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Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 013 and 014 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 013 and 014
These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.
Get to know each other, your SRs are!
Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.
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Permalink Reply by Sheree on
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Thanks sheesh! I do trust that he is in good hands. It would hard to function on only 2-3 hours of sleep. It sounds like the norm. If your having any kind of insomnia your in trouble. Another week down and counting. This really make the time go to be able to communicate w/the other moms. Just knowing our kids are together helps. To all enjoy your day! Beautiful weather here in Minnesota today!
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Permalink Reply by Shesh on
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It's a beautiful day here in Wisconsin also. The leaves are so beautiful in their bright reds, oranges and rust. Puts a different type of glow in the area. I was taking the dog for a walk this morning and it sounded like a battle zone. All the gunshots! I live in a very rural area and I guess it is duck or goose season. Kinda scary though. I realize they are shooting up but still. Unnerving.
I love when I scroll past the digital days till PIR. It is already in the 30's. Okay it just turned, 39 but still, pretty soon we''ll be seeing the 20's. Just can't wait !
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Shesh- aren't the leaves great. I love this time of year. The air is so fresh. I'm sure those gunshots you were hearing Quieted down once the packer game was on. Is that a picture of your dog? Looks gorgeous.
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You bet they did once the beloved Packers came on ! haha I am not a football fan so that is the best time to go to the grocery store or shopping. The stores are empty!
Yes, that is my dog. Actually my SR took that picture and entered it in the Wisconsin Humane Society's calender contest. She won the privilege of being Miss September. She's a good dog :)
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Permalink Reply by MagoostersMom ⚓ on
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Yes, your dog is a beauty! That is so cool that it is in a calander... and Miss September standing proud for your SR as he starts his journey in the Navy! :)
I just finished putting paw prints from our 3 dogs and cat on a card with a stamp pad for my SR from them lol. The cat still won't come near me and our parakeet would NOT participate at all! It was fun though lol, he'll get a kick out it!
I'm in Western NY and agree the leaves look awesome! I love this time of year too!
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That's a cute idea with the paw prints. You sound like an animal Lover as well. I did take a picture of our dog. I made a sign that said " I miss you" and put it around his neck. It was kind of funny.
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HAHA! I'm sure your SR will love it! That's great! :)
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Permalink Reply by logaus2 on
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My dad put my cat and his dogs paw prints in food coloring and put them on paper for my SR.
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That's a great idea too! :) Watch us all get squirrel or mouse tracks back lol
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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My son is in Div 013. Got a call from him last Saturday and he was crying....this from a kid that never cries. Said he was just so glad to hear my voice and could not believe how much he missed everyone. I was very concerned that things were going badly for him but he reassured me that it wasn't that that had him upset, he was doing really well, he just really missed us and never realized how good he had it...so as nice as that was to hear it was heartbreaking as well. He is my baby..I hate that he's hurting whatever the reason. He then called his girlfriend and she missed the call. She has been a crying mess ever since, he left her a voicemail and she listens to it over and over. I was hoping for another call this Saturday but did not get it. Any idea when he may call again and is it always going to be on the weekend?
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