AH! Five dark thirty. Made the walk down for that one but the weather was nice at that time of the morning.
I've read this thread over but I am still unclear on if I will report back to and sleep at USNA each night of Plebe Parents Weekend?
My DD is a rower as well. I didnt think they did their sport during Plebe summer but seems I am wrong? Is it just the one day per week during Plebe summer? (Vs every day during academic year)We made a week out of it (Monday to Monday). We had a blast.
Our DS had Rowing during Plebe Summer. Since we knew the time of day he would be rowing, on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. THP implored me to hang out with her on the sea wall, knowing that they would run over the bridge toward Mother B.
He said "Hi Mom" and "I can't stop and you can't hug me!" to her, so she just cheered him on as he ran by.
Hello All!
This is my first post, although I've been following for months. I am trying to make arrangements for PPW2019. I have read the various threads and there seems to be differing opinions regarding where to stay, ie. within walking distance or away. I have tentative reservations at a VRBO within walking distance of gate 1 (and gate 3, but farther) and at a beach house about 10mins away.
I am hoping to hear from someone with recent PPW experience. Many say it is a nightmare trying to get plebes back to the yard each night, but I've heard from others that it is fine. I think DD would appreciate the serenity of the beach house for the few hours she's there. Also wondering if they use gate 1 or 3 to enter upon returning each night.
Appreciate any input!
If you can afford whatever the steep cost is of staying within walking distance of USNA, then that will save a lot of hassle.
Otherwise, it can be quite a nightmare dropping them off if you cut it close. If you plan to have them back an hour before they need to report, they will be fine. Trust me, they will be extremely antsy to get back way before their report time, anyway. Nobody wants to be the Plebe who isn't in their Company Area at the appointed time.
We always stay out by the Mall, so it is a very short drive down West Street to get to Downtown Annapolis ("DTA"). If you can deliver them to DTA in the Ego Alley area (where the boats are), they have a 3-minute walk to the Barry Gate. Anywhere in DTA is a pretty short walk to either of the pedestrian entrances.
PM if you would like. I’d be happy to opine on location, etc. and share ours.
Hello All!
This is my first post, although I've been following for months. I am trying to make arrangements for PPW2019. I have read the various threads and there seems to be differing opinions regarding where to stay, ie. within walking distance or away. I have tentative reservations at a VRBO within walking distance of gate 1 (and gate 3, but farther) and at a beach house about 10mins away.
I am hoping to hear from someone with recent PPW experience. Many say it is a nightmare trying to get plebes back to the yard each night, but I've heard from others that it is fine. I think DD would appreciate the serenity of the beach house for the few hours she's there. Also wondering if they use gate 1 or 3 to enter upon returning each night.
Appreciate any input!
@ Capt MJ Thank you! Great idea-we do have military IDs!