<p>While my dad is a junkie on this thing, I'm not...lol. Between homework, after school activities, and getting ready to walk across the stage for one last time, I really don't have much time to keep up with everything on here. I do, however, want to start getting know some other future plebes. Anytime I'm "doing homework" on the computer, I always have AIM up (SN: Guitarchick975). Either leave your SN on here (I'll try to keep an eye out), or IM me sometime. Even if you're going to another academy, I'd still like to chat and get some input!</p>
<p>Happy Easter momoftwins! Thank you for the kind words... but, I still have a lot to learn (just found out what IM meant!). I have a feeling I'll be quite familiar with this form of communication very soon!</p>
<p>wvdad ~ you'll love having the IM BUT here's the typical conversation with my Mid.</p>
<p>"What was for dinner tonight?"
Answer: "Yes"
"Wow that sounds like a killer hard project. What grade did you end up with?"
Answer: "I need a new toothbrush in the next box please."
"How late DID you stay up studying?"
Answer: "BBL. It snowed."</p>
<p>Just wanting to prep you on IM lingo. Its FUN! Its like they write in code! LOL</p>
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"I need a new toothbrush in the next box please."
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<p>Scrubbing Bubbles! They ALWAYS forget the Scrubbing Bubbles! :rolleyes:</p>
<p>NOTHING gets soap scum off a shower wall like Scrubbing Bubbles, a good bristle brushing, a good rinse, a repeat, and then drying with a clean towel. </p>
<p>And febreeze! What the heck do they do with the gallons of febreeze they keep asking me for? Dirty, stinky, kids. I was just talking to Prayerful mom about my new find. Thought I'd share.
<a href="http://www.drugstore.com%5B/url%5D">www.drugstore.com</a>
I send all manner of things from this place. Its awesome! They have fruit leather, protein bars, toothpaste, soap, Q-tips for mid mud in ears & FEBREEZE!! LOL</p>
<p>Thanks jamzmom! Oh boy, and I thought I was done with foreign language!</p>
<p>Already use drugstore.com. They are quick and have a great variety of products. Buying stock in febreeze; and if I can just get those little scrubbing bubbles corralled.......</p>
<p>Z - sounds like you have experience with the bubbles! LOL!</p>
<p>We used to say that if they ever filmed a movie about Midshipman life, they should call it "An Officer and a Janitor".</p>
<p>Let's see if times have changed:</p>
<p>As explained above: Scrubbing Bubbles is best in the shower and the sink.</p>
<p>Tilex: Purchased by the gallon, we used it for our covers. Nothing better.</p>
<p>Stripper: The best way to get your deck ready for waxing was to strip it first. Would probably take a few passes, and the use of a razor blade to get off the nasty yellow stuff, especially in the corners.</p>
<p>Wax: Nothing beats Mop n' Glo. Put down with a sponge on your hands and knees. Don't play Florence Henderson and squirt it on the deck or you'll get it everywhere.</p>
<p>Fantastik: Better than Windex for desktops and such (now that the desks are different, who knows what they use).</p>
<p>Windex with NEWSPAPER for the windows and mirrors. It's all the Washington Post is good for beyond the comics page, anyway. :D</p>
<p>Pledge for all the wood.</p>
<p>If you use Edge Dressing (NAPSters will know what I'm talking about), nothing takes it OFF better than Lectric Shave. It'll take paint off the walls, too!</p>
<p>Things to avoid (IMO): SoftScrub, Comet, Ajax, or anything else that leaves a residue. Black socks are viscously effective at finding the slightest traces of it.</p>
<p>Don't know if you missed anything yet but, I'm taking notes!</p>
<p>You mentioned using razor blades, can we send items like that, single-edged blades I'm guessing (and maybe hand-held scraper?), in care packages?</p>
<p>I am unaware of any kind of screening that is done of packages, nor am I aware of any kind of restriction on single-edged razors (which is what we used).</p>
<p>In my day, I kept a Swiss Champ pocket knife in my room and it was no secret. However, I have since read (here) that some companies prohibit any kind of knife (idiots!). The current mids will have to answer that part.</p>
<p>I knew a guy in the class of '89 who kept a GLOCK in his room! HIGHLY out of regs, but there it is...</p>
<p>Absolutely the best thing for cleaning windows and mirrors. Streak-free and zero lint. You also don't have to store it when it's dirty, like rags.</p>
And febreeze! What the heck do they do with the gallons of febreeze they keep asking me for? Dirty, stinky, kids. I was just talking to Prayerful mom about my new find. Thought I'd share.
<a href="http://www.drugstore.com%5B/url%5D">www.drugstore.com</a>
I send all manner of things from this place. Its awesome! They have fruit leather, protein bars, toothpaste, soap, Q-tips for mid mud in ears & FEBREEZE!! LOL
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<p>Hmmm. Q-tips, eh? I was actually thinking about this today. My brother had to use a tool from the doctor to get something out of his ear. It was just a simple piece of plastic (similar to a crochet needle, except with a loop on the end). Well, it inspired me. Instead of sticking nasty cotton in my ear (which can get stuck...I think), I stick a small piece of plastic in my ear (sure, much safer, huh)---a simple bobby pin. It cleans a lot better, in my opinion, and all I need nearby is either a sink or a piece of toilet paper. I'll never place my trust in Q-tips again (less waste too).</p>
<p>Oookay. That takes the cake for a strange [hygiene] post.</p>