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Most of DS's friends are deck and so is he. His engine friends are either on the other split or they've been snatched up. He feels like a fifth wheel because he can't find a partner. Is this an unusual situation? What are his options? Thanks for any insight.

That Stinks I'm sorry. DS, who is in 2nd Company has been given his phone on Sunday morning for the last 3 weeks and been allowed to call when he wants and talk as long as he wants until he turns the phone back in, which is usually 6pm. Last week he kept it until 10pm because he was off...

Thanks Thanks, jasperdog. As always, you provide a wealth of useful info.

A/B Split Question Can anyone help me develop a clearer of picture of the timing of sea year. DS is 2014 and expects to be A split because he has come to really enjoy the waterfront and sailing sonars. Assuming he is A split... 1. When would he begin sea year? 2. When would he conclude his...

Tough situation to be in When I got my first phone call from my p/c on 7/18, I was hoping for, "I'm tired but I'm having fun in a weird way, and I know I made the right decision." What I got was my DS in the infirmary and deeply depressed. He was barely able to converse with me. I felt for...

DS did what all of us thought he should. It was an easy fix for DoIT. No disciplinary issues whatsoever. Thank you all for your counsel and concern.:thumb:

Thanks Thanks for all the insight. I'm in agreement with the consensus and appreciate the confirmation. If anyone else has additional info, please post. I'll continue to check.

Let's say a p/c was idly surfing the internet and ended up on his home town sports page. Suddenly, a pop-up alerts him that VIRUSES ARE BEING DOWNLOADED ONTO HIS COMPUTER! HURRY! BUY THIS PROTECTION RIGHT NOW! The young man, a bit naive is he, falls for the scam, offers up his credit card...

Just wanted to let everyone know that we were able to use a site called "chatzy.com" to talk to our DS tonight, since we don't have a webcam. It gives you a free trial for three days, but the cost is minimal to join.

I had a great conversation with DS today. He intends to join the sailing team as a member of a 4 man keel boat crew. I went to the website to find a schedule of races and to try to acquaint myself with the overall culture of the sailing team. I didn't find a lot. So if anyone out there has...

Apologies all around It is not in my nature to sow discord. As the author of this thread, I repent in dust and ashes. It seems that I stepped into a controversy that I did not know existed. Most of those who have been offended by my question and the arguments that followed have inside...

Thanks Jasper :cool: I really meant what I said. I was looking for honest info. Your perspective seems to be that the $300 is, at its heart, a donation as opposed to payment for goods and services rendered, and I'm cool with that. For the record, though, you're the first person to say...

I'm sorry to be obtuse, but I still don't fully understand the necessity of purchasing badges for parents' weekend. If it is a question of making a donation to cover costs, I'm OK with that. I'm not out to be stingy. However, if I'm to assess the value of the badges to me and my family, I...

I would like to go ahead and buy plane tix for my p/c to come home for Thanksgiving and Christmas. What day and time of departure and return should I plan on? Thanks to anyone with knowledge.

Got a call from a discouraged plebe Our call came in this afternoon. Our son is in the clinic with an injury. They let him talk for 17 minutes. He is not in good spirits. I'm not sure what to do.