<p>I seriously need to pull out my scanner and provide you guys with some amusement.</p>
<p>Cartoon in the 1989 edition of the Trident Calendar. Old, OLD lady (think "granny") is watching a formation of Midshipmen marching by. She's thinking, "What an admirable, clean-cut young man".</p>
<p>He's thinking, "I wonder what her grand-daughter looks like!" :D</p>
<p>Uhmm, oink? :D :D</p>
<p>Hey Z, was the Log still around when you were at USNA? My college roomie was a company cutie way back in the day..../</p>
<p>Haha...I wish they would bring back The Log. I've seen some snippets and pictures online.</p>
<p>All we have is "Head Gouge", located in the...you guessed it...head. Last semester the writer was pretty witty and entertaining. This semester, it's one of my 2/C, and frankly, he should NEVER go into the entertainment/writing business.</p>
<p>Log.</p>
<p>Define, please.</p>
<p>The Log was a humor magazine written and produced by the Midshipman. There were articles, cartoons and a section known as "Company Cuties" which featured the girlfriends of the guys in the month's featured company (I do believe that they eventually added boyfriends). The articles and cartoons could be salty at times and usually poked fun at the Academy and administration.</p>
<p>Ahh! Comprendo!</p>
<p>What do you mean, "I wish they'd bring back the Log"? Where the hell is it? :eek:</p>
<p>Yes, they had it in my day. I was there for the great PlayMid edition and the resulting fracas. Sadly, I never got a copy, but I do have all my other ones.</p>
<p>It was one of those things we all waited to receive. Some of the stuff was simply hysterical.</p>
<p>One notable example, under a section titled "Predictions for 1989": "The United States and the Soviet Union will engage in a full-scale nuclear war. Crew practice will still go." :D</p>
<p>Funny to see this thread-Back in the day, yours truly was a "company cutie". Not very "politically correct" anymore though, I gather...</p>
<p>Got a link to the pic in question? :D</p>
<p>Ha, no, no online link available. Do still have that particular Log though-dug it out of a box after son's summer seminar last year. Both husband and son got a kick out of it. Funny to look back on "the way things you used to be".
I believe you missed that particular issue by about a year?-Was Sept '87-old beau graduated class of '89.</p>
<p>I wonder if they back issues in Nimitz????</p>
<p>Actually..... I was a plebe in September of '87. As soon as my move arrives, I'm going to dig that one up. :D</p>
<p>Back issues at Nimitz. Ooooooooo..... That's a good question. I wonder...</p>
<p>Nimitz?
Don't believe I'm in any danger of discovery since pictures merely bore captions, no names...</p>
<p>One of my good friend's (military parent) also reminded me about getting a possible power of attorney.</p>
<p>As a mil. wife, I needed one. I'm just thinking if he's on a summer cruise, etc, if we needed to handle anything on his behalf, should we get one.</p>
<p>Discussion?</p>
<p>Depends on what "issues" are possible. I didn't bother until I was in the Fleet and I need to pay rent and such, at which time I put my mom on my checking account.</p>
<p>If they actually need it, it can't hurt I suppose. The question is do they need it?</p>
<p>I don't know. Yes, they're active duty. The one example she mentioned was dealing with her daughter's cell phone contract. She was over 18, so her mom needed power of attorney. My son's phone is on my contract, so that's not an issue.</p>
<p>What would they need it for at USNA? I don't want to go out and do the paperwork, if it's really not needed. Plus, I wouldn't need it until he's in Plebe Summer. That's when he turns 18. </p>
<p>Can you think of any "issue" or "time" when we, as parents would need it? I can't, but I don't want to drop the ball.</p>
<p>Well, let me preface this by stating clearly that I am not a lawyer, nor do I pretend to be one on this intraweb thingy.</p>
<p>Powers of attorney for a Midshipman, to my thinking, would be limited to relatively minor issues except one. It is probably a good idea for them to have a durable power of attorney in case they are critically injured and on life support. Same goes for a basic will.</p>
<p>I don't see why a POA would be needed for a phone contract so long as the bill is paid. The DD can have the bill sent home, mom can write the check, and then the debt is between DD and mom. Unless something needs to be DONE with the contract (I can't imagine what), then I don't see the need.</p>
<p>Is there anything else that might be more serious?</p>
<p>BTW: If I used the wrong terminology (durable vs. regular POA, etc.), I apologize. If one of these devices is needed, PLEASE contact a REAL lawyer. We have two on this site that I know of.</p>
<p>An FYI kinda thing too: My son wanted the USAA personal property insurance they offer Mids for laptops, uniforms, knockers, & such. He had me call & set it up for him and he had to get me a USAA power of attorney so that I might handle his account/s. </p>
<p>Where's Bill? I'm wondering if a general power of attorney would be the thing to do so you don't end up with several through each business dealing the kids have. Is there such a thing that would provide for all and any circumstance?</p>
<p>Another issue few think about. Someone emailed me the other day & asked if my passport was up to date. Reason being that if your child were hurt in another country & you don't have a passport, you can wait up to 6 weeks to get it in place or pay the extra fee for the two week wait. Might be a good idea for parents to have passport in hand for the "just in case" things. Just a thought.</p>
<p>Putting it down on the list. Good catch, Jamzmom!</p>
<p>Bill? Are you there? Can you help with the POA thingy?</p>