Ctc Iii-07

[USMC8541]

Got invited today and i cant even tell you how good it feels:biggrin:. Good luck to those of you waiting by those mailboxes, and I hope to see you there.

Semper Fi

edit: So happy I forgot to capitalize my thread title lol

[PonderingCHP]

Congrats!

[jjkings]

You can add me to the list. I was shocked to get the invite today! It arrived much sooner than I was expecting. No complaints here, see you on October!

[here2serve]

Hmmm....I guess that means I won't be going to work this week. Instead I'll be standing by at my mailbox :shock: :rolleyes:. In all seriousness I will be anxiously checking the mail from now on.

Did you guys receive any kind of confirmation that you passed your psych test (letter, phone call, etc.)?

I've got nothing (good or bad) since I got my letter stating I'm good to go on my medical.

[USMC8541]

Had my oral psych Jun 28th 07. That was the last contact I had before my invite letter. No confirmations I passed or any thing else. Good luck and leave your mailman some cookies.:cool:

[USMC-5812]

Congrats, hopefully I get mine soon. I am getting stressed out waiting to hear where I stand. Congrats and good luck.

[18923]

Got my invite packet in the mail today!!! :biggrin: So now the big countdown begins.

congrats to everyone, and good luck to those still waiting!!!

[USMC-5812]

I finally got it :biggrin:! I am on my way to CTC III-07. Good luck to those still waiting.

[Nor-Cal hopeful]

congratulations to all the guys who get there packet for III 07. I just passed my PAT, so it is a while for me but getting more and more excited.

[USMC-5812]

congratulations to all the guys who get there packet for III 07. I just passed my PAT, so it is a while for me but getting more and more excited.


Thanks for the best wishes, and good luck to you also.

[Mxrider]

Got my invite packet in the mail today!!! :biggrin: So now the big countdown begins.

Congrats to everybody that has recieved a invite letter. I'm hoping for an invite letter soon for the October academy as well. I just finished my pysch interiew about 2 weeks ago and it may take awhile to get all the papers processed before I get a chance. Until then I will check and keep checking the mail with anticipation. So now the stress part of the hiring process really starts.

[SJChp2B]

I was working out, getting ready, when my wife called me and said I should come home. My letter came, I'm in!!!!

[Pell123]

Count me in, too! Looking forward to 27 short weeks of blood, sweat, and tears with you all!

[here2serve]

leave your mailman some cookies.:cool:

That must have been the secret...I got my invite today. Wish I would have left that guy some cookies earlier :wink:


Congrats to all and I'll look forward to meeting you guys in October!

[luvduncan97]

Congrats to all the new October cadets!!!

[FromTheNorth]

Congrats to you guys.

[SJChp2B]

Along with my packet, I received an invitation to an Orientation on Sunday the 14th from 1000 to 1200 hours - is this the only orientation, or will there be another that afternoon? How many are planning on attending? Anyone interested in getting together for lunch or dinner afterwards?

[hondaman16]

I will probably go..
But here is a riddle for you guys...

In the packet there was a sizing sheet. I wear size 33 waist pants. When I measured myself with a tape it shown 37 1/2 inches:hitwall:. I was like no way. Then measured the my pants waist radius, they measured 37 inches. All my pants measured close to 37 inches . I Don't know what to put on my waist size?

I know size 37 pants will not fit me. Anyone got a clue.. Check it out yourself..

[Mom]

I will probably go..
But here is a riddle for you guys...

In the packet there was a sizing sheet. I wear size 33 waist pants. When I measured myself with a tape it shown 37 1/2 inches:hitwall:. I was like no way. Then measured the my pants waist radius, they measured 37 inches. All my pants measured close to 37 inches . I Don't know what to put on my waist size?

I know size 37 pants will not fit me. Anyone got a clue.. Check it out yourself..The 2 numbers are not always the same. Consider going to a tailor and having yourself measured and using their numbers. They know the spots and how to measure you. Much better than guessing if you have done it right. We've always used the tailors numbers, and other than the uniforms becoming baggy after a couple weeks there, they have been correct.

[18923]

I am going to the prudential overall supply place in fresno today and have them measure me so that everything gets done right... there is sheet in the packet with the addresses and phone numbers to all the prudential locations.

[23109]

Prudential measured me and the sizes were a lot bigger than they should have been. :noidea:

[hondaman16]

Prudential measured me and the sizes were a lot bigger than they should have been. :noidea:


Ya i went to a tailor shop and self-measured myself. We had the same inches. I hope when i go to prudential they make me try some pant sizes.

[KernHills]

Congrats everyone!!!! I should have known better than to torture myself by opening this post:doh::smile: Still waiting..... Practicing wind sprints to the mailbox daily :smile:

[miguelg]

I received my invite yesterday! Congrats on those who did as well, and for those who haven’t good luck and be patient, I know it hard. I’m planning on attending the orientation that morning; I’ll be contacting my BI to see if there will be an orientation in Fresno again.

[Cadet's Cutie]

Congrats To All You Who Be In The Ctc Iii!

[USMC8541]

Congrats To All You Who Be In The Ctc Iii!

That better not be a crack on my poor punctuation.:cool:

[here2serve]

I received my invite yesterday! Congrats on those who did as well, and for those who haven’t good luck and be patient, I know it hard. I’m planning on attending the orientation that morning; I’ll be contacting my BI to see if there will be an orientation in Fresno again.

My BI (here in Fresno) said there will be, but he said his Sergeant hadn't even got the list of who was getting invited yet, so he'll be getting back to me/us to let us know when and where it is going to be (he said generally the Thursday before).

[here2serve]

I am going to the prudential overall supply place in fresno today and have them measure me so that everything gets done right... there is sheet in the packet with the addresses and phone numbers to all the prudential locations.

I went in there on Monday...they were pleasant, but couldn't help me much. Only Managers can take your sizes, so I'd call ahead to make sure there is one there.

[TheForceCHP]

Prudential measured me and the sizes were a lot bigger than they should have been. :noidea:

I went to Prudential and then went to a Tailor afterwards because I didn't trust the measurements. Glad I did because Prudential's size would not have fit that well

[snowdog]

I went to Prudential and then went to a Tailor afterwards because I didn't trust the measurements. Glad I did because Prudential's size would not have fit that well
Food for thought. Prudential has been the supplier for years and has a good understanding of how their uniforms fit, what you will be doing in that uniform and the changes your body is likely to go through, especially at the beginning. Granted they don't always get every fit correct, a majority are correct. The uniform is not meant to fit so you will look good. A tailor is going to size you for one of their suits that fits you at that moment.

[18923]

I went to the Fresno location and they were very helpful. They not only measured me but had me try on pants and shirts to find the right size... they measured for the neck and arm lengths but the rest was just sizes for the rest... They also faxed the sheet to Sacramento for me. I called yesterday to confirm receipt, which they happily confirmed they got it, and everything would be ready... Fingers Crossed!

Question: Snowdog or DW, is there an approximate projected size of CTC III-07?

Thanks in advance!!!!!!! :biggrin:

[Mom]

In our case, the Jr. cadet used a tailor, and the cadet uniform fit well... for the first 2 weeks. Something about the training table? He lost 10 lbs each the first and second weeks, and another 10 over weeks 3 and 4. Just cinch up the belt....

[hondaman16]

Great, I also went to the fresno location. The young ladies were very helpuful, I tried on some pants and a shirts also. They must have giving me the one you tried on since they smelled like Oakhurst. :badgrin: I knew i was not a 37 waist. I'm a 33 but the pants that i decided on were 34x32 and a large shirt. I guess that will do. I found a website were you can get some thorogood boots. I bought mine for 110 shipped. I'll get or start a new thread with the link soon.

[18923]

So far the total list of forum members who have posted receipt of invite for CTC III-07 is:

USMC8541
jjkings
OakhurstHopefull
USMC-5812
SJChp2B
Pell123
here2serve
hondaman16
miguelg

Are there more hiding out there...:question:

[here2serve]

...since they smelled like Oakhurst. :badgrin:

:shock: :lol:

:idea: We're all going to be on the same team here eventually...play nice :cool:

[miguelg]

So far the total list of forum members who have posted receipt of invite for CTC III-07 is:

USMC8541
jjkings
OakhurstHopefull
USMC-5812
SJChp2B
Pell123
here2serve
hondaman16
miguelg

Are there more hiding out there...:question:

So I noticed that of the 9 confirmed, 6 are out of the Fresno/Central Valley area. Those BI's in the central division have been busy!

[18923]

yeah, noticed that too... ! Don't know if there are multiple mailings of invites, or if for some reason we are all that are on the forum for October...?

[toe]

New reader, first time poster. I tested in GG Div 5/20. They told us they were speeding up the process and wanted to get us in for Oct also. I had my CVSA last week and my BI is finishing up my BI (make sense?) right now. No med. or psych yet. I'm thinking more like Jan.

Also, our numbers: 600 or so tested, 135 showed up for the PAT, 120 for the psych, 60 got through to BI's.

Overall, I was told they were aiming for 240 in a class. Looks like GG will only contribute 40-50 of that 240.

Congrats to all who made it and I will see you one way or another on the good side.

Also, thanks for a great site and info from chippies and others in the know.

[here2serve]

I found a website were you can get some thorogood boots. I bought mine for 110 shipped. I'll get or start a new thread with the link soon.

Based on these posts: Boots (http://www.chpforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=526&highlight=boots), I think I am going to go with the Rocky 5066's for the Academy. Looks like there are lots of opinions in those posts, but the Rocky's seem like a safe choice

So Far:

-Rocky's: 1
-Thorogood's: 1

[chris51g]

Count me in.

[Mom]

Based on these posts: Boots (http://www.chpforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=526&highlight=boots), I think I am going to go with the Rocky 5066's for the Academy. Looks like there are lots of opinions in those posts, but the Rocky's seem like a safe choice

So Far:

-Rocky's: 1
-Thorogood's: 1
That was one of the most useful threads here. "My" cadets went with Rocky's at about $150 a pair.

[hondaman16]

I purchased these about 1 year ago. Thorogood 843-6111z Here is a link who ever wants to buy them on-line. I saved about $40 buying them on-line..

http://www.onlinebootstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=834-6111&Category_Code=PostalCertified

http://www.postaluniforms.us/postal_uniforms.msql

[18923]

USMC8541
jjkings
OakhurstHopefull
USMC-5812
SJChp2B
Pell123
here2serve
hondaman16
miguelg
chris51g

and counting

[Spartan]

I got my invite on Saturday. I live up North, near Redding. I'll be seeing you guys in October.

[18923]

Congrats! Look forward to meeting you!

[18923]

USMC8541
jjkings
OakhurstHopefull
USMC-5812
SJChp2B
Pell123
here2serve
hondaman16
miguelg
chris51g
Spartan

anyone else yet?

[USMC8541]

USMC8541
jjkings
OakhurstHopefull
USMC-5812
SJChp2B
Pell123
here2serve
hondaman16
miguelg
chris51g
Spartan

anyone else yet?

i got split personalities. does that count:badgrin:

[here2serve]

i got split personalities. does that count:badgrin:

:think: I assume you mentioned this in your psych :lol:

[fearfam]

Hi all- I've been lurking here for a while and appreciate all the great information. I wanted to post and tell you all that my husband received his letter yesterday! We are extremely excited and looking forward to Oct 15th. He would post himself but I'm beating him to the punch. :smile:

Hopefully we will see some of you at the orientation on the 14th.

Congratulations to everyone else who has received a letter, too!

[dw]

New reader, first time poster. I tested in GG Div 5/20. They told us they were speeding up the process and wanted to get us in for Oct also. I had my CVSA last week and my BI is finishing up my BI (make sense?) right now. No med. or psych yet. I'm thinking more like Jan.

Also, our numbers: 600 or so tested, 135 showed up for the PAT, 120 for the psych, 60 got through to BI's.

Overall, I was told they were aiming for 240 in a class. Looks like GG will only contribute 40-50 of that 240.

Congrats to all who made it and I will see you one way or another on the good side.

Also, thanks for a great site and info from chippies and others in the know.Well.... Sorta'. I wouldn't say those numbers are spot-on, though they're in the ballpark. And the magic number is 190, for the record. 240 is so two months ago -- a lifetime on the patrol.

[jn80501]

I recieved my letter a while ago, but have been on vacation! I went and tried on boots and am going with the Rockys 5066. In the store they charge $139 + tax, so I did some research on the internet and found this website http://www.publicsafetyfootwear.com/Detail.bok?no=911 they are $118.00 no sales tax, and free shipping. I am trying to save as much money as possible so I took back the boots that I got from the store and ordered these online. Hope this helps.

See you in October!

[fearfam]

I recieved my letter a while ago, but have been on vacation! I went and tried on boots and am going with the Rockys 5066.

Congratulations!

My husband just bought the 5066's today, too. The uniform supply store we went to was very cool and the saleswoman gave us a 10% discount for no particular reason. She must have known that we still need to buy court shoes!

[18923]

1 USMC8541
2 jjkings
3 OakhurstHopefull
4 USMC-5812
5 SJChp2B
6 Pell123
7 here2serve
8 hondaman16
9 miguelg
10 chris51g
11 Spartan
12 jn80501
13 fearfam's other half

[malibu65]

first time poster. I got my acceptance letter about 3 days ago, its been a lengthy process as i'm sure it has been for all of you. Now its just being nervous and trying to psyche myself up for 27 weeks of grueling punishment. My best friend graduated in june so I feel he's given me some good info on what to expect and what to and what not to do. Now we just gotta make it happen, see all of you guys on the 15th bright and early :biggrin:

[here2serve]

My husband just bought the 5066's today, too. The uniform supply store we went to was very cool and the saleswoman gave us a 10% discount for no particular reason. She must have known that we still need to buy court shoes!

I recieved my letter a while ago, but have been on vacation! I went and tried on boots and am going with the Rockys 5066. In the store they charge $139 + tax, so I did some research on the internet and found this website http://www.publicsafetyfootwear.com/Detail.bok?no=911 they are $118.00 no sales tax, and free shipping. I am trying to save as much money as possible so I took back the boots that I got from the store and ordered these online. Hope this helps.

See you in October!

So Far:


-Rocky's: 3
-Thorogood's: 1

For those of you who got the Rocky's, I spent about 2 hours last night trying to strip the factory polish off the whole boot. I used paint thinner (had mineral spirits in it) and a rag. I have never done this before, so I don't have much to compare it to, but it seemed to work ok. It took the "plastic" shine off the boot and I'm assuming that's what I'm going for.

There are so many websites out there that describe different polishing procedures, but nothing too detailed about stripping them...so hopefully mine are ready for polish...

Here's one of the websites I'm using: Boot Shinning (http://www.stompersboots.com/stompers_bootcare.php)

After I get them polished up I'll post pictures for comparison.

first time poster. I got my acceptance letter about 3 days ago, its been a lengthy process as i'm sure it has been for all of you. Now its just being nervous and trying to psyche myself up for 27 weeks of grueling punishment. My best friend graduated in june so I feel he's given me some good info on what to expect and what to and what not to do. Now we just gotta make it happen, see all of you guys on the 15th bright and early :biggrin:

Congrats! We'll see you in a few weeks!

[SJChp2B]

I bought the Rocky 5066's as well. I'm nervous about stripping them though because I have never done it before. Mine don't seem to have the plastic, shiny finish other's describe. Should I still strip them?

[18923]

1 USMC8541
2 jjkings
3 OakhurstHopefull
4 USMC-5812
5 SJChp2B
6 Pell123
7 here2serve
8 hondaman16
9 miguelg
10 chris51g
11 Spartan
12 jn80501
13 fearfam's other half
14 malibu65

[here2serve]

I bought the Rocky 5066's as well. I'm nervous about stripping them though because I have never done it before. Mine don't seem to have the plastic, shiny finish other's describe. Should I still strip them?

So Far:


-Rocky's: 4
-Thorogood's: 1

I believe the "plastic shine" (described here: Boots (http://www.chpforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26441&postcount=107)) is a standard protective coat they put on to keep the boots from drying out before they are sold (as well as give them a glossy "buy me" look). It's not a real obvious shine.

If you get some mineral spirits (or others have suggested alcohol) you can rub it on the boot in one spot and see if you start to see the boot looking less shinny (for mine it is kind of descrete, but you can feel a more leathery feel when the glossy coat is off). I was considering just trying to shine them without stripping them, but some of the guys in the boot post (http://www.chpforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=526)seem to emphasize its value, so I went ahead and did it. Hopefully its worth it!

[miguelg]

I have some older Danners, and recently bought the Rocky's 5066 for the academy. I stripped off the Rocky's, but I am having trouble shinning them. I used the same method on both boots, and got a greater shine off the Danner's. Maybe I did something wrong on the Rocky's because they are pure dull. :noidea: I'll continue to see if it gets any better.

[18923]

count me in for the danners!!!!

[hondaman16]

So is anyone going with the Thorogood 843-6111z???

[18923]

I believe that someone had mentioned this before the invites went out, but I was wondering if guys wanted to start planning a Sunday night pre-report dinner....?

[hondaman16]

That sounds like a smart idea!!!

[Mom]

I believe that someone had mentioned this before the invites went out, but I was wondering if guys wanted to start planning a Sunday night pre-report dinner....?Also, here is a thread that gives some advice on motels available in the area. http://www.chpforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2821
Many stayed at the Extended Stay, which is practically across the street. There is also a Starbucks right there for the next am.

[SJChp2B]

I'm in for dinner on Sunday - anyone know any good places nearby? I believe there is a Mtn. Mikes Pizza close by - that would be easy.

[here2serve]

count me in for the danners!!!!

So Far:

-Danners: 1
-Rocky's: 4
-Thorogood's: 1

I believe that someone had mentioned this before the invites went out, but I was wondering if guys wanted to start planning a Sunday night pre-report dinner....?

Sign me up.

[18923]

Ok, so we are on for starting dinner... I will do a little research and come up with a couple options and go from there.. I am not saying I don't want the pizza, but might not be the best idea the night before reporting??? :hitwall:

If anyone else has suggestions, would love to entertain ideas and then we can all put our .02 in!

Here is another great example of the power of this forum... CTC III-07 is already starting to bond and work together 6 weeks before reporting to the academy! This wouldn't be possible without this forum!!! Thank you all who make it possible!!!!!!!:biggrin:

[luvduncan97]

The cadets of CTC II-07 met up the night before at the local Hard Rock Cafe. It was really nice, they set us all up in a private banquet room at no extra charge and allowed split checks too. It's in down town Sac and only took about 10-15 minutes from the academy.

Most of the cadets met up after the orientation was over and then all drove to dinner. So there is another option for you guys! Congrats to you all!!!

[18923]

OK so I love the Hard Rock Cafe idea... if guys want to second that idea, I would be happy to contact and work on pre setting that up..... so all we would have to do is would you prefer a lunch after the morning orientation, or a dinner at a specific time? We would more than likely have to get a close count put together, but if you all like the idea and I call, I will ask what kind of flexibility we can have on numbers!

I think I would vote for dinner.... I have family coming for the orientation, don't want to send them packing because I was running off to something else!

This sounds great..... Have to throw this in again... its only 41 days away, time is flying by, but I still want it to go faster!

[PapaBear]

I will make a suggestion:

1. Do not imbibe too much the night before.

2. Eat early and light the night before

3. Get a good night's sleep the night before.

If you doubt me, GOOD LUCK on the morning you report. :lol:

[fearfam]

Count fearfam's better half in for dinner (and fearfam herself if she's invited :biggrin:). Dinner would be best for us since we will be driving up that morning.

I will be the "mom" though and make sure that you all follow Papa Bear's advice to get a good night's rest!!

[cg+fd2chp]

I will make a suggestion:

1. Do not imbibe too much the night before.

2. Eat early and light the night before

3. Get a good night's sleep the night before.

If you doubt me, GOOD LUCK on the morning you report. :lol:



Eat an enormous bean and cheese burrito and drink a milkshake. Then go out and drink a couple beers and have a few Bacardi 151 and cokes. Go to bed at 3 AM. Enjoy

[18923]

Count fearfam's better half in for dinner (and fearfam herself if she's invited :biggrin:).
My wife will be attending... I would love to meet all the spouses and significant others...

OK so to honor PapaBear and follow his valuable advise, should we aim for 6pm? that way we can have plenty of time to eat, meet, mingle and then head to bed for the last sleepless night of anticipation before meeting the forces of "Camp Snoopy" head on in the morning?

[fearfam]

My wife will be attending... I would love to meet all the spouses and significant others...

OK so to honor PapaBear and follow his valuable advise, should we aim for 6pm? that way we can have plenty of time to eat, meet, mingle and then head to bed for the last sleepless night of anticipation before meeting the forces of "Camp Snoopy" head on in the morning?

6 p.m. works. It gives us time to check into our hotels, etc., after the orientation. Thanks for heading this up, Oakhurst!

[Nor-Cal hopeful]

Eat an enormous bean and cheese burrito and drink a milkshake. Then go out and drink a couple beers and have a few Bacardi 151 and cokes. Go to bed at 3 AM. Enjoy
Don't forget to smoke two packs of Marlboros that night too. It will help calm your nerves for the next day. :lol::lol::lol:

[18923]

6 p.m. works. It gives us time to check into our hotels, etc., after the orientation. Thanks for heading this up, Oakhurst!

My pleasure! :biggrin: I called and the room is reserved.. I just need to keep updating the coordinator there with head count...

Also, he is emailing me their group menu info which he says works really well. that way all of your food drink (excluding alcohol) and gratuity is all combined into one price... What you see is what you pay... the check splitting is that much easier for everyone... so if you want to add your guest count PM me, and include your email address if you want me to forward the menu info...

thanks and I really hope we get a good group

[G-Man]

and then head to bed for the last sleepless night of anticipation before meeting the forces of "Camp Snoopy" head on in the morning?

And the first of many sleepless nights while you're up there... :biggrin:

[USMC8541]

Count me in for some Rocky's. Just got em stripped down today and they are out back drying out. Gonna throw some polish on em tonight while i start breaking em in:cool:

[dw]

6 p.m. works. It gives us time to check into our hotels, etc., after the orientation. Thanks for heading this up, Oakhurst!Am I invited? :think: :cool:

[18923]

Am I invited? :think: :cool:

I think it would be great!!!! :biggrin: Just let me know how many so I can add you to the count....

[here2serve]

Count me in for some Rocky's. Just got em stripped down today and they are out back drying out. Gonna throw some polish on em tonight while i start breaking em in:cool:

So Far:


-Danners: 1
-Rocky's: 5
-Thorogood's: 1

Let me know how those Rocky's shine up for you, and post or PM me a pictures so I can see what I'm striving for.

OK so I love the Hard Rock Cafe idea... if guys want to second that idea, I would be happy to contact and work on pre setting that up..... so all we would have to do is would you prefer a lunch after the morning orientation, or a dinner at a specific time? We would more than likely have to get a close count put together, but if you all like the idea and I call, I will ask what kind of flexibility we can have on numbers!

I think I would vote for dinner.... I have family coming for the orientation, don't want to send them packing because I was running off to something else!

This sounds great..... Have to throw this in again... its only 41 days away, time is flying by, but I still want it to go faster!

Sign my wife and I up, we'll be there.

[Pell123]

Hey H2SV,
I purchased the new Rocky 5057- I stripped off the factory shine and applied my own. Now I just need to find a way to strip off the factory sole... :lol:

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i67/jamesburch/shinyboots.jpg

[cg+fd2chp]

:biggrin:


That wouldn't get you much attention

[Nor-Cal hopeful]

I bet that is the boot Mel Gibson is wearing in pell's avitar.:lol::lol::lol:

[greenhorn]

Congratulations to the class of CTC III-07. I can agree that making friends on this site is cool. I attended the dinner at the Hard Rock cafe the day before all hell broke loose. TWO WORDS.........."START RUNNING":badgrin::badgrin: See all you ladies and gents soon.

[PhotoMommy]

[quote=here2serve;35637]So Far:



-Danners: 1
-Rocky's: 5
-Thorogood's: 1

Let me know how those Rocky's shine up for you, and post or PM me a pictures so I can see what I'm striving for.


quote]

Just thought I'd put in a little input here...my hubby is in CTC II-07 and has the Thorogoods. They have been pretty good boots, the soles wore down A LOT on his pivot foot from drill, but that is probably pretty normal. He just bought Rockys for range to try them out since his roomie has them and he seems to like them a lot. The one thing that he really likes about his Thorogoods is that they are not insulated so therefore have been better with the hot summer days. You guys shouldn't run into too much heat, but I thought I'd let you know what has worked for him. He said a lot of the guys have some boots by Oakley and they seem like good boots.
Good luck to all of you...If no one has told you, make sure you get your wives/SO's to get on the Myspace CHP Wives group. This experience can be just as hard for us at times as it is for you! There is tremendous support on that group for them while you are away.

[rayni]

:doh: ok again w/ like aaejae the group is PRIVATE not a secret, but also trying not advertise it in an open forum. It is by invite only & not viewable by the public. I use PM'S here to talk to wives/s.o here & wait to see how it goes before invite happens. During week 1 or 2 officers on this forum came out to advise us wives not post anything that create a nexxus for our law enforcement lives. They were very helpful for us newbie wives. So (personal information removed) I'll send you a message k? Also SNOWDOG gave us the idea of index cards filled w/ your personal info to exchange @ your division's orientation. Loved that idea & will be using for the spousal panel appt. I think that support for your wife/s.o is a good idea. I have met some awesome people that I would have never known otherwise. Anyhow give your s.o a chance to meet others. Love your dinner get together idea too. BEST WISHES to you all CTC III-07. Is it OCTOBER yet?

[dw]

Also SNOWDOG gave us the idea of index cards filled w/ your personal info to exchange @ your division's orientation. Loved that idea & will be using for the spousal panel appt.CHP Wives business cards? :cool:

[Stargrl]

CHP Wives business cards? :cool:

Just got mine fresh from the printers, ready to go!:wink:

In regards to what Rayni said about the Myspace CHP wives group: please feel free to PM any of the wives/SO's on here who have talked about it, we would love the spouses to join. The only problem with advertising it here is that Myspace has their private groups set up in such a way that you can't just search for the group and request a membership; you have to be a 'friend' of someone who is a current member, and then they can invite you to join. I know some people who have gone hunting for it and gotten frustrated; please PM Rayni, Raemee, Ber, myself or any other wife/SO on here who has mentioned that they are part of the group. We'd be happy to invite you.

[snowdog]

you have to be a 'friend' of someone who is a current member, and then they can invite you to join.
Kinda like the mob,,, but I'll bet this group is much tougher.:biggrin:

[jess101]

Husband invitation to CTC-III-07 arrived today we are so excited we will go on our cruise and a week later he will be off to "camp snoopy". Why do they call it "camp snoopy"? Anyway this forum has been very helpful.:biggrin:

[raemee]

Kinda like the mob,,, but I'll bet this group is much tougher.:biggrin:

We are a "tight-knit" group - but we know how to play nice!

On a serious note, this forum and the "myspace wives group" have truly been a godsend for me. It is tough on the family to have "Dad" away for 27 weeks, and tough on "Mom" to run a household with two teenage boys, three dogs, and a harris' hawk on her own, and work a 50+ hour "high stress" job!!

When: my refrigerator went out, the pool equipment broke, the sprinklers broke (the lawn is dying), the radiator in the car blew, the local PD showed up at the house because our oldest son's car was reported in a "toilet papering" incident (no joke!), and grandpa was in the hospital, it was so nice to be able to "complain, scream, and whine" to my "girls" so that when my cadet called that night I could say "Everything is just fine at home honey!!! You're doing a great job, keep it up!!"

The support system is awesome! I encourage all the spouses/SO's to get involved!

We are about three weeks from graduation and the time really does fly by.... Congrats to all of you heading into CTC III - 07! Stay strong!!

All the best to you!

[18923]

1 USMC8541
2 jjkings
3 OakhurstHopefull
4 USMC-5812
5 SJChp2B
6 Pell123
7 here2serve
8 hondaman16
9 miguelg
10 chris51g
11 Spartan
12 jn80501
13 fearfam's other half
14 malibu65
15 jess101's other half

[USMC8541]

Still working on em but here they are so far.:cool:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/chira2622/boots015.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/chira2622/boots002.jpg

[aka-ash]

Hi All,

I got my letter back at the end of August, but didn't have time to post until now because I just got married on Friday! Anyway, I am looking forward to meeting everyone and going through this experience with all of you. My wife and I would like to come to the dinner at the Hard Rock if there are still openings. Also, for whoever is doing the boot count, I have Rockys. By the way, I haven't seen any postings for our class from anyone in Southern California. Is anyone out there, or am I the only one so far? One month left to bust our butts until the real fun starts........can't wait!

[chris51g]

I am from the Westminster/Huntington Beach area.

[here2serve]

Still working on em but here they are so far.:cool:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/chira2622/boots015.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/chira2622/boots002.jpg

Yours are looking good, the toe area really stands out! I worked on mine for quite a while last night and I think they are looking pretty good:

http://www.theyetters.com/hosting_np/boots/IMG_0376.jpg
http://www.theyetters.com/hosting_np/boots/IMG_0380.jpg

In contrasting yours with mine: You really focused an the toe (and it looks good), I stripped down and have been polishing my whole boot...am I "messing it up" or wasting my time? I don't know if mine look as shinny because there isn't the contrast with the rest of the boot :noidea:

At this point I really don't know what more to do (.except more of the same and hope I'm doing "ok")

I have a system of:
-Applying light (<--relative I guess) polish with wet cloth
-Melt polish (lighter)
-Buff melted polish with clean wet cloth

And then do it over again. I don't know if I should be doing less polish, more polish, or more buffing...or if they are shinny enough or if I'm not even close. I guess I'll just keep doing what I'm doing until I get to the Academy and I'm sure they'll let me know if there is more to be done :smile:

Hi All,

I got my letter back at the end of August, but didn't have time to post until now because I just got married on Friday! Anyway, I am looking forward to meeting everyone and going through this experience with all of you. My wife and I would like to come to the dinner at the Hard Rock if there are still openings. Also, for whoever is doing the boot count, I have Rockys. By the way, I haven't seen any postings for our class from anyone in Southern California. Is anyone out there, or am I the only one so far? One month left to bust our butts until the real fun starts........can't wait!

Congrats! See you at the dinner!
So Far:


-Danners: 1
-Rocky's: 6
-Thorogood's: 1

[USMC8541]

I just do the toe and heel of the boot in a spit shine. i know its not pictured but my heels look just like the toes. the rest of the boot is just polished with a buff brush thats why it looks that way. honestly i polish them that way because its a traditional Marine Corps spit shine, and is very common in a military boots used for drill/inspection shines. So I am in the same boat as you I hope my shine is acceptable inside the walls:lol::cool:. however if i could make a suggestion i would try not light the polish on fire. boot polish has a certain amount of oils in it; by setting it on fire or melting it you deplete the polish of those natural oils making it more difficult for you to shine. the oils and waxes are very important because you are not polishing the boot leather but actually polishing the polish itself. the shine you have going looks like what is usually called a bull shine, or "bulling" a boot which is a traditional European shine, and very common in Great Britain and Australia. Either way i am guessing a shiney boot is a shiney boot........ then again , last time i had that shiney boot idea i had a long talk with a very unfriendly Marine Drill Instructor:evil::hitwall::hitwall::sad::tape::tape ::doh:. but who knows maybe we are both wrong.

[SSO 8240]

....We're looking foward to you all arriving.

Help save us, from ourselves. :hitwall:

Help us fight the fight :biggrin:

[23112]

Strong recommendation: Polish the whole boot (except for where it goes up your calf).

[23109]

Echoing what 23112 said, don't just polish the toe. Try and polish most of the boot area.

[23112]

And use edge-dressing liberally. But, whatever you do, don't spill it on your carpet like I did while at the Academy.:biggrin:

[23109]

Shhhhhhh....nobody is supposed to know !

[USMC8541]

haha great moments in edge dressing history:lol: .thanks for the advice you guys.

[G-Man]

And use edge-dressing liberally. But, whatever you do, don't spill it on your carpet like I did while at the Academy.:biggrin:

.... and out of the Academy :shock:.

Echoing what 23112 said, I put my freshly edge dressed boots on a piece of 8 and 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper. Unless you like the outline of your boot forever imprinted on your dorm room floor as a testament of your stupidity for all future cadets to see.

And whatever you do don't melt shoe polish in the tin and try to blow the flame out near the curtains like one of my quad mates did. It makes a mess that never comes out.

[climbergrappler]

I'm in. Will see you all on the 14th/15th. Erm...what is edge dressing please? Common sense would tell me that it's some sort of additional product used to make the sides of the soles look good, but I have never seen this in the store.

It would also appear that I may have jacked up my boots a bit. When using the rubbing alcohol to remove the silicon, I applied too much elbow grease and, I believe, wore off some of the actual pigment on the boot. Although a lot of shining has mostly taken care of this problem, there are still some small, swirly scratches that just won't seem to come out. I guess I'll have to deal with some extra attention because I can't afford to buy a new pair.

Until then.

[USMC8541]

you guessed what edge dressing is, and it is a mess also:cool:. it really isn't that hard to find, usually is next to the polish. kiwi makes a reliable edge dressing.

[rayni]

you guessed what edge dressing is, and it is a mess also:cool:. it really isn't that hard to find, usually is next to the polish. kiwi makes a reliable edge dressing.

Beg to differ with you on that. We found it hard to find edge dressing & to find people who knew what we were talking about. May also depend on where you live too. We went to Target, Big name shoe stores, & military surplus stores, but couldn't find it. Finally, at a local ma/pa shoe repair shop we found that they carried the edge dressing, but were OUT OF STOCK. We waited it out til their supply came in. Lucky for you early notice appicants/cadets you will have more time to find the items you need. My cadet had 17 days til reporting to Camp Snoopy. Congrats to you incoming cadets.

[18923]

1 USMC8541
2 jjkings
3 OakhurstHopefull
4 USMC-5812
5 SJChp2B
6 Pell123
7 here2serve
8 hondaman16
9 miguelg
10 chris51g
11 Spartan
12 jn80501
13 fearfam's other half
14 malibu65
15 jess101's other half
16 aka-ash
17 climbergrappler
18 aman24

[climbergrappler]

Is it necessary to use the edge dressing? I was in the USCG and although we shined our boots, I never stumbled upon anyone who was preoccupied with making sure the edges looked good. It was always just the toe and, to some extent, the heel. Would it not work to simply use some shoe polish and a brush along the sides, in the case that I am unable to locate this elusive and mysterious product?

[TheForceCHP]

Edge dressing = Liquid Shoe Polish

[23112]

Edge dressing simply "dresses" the "edges" of your soles. Don't put it on your whole boot. After marching around, your soles lose their original lustre and shine. Edge dressing makes them dark and shiny again.

[ber]

If there is a military store anywhere where you are you can find it, my hubby had some still from when he was in the Marine Corps that he used on his dress shoes-coreaframs (I think that is how you spell it I have never had to spell it before).:lol:

[USMC8541]

[quote=rayni;36315]Beg to differ with you on that. We found it hard to find edge dressing & to find people who knew what we were talking about. quote]

haha sorry here is my ignorance in department stores. forgive me i am still in the marine corps, where edge dressing is at every store, on every aisle and next to the dorrito's where you check out. i guess i better pick some up before i leave to check in to Camp Snoopy:lol:

[Mxrider]

OakhurstHopefull,
Could you please add me to the list. I'm sorry I forgot to get back to you. Again thank you and I will see everybody on the 14th.

[ExcitedSO]

Saturday the acceptance letter came and you have one more to add to the list for the CTC III-07 Academy! We are so excited and I am sooo extremely happy for him. I am sure he will be creating an account sooon. He has been talking about the dinner so I am sure he would like/plans to attend on the sunday. I would like to talk and meet other significant others and wives. It would be nice if there is one from the area then maybe we could travel togethor to see our boys on some weekends. Nice to meet you ALL!!! And I am sure I will be seeing you as I am planning to attend the orientation on the day before the academy starts!!! Congrats to alll of you!!!

Sarah

[imca112001]

Saturday the acceptance letter came and you have one more to add to the list for the CTC III-07 Academy! We are so excited and I am sooo extremely happy for him. I am sure he will be creating an account sooon. He has been talking about the dinner so I am sure he would like/plans to attend on the sunday. I would like to talk and meet other significant others and wives. It would be nice if there is one from the area then maybe we could travel togethor to see our boys on some weekends. Nice to meet you ALL!!! And I am sure I will be seeing you as I am planning to attend the orientation on the day before the academy starts!!! Congrats to alll of you!!!

Sarah


I got my letter Saturday!:biggrin: Im looking foward to meeting everbody. I'd like to be added to the dinner list if there's still room. Congrats to all who have received their invites. Good luck to those still waiting.

[18923]

There is still plenty of room for the dinner, just send me a PM with details of your party... Congrats to you all!

[18923]

1 USMC8541
2 jjkings
3 OakhurstHopefull
4 USMC-5812
5 SJChp2B
6 Pell123
7 here2serve
8 hondaman16
9 miguelg
10 chris51g
11 Spartan
12 jn80501
13 fearfam's other half
14 malibu65
15 jess101's other half
16 aka-ash
17 climbergrappler
18 aman24
19 ExcitedSO's other half
20 imca112001

[ExcitedSO]

imca112001 is excitedSO other half.

[DJR917]

Go ahead and add me to the list, I just got the invite today. See you guys on the 14th.

[18923]

1 USMC8541
2 jjkings
3 OakhurstHopefull
4 USMC-5812
5 SJChp2B
6 Pell123
7 here2serve
8 hondaman16
9 miguelg
10 chris51g
11 Spartan
12 jn80501
13 fearfam's other half
14 malibu65
15 jess101's other half
16 aka-ash
17 climbergrappler
18 aman24
19 mxrider
20 imca112001
21 DJR917

please update if I have made any other errors!

[aka-ash]

Here is a question for you guys! Does anyone really know why they tell us to bring white hand towels. Why can't they be colored? It is just a question I have been throwing around since I read my acceptance packet.

[FROZEN ROPE]

I just received the phone call today. Add me to the list for the October 15th academy. If possible, I would also like to join everyone for the dinner.

[snowdog]

Remember when you were young and your dad told you to do something and you asked "why" and he said "because I told you so"?
I'm not trying to be a wise guy, I think thats just the answer.

[JohnKD]

Got my letter yesterday telling me the Psychological Appeal was successful, and almost tripped over the packet from CHU the next morning on my front doorstep. These people don't waste any time! Add me to the list!

[Kevin]

Remember when you were young and your dad told you to do something and you asked "why" and he said "because I told you so"?
I'm not trying to be a wise guy, I think thats just the answer.

Stop questioning and "Respect my authori-tah"! :biggrin:

http://www.stickergiant.com/Merchant2/imgs/250/hsb1156.gif

[Yzeman]

Here is a question for you guys! Does anyone really know why they tell us to bring white hand towels. Why can't they be colored? It is just a question I have been throwing around since I read my acceptance packet.

Uniformity....it is something you will become very familiar with while in the Academy....same reason your shoes/boots must be black....ties blue, socks blue, etc... get used to it, if you are successful, you have a career of it ahead of you!

Oh yea.....what Snowdog said also. :biggrin:

[lizmagana]

That must be so exciting for you! I cant wait to see what happens! Good Luck I know you will do well!

[soundthecharge]

You Can Add Me To The List!!! I Would Like To Join You Guys For Dinner As Well.

Can Someone Please Confirm The Details With Me?

[Mac]

Uniformity....it is something you will become very familiar with while in the Academy....same reason your shoes/boots must be black....ties blue, socks blue, etc... get used to it...
There's the answer right there.

[18923]

1 USMC8541
2 jjkings
3 OakhurstHopefull
4 USMC-5812
5 SJChp2B
6 Pell123
7 here2serve
8 hondaman16
9 miguelg
10 chris51g
11 Spartan
12 jn80501
13 fearfam's other half
14 malibu65
15 jess101's other half
16 aka-ash
17 climbergrappler
18 aman24
19 mxrider
20 imca112001
21 DJR917
22 FROZEN ROPE
23 JohnKD
24 soundthecharge

[18923]

Had a good response for the dinner so far, but would love to see more... Again it is the Hard Rock Cafe Sacramento (of course) @ 6:00PM

Hard Rock Cafe Sacramento
545 Downtown Plaza
Suite C #103
Sacramento, CA 95814

Here is the list I have so far...

Fearfam 2
SJChp2B 2
Here2Serve 2
pell123 2
miguelg 1
Mxrider 5
Ebon Slack 2
aman24 1
aka-ash 2
Spartan 2
JohnKD 1
soundthecharge 1
DJR917 1
------- 2
myself 2

total of 28 so far.

Would love to have more if you are interested!

CTC II-07 cadets are very welcome but need to get me a PM so I can account for the extra bodies!

Please PM me if there are corrections or additions.

[hondaman16]

Had a good response for the dinner so far, but would love to see more... Again it is the Hard Rock Cafe Sacramento (of course) @ 6:00PM

Hard Rock Cafe Sacramento
545 Downtown Plaza
Suite C #103
Sacramento, CA 95814

Here is the list I have so far...

Fearfam 2
SJChp2B 2
Here2Serve 2
pell123 2
miguelg 1
Mxrider 5
Ebon Slack 2
aman24 1
aka-ash 2
Spartan 2
JohnKD 1
soundthecharge 1
DJR917 1
------- 2
myself 2

total of 28 so far.

Would love to have more if you are interested!

CTC II-07 cadets are very welcome but need to get me a PM so I can account for the extra bodies!

Please PM me if there are corrections or additions.

Count me in Hondaman16 1
Thanks GJ Oakhurst

[PH3N@M]

Uniformity....same reason your shoes/boots must be black....ties blue, socks blue, etc... get used to it, if you are successful, you have a career of it ahead of you!

I though socks were black... White for PT/PMA?

[malibu65]

does anyone happen to know what this orientation on the 14th is going to consist of? Is it mandatory? I'm stressing 'cause my BI is no longer a BI and I've been out of town for quite a while and realized that I gotta rsvp by monday to get into the orientation and the packet said to rsvp through your BI. I'm assuming that the CHU will have answers for me but I was just wondering what people on the forum thought....

[Mom]

does anyone happen to know what this orientation on the 14th is going to consist of? Is it mandatory? I'm stressing 'cause my BI is no longer a BI and I've been out of town for quite a while and realized that I gotta rsvp by monday to get into the orientation and the packet said to rsvp through your BI. I'm assuming that the CHU will have answers for me but I was just wondering what people on the forum thought....As a Mom, while it is not mandatory, I would say it is highly recommended. It is helpful for family, so they have a clue what you are doing. They also pass out a lot of information. (Suggestions to wives, husbands, SOs, bring pencils, pens and paper to write on.) If you have never been to the academy yet, it gives you a peek.

[malibu65]

Ya I'm gonna try and make it to the orientation considering i'll need whatever information i can get. Fortunately my former roommate went through the academy while we lived together so he's given me some good info and he gave me the grand tour when he graduated so i'm familiar with the grounds of the academy but i know i'll definitely need whatever info they can throw at me, especially the day before i report. its time to get excited now:lol:

[JohnKD]

Will I see any of you at the Valley Division Orientation on Wednesday?

[miguelg]

Will I see any of you at the Valley Division Orientation on Wednesday?

I received a call today, but I am from the Central Division, I’m not sure why I received the call. It’s a long drive for me, so I will wait for the orientation for the Central Division and the one on Sunday.

[DJR917]

I'll be at the Valley Division orientation at 6:30 :biggrin:

See you there

[bdujay]

Add two more to the list for the dinner on the 14th. I also have been accepted for the October Academy. :biggrin:

[Toast]

Add me to the list for the CTC-III-07. Received my call Friday, and my packet Saturday morning!

[FROZEN ROPE]

I will be at the Orientation on Wednesday.

[USMC8541]

I have not recieved any info on the valley orientation. would somebody who is going mind sending me a pm with the info.:cool:

[18923]

1 USMC8541
2 jjkings
3 OakhurstHopefull
4 USMC-5812
5 SJChp2B
6 Pell123
7 here2serve
8 hondaman16
9 miguelg
10 chris51g
11 Spartan
12 jn80501
13 fearfam's other half
14 malibu65
15 jess101's other half
16 aka-ash
17 climbergrappler
18 aman24
19 mxrider
20 imca112001
21 DJR917
22 FROZEN ROPE
23 JohnKD
24 soundthecharge
25 bdujay
26 Toast

Note: the dinner currently has a total count of 39 attendees.
20 cadets to be
1 CTC II-07 cadet (not confirmed)
17 family

still room for approx. 17 more people, If you are interested let me know soon. Thanks!

[Kalizo]

Hello all! I'll be seeing you at the orientation and at Hard Rock afterwards, along with my Fiancee. I love the idea of us getting acquainted even before we show up the first day. I hope we'll become the closest knit group they've seen yet.

[Stylinnyc]

Congratulations!! How long did it take for you to receive an Academy date after taking your Psychological? Did the Psychologist tell you that you passed, or is that not up to him?

Thanks, and Congrats again!

Got invited today and i cant even tell you how good it feels:biggrin:. Good luck to those of you waiting by those mailboxes, and I hope to see you there.

Semper Fi

edit: So happy I forgot to capitalize my thread title lol

[Stylinnyc]

How long did it take all of you to get a letter in the mail to attend the Academy, after your Psych Oral?

[Kalizo]

Took me about 3 1/2 weeks.

[fearfam]

Anyone else bringing their kids to the orientation on Sunday? We are planning on bringing ours but they are all young (5, 3, and 6 months) so I'm not sure if they'll be too much of a distraction or not.

[Mom]

Anyone else bringing their kids to the orientation on Sunday? We are planning on bringing ours but they are all young (5, 3, and 6 months) so I'm not sure if they'll be too much of a distraction or not.http://www.chpforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=31365&postcount=88

[snowdog]

Thanks Mom, you beat me to it. And yes, they will be a distraction in spite of what wonderful children they are. Good Luck.

[Mom]

Anyone else bringing their kids to the orientation on Sunday? We are planning on bringing ours but they are all young (5, 3, and 6 months) so I'm not sure if they'll be too much of a distraction or not.Just so you know, there is a LOT of information dispersed. They will talk about family support information, retirement information, insurance information, information the cadet will need to have in hand the first couple days, etc... Having to handle 3 kids while writing all this down can be difficult. It is really boring to a child under 15! Let alone a 5 yo. It will be about 2 hours of sitting while staff members and Human Resources talk about various things important to the cadet and spouse. I would suggest getting a sitter for the orientation. Consider this, would you bring children to your job orientation? That really is what this is.

[fearfam]

Thanks Mom & Snowdog, I appreciate it. This is different than what we heard in the past but it makes sense. I guess a call to Grandma is in order!

Thanks

[mb116]

Just wanted to wish you guys good luck, I just graduated I-07, you are embarking on a great experience. As hard as it seems, enjoy it and learn as much as you can.

[GrinningGrizzly]

If this is the place where everyone's talking about the upcoming Academy class starting on the 15th, I think I'm in the right place. I'll be there on Sunday and ready to go Monday morning. Hope everyone else is as excited as I am!!
I hope to hear from other Cadets before we our big adventure really takes off...

[18923]

1 USMC8541
2 jjkings
3 OakhurstHopefull
4 USMC-5812
5 SJChp2B
6 Pell123
7 here2serve
8 hondaman16
9 miguelg
10 chris51g
11 Spartan
12 jn80501
13 fearfam's other half
14 malibu65
15 jess101's other half
16 aka-ash
17 climbergrappler
18 aman24
19 mxrider
20 imca112001
21 DJR917
22 FROZEN ROPE
23 JohnKD
24 soundthecharge
25 bdujay
26 Toast
27 Kalizo
28 GrinningGrizzly


*** Only 10 Seats left for the Sunday dinner! If you have been on the ropes, let me know soon! ***

[USMC8541]

Officially got out of the Marine Corps today after 8 wonderful years:biggrin::lol:. Now time to enjoy my six day vacation, and then its time to jump into the fire.:badgrin:

[Nor-Cal hopeful]

Wow!! off one base and onto another. Congratulations you guys. I hope to see you there as a junior when you are seniors. Remember when you are there, how many of us would love to be in your spot.

[miguelg]

I'm wondering how many cadets will be in CTC III-07?

190? 240? We'll find out on Monday morning :biggrin:

[PH3N@M]

I'm wondering how many cadets will be in CTC III-07?

190? 240? We'll find out on Monday morning :biggrin:

190, are scheduled to attend.

[cspencer]

1 USMC8541
2 jjkings
3 OakhurstHopefull
4 USMC-5812
5 SJChp2B
6 Pell123
7 here2serve
8 hondaman16
9 miguelg
10 chris51g
11 Spartan
12 jn80501
13 fearfam's other half
14 malibu65
15 jess101's other half
16 aka-ash
17 climbergrappler
18 aman24
19 mxrider
20 imca112001
21 DJR917
22 FROZEN ROPE
23 JohnKD
24 soundthecharge
25 bdujay
26 Toast
27 Kalizo
28 GrinningGrizzly


*** Only 10 Seats left for the Sunday dinner! If you have been on the ropes, let me know soon! ***

sir...any chance i could get a seat? is this a future-cadets thing only...or can my wife come. may seem like a weird question, but i figured i'd check

[ExcitedSO]

The dinner is for cadets and spouses/so can go also. There are a number of those cadets bringing their other halves. I am one of the SO with a cadet. Hope meet you and yours at the dinner!! Congratulations

[cspencer]

The dinner is for cadets and spouses/so can go also. There are a number of those cadets bringing their other halves. I am one of the SO with a cadet. Hope meet you and yours at the dinner!! Congratulations

Thank you. Quick question...is it normal to be scared out of your mind?

[ExcitedSO]

I couldn't tell you but I am sure it is. You embarking on a new journey in life that will change everything. And it is a great journey to take!!! You have alot of excitement in that scared!!! :biggrin: We both are so excited. Yeah things we have heard about the academy do not sound the greatest but the stories as an officer out of the academy are well worth it. The academy is preparation a learning experience. They just want the best and once you make it through you know you are among the best!!!

[Yzeman]

Thank you. Quick question...is it normal to be scared out of your mind?

If you're asking about dinner...relax, there is no need to be afraid...it's a nice restaurant and the food's pretty good.

If you're asking about the Academy....YES!:biggrin:

[Mom]

Thank you. Quick question...is it normal to be scared out of your mind?I think its more abnormal NOT to be scared.

Let's see, for CTC I-07, an applicant realized what he was getting into on the drive to the academy on pick up day and turned around and went home.

CTC II-07, an applicant made it to the front door on Monday am, paced back and forth suitcase in hand, walked back to his car and left.

Yes, it is perfectly normal.

[CHPwannaBE]

Just prepare yourself for the worst if you can do that. Also, remember to smile when they take your picture for the cadet blogs so that future cadets will think you are having the time of your life; except that they only took the pictures during chow hall when it is the one time of day you aren't crying.:lol:

[cg+fd2chp]

Congratulations. I hope to follow in your footsteps. :biggrin:

Take care


Officially got out of the Marine Corps today after 8 wonderful years:biggrin::lol:. Now time to enjoy my six day vacation, and then its time to jump into the fire.:badgrin:

[Mom]

except that they only took the pictures during chow hall when it is the one time of day you aren't crying.:lol:Thats not the reality I know. Chow time can make 'em cry pretty bad too......

[Kalizo]

I have a question about the suit cases on the first day.
I know we're going to have to pack light and we're going to be required to hold our packs at arms length, but I only have the bare minimum in a light weight duffel bag and it's freaking HEAVY! Will I be able to bring two smaller duffel bags?

[FROZEN ROPE]

A lot of questions similar to yours were asked at the Orientation last week. I do not know if I am allowed to specifically answer your question. I recommend writing down all of your questions and asking them at the Orientation on Sunday before the big day.

[undertow999]

YES you should be scared. :wink::wink:. In all honesty your feelings are quite normal. I still remember almost every single minute of pick up day. I was scared but I was also very excited. You are starting a 27 week journey that you will remember for the rest of your life. This is the time when you create the best friendships of your life. Is it hard, Hell ya. Is it scary, Hell yeah. Does it feel impossible at times to do some of the things you will be required to do throughout the academy, HELL ya. But trust me, It is all worth.

All the blood, sweat and tears that drop on those academy grounds is worth it in the end. Just stay focused and motivated and you will do fine. Help each other out as much as you can. You may be a wiz at the academics but really struggle at PT. Or you may be the opposite, you may run like a freakin gazelle but struggle with the homework. Recognize your strengths and weaknesses and help each other out. There is no way you will get through this academy by yourself.

Good luck, keep your head up and most of all have fun. Oh ya, I hated when people said this to me but I have to "Stand By" :shock:

[JohnKD]

Today is my last day at the only employer I have ever had. It feels very strange to be leaving the place that I have given the last six years of my life, but I am unbelieveably excited (and yes, scared) to have been given this opportunity! See you all Sunday!

[malibu65]

Today is my last day at the only employer I have ever had. It feels very strange to be leaving the place that I have given the last six years of my life, but I am unbelieveably excited (and yes, scared) to have been given this opportunity! See you all Sunday!


hey I feel ya bro, I just quit my only employer for over 9 years that i'd had since high school. Paid my way through college, trips to canada and europe, and even got my pilots license with the help of that job. I too am excited and scared but at the same time appreciate the opportunity to quit that job and show up on monday morning and see what i'm made of. See you guys soon!:smile:

[CHiP Hopeful]

Good Luck to you All!! Hopefully I will see you in January when you are seniors! :biggrin:

[USMC8541]

Today is my last day at the only employer I have ever had. It feels very strange to be leaving the place that I have given the last six years of my life, but I am unbelieveably excited (and yes, scared) to have been given this opportunity! See you all Sunday!

Could not agree with you more. It felt so wierd packing up 8yrs worth of Marine Corps uniforms and just boxing them up. Oh well though time to move on. "D" minus 2 and counting:badgrin:

[cg+fd2chp]

Lucky dog



The countdown.......

[snowdog]

show up on monday morning and see what i'm made of.

Classic line, great attitude! Good luck, I have a feeling you'll succeed.

[jjkings]

I like Yoda’s thought on training. “There is no try, just do; or do not”

For the die hard Star Wars fans I apologize if the qutoe is not exact. It has been a few years since I watched the movie.

[Darth Choke]

I like Yoda’s thought on training. “There is no try, just do; or do not”

For the die hard Star Wars fans I apologize if the qutoe is not exact. It has been a few years since I watched the movie.

how by God embarrassing...

"No. Try not. Do...or do not. There is no try." -Yoda (Star Wars Ep. V The Empire Strikes Back 1980)

[Darth Choke]

Thank you. Quick question...is it normal to be scared out of your mind?

I went through in 2003. Pick up day was probably the single-most frightening event of my life. NOT doing it or going through it. It was the anticipation. Driving there. Getting out of the car. Seeing the line of cadets. Walking to the line. Once in the line - - -ain't nothin' but to do it!!!

But the anticipation of that moment was nearly unbearable. I was crawling out of my skin!!!!!!

[Yzeman]

...the anticipation of that moment was nearly unbearable.

The old saying is true..."Anticipation of death is often worse than death itself":biggrin:

Well, III-07 is in it now....good luck to all!

[Mom]

Today is the first day of the rest of their careers. They can do this. It will not be easy, and for a while (at least the next couple weeks) it will not be fun! But, it will be something special to look back on. There are so many memories shared from various family members about their times at the academy. It was fun seeing my son compare notes one weekend.

Good luck to all, cadet and family!

[undertow999]

Pick up day was bad, but I can remember one day, soon after pick up day, that was equally as bad if not worse. I believe it was a Wednesday, but thats all im gonna say about that :tape::tape:

[Mom]

For both of my cadets, I received phone calls that said pick up day was bad, but not as bad as they had prepared for. BUT, for both of them (different classes) Thursday was the worst day of their lives.

[Nor-Cal hopeful]

OOOHHHHHH you guys suck.:lol::lol::lol: How can you tell us that a Wednesday or Thursday in the academy, is going to be the worst day of our lives and then not say what it is. You guys are:evil::evil::evil:

[cg+fd2chp]

I bet Wednesday, or whatever day it is, is the day you meet the PT demons :biggrin:

[undertow999]

OOOHHHHHH you guys suck.:lol::lol::lol: How can you tell us that a Wednesday or Thursday in the academy, is going to be the worst day of our lives and then not say what it is. You guys are:evil::evil::evil:

there are just some things at the academy that you need to experience yourself. even if i told you exactly that happened on those days, you would expect it, but you still would hate every second of it. :badgrin::badgrin::badgrin::badgrin::badgrin::badg rin::badgrin::badgrin:

[Dipmo]

there are just some things at the academy that you need to experience yourself. even if i told you exactly that happened on those days, you would expect it, but you still would hate every second of it. :badgrin::badgrin::badgrin::badgrin::badgrin::badg rin::badgrin::badgrin:

They must have treated your company different, our experiences those two days were really quite pleasant.:rolleyes:

[Mxrider]

All I can say is it was "OUTSTANDING". Goodnight everybody, I only have until 2359 hundred hours on Sunday before I have to return.

[DJR917]

All I can say is it was "OUTSTANDING". Goodnight everybody, I only have until 2359 hundred hours on Sunday before I have to return.
It was “OUTSTANDING”…what an experience!!!!

[Mom]

All I can say is it was "OUTSTANDING". Goodnight everybody, I only have until 2359 hundred hours on Sunday before I have to return.
Don't you mean "before I get to return"?

[undertow999]

They must have treated your company different, our experiences those two days were really quite pleasant.:rolleyes:

haha you are so full of it. i know your company got it pretty good throughout the entire academy, haha. dont you miss those days. :rolleyes:

[JohnKD]

It was “OUTSTANDING”…what an experience!!!!

Ditto! Now off to study!

[18923]

"OUTSTANDING SIR" Thats all I have to say.... now I have to go polish and study and soak in a bath tub full of icy hot!!!

[here2serve]

Week 1 Summary: "The only easy day was yesterday"

1 tough one down, 26 tough ones to go....keep your eyes on the prize cadets, that badge (ie. the opportunity to serve) is closer than it has ever been!!

[Mxrider]

Don't you mean "before I get to return"?

Thank you mom for correcting me. I was a little tired last night. Now off to the store to buy a few things that I still need. Also I have some to study a little for the test we have scheduled for Monday. See EVERYBODY back Monday morning.

[hondaman16]

Well we all did it. Congrats to all that stuck it in this week. One week down 26 more to go.. It was nice meeting some of you cadets up there....
Ok well I'm Going go to take a power nap!!

[Darth Choke]

Nope. Pick up day was worse. Again...not once it started. It was the anticipation of it. Before getting in the line. After that, you just shut up and do what you are told. Like a robot. The rest is easy.

The Wednesday/Thursday was difficult. But if you are prepared, FAR from impossible and not unmanageable by any means.

[cg+fd2chp]

congrats all. Keep posting if you can

[Optimus Prime]

I hear alot of "OUT STANDING" seems the Academy PT staff are rubbing off on the cadets already haha CONGRATS TO YOU ALL!!! Hang in their, keep motivated and focused on that uniform and badge at the end! 1 week down 26 to go! I'll pray for you all to stay healthy and strong! :biggrin: Look forward to hearing about your experiences, remember you all have support here..

[here2serve]

Whats that? 25 more weeks of this and you'll give me my dream?? It won't be easy, but you got yourself a DEAL!!

[highway sentinel]

+1

I went through in 2003. Pick up day was probably the single-most frightening event of my life. NOT doing it or going through it. It was the anticipation. Driving there. Getting out of the car. Seeing the line of cadets. Walking to the line. Once in the line - - -ain't nothin' but to do it!!!

But the anticipation of that moment was nearly unbearable. I was crawling out of my skin!!!!!!

[Pell123]

Hello All,

Just finished week (not weak) 3.

Hey 23112, I like your avatar- I have spent many quality moments in that gym thus far...
Remember: "The pain is your friend"!

[23112]

Hello All,

Just finished week (not weak) 3.

Hey 23112, I like your avatar- I have spent many quality moments in that gym thus far...
Remember: "The pain is your friend"!

I'm glad you recognized it. :smile:

[beaver]

I remember wiping blood, sweat, and tears off that floor while being yelled at! Not my own tears of course! :lol: Good luck guys!

[18923]

Whats that? 25 more weeks of this and you'll give me my dream?? It won't be easy, but you got yourself a DEAL!!

+1

Almost time to head back for more!!!!

[WalkingSmall]

Hi, how are these cadets in the academy posting here?

Is there internet access at the Academy, or do they post here when they leave for liberty on weekends?

[Mom]

Hi, how are these cadets in the academy posting here?

Is there internet access at the Academy, or do they post here when they leave for liberty on weekends?If you notice the dates, they are posting Friday nights and weekends. There is no internet access at the academy and rarely would one have time or want to get online during Wed night liberty (if they get it.)

[Mom]

Anyone have a clue why the blogs reverted back a week? I noticed this yesterday. Very strange....

[G-Man]

Anyone have a clue why the blogs reverted back a week? I noticed this yesterday. Very strange....

Daylight Savings time?

[Mom]

Daylight Savings time?Whoa, they don't gain an hour, they gain an entire week!!! (Anyone else thinking Groundhog Day!)

[chokolat_dream]

Whoa, they don't gain an hour, they gain an entire week!!! (Anyone else thinking Groundhog Day!)

I was looking forward to seeing those pictures. I wonder what happened!!:doubt:

[luvduncan97]

Everything is back to normal with the blogs.

[cg+fd2chp]

now they need to update the pictures..

[Mom]

now they need to update the pictures..The pics I saw were updated.

[cg+fd2chp]

They are now - looks like the Academy serves Pepsi products vice Coke :doh:

:biggrin:

[Mom]

Week 3, and 12 are done already. CTC III-07, hold strong!!!!! You CAN do this.

[gabriel]

Week 3, and 12 are done already. CTC III-07, hold strong!!!!! You CAN do this.

That is quite a dramatic drop for the first few weeks. Makes me wonder the reasons behind the drop.

[CHiP Hopeful]

Week 3, and 12 are done already. CTC III-07, hold strong!!!!! You CAN do this.
:shock::shock::shock:

[chpsto]

This is standard attrition. It will increase as the holidays approach, especially for cadets early in the training cycle. In the past, the Academy has avoided starting cadet classes in December.

In addition to the usual "non-hackers" the holidays get everyone warm and fuzzy. Around December, they start thinking about parties, warm fires, and drinking eggnog. 0530 PT in the cold dark night just doesn't seem as inviting, so the weak come up with some lame excuse and pack it in.

Then comes January and the realization that they are still in the same unsatisfying situation that caused them to apply for the CHP in the first place. They traded a few parties and easy nights for a long, rewarding, and honorable career.

Makes no sense, really, but it happens every year. So, as Mom wisely points out, its time to look at the big picture and hang in there. The rewards are well worth it!!! :biggrin:

[Gittinready]

12 in 3 weeks is not too terribly bad. Shoot, I think we lost more than that in just the first week in my class. Keep your chins up III-07, we want and need you on the road.

[USMC8541]

"Pt Pt all the way, Pt Pt every day....." :hitwall:

[Eagl5]

12 in 3 weeks is not too terribly bad. Shoot, I think we lost more than that in just the first week in my class. Keep your chins up III-07, we want and need you on the road.

We want and need the ones that are not quitters!!! That can muscle through a little discomfort and deal with it. Any chippie who has had to do 11-84 all night in the rain knows what I'm saying.

[JohnKD]

"Pt Pt all the way, Pt Pt every day....." :hitwall:

We like it, we love it, we finally found a home . . . .

:shock:

[WalkingSmall]

Seeing the lucky cadets in the Cadet Blogs on the CHP website makes me so jealous. Hopefully I'll be in there getting chewed out by Staff next year. :biggrin:

[Pell123]

Outstanding attitude; just be careful what you wish for :rolleyes:.

"Week 8 Gonna Be Great!"

[23112]

Seeing the lucky cadets in the Cadet Blogs on the CHP website makes me so jealous. Hopefully I'll be in there getting chewed out by Staff next year. :biggrin:

I can chew you out next week, if you'd like.