Unfortunately, only 10-20% of our Plt Family knew about Yuku....we were the lucky ones!!!

Here is our story and my recommendations to help keep our extended Mike family "in the know"

If you are coming into the Beaufort / Port Royal SC community... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (clt pi dad) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/23315 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:31:58 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/23112/t/MY-TIPS.html

BUG SPRAY, BUG SPRAY, BUG SPRAY. We got to base at 0530 the day of the moto run. Once again forgot the bug spray at our house. I paid for it big time. After only being outside for 5 minutes I could already feel the bugs bitting me on my... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Tember22) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/23112 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:51:02 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22913/t/Please-Help-Them.html It's very sad to hear that many of our proud new Marines will not have their family there to congratulate them. Many families can't afford to go and after what these young men and women have endured and worked so hard for, they deserve to be congratulated by their family. Just think of them standing there alone??

There is an organization that can help. The Marine Graduation Foundation is a non-profit organization to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (cinlou) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22913 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:28:11 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22881/t/recent-graduate.html feeds@yuku.com (judyfarrish) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22881 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:34:48 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22772/t/FREAKIN-OUT-pls-help-supposed-to-leave-TOMORROW-.html feeds@yuku.com (judyfarrish) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22772 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:21:37 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22771/t/PANIC-please-help-.html feeds@yuku.com (judyfarrish) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22771 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:19:14 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22702/t/Personalize-SAM-bags.html Does anyone have a good idea or seen a good way to personalize the bags that are made like the reuseable shopping bags? It needs to be easy and economical...HELP!! i really want to make them nice for the boys. feeds@yuku.com (ellebelle) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22702 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:51:13 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22625/t/Small-Children-and-Graduation-from-Parris-Island-.html What I did not see too much information was about traveling with children. I have 2 children ages 4 and who will be traveling for the graduation. Has anyone done this? Do you have any recommendations/tips -- the do's and don'ts for me to make this manageable? (I did not necessarily say enjoyable feeds@yuku.com (Judy919) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22625 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:56:35 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22619/t/What-I-learned-aboard-MCRD-Parris-Island.html
General tips
- No matter what climate you're used to, carry a bottle of water around with you at ALL times. Trust me, you'll need it. Also a hat or sunglasses are highly suggested.

- If your Marine says they... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Warriorgirl24) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22619 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:59:41 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22488/t/elliot-beach.html feeds@yuku.com (duckcom1) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22488 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:03:59 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22375/t/question-about-graduation-as-i-cry-big-surprise.html feeds@yuku.com (judyfarrish) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22375 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:57:53 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22015/t/Flight-Travel-Arrangements.html I am planning on flying to PI for graduation. I'm wondering what the best way is to make sure my RCT and I are on the same flight together on the way back home. I know that they make their own travel arrangements, but would it be safe if I booked our flights, then just sent him the reservation to show his DI? Any suggestions would be helpful. (he graduates on 8.28.09 so I still have plenty of time before booking the flights)

Carrie

]]> feeds@yuku.com (Tember22) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/22015 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:04:25 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/21949/t/what-lense-do-you-recommend-for-good-grad-pictures-.html
Thanks so much!!! Can't wait!!! ]]> feeds@yuku.com (nijomom) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/21949 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:34:53 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/21798/t/My-tips-from-Family-Day.html First I'd like to say that I'm indebted to this site. It gave me and my family a lot of valueable information, and the opportunity to see photo's of my brother in training. I found myself wanting to know what he was going thru, even watching the first half of Full Metal Jacket multiple times just to see what it might be like.

If you've never been to a military graduation ceremony, you cannot be prepared for the overwhelming emotions you'll experience on... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (iliketigobittys) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/21798 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:05:07 GMT http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/21634/t/Packing-List.html
I have 19 days until family day and im getting closer and more anxious. i decided to start my packing list now so when my brain is mushy with excitement i wont have to do it.. lol. plus this gives me time to go OH yeah i forgot this.. lol so i was trying to write it and i have gotten far but i feel like i am missing something really important... i need HELP. things i should and will need for family day... thanks... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Reilly) http://parrisisland.yuku.com/topic/21634 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:55:19 GMT