Snow in GL!!!

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Permalink Reply by Paula on November 30, 2008 at 9:49pm

Good thing my Sialor is leaving for Penscola on the 4th. CYA snow, lol-- Stay warm and thanks for all the great advice your giving to everyone.

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Permalink Reply by Cheryle on November 30, 2008 at 10:17pm

Oh my! My son is leaving in the morning to start BC. I hope the clothes that are provided for the recruits include whatever they need to stay warm. Now, I will have something else to worry about.

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Permalink Reply by Marie on December 1, 2008 at 4:54am

Cheryle, my son is in BC and he was born and raised in Hawaii, yes the cold weather was just another thing for me to worry about. When I asked my son if he was alright with the cold weather, he simply replied " Mom they did give me clothes." Wish you could have heard the sarcasim in his voice. If it is not one thing it will be another to worry about.

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Permalink Reply by Hoppi aka Angie on December 1, 2008 at 8:00am

Sorry wasn't trying to worry anyone :~{

They do give the recruits warm cloths, gloves, hats, jackets, scarf's, sky masks, etc...

FYI, there was less than 5 inchs of snow so far in GL.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn ~Joseph's Mom on December 1, 2008 at 9:46am

Oh my, Mom son is at BC now and will return for A. School. He'll be in GL for the most of the winter. Until April 09!

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Permalink Reply by Melanie on December 3, 2008 at 1:37am

My son is in boot camp now. Do they exercise outside in the snow? Or is there a gym? He's not used to cold weather either.

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Permalink Reply by Hoppi aka Angie on December 3, 2008 at 8:07am

At one time or another everyone goes out side. BUT they normally do not PT outside when the weather is this cold. Tonight they are saying another 4-6 inches of snow!

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Permalink Reply by Janet on December 3, 2008 at 9:00am

My son is up there right now--he's used to the cold and snow though. I guess winter is finally here--no turning back now!;-)

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Permalink Reply by Jason's Proud Mom on December 3, 2008 at 9:11am

I too was worried that he would be cold. We're from the Northeast so, the cold is something that he's used to. Well not -52 :)Brrrrr.... But he assured me the clothing they provide is more than warm. His letter said, Ma, stop worrying about the weather and if I'm warm. We are provided with everything we need. Sometimes, I even sweat!! It's really not that bad!! I think sometimes I just NEED something to worry about :)

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Permalink Reply by Paula {Laurens Mom} on December 3, 2008 at 10:36am

My daughter is in BC right now, halfway done (woohoo) PIR 01/02/09. Anyway, she was raised in South Florida (ft. lauderdale) her whole life and has only seen snow once when she was around 10 on a trip to NJ. She was soooo excited in her first letter because it snowed on them when they were marching the first week they were there. lol She said it was great but she was bummed because she couldnt play in it! She also assured me that they gave them warm clothes and she was fine. She's in her glory with all that snow! I'm jealous too! lol

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Permalink Reply by Anti M on December 3, 2008 at 10:40am

I went to boot camp in Orlando and got sent to Glakes for A school. My time on hold enabled me to learn the fine art of snow shoveling. You can't imagine how thrilled I was to land a spot in the maintenance shop instead!

We had plenty of warm clothes. I still have my funky old dress wool hood stashed somewhere. They don't wear them anymore, which is probably good, they were weird.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn ~Joseph's Mom on December 3, 2008 at 4:31pm

Hoppi, Should I buy long johns? Can a Sailor wear them under his uniforn? What do they wear for A school in GL anyway? My son is still in BC but PIR on Dec. 24th then will return to GL for A school until March or April. Give me an idea please

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