Recent content by NavyGenerationSkip

Tn Dad checking in. DS is loving college. He is not reapplying to USNA, but we talk about the "what ifs" occasionally. Best to all of you who are applying and reapplying. Stay to the task and don't let any hurdle stop you until you have attempted to clear it every way you can think of. Herndon...

This post may help you some too. My DS navigated this issue and moved past the hurdle. Ultimately got a TWE, but color vision issues were not the reason. Push hard and good luck. http://www.serviceacademyforums.com/showthread.php?t=36255

Good to see updates from the rest of the crew. DS is the type to commit to finishing what he started. Thus finishing his degree. I think he feels he would be more prepared at that point. He would only be 21when he begins to reapply. So, it was not a typo! Bob is fine. Thank you for asking. I...

It has been a while folks. DS is headlong into college life at his civilian school. He absolutely loves it. He is a freshman class officer, pledged SAE - my old fraternity and chapter, is doing great in his classes, is involved in everything he can get into. He came by the house today and out of...

Hope all is well with all. DS is excited and ready for college to start. Currey, I can't imagine dealing with the wait you and yours have. Blessings to all. (By the way, Bob was delivering mail yesterday and as he stepped out of his mail truck to head up our front walk a shower of rain blasted...

Wonderful to hear some good news! Tennessee Dad

Chin up people. If you are still in the game, on the island, stalking the mailbox......how great is that?! Best of luck to all this week. I hope some BFE's find their way your way! DS tonight said "I'm just so excited." I asked what he was excited about and he said, "Going to college!" I asked...

Hello Islanders!!! I'm so glad to read today's posts after being gone all day and see NO notices of TWE's! Encouraging. I'm also glad to pull into my driveway and spy our mailbox and laugh at it. IT NO LONGER HAS POWER OVER MY EMOTIONS!!! I/we are rooting for each of you. DS has responded...

It's been a fun game. DW and I chased Bob down yesterday while DS was cleaning out the family sedan in preparation for Prom. We didn't want him to get a TWE right before his big night. We found Bob a few streets down and he laughed at us catching him. He opened his door and started sifting...

I've been out all day putting up signs for a friend running for judge. I usually check in all day. This is all devastating to read. I know that each of you has raised wonderfully talented children. They will be successful......but I still hurt for you as I read. DS chased Bob down earlier...

That is a tough one. Girls State/Boys State adds to the Whole Candidate Score. For DS, Boys State really helped him to develop in his thinking about post high school. Could she not figure out a way to do both? If she is nominated for Girls State and does not go she might regret it. That said...

Calm waters in Tennessee.

Congratulations NavyDad. I'm glad for your son and family. Enjoy the excitement! Spelly, you are an encourager. Thank you. Good luck to all. Looks like we may start to get answers the next few days. I've really enjoyed this group. You've all helped us tremendously. Good luck gang...

Bob had a substitute today. She was very late compared to usual. I watched her as she got out of the truck two doors down. She had a giant wad of mail including a large manilla envelope. My body went numb as she went to the McClellan's house two doors down. I watched through my dining room...

Public school K-12 in a very "private school" sort of town. One of ours goes to Catholic School. He leads some of the music at church. craves a deeper knowledge. I'm originally from Arkansas. Lived in Tn 3 decades. We could pull some Redneck, hillbilly action on Bob, but we like sparring...