Ship 7 Div 226

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Permalink Reply by Vincent C Newman on June 24, 2012 at 10:14pm

Dave,

 When your son gets his school schedule with usually weekends off, you can visit him (He has to get permission from his CO of course). My daughter finished A school a few weeks ago. I visited her in Pensacola. (I drove 10 hours each way, for I live in South Florida). There is plenty for your sailor to do. They have a movie theater, bowling lanes, a NEX (Navy Exchange), golf course, tennis courts, churches, etc. He can rent a boat for the day to go out in the bay.  He has to get to Phase three Liberty in order to have you visit him on the weekend. You can visit him by staying on base at the Navy Lodge. Very clean and reasonable rates. You can also go into downtown Pensacola. Check Urban Spoon to find the latest listings on restaurants. I hope this helps.

Permalink Reply by Dave Nelson on June 25, 2012 at 6:16pm

Thanks! I live in Minnesota, only 1,300 miles or 22 hours away. We'll have to make sure of the time available before we go.

Vincent C Newman said:

Dave,

 When your son gets his school schedule with usually weekends off, you can visit him (He has to get permission from his CO of course). My daughter finished A school a few weeks ago. I visited her in Pensacola. (I drove 10 hours each way, for I live in South Florida). There is plenty for your sailor to do. They have a movie theater, bowling lanes, a NEX (Navy Exchange), golf course, tennis courts, churches, etc. He can rent a boat for the day to go out in the bay.  He has to get to Phase three Liberty in order to have you visit him on the weekend. You can visit him by staying on base at the Navy Lodge. Very clean and reasonable rates. You can also go into downtown Pensacola. Check Urban Spoon to find the latest listings on restaurants. I hope this helps.

Permalink Reply by Dave Nelson on June 25, 2012 at 6:21pm

Thanks Jim.

NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim said:

There is lots to do in Pensacola. One of the "Must sees", is the National Naval Aviation Museum on base. You only need to follow the signs and have your ID ready to show the guard at the gate. When we went, all they wanted was to see the drivers ID. Then just follow the signs to the museum. Plan a day there.

Also, Pensacola beach is a most beautiful place. Sometimes you can spot the dolphins playing just off the shore. Many fine restaurants along the beach as well. We went to "Peg Leg Pete's".

Permalink Reply by Dave Nelson on June 25, 2012 at 6:25pm

Yes sir, see you there.

Deputy J J said:

My son is doing the exact same things. His ship is 225
Strange as his PIR is also 7-20 he is going to Pensacola and he is the port watch.

Sounds like I'll see you on 7-20?

Permalink Reply by Dave Nelson on June 25, 2012 at 6:55pm

Just got another letter. He says that his division just took a big hit. The Chief has fired or reassigned everyone. He's back to Port Watch. He says he should get more sleep.

Dave Nelson said:

Yes sir, see you there.

Deputy J J said:

My son is doing the exact same things. His ship is 225
Strange as his PIR is also 7-20 he is going to Pensacola and he is the port watch.

Sounds like I'll see you on 7-20?