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Post by usmccol on Oct 5, 2016 17:45:31 GMT -5
Now on to the bread pudding. Bread pudding is highly underrated. Enjoy one for me. And good luck. The Colonel was stationed in New Orleans for a year, and I thought I had experienced the full world of bread pudding, but the bread pudding at Embassy Suites is not to be missed.
Colonel
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Post by usmccol on Oct 5, 2016 17:59:01 GMT -5
There were 8 rooms marked "Interview Room" at Embassy Suites, and not surprisingly, 8 of us showed up at the appointed time. No Board members, but one lurker.
One female from CA.
One female from MN who limited her GAL to whatever's in MN.
One male from the Alexandria, VA area.
That's all the HUMINT I could gather before they called me to the gallows.
First one called, first one done. Headed south immediately.
Had lunch at Tun Tavern at the USMC museum in Quantico. Went over to Officer Candidate School where I became a Marine 26 years ago this week. Sacred ground.
Colonel
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Post by trekker on Oct 5, 2016 18:28:42 GMT -5
For any of you traveling to or from the southeast (especially FL-SC), good luck. Hope the storm does not interfere with your travel. Stay safe. (The COL's post about heading south was a reminder. Grew up in Beaufort SC, home to Parris Island. Still have family there and they are either evacuating or hunkering down. As usual, no one can agree on anything.)
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Post by peanutfancy on Oct 6, 2016 15:06:03 GMT -5
Upping my tie game for tomorrow. Putting away the burgundy Marine Corps tie in favor of the reddest power-est of ties. The tie before which all other power ties bow. Beyond red. Beyond power. It's the richest of Marine Corps Scarlet. It's a red you can FEEL on a visceral level. It is a force of nature and it must be reckoned with. If I don't get this job, I will have gotten a cool red tie out of the deal. That's all I have to say about that. Now on to the bread pudding. Colonel I believe that I can feel that tie 300 miles away. Wow.
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Post by usmccol on Oct 6, 2016 19:17:12 GMT -5
Getting cross-threaded here a bit, but if the Colonel is fortunate enough to wind up in Falls Church, you can bet there will be a group tour of the USMC museum in Quantico. Not to be missed.
Colonel
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Post by goldenretrievermom on Oct 6, 2016 19:59:47 GMT -5
Getting cross-threaded here a bit, but if the Colonel is fortunate enough to wind up in Falls Church, you can bet there will be a group tour of the USMC museum in Quantico. Not to be missed.
Colonel Yet another reason for hoping to become an annointed one. Are "service" dogs allowed?
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Post by goldenretrievermom on Oct 6, 2016 20:06:50 GMT -5
For any of you traveling to or from the southeast (especially FL-SC), good luck. Hope the storm does not interfere with your travel. Stay safe. (The COL's post about heading south was a reminder. Grew up in Beaufort SC, home to Parris Island. Still have family there and they are either evacuating or hunkering down. As usual, no one can agree on anything.) Anxiously watching as some family members evacuated and others hunker down on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. Right in the storm's path. Love your home state, Trekker. We're scheduled for our annual pilgrimage to HHI at the end of the month. Hope our rental is still standing. So much for the multi-million $$$ beach renourishment project.
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Post by ARobeByAnyOtherName on Oct 8, 2016 11:47:21 GMT -5
Getting ready to head to the big show next week. WD/LBMT on Wednesday; SI on Thursday. Printing off my authorizations; confirmations; and reservations I'll report back stats as they come.
Thanks to christina, my suit game is on point. I might even pass as respectable!
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Post by Quiet Thunder on Oct 10, 2016 12:05:15 GMT -5
I'm testing next Monday. Anyone else testing then also? If so, what's the code word?
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Post by seeker7 on Oct 10, 2016 15:38:13 GMT -5
I'm testing next Monday. Anyone else testing then also? If so, what's the code word? I will be testing then, too, and am trying in vain not to get too nervous about it. How about Evergreen as a code word (I am coming from Washington State)?
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Post by Phantom on Oct 11, 2016 10:50:26 GMT -5
I'm testing next Monday. Anyone else testing then also? If so, what's the code word? I will be testing then, too, and am trying in vain not to get too nervous about it. How about Evergreen as a code word (I am coming from Washington State)? I'm on Monday as well. I'll keep an ear out for Evergreen.
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Post by foghorn on Oct 11, 2016 11:09:53 GMT -5
T. Went over to Officer Candidate School where I became a Marine 26 years ago this week. Sacred ground. Colonel Did you take a dip in the underwater pipes for old times sakes, or do a first-day-OIC workout to bring back those memories? Good luck! (note posts on Openings for Veterans Judges if you have any of that background.)
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Post by foghorn on Oct 11, 2016 11:13:41 GMT -5
You deserve to sleep in today, msp! Thanks for the info on the commute. I think it has been made out to be a much bigger ordeal than the reality, with due consideration for rush hours. I'm sure you wowed 'em! J Don't think it was so much a big deal as a concern for Murphy's law and wanting all to have plan B's in case subway broke down, construction bad etc. Given the odd signage I'm glad I moved hotels to Alexandria for the SI--my ride to Alexandria was less than linear. So I'd still advise if you can have a hotel over there (this allowed a plan B of walking).
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Post by foghorn on Oct 11, 2016 11:22:03 GMT -5
I find that seersucker does not get enough respect outside the south. If more people realized how truly comfortable seer sucker was during the warm months it would be a nationwide phenomenon. As a person who sweats rather than perspires, I agree--I don't have a seersucker suit but a jacket and shirts. All feel lighter than regular cotton, feel breezy. Wish they weren't limited (though maybe I just need to do some shopping in New Orleans). Seen planety of boots but few bolo ties, though I understand Texan Congresspeople have it enacted that for dress purposes the bolo tie is recognized in Congress as a "necktie" Good luck to all!
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Post by foghorn on Oct 11, 2016 11:26:24 GMT -5
He's a DISTANT relative. On my mother's side. Not invited to family reunions. Real warriors only. Colonel I know some 1st Lt's and Sgts who feel the real work of combat stops at Capt. So maybe send the Cap an email if not a call?
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Post by rp on Oct 11, 2016 11:27:57 GMT -5
I tested 9/15 - 9/16. I stayed at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University -- great room, great staff, great price. I took an Uber (first time ever) to the Embassy Suites for the SI on Friday. My appointment was at 1:00. Left at 11:00 and got there at 11:30 with no problems. I agree -- the transportation issues are not as big a deal as I thought they would be. kelloggconferencehotel.com/index.php
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Post by sealaw90 on Oct 11, 2016 14:38:13 GMT -5
Cool place rp. No one has ever suggested that place. good luck.
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Post by pubdef on Oct 11, 2016 20:31:37 GMT -5
One of my close friends graduated from Gallaudet university. I never even thought about staying there. Great tip!
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Post by 71stretch on Oct 12, 2016 0:07:50 GMT -5
One of my close friends graduated from Gallaudet university. I never even thought about staying there. Great tip! Agreed! I looked it up on the Internet. Excellent tip for anyone visiting DC.
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Post by usmccol on Oct 12, 2016 16:51:07 GMT -5
T. Went over to Officer Candidate School where I became a Marine 26 years ago this week. Sacred ground. Colonel Did you take a dip in the underwater pipes for old times sakes, or do a first-day-OIC workout to bring back those memories? Good luck! (note posts on Openings for Veterans Judges if you have any of that background.) I did NOT take a dip in the Quigley for old time's sake. Very little has changed. New asphalt on the parade deck, and unless my eyes deceived me, the (new) mess hall on the other side of the railroad track bridge is gone. Maybe they don't feed officer candidates these days. Hard Corps.
Colonel
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