Recent content by sandhills

Was your son given only the "dots" (Ishihara Test or whatever it's called) test or both the "dots" and Farnsworth Lantern Test to determine medical discharge?

Your swab-to-be should soon be getting a letter with the R-day stuff. Son got call from AIM buddy about company info is posted on some website. I saw it (son is in Alpha) and it has post office boxes as well. The facebook group is also going haywire with the incoming swabs posting their...

May be wrong, but during AIM, I think they take up the cell phones, and you'll get NO phone calls. But do not worry, they are having "fun" every day. We're getting ready for a long dry spell of no phone calls (and I bet we get few if any letters) after June 28 for a while. R-Day is coming TOO...

You must go to BOSTON! We had so much fun while son was at AIM last summer, when we picked son up, we carried him back for the day before going back home. History, food and great pubs everywhere. Also, go to Pizza Regiana (hope I spelled it correctly) while in Boston. Boston newspapers...

Son said NO to girlfriend going to R-day, it would be too much stress on him. He also said no to grandmother (too much stress on her), to dog (too much stress on the dog) and to sister (he thinks she's just too much stress in general, but he may change his mind on this one, they are very close...

So, Chase Hall, during Swab Summer, smells like our utility room does during football season, which was followered quickly by basketball season, which is right on the heels of track/soccer season. A never-ending bouquet of funky feet, with a hint of grundgy armpit and a finishing note of nappy...

How much "free" time do the swabs get in port, if any? Can parents/friends visit with their swab while in port?

Sorry to hear that. You and Big J must have had a chance to talk, as he told me about you getting the TWE as he was washing the car getting ready for prom yesterday. It would have been SWEET to have two going to New London from the same 1A high school! So, now the question is, a camel or a...

Some nice t-shirts and hoodies at the Academy exchange, but just stay away from the Hawaiian shirt with the cutters on it, it's OVER THE TOP. There were at the gift shop/exchange during AIM last summer when I saw them. I had my size in my hand walking to the checkout, but when I saw my...

Laxmom4boys, I though I saw a packet being given to a young man while we were in the gym Thursday. I know he's very happy now! See you both again June 28.

I think that was ment to be taken tongue in cheek with somethings are best left to be discovered. No matter what the AIMsters get told before they go, I don't think anyone will get a leg up on the other groups, as you'll be working as a team. It's more seeing how people work together (VERY...

Doesn't AIM provide as good or better view for the CGA of the potential cadet than an interview?

Not to tick off Mom, but have you applied at any SA's? Mom and Dad have your best interest in mind; however, you have to live with all the "WHAT IF"'s long after you're from under their roof. I went to school/career path after high school to keep Mom happy. Was very, very good at it but found...

Mom, Son said he'd really like to if he could, but I've not sure how it's done at USCGA (do the coaches talk with and select the incoming players, do they try out, or what) so I don't know where he stands. I've not asked too many questions about that part, he usually tells us eventually...

mom, seems my son was chatting with your son about 2 hours ago on the class of 2014 facebook page, we're near Fayetteville NC. Heard of any more from NC? I was at the high school today as a volunteer and it hit me, his time there is coming to a close. Seems I have been there at least 2-3...