SHAME SHAME on this person for doing this!! ( & request for rumor control)

Question,

As the parent of a hopeful future plebe I thank you all for laying the ground work on what is acceptable and what is not in terms of when I can fly across the country and sneak into church to spy on my kid. I am even more thankful that I now know which condiments are unacceptable to use when doing so. Thank god no one mentions ketchup on Mac and cheese.

My question is:
Since ketchup is not allowed on hot dogs and parents aren't allowed to sneak in to give their kids fries hidden under body appendages or other areas, I deduct it would be ok to sneak a hot dog or other snack (except for a mislabeled hoagie) into the chapel as long as its strictly covered with mustard. Thanks for clarifying.

This stuff is confusing, maybe more than the DoDMERB. Maybe!!!! LOL

All meant in good fun.
P.S.
Bacon, Bacon, Bacon

Am I getting it yet?
 
p2030 said:
Question,

As the parent of a hopeful future plebe I thank you all for laying the ground work on what is acceptable and what is not in terms of when I can fly across the country and sneak into church to spy on my kid. I am even more thankful that I now know which condiments are unacceptable to use when doing so. Thank god no one mentions ketchup on Mac and cheese.

My question is:
Since ketchup is not allowed on hot dogs and parents aren't allowed to sneak in to give their kids fries hidden under body appendages or other areas, I deduct it would be ok to sneak a hot dog or other snack (except for a mislabeled hoagie) into the chapel as long as its strictly covered with mustard. Thanks for clarifying.

This stuff is confusing, maybe more than the DoDMERB. Maybe!!!! LOL

All meant in good fun.
P.S.
Bacon, Bacon, Bacon

Am I getting it yet?
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You’re doing fine.
 
Ya sure...............................................P2030 had you at the first "bacon"
 
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... sometimes reading the threads here I have to pause due to so much rollercoaster emotions. At this point, I'm just thankful that DS is happy, healthy, and confident in facing 3/C academic year.
* Philly is a special place for me. I love philly. Many many moons ago, I was a recruiting officer for the Philadelphia Recruiting Battalion. My office was located in 2nd & Chestnut Street... 2-3 blocks from Penns Landing (summer concerts), Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Society Hill (of Kevin Bacon's fame), the Burial Ground (Mr. & Mrs. Ben Franklin were buried), South Street (Party Street), Pennsylvania Hospital (DS was born; started kindergarten at Germantown Academy), Geno's Steak, and Gus's Hot Dog Cart on 5th & South.
* 4th of July Celebration is a big deal. Reenactors, colonial fifes and drum, and the descendants of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence are there to ring the bell. Since we're the military, we provided the honor guard for retreat synchronized with a Navy flyover.
* Since this post focused on food(?), I can tell you that from 2nd Chestnut and Market Streets to Center City are loaded with hotdog/cheese steak/pretzel carts.
*Geno's Philly Cheese steak is my favorite.
 
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Mallard Duck said:
It is my understanding that a parent(s) of a plebe in this year's plebe summer either met with or attempted to meet with their plebe during church services. Please correct me if I am mistaken and I will delete this post if need be.

If this is true, this is truly disgusting folks. What do some people think this Naval Academy is? If there is any question, the Academy is the place where new military officers get their training. Your son or daughter at this point in their life should be adult enough to be away from you for a couple of months during plebe summer, and then limited availability during their collegiate years, and you should also be adult enough to let them do so!!!!

If this is not the case, people (incoming plebes and parents alike) need to re-evaluate what they are getting into. It simply floors me that somebody would have the unmitigated gall to do something like this. Do they not realize the repercussions of what they are not only setting themselves, their son or daughter and those around them up for.

For one, the detailers, are required to address the situation and THEY WILL. If by some small chance the don't their futures are put in jeopardy.

Second, your own daughter or son would be put in a situation where they would have to self report or suffer more serious consequences than what they are going to receive because of your actions.

Third, any other plebes that do nothing or say nothing would also be placed in a situation where they would receive a harsh punishment or reprimand because they are being endowed with responsibilities that you lack.

And Finally, the US Naval Academy is put in a situation where they not only have to take appropriate action (and they will), but also something as ridiculous as this makes a sham and a mockery of what they are trying to accomplish. The Naval Academy is NOT a little summer camp where they make your kid do silly things, and yell at them. No, it is a place to instill values and pass knowledge onto your sons and daughters so that they can be the future leaders of not only a branch in the armed services but maybe of the nation or this world.

So person who did this, shame on you, how dare you?, who do you think you are? If you got any other plebe in a bind because of your selfishness I hope you get banned from ever going on the yard again. Note, I hope your plebe recovers because they are probably innocent of your behavior, but know, he or she and all the other plebes are probably paying dearly for this stupid stunt.

I try to imagine what would have happened if this would have occurred during my basic training and really, truly have no words. I know we are in different times, that is why this training is more important now than ever. My prayers and well wishes are with all the plebes because of this ninny, and my support of the USNA leadership remains unwavering in any action they are taking to correct this matter.

Enough said, over and out. The Duck.

PS, moderators, I hope I didn't break any rules of the forum, if I did, I guess you will take action on me..........
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Parents class of 2027 received a message about this incident and was warned not to do this ever again! It was relayed to us via a parent representative.
 
Heatherg21 said:
So since this thread is wildly off topic, instead of creating a new thread I’m posting my question here.

Friday, DS soloed completing powered flight. I got pictures of his civilian instructor cutting out the back of his shirt (stuff written on it, can’t see what it says) and also a video of her pouring a five gallon bucket of ice water on him. What is the meaning or background of these traditions?

Also, she was so sweet. She is originally from Jamaica and she took a video of her in a golf cart going to meet him after his final landing. She was singing “my first solo just passed, my first solo student just passed!” Her joy was infectious. She sent to DS who shared with us.

Now mom can breathe, and have a Nathan’s all beef dog with ketchup, mustard, dill relish and some potato chips. Oh, and a bottle of wine.
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yay!!! so proud of him!!!! I have no clue on the traditions - I am sure someone here knows - are you feeling better???
 
Well, since Macarthur's mamma did it, and since it's none of my business, didn't see it myself, no big deal since someone else sneaked a cheeseburger to a plebe using the old double d watermelon disguise, and by all means no need to go AlL gEneRaL QUaarTeRs! over such a trivial incident, and since some see it as a trivial non-issue that the NAVY has somehow managed to survive all these years without garnering attention.
I guess, the heck with it! Besides,

Heading to Costco
Gonna buy some weiners!
Fancy mustard too!

You all are makin' me Huuungry!!!!
 
Mallard Duck said:
Well, since Macarthur's mamma did it, and since it's none of my business, didn't see it myself, no big deal since someone else sneaked a cheeseburger to a plebe using the old double d watermelon disguise, and by all means no need to go AlL gEneRaL QUaarTeRs! over such a trivial incident, and since some see it as a trivial non-issue that the NAVY has somehow managed to survive all these years without garnering attention.
I guess, the heck with it! Besides,

Heading to Costco
Gonna buy some weiners!
Fancy mustard too!

You all are makin' me Huuungry!!!!
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Grab some Heinz 57. Thank me later.
 
Watching The Bear on Hulu.
At a catering event.

Cousin asks, “which box did you put the ketchup in?”

“I didn’t bring ketchup “

Cousin says, “ why didn’t you bring ketchup?”

“What kind of a$$xxxx puts ketchup on a hot dog?”

Cousin— “a child Richie, a child”.

I’m dying laughing. Prior to this thread it would never have been this comic.
 
MidCakePa said:
This is his bread bible. He uses the starter to make brioche and baguettes and boules. Can be a bit technical, but still accessible. Whenever he heads to school, he leaves us a container of the live stuff in the fridge. I’m too scared to try it myself. 😉

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My hardcover copy arrived tonight. Currently turning the pages and am so beguiled!!!

Let the rising begin!!
 
Herman_Snerd said:
Congrats to your son on his first solo! I think others may have already answered most of this but I'll share anyway. in the early days of flying, there was no radio communication between the student and instructor, who were often sitting front-to-back instead of side-to-side. To communicate, the instructor had to tug on the back of the student’s shirt. At the end of the first solo flight, this method of communication was no longer necessary. The act of cutting the tail symbolizes your instructor's trust in faith in you that you can already do it on your own without needing the instructor's help. with the shirt tail no longer being needed – off it comes. All votes of confidence to mark a significant milestone in their training progress and competency.

Often written on the shirt are "FIRST SOLO", the student's name, plane tail number, date, student or instructor details, maybe airfield. Sometimes just some of those. Great for framing btw.

The other tradition is dousing them with water or throwing them in a pool/ tank, and in some cases it's a little bit of camaraderie as teammates seek to capture the pilot who tries to evade being thrown into the drink. New and retiring planes and retiring pilots go through a dousing ritual called a water salute, and I'm not sure to what extent this is symbolic of a new pilot coming into flying planes on their own, or what the origin is of this - perhaps others can confirm. DS is an flight instructor and calls watching his students solo "proud parent moments".

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Love this. Hoping he brings it home so we can shadow box it for him.
 
I see homemade griddle cooked English muffins in my future. This book is amazing!
 
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