<p>So I-Day is right around the corner. I've heard that I should pack my own socks (fellow runners may understand) and underwear and bring them to I-Day, anyone know if this is a good idea/possible? And what else does a typical Plebe bring with them to I-Day? (besides the required identification, etc)</p>
<p>I would suggest you bring as little as possible. The more you bring the more you have to carry around. The sea bags will weigh approx. 80 lbs. when full. A couple of extra pairs of socks and boxer briefs would be alright just in case. Anything else can be sent in a care package.</p>
<p>You must wear the issued socks during plebe summer. If you want to wear running socks, i assume "anklet" type, you may only do this at varsity practices during the academic year. There is no point in bringing these socks with you into BH.</p>
<p>dash-9,
if you actually received an appointment, you would already know what to bring.</p>
<p>Hey, the stuff you pack in the bag you bring is not the same stuff that you drag around all day. I just confirmed this with my mid. The bag you bring is taken away in Alumni Hall and hauled to Bancroft separately from the massive bag full of issue items that you are dragging around with you. After you take your gear up to your room you are hustled back down to the area in the roof of the midstore where you pick your bag out from the ones there. Our mid found it easy to ID his quickly as he had put a surfboard zipper pull on it. Just our experience, you experience may vary.</p>
<p>"if you actually received an appointment, you would already know what to bring."</p>
<p>Are you implying that I did not receive an appointment?</p>
<p>And my question was more along the lines of "what do people actually bring/should bring that isn't listed on navy's letters?"</p>
<p>Well now that I think about it, maybe I didn't actually receive an appointment, that's an idea...thanks usna09mom!</p>
<p>Dash-9,</p>
<p>Keep your sense of humor! You will need it (but only, of course, if you actually find that you DID receive an appointment...) :)</p>
<p>HA.. you guys! DASH-9 .. you gotta love the MOMS and sense of humor. </p>
<p>As I read in the Permit to Report.. you did not HAVE to bring anything on the list it was recommended only. (for instance it says bring Sports Equipment.. YEAH RIGHT!)</p>
<p>I know that Lola is wearing T-shirt. shorts, running shoes, wearing her glasses, and bringing Calculator, toothbrush, ID, money, ATM card, pills and copy of prescription, remaining paperwork from Permit to Report Packet and copies of paperwork previously mailed. That should do it.</p>
<p>BEST OF LUCK!</p>
<p>Wow! As a 2010 parent, it is truly amazing to read these posts & feel the excitement & nervousness all over again. It really seems like yesterday that we were experiencing the I-day anticipation. At that time I couldn't have imagined what it would be like to have the first year under our belts (or on the shoulder, as in our 3C's case!).</p>
<p>Just want to wish all of y'all the very best this week. I can't think of ANYTHING that compares to this experience - and just when you think you've reached the pinnacle in pride & emotion...it gets even more awesome(and we're just the parents!).</p>
<p>FWIW - our son did the "minimalist" thing regarding what he brought along to I-day. It all worked out & he lacked for nothing. I would say now to just try to relax as much as possible (breathe!) and don't forget to bring along your sense of humor and POSITIVE ATTITUDE! </p>
<p>Someone on here last year said, "They can't kill you and they can't stop the clock!". That was great reassurance for this MOM - haha! </p>
<p>Also, remember that you're there because the Navy had confidence that you could succeed. Hang in there! </p>
<p>Best of luck to ALL!
GO NAVY! OORAH!</p>
<p>"dash-9,
if you actually received an appointment, you would already know what to bring."</p>
<p>Sheesh, what the hell did dash-9 do to you?</p>
<p>it was a funny...</p>
<p>laugh...and we're all movvvvvving along :)</p>
<p>She's just trying to assume the resident grouch position; IT WON'T WORK! I will not relinquish the Grouch position easily. </p>
<p>She can have the NEMESIS position [you know of what I speak Mom and it seems to have had some impact] but not the Grouch position. [I mean this new bunch of Moms is just about unbearable and quite a bit more snarky than the previous groups of swallows moms!]</p>
<p>I have not be around much these past few months, but I may just come back a bit more!</p>
<p>Promises Promises .. and we have missed you Grouchy :)</p>
<p>waittt. so i shouldn't bring the 6 pairs of white jockey style brief underwear, the 6 white round neck cotton undershirts, and the 6 pairs of white tube socks?</p>
<p>"Swallows moms", Bill?
You mean because we keep returning??</p>
<p>Okay, so we have the "grouch" position covered (quite adequately I might add - haha!), and the "nemesis" postion...
What other positions are covered and/or up-for-grabs??</p>
<p>I'd say Jamzmom has the "adored mother-hen" position locked up.
The newshound postion has to go to GA.
The "outspoken alumni" job even has a staff of at least three...</p>
<p>It's a well-oiled machine here on CC!</p>
<p>What am I doing here when I could be out on the boat anyway?? (Waiting for dh to finish cutting the grass). I guess I keep returning because I'm just a "well-meaning soul who longs to provide encouragement and optimism to these poor plebes-to-be and their families whenever I can" - just like everyone else on here, of course!</p>
<p>Guys ****, I received a decoy appointment. It said to get my eyes surgically corrected, to bring a wake board for the free-time periods, and to bring your own pillow in case you are a feeling home sick!</p>
<p>So after all, I didn't actually receive the appointment :(:(:(</p>
<p>It has to be ONE word. Maybe two that describe your position.</p>
<p>I can't tell--from this reply page--how long you have been a member but the reference goes back a while.</p>
<p>Geez dash..................</p>
<p>I am sorry you really did not get that appointment, I was looking forward to finally actually meeting you in person this week.</p>
<p>Oh well, the Michigan list of plebes must be wrong too, but I will look up one of the 14 others and their families. BTW, how did you and your team do at the state meet?</p>
<p>Michdad</p>
<p>PenQuinz. IT IS UP TO YOU ALL WHAT YOU BRING! :)</p>
<p>Is anybody packed yet? I am spinning my wheels..Procrastinating..you name it.. anything but getting ready to go</p>
<p>I just went shopping with the mother. I think I have most everything I need. Basically I bought shampoo, soap, extra razor, deodorant, socks, underwear, white T's, Gatorade mix, eye drops, sun screen (spray on), chapstick, toothpaste, and toothbrush. Of course most of this stuff will arrive with the first care package. I'm only brining underwear, money, ID, socks, and my track spikes with me for I-Day.</p>
<p>Michdad, our team finished runners up at the MHSAA D3 State Final meet. We lost by 2/3 of a point. Our 4x8 team was DQ'd because our fourth runner ran on the damn line, so we lost 10 pts, cost us the meet, what a shame. However, we ran a nice time of 7:58. I won the 800 with a 1:53.86. How did the season finish out on your side?</p>