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<li><p>Where does one check in at Bama Bound if they are arriving a day early? Would it matter if the day early is a Sunday?</p></li>
<li><p>Is there a place to store your bag/suitcase after room check out until you’re finished with orientation?</p></li>
<li><p>Son needs to catch a train to B’ham at 12:49. Will registration be over by the 12 noon listed time, or is there a way he can be sure to get an early time so he’ll get out of there by noon?</p></li>
<li><p>Does Ridgecrest East/West have phone jacks like the other dorms?</p></li>
<li><p>Are there still outdoor basketball courts at Paty Hall? Rose Towers?</p></li>
<li><p>Do the individual bedrooms in the suites have locks? If so, keys or ACT card?</p></li>
<li><p>Do the dorms have vacuum cleaners for loan/rent or do you have to buy your own?</p></li>
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<li><p>Possibly the Ferg (really, just call ahead).</p></li>
<li><p>My memory is a bit fuzzy here, but I believe so.</p></li>
<li><p>Like the other two, I’d call the people at registration.</p></li>
<li><p>Nope- the only jacks are Ethernet (one in living room, one in each room), Cable (same setup) and many power outlets.</p></li>
<li><p>No, and I think no to the second as well. Ridgecrest South has a full-size court, though.</p></li>
<li><p>Yes, with keys- the Act cards are used to enter each building. Access is limited to residents of each dorm; for whatever reason, ACT cards from Ridgecrest East or West work to enter either dorm.</p></li>
<li><p>Nope, but you don’t really need a powerful vacuum for your dorm- a $20-30 Walmart vacuum will work just fine.</p></li>
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<p>My kids’ dorms have had vacuum cleaners to borrow. they have been in Riverside, Lakeside, and Ridgecrest South.</p>
<p>When my kids checked in a day early for BB, they checked in at Lakeside.</p>
<p>My son has a rechargable vacuum I got at Sam’s club. It remains plugged in when not in use.<br>
Surprisingly, it has great power. I think I paid $30 bucks for it in 2008.</p>
<p>Thanks for the answers. I’ll give the Bama Bound team a call and report back what I find out in case anyone else is wondering the same things.</p>