We assumed that Tim would not have access to his mobile phone after arriving at camp, but we were wrong. He called last night at about 7:30 pm and gave us an update. Going from memory, here are some of the highlights: 1) arrived at about 11:30 pm 2) very busy from the moment of arrival 3) only 2 hrs sleep the first night 4) lots of standing in formation 5) awake at 4:30 am next morning 6) waiting a barracks inspection before 9:00 pm lights out. If inspection fails, they were promised a rough night with minimal sleep 7) instructed on bunk making. They sleep on top of made bunk so they don't have to make it in the morning 8) shots and vaccinations scheduled for today 9) food was okay - he couldn't remember exactly what it was, though. 10) weather not too bad, there is no snow on ground. 11) Approximately 34 guys in his barracks.
Overall, he sounded good and seemed to be doing okay. He thinks he might be able to keep his phone until Friday when they leave the reception area for official basic training. Hopefully we will hear from him again tonight. We won't have a mailing adress for him until next week.
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