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Comment by Anna on April 7, 2016 at 7:13pm

Quilter,

Have fun with your RV trip and especially with seeing that sweet sailor son of yours!!!!  Hope you have wonderful weather and safe travels!!!!

Comment by Quilter on April 6, 2016 at 11:34pm

Good question Patty Sue, I guess it could happen, and I believe they will hold on to the Candio Box until your LO has completed the Candio Phase. That maybe the reasoning that they ask to not send anything perishable in the boxes. I will have to research that one!!

On another note everyone, my husband and I are headed South in the new RV to visit our LO!!! He's been flying a lot  lately and  he is studying a great deal, but he will try and make time to visit with us for a few days!  Studying first however!!  I told our LO, even if your in the next room studying, your dad and I are close enough we can touch you so study away!! LOL LOL

Comment by M's mom on April 6, 2016 at 7:45pm

Patty Sue:  I don't know the answer to that!  I suppose it is not unheard of for one of them to be rolled that late in the game, but I don't know what they would do with their Candio box in such a case!  (Keep it for three weeks?)   I have heard of candidates who got rolled back THE WEEK BEFORE GRADUATION, because they really screwed up and got caught drinking alcohol or some other prohibited activity.  Imagine those candidates having to call home, "Don't fly out here for my graduation on Friday because, ummm...." 

By the way, "Patty Sue" was my Mom's name, so I like you already!!!     :-)

Comment by Patty Sue on April 6, 2016 at 6:14pm

Any word from our lo's on their white inspection and physical test for 10-16D?  If someone is rolled do they still get their candi-o box?

Comment by Anna on April 3, 2016 at 7:18pm

I shouldn't post when I'm really tired!!!  I mentioned in my earlier post about not buying plane tickets too early.  I was thinking about the big RLP inspection that seemed to send several candidates back 3 weeks.  And even after that there were a few big tests and the OUT PFA.  My daughter was worried about that one because by that time she had such a bad case of shin splints and was having to ice her legs nightly.  But that was several years back so I can't say for sure they still do that!!!  Sorry if I came off a little critical, I really didn't mean to!!!  I wish all of your LOs going through OCS great success!!!  And I hope all of you Moms enjoy every minute of commissioning!!!  It is awesome!!!! 

Comment by M's mom on April 2, 2016 at 5:24pm

When we were in Newport for our son's OCS graduation, he took us to the Red Parrot downtown.  It was excellent.  We also ate at the Brick Alley Pub, which was also good. 

If you have any free time in Newport, I would suggest taking tours of some of the "summer cottages" of the early 1900's old rich, such as the Vanderbilts' "The Breakers."  To me, these are mansions, but to them, they were mere cottages to relax in the summer!!!   You can get a map of the houses open for tours and buy tix at the Visitors' Center. Very interesting if you're into history. 

Tip for hotels:  Newport is crawling with tourists in the summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day, so if going to a summer OCS graduation, make hotel reservations EARLY. (You can always cancel or change if necessary.)   When searching for hotels, be advised that the Navy base is actually closer to the town of Middletown, than Newport.  The two towns merge together somewhat.  Most of the hotels in Newport are resorts and therefore pricey.  Search for hotels in "Middletown, RI" and you will find several reasonably-priced chain hotels that are away from the tourist areas, but actually closer to the Navy base.  There is a Best Western hotel right outside of one of the gates.  We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Middletown, which was very reasonable and less than a mile from the base.   Depends on your preference.  If you want the resort experience with views of the Bay, stay in Newport.  If you would prefer cheaper hotels away from the tourist areas, look in Middletown.

Comment by PaulaH on April 2, 2016 at 10:58am

Thanks!  I'm in!  :)

Comment by PaulaH on April 2, 2016 at 10:43am

Agree.  Thanks so much for taking the time to post.  I've saved every comment!  The feedback is comforting.  I did apply for the group Friends and Family of 11-16 but haven't been approved yet.  I hoping soon!  Have a great weekend!

Comment by CindyN on April 2, 2016 at 10:35am

Here are a few restaurant suggestions I collected ahead of our trip out for graduation:

Brick Alley pub on Thames street: “Awesome place and they do take reservations. We made ours for 14 folks 2 weeks early.” “ We went to Brick Alley last night for dinner. It was good!”

Red Parrot: Wonderful lobster

Flo's Clam Shack “It is a shack but the freshest seafood. Nine of us were saying our meal was the best. We all ate different things. Flo's does have 2 different menus, one upstairs at the bar and the other one on the first floor.”

Corner Cafe on Broadway in Newport, “delicious food and so adorable.” (Breakfast/Lunch)

22 Bowens: Their website is 22bowens.com Also you can make reservations online thru opentable.

Providence Suggestions for things to do:

Providence (Renaissance city) is a small city so easily walk-able. Top 3 'day things' are as follows:

1. Definitely lunch on Federal Hill - Providence's Italian spot - outstanding (real) italian restaurants. No kidding - you will see mafia folks there!

2. Providence River Boat tour - great way to see Providence from the river (Address: The Hot Club Docks, 575 South Water Street, Providence, RI 02903 ‪Phone Number: +1 401-580-2628).

3. If you are an intellectual; Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum is awesome - Best school of design in the world.

4. Finally, if you have just one thing to do - Sailboat cruise in Newport. Very cool sailing in a bark and seeing the Newport mansions from the ocean. You will be in the same sailing track as the old American Cup races. Address: Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840 ‪Phone Number: 401 847-0298. Hope this helps. 

Comment by bkat3 on April 2, 2016 at 8:01am

Regarding restaurants in Newport....there are MANY to choose from for any style, taste, or budget.  I know some families went to The Mooring, which is quite nice and on the water.  We went to Brick Alley Pub which is more casual and there were several OCS families there. 

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