iluvdogs!
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I have two of them and unlike most people I don't put them in a cage, I just let them run around like my cat. I love them, they are like kittens and they love to play with me and the cat. They are very naughty though because they have a tendency to steal. One of mine loves Velcro so she is constantly dragging of things like tennis shoes and she stole my daughters watch because it had a Velcro band. The other one loves anything rubber and steals things like the mouse pad. They also hoard food, so if you find a stash of kibbles somewhere replace it with something like pebbles or they will look for another hiding place. That way you know where to look. I give mine a bath every 7 to 10 days and they love it. Anyway, there is much more about them to tell, but the answer is, I Love my Ferrets
I have two of them and unlike most people I don't put them in a cage, I just let them run around like my cat. I love them, they are like kittens and they love to play with me and the cat. They are very naughty though because they have a tendency to steal. One of mine loves Velcro so she is constantly dragging of things like tennis shoes and she stole my daughters watch because it had a Velcro band. The other one loves anything rubber and steals things like the mouse pad. They also hoard food, so if you find a stash of kibbles somewhere replace it with something like pebbles or they will look for another hiding place. That way you know where to look. I give mine a bath every 7 to 10 days and they love it. Anyway, there is much more about them to tell, but the answer is, I Love my Ferrets
Marine Corps boot camp?
Cali's Onl
particularly females but males are welcomed to contribute.
1)what do you really bring? i know there is a list the recruiters give you but i know you don't bring all of it.
2)what was the trip like from your home to boot camp. like what was going through your mind the whole trip there?
3)what was you thought when you got off the bus and onto the yellow foot prints?
i only have a few months left so you can trust that you'll be seeing some more questions ;-)
Answer
Wear comfortable pants, shirt, tennis shoes, socks and underwear. It takes a day or 3 before you get processed enough to get issued your uniforms. Extra underwear and socks for 2 or 3 days. In a nutshell, what you are wearing when you step off the bus you may end up wearing for 2 or 3 days.
Don't wear a shirt with ANYTHING on it. It won't matter what it says, you will catch flak for it. Don't wear tight pants, you want them to be comfortable. Cargo type pants are good. they are loose and comfortable. You are not there trying to impress a date or the other chicks at the first day of school. A durable sports watch, velcro/nylon band, stay away from the metal bands. Keep it simple. Your DI may or may not allow them.
The tennis shoes you wear in should be your running shoes. You will need them and it is better to wear them than have to carry/pack them. Plus, you want something comfortable on your feet.
Keep the jewelry to a minimum. If you are not married, no rings. No necklaces. Earrings, if allowed at all, will only be small ball studs. Hoops and dangley things are a no-no.
Don't get off the bus wearing sunglasses or a hat.
For at least the first week you will be thinking "Oh crap, WTF have I done?"
Just hang in there. The DI's will purposely give you 3 minutes to do something that should take 5. They will keep your sleep to a bare minimum.
Here's a very important thing to remember. When you are issued your rifle MEMORIZE THE SERIAL NUMBER BEFORE YOU EVEN GET OUT OF THE ARMORY WITH IT. And don't ever forget it. I remember the first night in the barracks after being issued our rifles. (2nd summer of PLC). The DI had everyone at port arms (held in front of your chest) and went down the line and asked everyone what their rifle's serial number was. In a squadbay of about 50 guys, I was only 1 of about 6 who knew. the DI just started at the begining of the line (I was first). He took my rifle and asked for the serial number. I told him, he moved to the next guy. I could see the panic of the guys across the squad bay as they wanted to look at their rifles but could move. (No peeking allowed). By the time the DI got to the end of the line, everyone but me and the 1/2 dozen or so other guys were on their faces doing push-ups.
Note: We ended up with about 32 guys in our graduating Senior PLC class. They had a pretty high washout rate in those days. Don't know what it is now.
When you make your rack (bed), keep a one dollar bill squirreled away if you are allowed. If not, have a 6" piece of string. You will find it invaluable in making your bunk and keeping your locker squared away. If you use string, fix the ends so it doesn't unravel. You will use this handy little measuring device every single day. (trust me).
Keep a small pair of fingernail clippers on you at all times. First of all, you should not show up with long fingernails. You will keep them trimmed short and keep them clean. Plus, you will use the clippers to constantly trim the little strings that keep popping out all over your camies.
Don't get too feaked. You will be thinking "I can't do this" but in fact, 10s of thousands HAVE done it before you.
Show up in the best shape you can manage. Run every day. Do sit-ups, push-ups and pull-ups. The better shape you are in, the better you will handle the stress.
Good luck.
Wear comfortable pants, shirt, tennis shoes, socks and underwear. It takes a day or 3 before you get processed enough to get issued your uniforms. Extra underwear and socks for 2 or 3 days. In a nutshell, what you are wearing when you step off the bus you may end up wearing for 2 or 3 days.
Don't wear a shirt with ANYTHING on it. It won't matter what it says, you will catch flak for it. Don't wear tight pants, you want them to be comfortable. Cargo type pants are good. they are loose and comfortable. You are not there trying to impress a date or the other chicks at the first day of school. A durable sports watch, velcro/nylon band, stay away from the metal bands. Keep it simple. Your DI may or may not allow them.
The tennis shoes you wear in should be your running shoes. You will need them and it is better to wear them than have to carry/pack them. Plus, you want something comfortable on your feet.
Keep the jewelry to a minimum. If you are not married, no rings. No necklaces. Earrings, if allowed at all, will only be small ball studs. Hoops and dangley things are a no-no.
Don't get off the bus wearing sunglasses or a hat.
For at least the first week you will be thinking "Oh crap, WTF have I done?"
Just hang in there. The DI's will purposely give you 3 minutes to do something that should take 5. They will keep your sleep to a bare minimum.
Here's a very important thing to remember. When you are issued your rifle MEMORIZE THE SERIAL NUMBER BEFORE YOU EVEN GET OUT OF THE ARMORY WITH IT. And don't ever forget it. I remember the first night in the barracks after being issued our rifles. (2nd summer of PLC). The DI had everyone at port arms (held in front of your chest) and went down the line and asked everyone what their rifle's serial number was. In a squadbay of about 50 guys, I was only 1 of about 6 who knew. the DI just started at the begining of the line (I was first). He took my rifle and asked for the serial number. I told him, he moved to the next guy. I could see the panic of the guys across the squad bay as they wanted to look at their rifles but could move. (No peeking allowed). By the time the DI got to the end of the line, everyone but me and the 1/2 dozen or so other guys were on their faces doing push-ups.
Note: We ended up with about 32 guys in our graduating Senior PLC class. They had a pretty high washout rate in those days. Don't know what it is now.
When you make your rack (bed), keep a one dollar bill squirreled away if you are allowed. If not, have a 6" piece of string. You will find it invaluable in making your bunk and keeping your locker squared away. If you use string, fix the ends so it doesn't unravel. You will use this handy little measuring device every single day. (trust me).
Keep a small pair of fingernail clippers on you at all times. First of all, you should not show up with long fingernails. You will keep them trimmed short and keep them clean. Plus, you will use the clippers to constantly trim the little strings that keep popping out all over your camies.
Don't get too feaked. You will be thinking "I can't do this" but in fact, 10s of thousands HAVE done it before you.
Show up in the best shape you can manage. Run every day. Do sit-ups, push-ups and pull-ups. The better shape you are in, the better you will handle the stress.
Good luck.
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