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Permalink Reply by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on
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Good evening everyone, I wanted to let you know that all the ribbons for this DIV that have been paid for as of yesterday have all been shipped. I am still waiting on payments from several and as soon as those payments arrive I will ship your ribbons. There is still plenty of time to order and get them in time for PIR. If anyone else would like to order some ribbons to wear to PIR just click on my name and send me a friend request or send me a message to: uniquememorymakers@yahoo.com I will be sending more ribbons early next week as I receive the payments. You can see more pics on my page here on N4M's or on my facebook page Unique Memory Makers.
Thanks so much, have a wonderful weekend, Lora
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Permalink Reply by AJM MOM on
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Thanks for sharing Jacketfan! Still no mail from my SR this week. Maybe he was too busy. 5 hours of IT, does IT mean Intense Training? So proud of this 9/360!! So excited they are ONE BIG FAMILY!!! YAHOO....that is the BEST news!!
Jamie Kaye....so nice to know that we are a group out there support our SR and each other in a large way! Maybe it is we are a talkative bunch! Either way I have ENJOYED the experience so much!! I would not have made it without all of you there beside me! I love my N4M family and our 9/360 group!!
Were almost there ..just 20 more days!!
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Permalink Reply by Genie on
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My SR mentioned in his last letter that they got extra IT because of some kind of incident involving Cheezits........ Other than that, he says life is getting easier. They are getting more freedoms as they get further in training.
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someone must really love cheezits lol. That cracks me up.
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Permalink Reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on
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I LOVE Cheez-its! How the heck did they get a hold of the RDC's Cheez-its! Dang...I'd be afraid to touch them!
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LOVE IT FTLW!! Thanks again for sharing, I am sad the guys had IT, but gotta say it made me laugh!
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I know...it sucks that there is "punishment" ...but they gotta know that and that's what makes us laugh! They know and they did it anyways! That's the risk they take...you gotta have some fun...but do it "smart" and always a "time and place". I've lived it for 27 years (29 since hubby is law enforcement-paramilitary as it has rank and file), you'd go nuts without some relief! Just gotta be "smart" about it!
And no,...in case anyone(not directed at anyone-just a general comment) is thinking it...I am NOT promoting innapropriate behaviour, hazing, or any kind of wrongdoing, or even for a "license" to go hog wild with jokes. If this is your first experience with having a military servicemember...you have a lot more to learn than just the "ins and outs" of BC and PIR. Military humor being one of them! I wouldn't trade all the years I have had with these men and women! Even when my hubby was deployed I was able to "participate" long distance and help boost moral some with the things I sent over. Priceless...
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Permalink Reply by jacketfan24 (corpsman mom) on
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yes, IT is intensive training...he didn't mention the Cheetos thing, though. He filled this out on week 3 day 3, so that would be around the 1st, so already a week ago, which means the Marlinstrike is over by now. Wonder how that went. It's a little strange to get letters so long after they write them in an age when we are used to instant communication. I have to go back and think when it may have been written and how much time has passed since then. Am looking forward to A school when he can have his phone and computer back. I feel like I've grown stronger through this, though, not just him.
AJM mom, I'm so sorry that you aren't getting letters. Maybe he has been extremely unlucky and has had watch every Sunday? I just can't image he wouldn't not write for any other reason. My son is not a writer, so the letters are short and sweet, mostly about how much he misses us, with very little detail. That's why I sent the questionaire. I didn't really think he'd fill it out. It's been hardest for me, being a major control freak, having to let go of ALL control quickly. I miss him like crazy, but not knowing what, why, or when drives me bananas. So lack of detail is hard for me.
Looking forward to meeting everyone at PIR or at the meet and greet, which we are going to try to get there in time for.
Have a wonderful Saturday!
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Jacketfan. Still no letter this week. We did get letters in weeks 2 & 3 but hard to not have a letter this week. I hope he had duty on Sunday. Maybe he will write tomorrow. Thx again for sharing. Love this 9/360.
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Permalink Reply by JamieKaye on
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AJM MOM--I am very talkative, so that is probably true
Genie-My SR had mentioned the same Cheeto comment..I hate to admit I laughed out loud when I heard someone snuck in the office for cheetos! I'm surprised it wasn't my boyfriend with his love for sweets. They seem very well other than that. I'm having a bit of a rough time though..tonight anyways. Only 3 more weeks!
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