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Congratulations! Hang on and enjoy the ride! At times it goes by so fast and at others it seems like it will never end :smile: Sempre Gumby

Phone call We got our first phone call around 5pm EST. I know that others got theirs as early as 8am. Expect to hear the Drill Instructors shouting and counting down the time in the background, this is normal :smile: Glad to see new parents here!

Ahhhh, the ten day summer... My son was a DI last year and he had the infamous 10 day summer. We live within in driving distance and I was able to get him the minute he was free to leave so he did bring everything home. He was though going to leave everything (except laptop ETC) if he were...

Class of 2015 Congratulations to all the new Midshipmen! :thumb: I can't wait to see the pictures!!! :shake:

Here is what Newsday is reporting: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/gas-leak-at-merchant-marine-academy-1.3437875?qr=1

Congratulations and Merry Christmas!

I am starting to think I know exactly what crazy is...You assume our sons just got on the ship, they did not. The CAPTAIN and CREW (that they have already bonded with) told them to get their visas. They were told they would have the day off (because they have been working hard learning how to...

Why yes, we are aware that merchant ships are working ships not cruise ships. No, I am not aware of what your parents did or did not do for you. We are not applying for our son's visas. The captain and crew had told them to try to get one once they were in California. We were talking about...

Our sons our in the same boat (literally) <----AAHHH, I could not locate the edit button. That should read Our sons ARE in the same boat (literally). There I was thinking I was so clever.....:unhappy:

Our sons our in the same boat (literally) He won't be alone. My son is his sea partner and he did not have the time to apply for the visa either. Hopefully they will be able to get it next time they go through California depending on how long they are there and how long it takes to actually...

Congratulations! You should be very proud! Enjoy every last minute of him being home and begin to look forward to the amazing ride you have just embarked on! Welcome to the KP family. :beer1:

Thank you one and all. We now have just about everything ready to go and are eagerly awaiting his assignment. :thumb:

Our DS is going to sea for the first time soon. The list says knife or Multi-tool. I was wondering what brand, model or style other mids have used and liked. He is a deckie. I appreciate any suggestions.

Yes, the third one was the physical fitness test. I think it was called CFA. Congratulations :thumb:

Thank you kdbax, Thank you so much for taking the time to post about your experience. My son will be going out shortly, he is looking forward to it. I on the other hand need to take a deep breath and remember what a great job we did raising him and know that KP has prepared him well as they...

As I was reading your post I was thinking "Oh no, he isn't...":wink:

That is good to know. Thanks Ft Gordon!

Just called Hubby and told him I need "a Bruce's fix" He LOVES the Reuben sandwich on an everything bagel from Best Bagels. Countdown to parents weekend...maybe we will even swing by KP and see the boy while we are in town :biggrin:

Deli Deli On The Green. They are on Middle Neck Road as well as the others I mentioned but this is even closer to KP. http://www.yelp.com/biz/deli-on-the-green-great-neck I am getting hungry....

Quick and Delicious Excellent choices have been posted for dinner. Here are some of our favorites for a quick snack or lunch. Right in Great Neck there are two places (almost next door to each other) that we love. "Best Bagels" is just that the best bagels I have ever had...