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Comment by Tony on May 31, 2009 at 1:16pm

Kirk,
Can you find someone to trade with you? I highly recommend you attend graduation. It is something to see but mostly to experience. You will be surprised at the changes in your daughter for the positive.
Tony

Comment by Kirk Brooks on May 30, 2009 at 6:57pm

I'm going to do my best to make it. My biggest problem is that the company makes us declare our vacation in January and we didn't know Holly was going in back then. I think I can get a little pushy with them if need be but it's a union environment and if they're in the mood to stick to the contract it could get tough. Also, we were merged 4 years ago and there's still a lot of "Us versus Them" mentality in the lab were I work so trades are non-existent. If I can't make it I'll still send my wife with the camera. Wish me luck!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on May 30, 2009 at 2:54pm

also pics allowed in MCPON Hall after the ceremony.............and probably NEX complex as well

Comment by Paige on May 30, 2009 at 2:50pm

Kirk, we experienced the same situation with the picture taking. While I was driving, my sister innocently took a pic outside of the main gate entrance while we were waiting our turn to drive in. We were signaled to pull over to where a stern Marine was who informed us to delete the pic we just took. So, like Jim mention, pictures are only allowed in the graduation hall.
Hopefully, one of your co-workers who have less important plans for the 4th of July weekend will adjust their plans so you can attend your daughter's PIR. I hope it all works out for you!

Congrats to all of your recruits with up coming PIR's!!!

Comment by John Div 930 Dad on May 29, 2009 at 9:50pm

I am at the Navy Lodge on Thursday. Come to Flanigan's between 6-10pm on Thursday for a meet and greet!

John

Comment by Geobots2 on May 29, 2009 at 9:48pm

June 12's I am coming in Wednesday night staying at the Marriot Residence inn down the road from the base. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Comment by John Div 930 Dad on May 29, 2009 at 9:45pm

I know the times are hard, but I agree with Geobots2!

John

Comment by Geobots2 on May 29, 2009 at 9:43pm

Kirk,
I tell you what not that I would recommend this but I used an old navy term with my manager when it came to taking time off for George's PIR. I said I was taking "Weather Leave" Whether they gave it to me or not. Boss got a good laugh and I got the time off.

Comment by Kirk Brooks on May 29, 2009 at 9:30pm

I'm going to have to do some scrambling at work to get the time off myself. With her PIR on July 2, there are tons of people who have already requested the Holiday off so I may be hosed. If I do get to go I'll be taking tons of pictures. Hopefully I'll be able to get some good shots of the facility as well as the graduation.

Comment by John Div 930 Dad on May 29, 2009 at 8:48pm

Otto . . . I will be a heat seeker on that day, and it cannot get here quick enough. Remember . . . if you get a chance to shoot the choir (with your camera), I would LOVE to see what you get!

John

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