PIR 2-7-14

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Permalink Reply by Ron Holst on January 7, 2014 at 11:50am

Our daughter is scheduled to graduate on this day. Hoping the weather is better by then!

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Permalink Reply by Michael James O'Neil on January 7, 2014 at 6:39pm

Yes, I am so praying for better weather. Pretty bad when 0 degrees is better than now. Lol

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Permalink Reply by Ron Holst on January 8, 2014 at 8:27am

Yeah! I saw that it was -5 this morning, but when I took the dog out, it didn't feel nearly as bad as the past couple of days. So I can imagine if it hits 0 today, I may think about taking my coat off. LOL!

 

Are you aware of the Sarge's Meet and Greet that happens the night before PIR? It sounds like a great thing, and we are looking forward to attending on the 6th.

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Permalink Reply by Michael James O'Neil on January 8, 2014 at 7:58pm

Yes, we are defiantly going to the Meet and Greet. I actually just got off the phone with Sarge. What a nice guy! Gave me lots of advice about renting a car even though he owns a taxi company.

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Permalink Reply by Ron Holst on January 9, 2014 at 9:13am

Very cool! Where will you be travelling from?  We are in Kenosha, WI, so just over the border.

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Permalink Reply by Freddie Eugene Green, Jr. on January 9, 2014 at 6:51pm

Hello, my son will be graduating this day as well. Can you tell me about Sarge? I have heard of him but that is about it. Thanks.

Ron Holst said:

Very cool! Where will you be travelling from?  We are in Kenosha, WI, so just over the border.

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Permalink Reply by Michael James O'Neil on January 9, 2014 at 8:57pm

Ron, We are flying from Lakeland, Fl. Out of Tampa to Milwaukee then renting a car from there if the weather is not bad. Kinda nervous about it though because we have never seen snow much less much less driven in it. Freddie, Sarge owns a taxi company that takes fantastic care of Sailors and their families. He host a meet and greet on the Thurs. night before that is supposed to be very nice and informative.

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on January 9, 2014 at 9:22pm

check our weather widget in the PIR group: http://www.navydads.com/group/pirtipshintsandhelps

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Permalink Reply by Ron Holst on January 10, 2014 at 8:15am

Michael....just keep an eye on the weather. As long as it doesn't snow a couple days before PIR you should be fine. They do a good job of keeping the main roads cleared around here. It still may not hurt to have a Plan B in place, just in case. As Jim suggested, call Sarge. If the weather ends up being bad, you can always cancel your rental car and get a ride from Sarge.
 
Michael James O'Neil said:

Ron, We are flying from Lakeland, Fl. Out of Tampa to Milwaukee then renting a car from there if the weather is not bad. Kinda nervous about it though because we have never seen snow much less much less driven in it. Freddie, Sarge owns a taxi company that takes fantastic care of Sailors and their families. He host a meet and greet on the Thurs. night before that is supposed to be very nice and informative.

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Permalink Reply by Ron Holst on January 10, 2014 at 8:17am

Freddie....check out this link:

 

http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/sarge-s-meet-and-greet

 

It not only talks about Sarge, but also about his Meet and Greet that he sponsors the night before PIR. It sounds like a great event, and my wife and I plan on attending.

 
Freddie Eugene Green, Jr. said:

Hello, my son will be graduating this day as well. Can you tell me about Sarge? I have heard of him but that is about it. Thanks.

Ron Holst said:

Very cool! Where will you be travelling from?  We are in Kenosha, WI, so just over the border.

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Permalink Reply by Freddie Eugene Green, Jr. on January 11, 2014 at 4:56pm

My son will graduate this day as well. We are looking forward to being able to see him. Have you heard from your sailor?

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Permalink Reply by Ron Holst on January 13, 2014 at 9:35am

She was able to call home on Christmas day, and also last Sunday afternoon (1/5). Also have received one letter fro her. That is it so far. She did mention on her last call that she would not be able to call again for a while. Not sure how long that will be. Only 25 more days til PIR!
 
Freddie Eugene Green, Jr. said:

My son will graduate this day as well. We are looking forward to being able to see him. Have you heard from your sailor?

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