<p>ya it looks like its about to rain right now but two times this week its rained in the morning but was nice and sunny by the afternoon so hopefully that wont change for today.</p>
<p>Do the candidates get only the ONE 5 minute phone this Sunday? or is Indoc over and they can call on Sundays without 5 minute limit?</p>
<p>depends on the RTOA (regimental training officers assistant), if he says they can have longer than 5 minutes then they can but if they make the call in the morning before indoc is over then they probably wont be aloud to make another call that night</p>
<p>bvwhiteboy, what happens when the rest of the upperclassmen return this next week? Is it a smooth transition to Academic Year, or does all h*** break loose for the plebes?</p>
<p>no all the upperclassmen returning dont do anything to the plebes. most kids here dont go out of their way to make the plebes lives hell because everyone knows what it was like when they were their so they just try and stay out of the way. pretty much the only people that are going to be messing with the plebes are the seniors whos job it is to train the plebes. so yes, it is a smooth transition</p>
<p>We went to the parade, it was cancelled but they marched the plebs around the parking lot for us to see them, My son looked well and was even able to give us a small smile. I am so glad we went, did some shopping while we were there, left his lacrosse stuff and mailed a letter so all in all a successful trip. Oh the girlfriend and her mother came with us and we went to lunch, so we had lovely company. I am glad we went.:) :) :) Happy mom</p>
<p>My wife said about the same thing about being there today. They actually stood within two feet of the plebes walking by and there were some very appreciative plebes able to see some parents/families able to make it. The difficult part has been trying to get back to the airport in the downpours and delayed and cancelled flights home. I'll ask them to try to post some pictures here tomorrow (if they make it back home).</p>
<p>bvwhiteboy have you heard any thing new about laptops?:D By the way I was at the cancelled parade yesterday and the DI that helped us out was really nice:)
I am sure that he is just one of many willing to help but he was so quick to keep us informed I just had to mention him.:) No name tag so I have no idea who he is, sorry.</p>
<p>no i havent heard anything about the computers</p>
<p>The calendar shows them being issued on 24 July (Monday)</p>
<p>just got an IM hope that means they have laptops!:D</p>
<p>My daughter said during her phone call yesterday that she had been told they were in and would be picking them up today. Can't wait to really "talk" to her. The letters and phone calls are not enough to really find out how they are doing. Even my sister went to church with her yesterday, but all she could say was the kid was not homesick and liked it there! Couldn't fill me in on the roomate, etc. So looking forward to IM!!!</p>
<p>You guys, I mean this in the most kind way I could possibly think to say.... Do be patient with you PC and the IM's. A few of us from last year still laugh about the IM conversations we used to have with our newbs. You'd ask what they had for dinner & the answer was, "Yes". If you ask what grade they got on something, the answer will be, "no". I complained once about the mono dialog & my PC told me, "God mom! I'm shining my shoes, ironing my shirt, cleaning my sink, writing a paper & answering an email from my RTO all within the ten minutes you've been wanting to know if I liked dinner. Geez". Lesson learned. It can add stress and be a huge distraction. So just kinda go easy on them. You may see them online but it doesn't mean they're in front of the computers too. Be patient though cause an hour will go by & all of the sudden it pops up, "Hey mom/dad, can you send me a new toothbrush?" LOL Its so hard! I swear I don't mean to burst any hopes. Just wanted you to know how freaking busy they still are. Heck, Prayerfulmom & I talked more to each other than we did our kids. Saving grace!! Some days will be better than others, conversation wise & it IS good to be able to have them tell you in their words how they are. Sometimes, its not. They may be in a bad mood & you'll be the one who catches it. Try your best to ignore the "This place sucks!" stuff. They vent & its on you. </p>
<p>I know. I'll shut-up. You can hit me now.....</p>
<p>Interesting that they allow AIM for the 4/c. At CGA you cannot use it until the end of the year, or "carry-on." Same goes for facebook, myspace, etc. I guess all those things are considered too distracting. Not sure how all the other academies handle this.
JM has a lot more time now that her sailor is in honna-loo-loo. :D</p>
<p>Boss, LOL Here's the Pirate's first conversation:
"Hi Mom, just wanted to let you know I'm on board & they let me stand a watch with a 3rd mate already. OH CRAP! I gotta GO, I forgot my hard hat!" And he hung up. Guess an e-mail will follow in a few days? LOL Sounds like he's already having fun. Hope he doesn't get his butt shaved off inch by inch with a dull blade by whoever may have seen it lying around. </p>
<p>Yep, I recall last year when your cadet wasn't allowed AIM for a long while. I felt so lucky to get a few chances to "talk" to mine. Our PC's learn the lessons of time management all too quickly I think.</p>
<p>Jamzmom, That is good advice. I am happy to know he is happy and doig OK, that's all I need to know. </p>
<p>I am very concerned with the IM that it is a lot of pressure to answer anyone that sees that you are on line and pops an IM. </p>
<p>I know when he was at home how much time could be wasted popping IMs back and forth to friends when he was suppose to be online studying or working on a project. </p>
<p>I am thinking to sticking to good ole fashion letters unless he pops me an IM. </p>
<p>Patience is a very good thing.</p>
<p>I'm also amazed at KP's willingness to allow them to IM so early in the game. Just watched as my son was online with the girlfriend until 11:30pm...can believe they allowed that. Guess he's on his own now, right!</p>
<p>I was able to IM with my daughter for quite a while last night. It was wonderful! I kept telling her just to let us know when she had to go and that's exactly what she did. She was able to let me know what to send to her and what not to send. She will be allowed to use her cell phone for calls on Sundays only, until Acceptance day. And she asked for her camera. Her spirits were very high and she said that Indoc was as she expected...actually she said that she's kind of sad that it's over. I think that her platoon really bonded and helped each other and that is what she will miss. But she's ready to start classes, already has a study partner from her company and told me that the key is to stay on top of her work and not get behind. She has heard from the sailing coach and will go to the first meeting for sailing team tomorrow night. </p>
<p>I was amazed at her poise and confidence. I told her that we were so impressed by her letters home and that she never complained. She replied that, other than the food, there really wasn't anything to complain about! Who is this girl?? I was thrilled by our conversation and slept better than I've slept in weeks. I expected drama, tears, etc. and instead I've seen what a strong, capable young woman she has already started to become. I can hardly wait for PW.</p>
<p>Juliemrn - Wow! Our daughters sound like they could be twins! What Company is she in? My daughter's in 1st company and appears to be having a great experience. She is also going to be in the sailing club (dingy). She too has made a good friend and I think she may have moved in with her during the switching around over the weekend. (Still waiting for her to IM me!)</p>
<p>My daughter has always been mature and independent. That's why I knew she would succeed at Kings Point. I'm the one in tears when I speak with her - she's fine! But I'm still amazed that her only complaint is also the food! Said the only thing she's had so far that was good was the mashed potatoes!</p>
<p>My daughter is in 4th Co. Just the opposite of yours, not the most mature one in our family, but she's really surprised us with her determination to get into MMA. Our son is at Navy, starting his junior year and she never had any interest in going there. But then one year ago she heard about MMA at a college fair and made up her mind she was going to go there. She's not athletic at all, but she started running 3 x/week and got an appointment and now here we are. She's also planning to sail dinghys. I hope you hear from your daughter soon.</p>