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Hello everyone,
My boyfriend of 8+ years (we've been dating since we were 16) just started Basic at St.-Jean. I was hoping to visit him at some point, but it involves me traveling about 13 hours from Windsor, Ontario to do so.
I sent an e-mail to the visit liaison to ask some questions about the feasibility of a visit. From what I understood, if for some reason the platoon is confined to the base for the weekend, not only can my boyfriend not join me in town, I cannot even go visit him on the base?
I figure someone here might be able to clarify this for me, as I'm feeling pretty discouraged about the prospect of traveling to St.-Jean only to discover I can't even see/speak with my boyfriend once I get there. I thought being grounded meant not being able to leave the base, but that one could still receive visitors...
What are the chances of me getting to see him if I, say, time my visit for the weekend at the end of week 6 of his training? In other words, is it terribly common for recruits to be confined to the base for the weekends after indoctrination?
Also, would it be a better idea if I timed my travel for the last weekend? Meaning, if I attend the end-of-course ceremony, will he have *that* weekend off?
I'd really appreciate some insight, commiseration, advice, and/or experiences regarding visits, if anyone might have some!
Sorry for the length, and I hope my questions don't irritate anyone. I just thought this might be a good place to come for some help!
Thanks,
Aimée
My boyfriend of 8+ years (we've been dating since we were 16) just started Basic at St.-Jean. I was hoping to visit him at some point, but it involves me traveling about 13 hours from Windsor, Ontario to do so.
I sent an e-mail to the visit liaison to ask some questions about the feasibility of a visit. From what I understood, if for some reason the platoon is confined to the base for the weekend, not only can my boyfriend not join me in town, I cannot even go visit him on the base?
I figure someone here might be able to clarify this for me, as I'm feeling pretty discouraged about the prospect of traveling to St.-Jean only to discover I can't even see/speak with my boyfriend once I get there. I thought being grounded meant not being able to leave the base, but that one could still receive visitors...
What are the chances of me getting to see him if I, say, time my visit for the weekend at the end of week 6 of his training? In other words, is it terribly common for recruits to be confined to the base for the weekends after indoctrination?
Also, would it be a better idea if I timed my travel for the last weekend? Meaning, if I attend the end-of-course ceremony, will he have *that* weekend off?
I'd really appreciate some insight, commiseration, advice, and/or experiences regarding visits, if anyone might have some!
Sorry for the length, and I hope my questions don't irritate anyone. I just thought this might be a good place to come for some help!
Thanks,
Aimée