Youngster(s) in need of help moving back in to Bancroft

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ProudPapa26_28

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Greetings All -

DD and 2 of her classmates are in need of assistance moving back in to Bancroft tomorrow. They have solicited several Firsties, 2/Cs, and Sponsor Parents, but cannot find anyone free tomorrow to help them get their stuff from Cubesmart on George Ave back to Bancroft. Are any of you awesome people around tomorrow afternoon to help 3 mids move their belongings?

Please DM me if you have availability.

Thanks in advance!
 
Hopefully you'll find some help. If you do not, could they rent a truck from Home Depot which is close to George Street in Annapolis as shown? Is anyone in their group 21 yo to secure the rental if needed? It's pretty inexpensive and perhaps as a team they could get it done quickly.

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As Youngsters, they are not allowed to drive to the yard. That is one of the biggest challenges
 
I remember mine hauling his stuff from gate 1 to his room. So does he 😆
 
ProudPapa2026 said:
As Youngsters, they are not allowed to drive to the yard. That is one of the biggest challenges
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Yep. proper prior planning prevents... and all that. At this point, sometimes a PLAN B might help. Hopefully someone will come along to help them. but if not your goal could be to help them actually complete the task, get them the 3.3 miles over to the academy gate. And then like the post above, they can ruck it out to get over to Bancroft as needed. Or their failure to plan can be spotlighted publicly whilst the rest of their cohort settles in and they deliver an excuse instead of a result. Parenting can be fun - good luck to you and yours.
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My son works for Storage Scholars at his school, and I see they have a group that provides service at Georgetown. Although it's early for most colleges, there may be some students in the area working through Storage Scholars who could help out. And at many U-Haul locations there are people who work there they could hire.
 
Herman_Snerd said:
Yep. proper prior planning prevents... and all that. At this point, sometimes a PLAN B might help. Hopefully someone will come along to help them. but if not your goal could be to help them actually complete the task, get them the 3.3 miles over to the academy gate. And then like the post above, they can ruck it out to get over to Bancroft as needed. Or their failure to plan can be spotlighted publicly whilst the rest of their cohort settles in and they deliver an excuse instead of a result. Parenting can be fun - good luck to you and yours.
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Actually, over the past month and a half, she has gone through plans A-E, and adapted as each fell through. I give her high marks for planning on this one. She has succeeded in finding plan F, but did have as her final backup just to Uber it to Gate 1. I posted here at her request given the time was short.
 
ProudPapa2026 said:
Actually, over the past month and a half, she has gone through plans A-E, and adapted as each fell through. I give her high marks for planning on this one. She has succeeded in finding plan F, but did have as her final backup just to Uber it to Gate 1. I posted here at her request given the time was short.
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Did you post in the Facebook group also? Maybe more there who are in the area and can help?
 
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And Plan E goes down the tubes. Her latest plan got Covid. . .Sigh. . .Now onto more Facebook, and Uber as the last resort.
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She is learning a lot through all of this. Valuable lessons. It will work out. Everyone is back today. She should be able to find an upperclass that’s willing to help. I know mine would.

They will find a solution.
 
justdoit19 said:
She is learning a lot through all of this. Valuable lessons. It will work out. Everyone is back today. She should be able to find an upperclass that’s willing to help. I know mine would.

They will find a solution.
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Just sent you a private message
 
ProudPapa2026 said:
Greetings All -

DD and 2 of her classmates are in need of assistance moving back in to Bancroft tomorrow. They have solicited several Firsties, 2/Cs, and Sponsor Parents, but cannot find anyone free tomorrow to help them get their stuff from Cubesmart on George Ave back to Bancroft. Are any of you awesome people around tomorrow afternoon to help 3 mids move their belongings?

Please DM me if you have availability.

Thanks in advance!
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Taking DS also a youngster back this afternoon from SE PA. If I get down early enough I may be able to assist.

Send me a PM
 
Morrisiv said:
Just sent you a private message
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Not received. And to be clear, I mean that I’m sure my DS would assist if he was asked by a Mid needing assistance. I’m sure many would. I’m not directing anything.

Check within your company.
 
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justdoit19 said:
Not received. And to be clear, I mean that I’m sure my DS would assist if he was asked by a Mid needing assistance. I’m sure many would. I’m not directing anything.

Check within your company.
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Sorry- replied to wrong person. All set- thank you!
 
fullspeedahead said:
Wish I was in Annapolis to help out, kinda frustrating that no upperclass is willing to help out.
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Completely understand the urge to help. It’s in our parent genes. 😉

This is now their journey and their challenges to figure out. And they do figure it out! It’s a great test of their resourcefulness and resolve. Also a potential lesson in leadership and teamwork. They’re surely asking, why aren’t upperclassmen helping? And when put in a similar situation as an upperclassman, how will I respond? And what can I do to ensure this doesn’t happen again?

All part of their personal and professional growth. One of my most gratifying moments as a mid parent was when DD explained a particularly vexing situation. As that parent gene sparked and I began to offer advice, she cut me off, firmly and respectfully. “Dad, I’m not asking you what I should do. I just wanted you to know what I was going through.” And with that, I smiled.

I’m not saying parents should back off completely. Just pick your spots carefully. Last month, I helped 2LT DD move to her next duty station. She led the way, made the decisions, created a plan. I was there merely for muscle and moral support. And for some bonding time over dinner and drinks. I believe in some circles, it’s called a “measured response.” I know DD appreciated it. ☺️
 
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fullspeedahead said:
Wish I was in Annapolis to help out, kinda frustrating that no upperclass is willing to help out.
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Based on what I picked up from conversations with DS, (so could be my misunderstanding), Firsties had to be back yesterday and have lots of obligations today. I know he did. So, not sure the "willing" is completely accurate. Its possible 2/Cs may have similar limitations?




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