wanted to be back on base an hour early so we shopped at the NEX with him--lots of nice Navy Mom/Dad T-shirts for $10-13, stickers, mugs, etc.  

Permalink Reply by bobbie (ht mom) on July 11, 2011 at 6:09am
lol so where would you recommend someone sit who wants to take alot of pics lol?

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