Oh yeah...they're still there!
I've been going there for 20 years! DS just experienced the place last year on an overnight with us and it was filled with Cadets and dates. I love that place.
R-DAY SAF dinner
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Oh yeah...they're still there!
I've been going there for 20 years! DS just experienced the place last year on an overnight with us and it was filled with Cadets and dates. I love that place.
BOBBY_J
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what day is r day. i havent recieved my appointment yet but my dad is going to make a reservation at the thayer hotel just in case. if anybody has a link to a USMA website that shows the day and schedule of r day for 2010 that would be great. thanks
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R-Day is June 28th
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I will probably be at a MIAD. And if I do happen to be on leave, there is a very small chance I will be spending it at USMA.
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I would not make thayer reservations if you don't have an appt. because its real pricey and there aren't refunds. Its really not a big deal to be close to USMA for R-day at all anyways, stay in newburgh which is fifteen minutes away. Being close to the post would be more convenient when you are actually going to be spending time with your rents like on plebe parent weekend in the spring as opposed to R-day where you will just be dropped off and a fifteen minute drive in the mornin isn't a big deal.
I will probably be at a MIAD. And if I do happen to be on leave, there is a very small chance I will be spending it at USMA.
MIAD? I thought that was Cow summer?
What will you do Sapper or Airborne?
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MIAD? I thought that was Cow summer?
What will you do Sapper or Airborne?
MIAD is any Summer. I signed up for Airborne and Air Assault.
If you come up for A-Day, then we can work something out.
R Day is nonrefundable;A-Day, when I called, was. The advice I got was that Thayer is inside the post and not having to clear security repeatedly with 1000 other plebe families was worth the price. Still wonder, though, whether our (hopeful) plebe would prefer to get the heck out of there for a few hours.
My advise from our experience:
R-Day: Stay at The Thayer if you can. There is usually a long waiting list that if for some reason you don't go, there will be someone who will want your room. Plus, when you get access to prospective-net, you can post on there that you have a room available and I'm sure someone will snatch it up. The Thayer is expensive and they sure do jack the rates up for these special dates, but boy is it worth it for R-day. There is so much stress that day. We didn't want the added stress of getting caught in traffic, or the car breaking down or an accident or a myriad of other things that are out of your control that could delay you getting to Ike Hall at your appointed time. From The Thayer, there is a bus you can catch or it is a nice walk. Also, you can get a full breakfast there instead of the 'cereal, toast and juice bar' at some of the other hotels. It was stressed to us that the Cadet Candidates get a good hearty breakfast b/c it was going to be a long and stressful day. Don't add hunger to the equation. It was fun to look around the dining room at breakfast and see all of the other CC's and their families.
A-Day: Last year, the Cadets (after they were released) could go off-post with you to your hotel. You couldn't stop anywhere along the way and eat, you had to go directly to the hotel. The Cadets could eat in the hotel dining area but had to be in uniform. Therefore, it didn't really matter where you stayed. We stayed at the Homewood Suites at Stewart because we could get a suite and it had a little kitchen. I made brownies for him there! He could go in the bedroom and take a nap while the rest of us could be in the living area, watch TV and make brownies without disturbing him. I think he had to be back at 1am. The rules may be different this year as far as what kind of off-post privileges they get, so I would wait and make hotel reservations once you know the rules. IOW, I don't think that is it as necessary to fork out the big $$ for The Thayer on A-day. But if it is in your budget, The Thayer is the place to stay. You can't beat the convenience! And no, I don't have a vested interest in The Thayer - just an opinion!
R-Day: Stay at The Thayer if you can. There is usually a long waiting list that if for some reason you don't go, there will be someone who will want your room. Plus, when you get access to prospective-net, you can post on there that you have a room available and I'm sure someone will snatch it up. The Thayer is expensive and they sure do jack the rates up for these special dates, but boy is it worth it for R-day. There is so much stress that day. We didn't want the added stress of getting caught in traffic, or the car breaking down or an accident or a myriad of other things that are out of your control that could delay you getting to Ike Hall at your appointed time. From The Thayer, there is a bus you can catch or it is a nice walk. Also, you can get a full breakfast there instead of the 'cereal, toast and juice bar' at some of the other hotels. It was stressed to us that the Cadet Candidates get a good hearty breakfast b/c it was going to be a long and stressful day. Don't add hunger to the equation. It was fun to look around the dining room at breakfast and see all of the other CC's and their families.
A-Day: Last year, the Cadets (after they were released) could go off-post with you to your hotel. You couldn't stop anywhere along the way and eat, you had to go directly to the hotel. The Cadets could eat in the hotel dining area but had to be in uniform. Therefore, it didn't really matter where you stayed. We stayed at the Homewood Suites at Stewart because we could get a suite and it had a little kitchen. I made brownies for him there! He could go in the bedroom and take a nap while the rest of us could be in the living area, watch TV and make brownies without disturbing him. I think he had to be back at 1am. The rules may be different this year as far as what kind of off-post privileges they get, so I would wait and make hotel reservations once you know the rules. IOW, I don't think that is it as necessary to fork out the big $$ for The Thayer on A-day. But if it is in your budget, The Thayer is the place to stay. You can't beat the convenience! And no, I don't have a vested interest in The Thayer - just an opinion!
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I'll be going to R-day alone but my parents will come to West Point for A-day for sure. Is it too early to start making reservations for A-day at Thayer?
Also, I have a question about the "travel arrangements" tab on the portal. If I elect to get the "government paid" ticket and pay for the accommodation at Newark, does this mean that my travel plans for R-day are basically done?
Too bad I won't be able to join this party!
Also, I have a question about the "travel arrangements" tab on the portal. If I elect to get the "government paid" ticket and pay for the accommodation at Newark, does this mean that my travel plans for R-day are basically done?
Too bad I won't be able to join this party!
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when I went to west point I believe I went to the pizzeria you mentioned. It is in face delicious. My family and I are going to NYC several days before R-DAY, but tenatively i want to say yes so chewyoatmeal (4)
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I'm traveling to West Point using the government-paid ticket and the package offered by Carlson Wagonlit. Is anyone else taking it and planning on attending this dinner? I'm not sure if I can leave the hotel after arriving...
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Depends on what hotel your at, cause if it is in Highland falls you could walk, but I doubt it.
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I'm actually not sure where I'll be staying at :\
Oh well. I'm not going to try and fight the system and do something stupid when I'm there - I'll just stick with the program and I guess I'll be spending the day with just my roommate
Newburgh is actually more then 15 minutes away and over the mountain. More like 30 minutes and don't forget all the cars having to get searched at gate security that day. Thayer hotel is the best bet. And once you confirm your appointment, they offer a deal of R-day, A-Day and preference for reservations for Graduation in 2014. But the up front deposit is big, about 2K, but your on post and avoid all the security lines on those days.