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Son Leaving for Bootcamp September 5, 2013 - anyone else?
My son is an HM leaving Sept 5 2013 for bootcamp. I am looking to connect with other moms/wives who might share this timeline. Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by KatXmom ship09div418PIR11/01/13 on
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No letter Yet, but did get the funky kid in a box on Tuesday, along with his birth certificate and some other paperwork he didn't need. I am so anxious to receive their mailing address.
I'm crocheting a scarf so when I see him in Nov at PIR, I can show him my accomplishments. It keeps my mind busy so I don't worry, however this is my first crochet anything project, so we will see how it turns out, LOL. I'm sure he will think that his 38 year old mom has lost it, first Bingo, now crocheting....LOL
I must admit, I am excited to wear my Uggs and winter clothes when we head on up to IL. I don't get to wear them but in February down here in Florida LOL.
How is everyone else coping?
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Permalink Reply by aVOL2 on
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LOL That's cute ... excited to wear your Uggs... :) I live in Washington State so I love the Fall just for that! Leggings and Uggs season is my favorite season! :)
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Im from Jersey originally, so I'm the one wearing a t-shirt and Uggs and tights at a themepark while its 90 degrees outside, LOL. They are too comfortable...
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LOL!!! That's awesome! made me LOL really loud!!! I have a bunch of Uggs! Luckily up here in Washington we can wear them all year long :) (giggle)
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Got the letter yesterday, hes in ship ship 9 div 418 with PIR on 11/01. looks like I will be wearing my Uggs a week earlier lol
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Permalink Reply by tidefan on
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my son leaves 9/24. His PIR will be a couple of weeks later. I live in MS and so winter clothes are unusual here too. We have some 30's but not much
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Permalink Reply by Smile09 AD/HM Mom on
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Better here! You are funny with your bingo and crocheting. I fully plan to be an active bingo player when I am older - no time for that right now. It's something I regularly joke about. We are also looking forward to wearing winter clothes! I have some black boots I only get to wear for about 2 weeks of the year I am excited about wearing. My 8 year old has NO winter clothes, so I will have to borrow or buy - thrift stores! Hope we get our letters today!
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for those that have a 11/1 PIR it looks like we have a PIR GROUP to join! :)
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I'm hoping ours isn't until the 8th of Nov. My 10 year old would be a tad bit upset if we spent Halloween in a hotel. But if its on the 1st, then I guess I will have to find us something to do that's fun up there :-)
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Permalink Reply by lisacast1277JACNavyMom on
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My son left for BC on Sept 5, 2013. I received his box with all his stuff he left in yesterday. I'm anxiously awaiting his address to send him letters. Have you got any info about graduation yet?
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The PIR date should be on the form letter if you have received it yet:) Our kids will be graduating the same day.
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Well November 1st it is... Got the address . Ship 09. However, my son didn't include y 10 year old on the list, instead included my Aunt. Can he change that?
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