Recent content by idahogreers

How long does it take to get to Newark airport? Newark Airport is an interesting option. About how long does it take to get from KP to EWR via train? We bit the bullet and paid exorbitant prices for flights at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. In the future, it might be interesting to check...

What about Skype headsets I'm confused! Previously, the CIO had posted on the parents page that parents could send the PC's a Skype approved headset. Has this now changed? I already sent one, but my PC doesn't know if he can load Skype.

e-mail address The email address format is firstname.lastname.2013@usmma.edu I received e-mails back from DS today. And had a very nice IM discussion with him. The world seems back on track today! After today I expect the opportunities to communicate will be less, but today was great...

Goodies Also, can we send them goodies like jerky, cookies, etc for delivery on Monday without sending enough for 61 PCs? What about UPS. Can they receive UPS or FedEx packages? Would the address be the same?

Gaining weight? Anyone else notice their PC seems to be a bit rounder than at the beginning? Our PC is a wrestler and we are used to seeing him with very low Body Fat (7-9%). The latest pictures seem to be showing a bit more roundness in the face and around the belly then we are used to...

Discipline I've been trying to instill some discipline...work 20 minutes...refresh the websites...check out the webcam...work another 20 minutes...repeat

Link from Parent's Page Shirley just fixed the link on the Parent's Site. It now takes you to a new Picasa Gallery titled IndocPhotosParentsProgram. The Gallery includes pictures from 7/22 as well as 8 other days. Enjoy! Thanks Shirley!

Picasa site I just sent Shirley an e-mail with the same questions. While the Parent's page says the Picasa site was updated on 7/23, clicking on the link only takes me to the Picasa login page. I'll share her response.

WiFi? How do the Mids connect to the internet? Do they have WiFi on campus? in there rooms? or do they connect via ethernet cable in their rooms?

taped the call using a video recorder We had our PC call on our cell phone, then had it on speaker phone so we could both hear him. Our youngest son came up with the idea of video taping the call so we have the recording digitally. We just turned on the video camera when he called and now we...

Guard that flag Just spoke with our PC. He has been selected as the other guidon for Company 2 (?squad 2 - 202?). He said his DI's were testing him and hid his flag. Took him most of the day to find it! Bet he'll be more diligent from now on! He sounded good. I think he is enjoying the...

Just got our call from 2nd company Just spoke with our son from Company 2. Sounds tired, but good. Says the hardest part is waking up at 5:30am. Today was good cuz they got to sleep in until 6:30. Sounded like his DIs and other PC were standing right next to him so conversation seemed a bit...

I'm confused I though it was an honor to be selected as the guidon. Why would it be a think of bitterness?

The story Sounds very interesting! Would love to read the bit. Can you share the link to the newsletter when its published?

No more bubble wrap While I still find my self tearing up at inopportune moments and stalking the photo sites, I too find a bit of a piece of mind. No more bubble wrap concerns. Since February, we've been holding our breath every time DS left the house. Now its done. No longer our job to...