NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)

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Comment by Jeff on October 12, 2012 at 7:10pm

If you aren't a guest, there seems to be plenty of parking north of the Del, along the coast.  The Del charges for parking and I can't remember if non-guests can get parking tickets validated at the bar.  They have propane patio warmers and fire pits if it gets cool.  Also, you may want to see if the Del hosts a margarita party if the weather turns real bad.  Stop at the Bullshirt store, 1007 Orange Ave., Coronado; they have some nice tshirts.  I got a flag there that is hanging inside our house.  Across the street is a jewelry store that offers some nice navy items for the wives, I think it was south of Bullshirts.  My wife was envious of what the Navy gave my son's wife; plus it was close to her birthday so I lost some change there.  I hope my suggestions aren't boring but you only go through celebrating your son's accomplishment once, my mission was to make it memorable.  I hope yours are too!  Finally, someone said they live close to Lake Michigan; same here.  Give me an email and I'll send you my cell.

Comment by RyeJim on October 12, 2012 at 7:00pm

How many of us will be there?

Comment by Boss on October 12, 2012 at 2:32pm

tk and RyeJim - an evening of cocktails on the back patio of the Del sounds like a good plan to me!  Thanks for the suggestion Jeff.

Comment by tk on October 12, 2012 at 12:54pm

My son went through HW with 2 9 0 and was med rolled to and will finish with 2 9 2.  His current room mates finished with 2 9 0 and 2 9 1. One piece of advice his mentor gave before heading to GL was to make the right friends and stick to achieving your goals. We live not far from GL and I had occasion to meet a number of guys and to take them out a couple of weekends before they went to Coronado.  The confidence and resolve evident in their interaction then was striking, most made it through.  We are so proud and happy for all of these most uncommon of men from each class and look forward to meeting many of you folks who have witnessed this remarkable journey in a few weeks.

Comment by RyeJim on October 11, 2012 at 8:06pm

Jeff:  Thanks!  That all sounds like great advice.  We're staying at Glorietta Bay which I believe has air conditioning should we need it.  My wife's folks, in their late 80s, (he is a Navy WWII vet --Battleship Texas and was at D-Day, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, et al) will be attending so the shade sounds good and we'll get there as early as we can so they'll be assured of getting seats. If you think of anything else we'd love to hear it!  Hope your guy is doing well.  Thanks again.

Comment by Jeff on October 11, 2012 at 7:00pm

The only reserved section was for the graduates.  We got there pretty early.  I would say about a half hour after the recommended arrival time.  That sun can be brutal especially for the grandparents, a large tent was provided.  They had some items for sale on the side of the grinder.  Don't worry about getting there too soon.  I was happy just soaking up the history of the place.  Also the extra time was spent getting photographs.  A light lunch was served afterwards.  Several nights before my group had cocktails outside of the Del Coronado, over looking the beach.   My first thought was it was a missed opportunity to meet familes and network.  It was expensive; I recommend arranging to meet people of a like mind there.  You can always cross the street and find places that are a bit more reasonable; Brigantine is one spot. 

Comment by RyeJim on October 11, 2012 at 6:37pm

Jeff:  Was there a reserved section for the parents or was it all "First come first served"?  And if the latter, how early did you need to arrive to get a decent seat?

Comment by Jeff on October 11, 2012 at 5:44pm

My son was 291.  He submitted the names of attendees.  We got a nice card requesting confirmation along with directions and parking information.  His graduation was preceeded by a Chief's ceremony.  Even with that going on it went very smoothly.  If you have family members with disabilities I'd let them know at the very latest with your confirmation.  I would recommend renting a car that can carry 5-6 people comfortably.  I would also recommend getting hotel reservations sooner rather than later.  We had a heat wave while there.  The Hotel Del Coronado was very comfortable.  Unfortunately we also decided to stay close to the beach after graduation, that motel did not have air conditioning.  Hopefully the weather has gotten cooler.  The Navy was very organized and put together some nice events for the family.  Bottom line there was enough room; we had 12 guests.  Jeff

Comment by L Dave T on October 11, 2012 at 5:03pm

Thanks for the reply RyeJim; we don't have nearly that many. Must be a prolific family. We "really" will probably only have 10-12 personnel as we are all traveling from the Right Coast. Pls keep me posted when you find out "officially"; and a huge !HooYa 292! from all of us following, Class 293 - out.

Comment by tk on October 11, 2012 at 4:57pm

I am told that one graduate of a recent class had twenty some as attendees and that standing space exists to view if all seated capacity is utilized. I would think that seated space is granted by invitations, but I recall seeing folks standing around the grinder area watching in the old Discovery channel series n BUDs.

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