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Not sure what to do
Hi I am new to this. My son arrived on Tuesday. And I will be traveling alone, I am worried. My husband has to work we can't afford for us both to go. Should I rent a car and drive to the grad or should I take the hotel shudal? What hotel do should I stay in?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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See Saving Money PIR Weekend and PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend. Having a rental car will give you more freedom and may be less expensive than using shuttles and taxis, but you will have to decide what is best for you.
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You are very welcome.
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Permalink Reply by tam2014 (PIR 8/29 div 942) on
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Connect with other moms on here and on the fb page and I'm sure you'll have other mom's to connect with when you attend PIR. Several families connected at Navy Lodge. People drove together to the PIR and to Sarge's Meet and Greet. It's a nice place for a good price.
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Permalink Reply by TexasMom on
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My son shipped on Tuesday also and I will be going to PIR. Not sure where we are staying yet but if we end up at the same hotel we will have a car. We are driving from Houston, less expensive than airfare for 3.
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Permalink Reply by beckyrteacher on
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My son shipped Wednesday. We are driving up from St. Louis metro area.
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Permalink Reply by mishka422 on
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Hi there Aliecat. Only you can decide what is best for your situation. Personally, even though we will have a car rental, we are going to take Sarge's shuttle to PIR to avoid sitting in that crazy line getting through all the security for each vehicle. As far as hotel, decide what price range you want to stay in and then we can probably make some suggestions. What would your maximum nightly rate you would be comfortable with?
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Permalink Reply by Tara22 on
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Hey Aliecat. There are so many places to stay in that area. I rented a car for my sons graduation but y sounds like we could have really just have rode the train. We will have so many bags since I have to take clothes to my son since his A school will be in GL. On this site there is a list of hotels and if you mention you are coming for graduation they will also give discount. Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by Vicky on
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Aliecat64. My son arrived at RTC this past Tuesday also. It's been a few days on the emotional coaster. We are planning to drive up to PIR and hopefully stay at Navy Lodge. Where are you driving from? Good luck finding what works best for you.
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Hi Aliecat64 My son arrived Monday night. Just my luck, I missed the "I arrived" call...I much like Vicky have been emotional. Just the not knowing. The not knowing how his day is going, if he's having a hard time or if this is exactly what he expected and wanted... Geeez, cant wait to get a phone call or letter!
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Permalink Reply by BeachBunny on
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You don't have to wait the lines...read the links lemonelephant posted for you with traveling to PIR tips...there's tips on how to avoid the line...loved having the freedom of our own car as it was cold!! Sat in the heater while sailor had to go back to their ship and move things before being released to us....
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Permalink Reply by mommaH on
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I found this brochure online that has hotels in the area. I hope it helps. I've not been through this yet (this time next year I'll be heading out there) http://www.mwrgl.com/gen_info/rtc_graduation/RTCbrochure4_2014.pdf
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