Just got the first call this morning! So good to hear my sons voice! It was only for like 5 minutes. He says it's hard but he likes it. They just started doing PT yesterday. He said people in his division are stupid and keep getting in trouble. Lol. He has had one class and takes his swim test on Monday. Got his peanut butter shot a few days ago and said that hurt alot. Lol. Not sure what the peanut butter shot is though?
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His GF told me that in his message that he left her on Saturday, he won another phone call. They had a contest who could get dressed the fastest after PT and he won. So he should be getting his phone call sometime this week! Don't know how long this call is though. Hopefully i get one from him!
Right on Chris...nice to hear of that sort of incentive and "almost" fun-like competition. I'm sure they inspect to the nines but pretty cool to hear that this sort of gaming is thrown out there to the recruits. Congrats to your son...sounds like he's got his act together at BC. Even if the call is a 5 minute deal...I'm sure he'll be proud to have earned it and the five is better than none. My son shared a pretty fun fact. He's a pretty straight up kid and doesn't get into trouble at all. He shared with me that last week he got a peek at a newspaper that showed the St. Louis Ram "Ramboozling" the Seattle Seahawks. He let out a big "YES" and the RDC called him on it and he had some pushups to do. He said he did all pushups with the biggest smile on his face (and his RDC kind of laughed as well as his excitement. You see, he's a HUGE Rams fan and we're from Seattle and I'm of course a #12 Fan. Needless to say, I did my part and sent him snippets of all the news articles I could find and figured that was the least I could do as the loser of that game. Cheers and hope you get that bonus phone call from your son!
Lol! That's funny Mike! My son and i are huge Oriole's fans and he left right before they played K.C. and got swept. I'm sure he didn't like my letter telling him the bad news. As for the "reward" phone call. Not gonna be getting it. He missed mail call last weekend and didn't get to mail out any letters. So they let him mail out 1 letter last Thursday for his reward. So he crammed 8 letters into 1 envelope for his GF!! Lol. So hopefully he didn't miss mail call this weekend. Hope to get a letter this Thursday! Damn kids!! Lol!
That's a bummer Chris. "Kids" is right...that they are...still kids to us old dads. I saw your post on the other string regarding staying at the Navy Lodge. I just may be staying there myself with my daughter and my ex-wife is now flying in as well. I'll know in a few days if I'm staying an if so, would like to make sure to shake your hand and congratulate you and your son on a great achievement. Sorry 'bout your Orioles...but you guys will always have Cal Ripken Jr... a player my son admired (rightfully) in all the years he played in the Cal Ripken Jr. Youth League. Take care...will drop a note if we are staying at the lodge. One more thing: I am hoping to join in on the "Meet-and-Greet" that is hosted by Sarge. It takes place the night before PIR...I believe it's an opportunity for other parents of that PIR class to meet if they want. Just an fyi.
our PIR is on Dec 5th and we have booked at the Navy Lodge. We will be the Clampett looking folks except we aint hillbillies.. LOL It would be good to meet some folks while we are there. Dont know if we will get to make the meet and greet, but will try. we will get there Thursday afternoon. so hopefully we can make it..
Right on Daron...I'll keep tabs with you and Chris. It'll be good to meet some other parents who have been on the same journey anxiously waiting to see our young kids matured into young men and women in a matter of weeks! I can relate to the Clampett look (usually when I go camping). We're flying in from WA state...chose the 3 1/2 hour flight over the 30 hour drive. FYI...take a look at the "Meet-n-Greet"...I believe it starts in the early evening so you and yours may be able to attend. Sounds like a nice event from what posts I've read.
I am planning on being loaded up and on the road by 5am so we try and make it to Sarge's meet n greet. With a 12 hour drive...should be there around 5-6pm.
Just confirmed with Navy Lodge. I fly in to Milwaukee near 3:30 so I'll be getting into GL near 4:45ish...and I believe the Meet-and-Greet is a 4:45pm-9:45pm event. Hope you and Daron are able to make it.
Right on Chris. Good deal!
Here's to smooth driving and clear weather for your entire trip....you will not regret the effort to participate in Sarge's event. Meeting your fellow parents, starting acquaintanceships/friendships, shopping, enjoying good food, and obtaining quality, heartfelt, helpful information. It was a wonderful experience for me/us.
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