by Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B.
Member since:
October 17, 2007

Fort Riley, Kansas - Help!

January 21, 2008 03:16 PM UTC
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Anyone who is in this area, please I need a little help.

Long story short, my nephew-in-law who was in Iraq was injured. Not life-threatening, but serious enough (a leg injury) that they had to do surgery and he is now state-side for recuperation.  Thankfully he will NOT be returning to Iraq.

Right now he's at Fort Riley and I would love,love,love to be able to make some arrangements to get my niece up there to be with him, even if only for a few days because it has been more than a year since they saw one another.

What I need to know is what weekly type hotels there are with a kitchenette in the area?  What the rates are like.  

Where would she have to fly into and would she need a rental car or could she get there by bus or is that a bad idea? 

What do you recommend?

Do you know anything about the base, the Red Cross in the area that she might contact for help in finding housing while she is there? Anything like that about the area.

Please keep in mind these are two kids with next to nothing in funds and she's very young and will be traveling alone.

Any info or advice you can give about the area would be GREATLY appreciated.  I'd really like to get her there to be with him.

 God bless our Soldiers!

 

 

 

Comments: 25

Vivian P. Jan 21, 2008, 3:17pm UTC
Sorry I live in Washington State
Dee - Grandma in Virginia Jan 21, 2008, 3:19pm UTC
Not having been there, I can't help. Has she talked with anyone from the base yet? They should have called her. When they do, she can ask about going there to be with him.

I pray that someone else has an idea!
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 21, 2008, 3:19pm UTC
Well that's no help! :)
Bob B. Jan 21, 2008, 3:20pm UTC
God bless your nephew-in-law, Tina. Unfortunately, I live in Utah.
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 21, 2008, 3:20pm UTC
Dina, I'm not sure that she has talked directly to anyone but him. That's the first thing I suggested - that she try to contact someone with the FRG or family contact for his unit to see what they could tell her. I think she's trying to do that now.
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 21, 2008, 3:21pm UTC
Bob, thank you.

I'm just glad we have one of them home safe. The other is due home in April and I just keep praying.
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 21, 2008, 3:32pm UTC
Julie, I just want to be able to put them in the same room for once. They got married and he shipped off. They literally had no time together as newlyweds.
Briane P. Jan 21, 2008, 3:32pm UTC
Good luck with it; let us know how it goes.
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Jan 21, 2008, 3:34pm UTC
He's at the Irwin Army Community Hospital??

If so, HERE is a link to motels closest and you can check prices . . . $70 to $100 or so. Also call and see if there's a military discount and maybe a discount for a weekly rate?

Give 'em my best!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 21, 2008, 3:34pm UTC
Doyle, you're a peach. Thanks.
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Jan 21, 2008, 3:35pm UTC
Oh . . . under the Hospital emblem, click the searh nearby and type in motel . . . Ok?
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 21, 2008, 3:43pm UTC
Actually, I just found one that looks very decent AND the bus station and air field are very nearby so that's a good thing.
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 21, 2008, 3:43pm UTC
Now I just have to figure out which bank to rob to get her the money. :)
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Jan 21, 2008, 3:53pm UTC
Just make a point of calling and checking on discounts for military AND weekly rates are often lower. Wouldn't hurt to explain the situation and that you're not calling for yourself either. What the hey! It's worth a shot, eh? Really though, best o' luck . . . you KNOW I understand this only too well.

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 21, 2008, 3:56pm UTC
I know, Doyle, I know.
Heather W. Jan 21, 2008, 5:17pm UTC
Sorry I can't help, but they will be in my prayers.
Kay M Jan 21, 2008, 5:35pm UTC
I am glad he is going to be ok.
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 21, 2008, 5:39pm UTC
Kay and Heather, thank you!
Dee - Grandma in Virginia Jan 22, 2008, 6:55am UTC
Thanks Doyle! now I know whom to turn to if something like this happens to one of my family members.

I'll keep praying that she gets to see him and soon. That should have been the FRG's first priority.
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 22, 2008, 10:44am UTC
Dina, it's all worked out and she's Kansas bound come early Saturday morning!

Thanks to Doyle being the man in the know, we found a great place for her to stay right off base and within a few minutes of him. He won't get leave for another month, but this will definitely give them the opportunity to get reacquainted and spend time together without anyone else around. EXACTLY what these two need.

I'm so glad he's home!
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 22, 2008, 11:33am UTC
WOOHOO! Let me tell you all how COOL Gather really is.

I just spoke on the phone with a fellow Gatherite who works in the area and KNEW STUFF! Very important stuff that may just be exactly what my niece needs to get herself all lined up to stay with her Soldier!

A. K. THANK YOU for contacting me and helping me. I hope you have the most wonderful day today!
Doyle ( IS SOOO 7 for 7 soon... ) C. Jan 22, 2008, 7:13pm UTC
"Thanks Doyle! now I know whom to turn to if something like this happens to one of my family members. "

ANY time Dina . . . and I REALLY mean that!

WOOOO HOOOO Spanks . . . Wooo Hooo! :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B. Jan 22, 2008, 11:05pm UTC
Doyle, thank you again for your help. It means a lot.
holly s. Jan 26, 2008, 10:59pm UTC
Best of luck

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