Ship 04 Div 806

[Mindy4boys (ship 04 Div 806)]

Anyone else's son/daughter on this ship/div?

[Liz (Ship 04 Div 806)]

Thank you Mindy....i want to hear from him but im scared now too...lol  from everything ive been reading it is pretty tough but im sure they are all strong boys and can handle it.  Thanks for reply and I will definitely let you know when I hear from him....you will probably be able to hear me scream all the way in Iowa...lol take care.

[GoatLady (USS Theodore Roosvelt)]

We got two letters today, too!!  I cried, also.  My husband laughed. My son is a member of this ship/division,also and is going to be an Rescue Swimmer, too.  He said they had to clean the bathrooms with toothbrushes and were eating with spoons.  He mentioned about not getting enough sleep - going to bed at 10 or 11 and getting up at 4:00.  He mentioned something about being part of a group called the "Nasty 10"?  So I don't if that is good or bad. 

 

To Liz in Louisiana- hang in there - your letters will come!!  I was worried that I won't get any either!!  And, here I got two today.  Just remember this week Monday was a Holiday, so the mail might be delayed.    Oh by the way, we are from Ohio.

[Liz (Ship 04 Div 806)]

Thank you....i just wish they would hurry up and get here...lol

[Mary321 (ship 4 div 806)]

Liz, let us know when you hear from your son! We know you will soon... and hang in there! We are all in this together and will get thru it together!  I will keep my fingers crossed that your mail comes today!!

Mary

 

[Mary321 (ship 4 div 806)]

My husband had teased my son nonstop about cleaning the bathrooms wtih toothbrushes and my son kept saying "dad, its not like that anymore!"  but now he knows the truth!!   I laughed so hard about them having to eat with a spoon because my son is a foodie and loves his meals... bet he has lost what little extra weight he had before reporting!  I know the group seems to be having a bit of trouble working as a team... but I know that they need these kids to become the best of the best..so I know the standards are really challenging.  They are going to be long time friends and that makes me smile!! have a good day ladies!!

Mary

[Paula]

Ladies, Did any of you read about the scarf thing on the face page of this group?  It sounds like a cool way to locate each other in the sea of people and it shows support for our sailors, too.  Take a look and tell me what you think. 

here is the link: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir02102012?xg_source=activity

[Mary321 (ship 4 div 806)]

I like this idea!!

 

 

[Paula]

Hi dellene- the discussion was written by arwen yesterday about wearing colored scarves to represent divisions:

Comment by Arwenyesterday           

Division scarves -

A tradition among winter PIR groups is to buy inexpensive scarves in designated division colors, and wear them to PIR.

When a whole group of parents from a division all wear a certain color, it identifies them to each other (I spotted one of my division fiancées in the San Francisco airport long before I ever got to Chicago!) and when sitting in a group it makes for a united bunch that the recruits can spot from their places on the floor.

My son's division drew gold (we had a lottery for who got which color), but discovered it is hard to tell gold from tan or yellow, so I would advise avoiding middling colors like that. Stick to basic colors (primaries, black, white, grey, brown) that are easy to find. Some divisions who have a lot of breast cancer survivors, or who have family members who are fighting breast cancer, use pink scarves.

Scarves are easy to find in stores right now, and online there are some really nice ones on websites like Lands End or LL Bean. I found mine on Amazon.com.

Many people simply go to a fabric store and purchase 2 yards of polar fleece in the right color, and cut it into strips for easy, cheap matching scarves for the whole family. Many find it to be a great way to pass the time before PIR to knit a scarf, and some even knit matching hats.

By the way, recruits wear a WHITE scarf with their uniform. They have a very specific way they have wear them, one my other son adopted after seeing how efficiently warm it is.

Clothing for PIR -

Yeah, it's going to be cold, but you won't be outside much. You will start at the visitor's center (nice and warm indoors) and walk a very short block to the MCPON Hall, which is also heated. You will only need your coat while you are walking from your car/taxi to the building, and from building to building.

Think about it this way, your recruits will be wearing their dress blues - the equivalent of a nice suit and tie. Dress in a way to compliment his formal appearance, at least business casual. Blouse or nice sweater (layer a warm cami or tank under it for warmth), and slacks or a skirt with heavy tights for warmth. Be respectful - no miniskirts or revealing clothes (which are typically a much bigger problem in summer than winter).

If you're not particularly comfortable in that kind of clothing, keep in mind it's just for PIR. Once you leave with your recruit you can change into jeans and a sweatshirt (or whatever you prefer) before going on to other, less formal activities.

The sidewalks are spectacularly clear, they have a whole camp full of recruits who can be pressed into service to shovel snow, 24/7. It's not so far that you need walking shoes/sneaks, wear whatever shoes you are used to, and that work with the weather and your outfit. At my son's PIR there was everything from Uggs (very appropriate for the weather) to stilettos.

Clothing for PIR -

Yeah, it's going to be cold, but you won't be outside much. You will start at the visitor's center (nice and warm indoors) and walk a very short block to the MCPON Hall, which is also heated. You will only need your coat while you are walking from your car/taxi to the building, and from building to building.

Think about it this way, your recruits will be wearing their dress blues - the equivalent of a nice suit and tie. Dress in a way to compliment his formal appearance, at least business casual. Blouse or nice sweater (layer a warm cami or tank under it for warmth), and slacks or a skirt with heavy tights for warmth. Be respectful - no miniskirts or revealing clothes (which are typically a much bigger problem in summer than winter).

If you're not particularly comfortable in that kind of clothing, keep in mind it's just for PIR. Once you leave with your recruit you can change into jeans and a sweatshirt (or whatever you prefer) before going on to other, less formal activities.

The sidewalks are spectacularly clear, they have a whole camp full of recruits who can be pressed into service to shovel snow, 24/7. It's not so far that you need walking shoes/sneaks, wear whatever shoes you are used to, and that work with the weather and your outfit. At my son's PIR there was everything from Uggs (very appropriate for the weather) to stilettos.

[Mindy4boys (ship 04 Div 806)]

Paula, thanks for the info. How do we get this started?

[Mary321 (ship 4 div 806)]

Paula, Thanks for all of the info... I think this is good idea.

 

Are any of you planning on going to Sarge's meet and great?  I think we will... so hope to see you there.... 38 days and counting!!

 

Mary

[Paula]

Hi Mary,

I saw where Ship 11 Division 62 picked purple scarves. Once we decide on a color, we should post on the original discussion, so the other ships/divisions know and don't pick the same color.

 

What do you ladies think of red? Or maybe black? Any other preferences?

 

I will be getting in too late on Thursday to attend the Meet & Greet. Unfortunately I work that day until 5:30. I just hope I don't get lost driving from Midway Airport.

[Mindy4boys (ship 04 Div 806)]

Red sounds good to me. What do the rest of you think? Should we go ahead with red?