Upcoming Final Day Advice

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Appointee travelling solo here. Will be staying in a hotel close to the academy a day early (at least). Any advice on how to treat the very last day or 2? Obviously get sleep, eat, physical exercise, etc. Extra sleep? Go for a walk and explore? Extra math practice? TV? Last meal advice (heard the food isn't too appealing at the academy :rolleyes::rolleyes:)?
Anxious about the first day and first time travelling alone lol.

Advice? Comments? Concerns?
 
Both my kids traveled to the academy alone and were fine. Do whatever will help you relax. You definitely want to be well-rested and well-fed when you report. Definitely don't worry about exercise or math at that point. You have what it takes to win an academy appointment so be confident that you will be fine traveling alone. Good luck.
 
Enjoy the journey! Check your email and spam folders for communication with USMMA. Make sure to join the Class of 2024 social media (Appointees only--not the parent pages) to ensure that you're not missing any communication.

Agree with @Hockey10 about places to get take-out--I don't know whether anything is open for dining in. Walk around the town of Great Neck. Welcome aboard! ⚓
 
Appointee travelling solo here. Will be staying in a hotel close to the academy a day early (at least). Any advice on how to treat the very last day or 2? Obviously get sleep, eat, physical exercise, etc. Extra sleep? Go for a walk and explore? Extra math practice? TV? Last meal advice (heard the food isn't too appealing at the academy :rolleyes::rolleyes:)?
Anxious about the first day and first time travelling alone lol.

Advice? Comments? Concerns?

I went alone myself. Stayed at what was the Bayberry, but not sure if it is there any more. One thing that I do remember is that I was charged a full rate for a room, but there were 4 of us assigned to it. It was the same for every other new plebe staying there. Walked with my new roomies down the road and had some pizza. Rested up and took a cab. Don't sweat any details for Indoc. Crappy food? Yeah. . .may prepare you for what you get at sea. . . .
 
Crappy food? Yeah. . .may prepare you for what you get at sea. . . .
You got that right.. You haven't truly had 'crappy' food until you've dined on a Lykes Lines freighter and experienced 'swinging sirloin', tripe, grits with red eye gravy or other gastronomic delights. That's what happens when you do your victualing in places like Mobile Alabama. Lykes has been out of business for a few years now, but I'm sure other companies have stepped up to fill that culinary void. Might as well get 'em used to lousy food at school.. Bon Appetit!
 
Not a USMMA grad, but I think this speaks for all SAs. Enjoy a nice comfy bed and being able to relax. Take a long, hot shower. Eat whatever food you want. Hydrate Try to get a good night's sleep. It's the last time you will be able to enjoy being alone, long showers and being lazy for a long time. If you see another future Mid say hi, order some pizza and stay safe! Good luck!
 
You got that right.. You haven't truly had 'crappy' food until you've dined on a Lykes Lines freighter and experienced 'swinging sirloin', tripe, grits with red eye gravy or other gastronomic delights. That's what happens when you do your victualing in places like Mobile Alabama. Lykes has been out of business for a few years now, but I'm sure other companies have stepped up to fill that culinary void. Might as well get 'em used to lousy food at school.. Bon Appetit!

And some of the food on tugs. . . VERY dependent on the skills of the cook, if you even have one. . . .
 
You got that right.. You haven't truly had 'crappy' food until you've dined on a Lykes Lines freighter and experienced 'swinging sirloin', tripe, grits with red eye gravy or other gastronomic delights. That's what happens when you do your victualing in places like Mobile Alabama. Lykes has been out of business for a few years now, but I'm sure other companies have stepped up to fill that culinary void. Might as well get 'em used to lousy food at school.. Bon Appetit!

😂 As a native and lifelong Mobilian, I can assure you that no one I know eats tripe, although my deceased father did occasionally, or ‘swinging sirloin’ and those who enjoy red eye gravy usually serve it over biscuits. I hate you missed out on the good stuff, like seafood gumbo, an afternoon crawfish boil, fried pickles, West Indies salad, and oyster and shrimp po boys.

I’ve warned our daughter her taste buds might revolt when the time comes.

To the OP, I hope these next 36 hours go smoothly for you and I’m confident you are well prepared! Congrats and best wishes on your next 4 years 😊
 
😂 As a native and lifelong Mobilian, I can assure you that no one I know eats tripe, although my deceased father did occasionally, or ‘swinging sirloin’ and those who enjoy red eye gravy usually serve it over biscuits. I hate you missed out on the good stuff, like seafood gumbo, an afternoon crawfish boil, fried pickles, West Indies salad, and oyster and shrimp po boys.

I’ve warned our daughter her taste buds might revolt when the time comes.

To the OP, I hope these next 36 hours go smoothly for you and I’m confident you are well prepared! Congrats and best wishes on your next 4 years 😊
@Deep South Mom, I left out red beans and rice.. 'Swinging Sirloin' wasn't all that bad, especially if you were hungry; and of course it always sounded better when the Chief Steward described it on the menu as 'Braised Oxtails, Jardinere, over Steamed Patna Rice'.. I didn't miss out on the 'good stuff' too much. I was lucky to have sailed on many 'good feeders' during my career. The Delta Lines 'M' ships and American President Lines freighters that carried passengers were probably the best when it came to food. I ate well on several of the tankers I sailed on too..

Anyway, good luck to your daughter..
 
@Deep South Mom, I left out red beans and rice.. 'Swinging Sirloin' wasn't all that bad, especially if you were hungry; and of course it always sounded better when the Chief Steward described it on the menu as 'Braised Oxtails, Jardinere, over Steamed Patna Rice'.. I didn't miss out on the 'good stuff' too much. I was lucky to have sailed on many 'good feeders' during my career. The Delta Lines 'M' ships and American President Lines freighters that carried passengers were probably the best when it came to food. I ate well on several of the tankers I sailed on too..

Anyway, good luck to your daughter..


Oh, yeah, Panta rice. . . I haven't heard of that in ages. Best feeder I ever sailed on was the MONTANA, waaay back in 78. Most of the stewards department were ex PFE liner vets. . . and then it was LYKES the next year. . .although I did develop an appreciation for Thursday morning breakfast of grits, biscuits ham and redeye gravy. . . . a breakfast never served on a West Coast company vessel. . . .
 
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