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PIR date is 1/29/16.Driving from PA
Hi
I will be driving from PA with my daughters. Has anyone made this trip? I was considering taking a train or bus. Any suggestions?
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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Figure at least 10 hrs rolling time from central PA to Great Lakes, plus a couple hrs for breaks and meals. Makes for a looong day, but its all Interstates. Can the daughters help with the driving?
OPEC continues to over produce, keeping gasoline prices low. Good news at the pump.
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Permalink Reply by TwelveTwentyFour on
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Hello
Only 1, but will I feel safe with her driving is the big question:). I am just praying the weather is ok. If it snows it will kill the trip. THanks for the reply! Yes, you are right the drop in gas will be nice.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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I've ridden that section with my husband in a semi. Give yourself an extra day and you'll be fine.
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I wish that I could, but I only have 2 personal days and cannot take off any more. My superintendent would not approve a day without pay. Unfortunately, I believe he thinks life should occur only in July. I love your idea though! I believe I am going to have to brace myself for an exhausting weekend.
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Permalink Reply by Dillans Mom on
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HI - our son is also graduating that day ! what ship and div is your son in ? I will be flying in from Florida so cant help with the drive !
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He is Ship 12 dig. 82. Is it the same? We are staying at the Navy Lodge. It is about 1 mile from the base.
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He is on Ship 04 Div 084 so they are in different places - I just booked my room too at the Navy Lodge for Thursday and Friday night so lets definitely try to meet up !
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Sounds wonderful! I am so excited and very proud of my son. What did your son sign on for with the Navy?
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He will be going to Groton Connecticut for school to be a Submarine Sonar Tech for 9 months the day after graduation !
They have just completed probably the worst week of their lives - I am pretty sure they pulled Dillan's wisdom teeth , they do that if they still have them and if they think there could be potential teeth issues in the future - not a fun place to have that done :( We are so proud of him too, cant wait to see him all dressed up with his chest puffed out in his Navy whites !
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My name is Maureen by the way :)
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I got his form letter yesterday and sent him out 4 letters today and all his friends and my family are going to write - mail call is the highlight of their day !
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