lollipop
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| 18 Dec 2009 11:48 PM |
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That's a cool site. We have a little countdown clock that sits right in front of my son's computer to remind him how little time he has left to get himself in shape. All he's really been doing is some mountain biking a day or two a week. I hope it's enough because he works the rest of the time! I'm glad your boot camp date is getting closer, but it's starting to hit home that my first-born is leaving... and probably will never live here again. I'm starting to relate dates to how much longer he will be here. Like, today I made my daughter a dentist appointment for 6 months from now and realized (I know it's silly) that Dan won't live here anymore when that day gets here. And.... this is his last Christmas, and he will be at boot camp for Easter. I'm doing ok but I'm going to be blubbering like a baby when he leaves. Yet, I'm so excited for him and all you guys/gals that are just starting your careers.
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Hoffman1921
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| 19 Dec 2009 08:43 PM |
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dont worry, you arent alone, my Mom will have a hard time with me being gone, but my Dad will be the one balling his eyes out at my graduation...he has already bought a coast guard flag to hang outside the house, and a car magnet |
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lan56
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| 20 Dec 2009 08:17 AM |
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Awww that's nice to hear you guys are close to your families. It will be hard at first but as time goes on it turns into pride and joy. So get through the rough times and it will pay off because you will be filled with pride later on!! :) |
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dshepherd
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| 01 Jan 2010 12:41 AM |
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Fifty three freakin days! Oh man! It seems so far away but then I look and realize I have less than two months and more than two months ago I got my date. This is crazy. Training is so good! What are you all doing to get ready?
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Momma Jo
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| 01 Jan 2010 09:28 PM |
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I would suggest push ups, sit ups, anything cardio, swimming and studying the Helmsman. My son is there now, Tango 182 and he said the first few days to week is tough but after that you get used to the routine. Good luck to you all, its an adventure for sure. To all the moms and dads, yes it is really tough when they leave but you know its a great choice for them so that makes it a little easier. We didn't have Taylor home for Christmas and that was hard, but because he got to participate in operation fireside he called home 4 times!! Its was the first we had spoke to him since we dropped him off at Albany MEPS back on Dec. 7th. |
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Hoffman1921
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| 04 Jan 2010 05:46 PM |
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Hey guys!! 50 more days till we meet in Philly!! hope all is well with everyone and see you soon. |
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dshepherd
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| 12 Jan 2010 03:53 AM |
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hey dudes just wanted to see what's going on! How's your training?! 42 days till we meet!...on another positive note.....I only have to work at Wal-mart for 36 more days(not including weekends) ahahahaha....Hope all is going extremely well! I hope you're getting ready!
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lollipop
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| 12 Jan 2010 04:23 PM |
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Well, other than the mountain biking and nearly getting himself killed yesterday, my son is not doing a whole lot to get ready. He's got great endurance, but those flutter kicks, push-ups and sit-ups are going to kick his hiny. He'll get his rear in gear soon. But he'll need every single day between now and then to get ready!
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Hoffman1921
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| 13 Jan 2010 07:42 PM |
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ya he better get working soon...I was already in pretty good shape when I go my ship date a few months ago (I have been playing competitive hockey for 11 years) and I have still been working out daily for a few hours at a time. Been alternating between pushups and weights one day, and sit ups/flutter kicks/running the other days. Unless he wants to do IT daily, and possibly get reverted (which I am still worried about even though I have been working out like a maniac) I would advise him to get to work IMMEDIATELY. shepard...congrats on leaving Wal Mart haha, that has got to be exciting to be switching from that job/source of income to the USCG...I was laid off from my job as a landscape estimator due to the econom and decided it was finally time to act on my dream of being a coastie, and I cant wait to leave for basic and be done with sitting around all day...IM GOING NUTS!!! Anyways, good luck to you guys in your workouts, and see you in Philly!!!!! |
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dshepherd
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| 19 Jan 2010 04:08 AM |
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Hope all is still going well guys! Just a few weeks till Cape May! Hope you're memorizing the eleven general orders on top of your training.
Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 5:42 |
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lollipop
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| 19 Jan 2010 06:25 AM |
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Amen, brother. You and my son are going to have to get together for Sunday services. You have Someone in common.
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Hoffman1921
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| 22 Jan 2010 07:30 PM |
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Well guys, we are a month away...hope everyone is getting prepared and ready to go...see you all in Philly!!!! |
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Synapse
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| 25 Jan 2010 11:08 PM |
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To make a long story short, my boot camp ship date was changed from feb. 16 to feb 23rd. And Hoffman1921, im also shipping out of phoenix, az. looks like we're gonna be chillin on a long boring plane ride together. haha i'll send you my facebook info
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dshepherd
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| 26 Jan 2010 02:54 AM |
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woo! sorry your date got pushed back....but atleast we know of one more person on our day! See you in Philly guys!
Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 5:42 |
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lollipop
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| 26 Jan 2010 04:17 AM |
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How many does that make so far? dshepherd Synapse from AZ Hoffman1921 from AZ Bryce from CA And my son from CA makes 5. 28 more days boys!
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dshepherd
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| 26 Jan 2010 06:24 AM |
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dshepherd.........SLC Utah hahahahaha if you guys have facebook, pm me if you want to befriend me. I'll add you then too hahaha.
Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 5:42 |
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Synapse
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| 26 Jan 2010 11:05 AM |
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Pm sent to shepherd and Hoffman...
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lollipop
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| 26 Jan 2010 09:43 PM |
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My son sent pm's to all of you.
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Bryce
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| 26 Jan 2010 09:53 PM |
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Guess I am out of the loop with the whole Facebook thing. Might have to set one up before heading out for boot camp. Hope everyone has been getting ready, 4 weeks from today we will be there.
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dshepherd
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| 26 Jan 2010 11:28 PM |
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Don't even worry. haha facebook is overrated lol
Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 5:42 |
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Hoffman1921
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| 28 Jan 2010 07:03 AM |
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ya, I never used to get on it more than about once a week, but it has been really helpful, and cool to talk to lots of people related to the USCG, wether its people who are active/retired/leaving for basic soon...anyways, hope everyone is working out, and studying for the final few weeks until we leave...look forward to meeting all of you in Philly and enjoying our final moments of freedom before we are eating the dirt for the next 8 weeks haha...take care guys!...and dshepherd, I sent you a pm with my facebook info... Last Edited : 1/28/2010 7:07:58 AM GMT |
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Bored of Desk Jobs
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| 28 Jan 2010 08:53 PM |
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Sorry you got pushed back a week Synapse. Have fun in Alpha 183. And don't be too surprised if I join you after getting my wisdom teeth yanked out of my face!
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| 31 Jan 2010 12:37 AM |
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It's all good bored. I'll be sure to keep in touch with you on facebook after we both graduate. Who knows, we may end up on the same cutter. I wish you the best of luck at boot
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Hoffman1921
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| 02 Feb 2010 04:59 PM |
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Well guys, we are officially 3 weeks away, hope everyone is working out/studying!! See you guys in Philly! |
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dshepherd
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| 05 Feb 2010 01:49 AM |
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Well guys, We're getting closer! Hope you're prepared! I don't think I'll ever quite be there hahaha! Anyone getting nervous?!
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lollipop
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| 05 Feb 2010 02:32 AM |
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Waaay nervous.... for all of you. I know you guys can do it, and I couldn't be prouder that you WILL! Are you gusy all packed? Dan is just about ready to toss what little he's bringing in a backpack. 18 days and counting!!
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Synapse
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| 05 Feb 2010 04:39 AM |
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Nah I don't have anything packed. I do everything pretty much last minute but I figure it's not too bad in this case since we really don't have to bring all that much. I'm going shopping this weekend for all the essentials. I may pick up a digital watch with military time as well.
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Synapse
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| 05 Feb 2010 04:41 AM |
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Oh and lollipop, I searched your sons name on facebook but there was over 40 results so I couldn't add him. Could you ask him for his facebook URL and send it my way?
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dshepherd
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| 05 Feb 2010 12:57 PM |
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Synapse, He's in my friends on facebook. just look through there. On the packed bags...I've had my pack ready for two months. Just ready for that last minute call if it ever arose. I would suggest getting it packed now. Better safe than sorry.
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Synapse
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| 05 Feb 2010 02:01 PM |
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Thanks D!
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