<p>BJ10MOM: it's the last line that did my tear ducts in... boo hoo, where is that box of tissue?</p>
<p>I would not have survived BCT if it were not for Famnet and the Web guy. I spent hundreds of hours reading everyones postings and even more time searching thru hundreds of tiny photos hoping to see a glimpse of my son. When I finally did see him in a photo from Jack's Valley, I printed it out and had it enshrined on the refrigerator for all to see. I would lovingly gaze at his picture with tears every time I opened the refrigerator. Unfortunately, when he did come home at Thanksgiving and saw the picture he wanted to know why I had some perfect stranger's picture taped to the frig.They all look the same shaved heads,BCG's and exhausted!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>lol, that seems to be a common tale ;)
at least you thought it was he: that's what matters.</p>
<p>Hmmm orientation was an experience, no doubt about it...</p>
<p>Somewhere between the spirit banner and smashin a jar of peanut butter on my head, I seemed to grow fond of the place... ;)</p>
<p>Live it up now fellow classmates, and June 26th will be here when its ready... :)</p>
<p>Did you manage to hit the guy next to you with PB? If so, outstanding work!</p>
<p>(If you really want to PO the Cadre, "crash and burn" the milk with just a little left...pointed toward the end of the table, of course)</p>
<p>CC...your son is definetly a military kid...
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<p>I remember in AK there was a coloring book and crayons in Bullets flight office and I asked who left them behind, believing that some wife and their child had come in, Bullet answered DDay (FC) had placed them there for the FNG's. :)</p>
<p>Only military kids would be able to say to their folks just sit there and color and get away with saying it!</p>
<p>I believe Potter said much the same thing last year. We sat in amazement at some of the questions though. Then there were the ones that you take for granted (Military Specific), and wonder how everyone couldn't know somethinig so simple.</p>
<p>Raimius: I think you have a black heart under that smiling exterior!</p>
<p>I think he reminds me of the one who eggs someone on knowing what the result will be...snickering to himself and elbowing the person next to him saying watch this. :)</p>
<p>Kinda of like the guys from scrubs!</p>
<p>Hitting somebody with the PB means you popped the seal with enogh force to send it flying...and a correspondingly loud bang, which is the goal.</p>
<p>The milk thing was just a funny story my roommate told me from his basic flight. One guy "crash and burned" the milk a little too early, and got his flight commander. Needless to say, the flight comm. wasn't too pleased...but the basics could hardly keep a straight face, since the flight comm. told the guy to do it...</p>
<p>Yeah I participated in some "fire in the hole" action while I was there for orientation too. I think the most embarrassing question from orientation for out group, April 27-29, was "Do we need a calculator for BCT?" To which the priceless reply was "Nope, you will be doing ver simple math. Either no pushups or nine pushups!"</p>
<p>That was classic. I remember everyone laughing at that one.</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity...what did they think BCT stood for...Basic Calculator Training?</p>
<p>I don't know but I swear if I hear any more along the line of "What do I do with my medical documents......?" I am going to go off. They should just read the apointee packet</p>
<p>or a question about boots :) i swear they spent 1/2 an hour answering repetitive questions on boots.
then again, we're spoiled here...i'm sure we asked just as many questions (maybe i shouldn't talk, lol)</p>
<p>Maveric</p>
<p>So what do they do with their medical docs? </p>
<p>Take your bp now! </p>
<p>I have an answer you probably want to shout out, but I am sure that it is one you shouldn't shout.</p>
<p>Just look at it as missmuff does...they are excited and young. Next yr, they will be rolling their eyes like you too!</p>
<p>haha :) that calculator question was classic.</p>
<p>O no I understand completly we've asked many a question here. And thank you to everyone who answers. I think I have a list of questions asked at orientation somewhere around here. Once I find it I'll post it up.</p>
<p>I laughed when one of the girls there asked "Will we have time to shave our legs during basic?" The four male cadets at the podium all looked around asked the female cadet up to the podium to answer it. I don't remember her exact answer...</p>
<p>She said something like, "no, you won't have time. You may think it's gross but you'll get used to it" Also, If I ever hear another "What should I bring to basic?" question, I am going to lose it.</p>