Recent content by Mermaidmom2021

not looking good for the game. sand bags have arrived at mother b and cars are being moved to hospital point.

My DD has Saturday swim practice from 7-11...its brutal. They shower, breakfast, come back to pack up recruits, head over for reception in a banquet room overlooking the field until after fly over, then head down to their seats. Recruits sit with the mids. Thankfully as a youngster she is no...

I know recruits are taken out breakfast in town with plebes and a coach or captain. They also walk over early and have lunch with the recruits and their families at the stadium. Mids definitely worked concessions in blue over khakis, some were doing so to raise money for clubs. The kids in...

I highly recommend Jimmys Grille in bridgeville for dinner, the best fried chicken and pies, on your way back!

Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, DE. It has great amenities. There are showers at the guarded beach, great trails, history, etc. There is a $10 fee per car out of state, BUT you would pay to park in the surrounding towns as well. This is where we spend our summers if you have any other...

We went through this last year. We are lucky enough to live close to Annapolis and had been able to put eyes on her a few times at mass and parade line up. That was amazing but really hard to not talk, hug, cry, etc. My single best moment was finally putting my arms around her! It was an...

You were cited for breaking the law. Yes, you need to report that. It may hurt your chances, BUT if you lie, it will be worse. Take your lumps, own your mistake and explain how the incident changed you. You made a mistake, you did what was required of you and hopefully it won't have any negative...

My understanding is that as long as you apply for nominations from all possible sources (senator, congressional, vp) they can find one. Good luck to your son!

A nomination is only one small part of your quest for appointment and probably the easiest to work around for coaches. If you think SA recruiting is shady, you have NO idea how civilian institutions misrepresent themselves.

A LOA does not come on letterhead. It shows in your portal and can only be rescinded if you screw it up with tanking grades, getting into trouble or found misrepresenting yourself. I get that you are disappointed and have every right to feel that way, but you must not have read the previous...

I agree with Navyhoops, except for applicants not being finished their application. Anyone being recruited take note, DD had her application finished in June (highly motivated), CFA completed at Summer Seminar, DODMERB scheduled for early August, nomination applications completed, BGO interview...

Unfortunately no matter how much a coach might want an athlete, if said athlete does not pass DODMERB, have the academics, extracurriculars, etc., there is not much they can do to get them into an academy. At USNA the only "help" (I am aware of based on my dd experience) offered as a blue chip...

everything needs dusting. throw in some chlorox wipes too. air fresheners/dryer sheets for scent will be appreciated as the days go on. My daughter could not get enough face wipes. I know it feels like an eternity but it will be over before you know it!

DD has a permanent top retainer that they did not remove. I would guess the night retainer shouldn't be a problem as you are only wearing it while sleeping. Good luck!

You can always send letters/packages to the chaplains office. Address is on USNA site. Thank you for thinking of those kids who might need a little extra support!