<p>Okay, maybe I’m jumping the gun a little here, but I have a couple of questions. First - do the cadets have to wear those awful glasses on Acceptance Day or will they have access to their own glasses, or even better yet, their contacts.</p>
<p>Second, do any of you have suggestions for day of for parents. i.e. I’ve heard it suggested that you have something this singles you out in the crowd for your cadet to see you in the stands. </p>
<p>Thanks for any and all suggestions.</p>
<p>Yes, starting a few days before they should have access to their own classes/contacts.</p>
<p>I wouldn't try to single yourself out, its pretty hard. Honestly, unless you live real close, Acceptance day isn't such a good time to come. Get a couple hours with them at best, I'd wait it out till PW.</p>
<p>Thanks hornetguy. He didn't take his contacts with him. When would be a safe time to mail them out to him? And I'm happy to take a couple hours if that's all I can get.</p>
<p>Hi jwags - I think our sons were eating lunch together today - check out the lunch photos</p>
<p>You could mail them around August 1st or so. Then when basic ends on the 4th he can grab them the next time he hits the mail room.</p>
<p>Hornrtguy- I have a question for you about acceptance day. My sister (Kelcie's aunt) lives 2 to 3 hours from Colorado Springs and would love to drive up to see this event. I told my sister time is limited. In other posts I have read that it might be to stressful for Basic Cadets to have family members there. Meaning they have alot of responibilities that day and can't be taking family members on tours of the Academy or spending to much time with them???How do you feel-Thanks Susan</p>
<p>If she is close, tell her to go! It is not a stressful day at all, probably the first really nice day actually. We get many more privileges and she'll have the chance to walk around and talk with Kelcie. Absolutely recommend it!</p>
<p>Thanks I will! Also, Thanks Hornetguy for all of your kind words and inspiration. I think when you get a little older(don't want to hurt anyones feelings and would love to have more pics of my daughter)you could be the next Webguy!!You are getting a lot of practice! Thanks again-Susan</p>
<p>How much time you can spend with your cadet depends on how much still needs to be done -- books to buy, computers to set up, course schedules to adjust, etc. Also, sometimes the ICs (intercollegiate athletes) have meetings after the parade ends. Two years ago, my husband went out for Acceptance Day. He was able to follow our cadet around for about 3 hours, and enjoyed it very much. At the other extreme, my cadet's BCT roommate's mom came out, and did not get to even talk to her cadet.</p>
<p>So if the $$ is there -- go. Hope for the best (lots of time to talk with your cadet), but be prepared for the worst (no time).</p>
<p>Falcons 11 - I've been away a couple days, just catching up. You're right. It's the first time my son hasn't looked totally miserable!</p>
<p>Just wondering who out there is planning on being there next week? My husband and I are making the trip and can't wait to see the boy/man.</p>
<p>I'm planning on being there! Then again, don't have much choice since I have to march on the other side.... ;)</p>
<p>Can you give us a timeline? I know the parade starts at 9 AM, but approximately how long does it last? I've seen things about bringing a lunch...do the cadets have to eat in the Mitchell Hall that day anyway? Just trying to fill in some holes. We figure if we can't see him, we'll be there to see it, and we're willing to take our chances! Thanks for any insight you can give us</p>
<p>jwags- so good to see you again! I've seen D in a bunch of pictures and he looks like he's doing fine. I will be at the Acceptance Parade. Look for me, I'm planning to wear my son's Summer Seminar GOLD cap. I guess we look for the flag with the 24. There are at least 2 other Flying Tigers moms from the Yahoo parent support group going too. We could have a crowd in our section. I know it's a risk on whether we'll get time with our guys, but I'm willing to try.
I haven't had a letter<sad sigh=""> since before DDO, have you heard anything?</sad></p>
<p>Hi Falcons 11 - I've been out of town alot lately so just catching up. The pictures of son are few and far between, but I received a surprise phone call and some letters, plus he's been writing alot of families and friends. In his last letter he mentioned how proud he was to be a part of his squadron, so I think that means he's happy to be there. I'll look for the gold cap. I haven't figured out yet what I'm going to do to help me stand out, maybe just rely on my big mouth. :-)</p>
<p>My daughter, some family friends, and I are planning on driving up from NM for A-day. Sure hope we get to spend a little time with our son. If not, however, it will be great to watch the Basics be accepted into the wing.</p>
<p>At the least you will be able to walk out onto the field and see him after the parade. Enjoy the time!</p>
<p>We are doing a 4 day-roundtrip whirlwind drive from Wisc. to be at the Acceptance Parade. Wife has to be back to work Friday morning, so we'll be leaving right after our time is done with the son (if we do get any time with him.) We can't wait to see him, and to ask some questions. His letters have been very scarce since Jack's started. Look for us in front of the
Squadron 2 sign.</p>
<p>Stealth_81 - Our sons know each other -- they are in the same squad. I'll be the one with a redheaded little girl wearing her brother's yellow hat. See you at the Squad 2 sign.</p>