Now you're just being mean.
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Where the he** am I going to stay?
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shortncurly
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Road Program, I'm down here with my husband and we're in almost the same situation as you. We arrived in Pensacola on the 4th (he's awaiting API), and have been in a hotel (paying up the butt, of course) since then. They're giving us the boot on the 16th, but our apartment won't be ready until the 19th (at least that's the story right now... they've changed the date on us about five times). Keep trying the BOQ, every Friday or daily if you can, because people check out all the time. You just have to beat everyone to get their room. You also want to put your name on every apartment waiting list you can get your hands on. But if they say you have to go look at it or sign RIGHT AWAY, do it. They'll rent it out from under your nose; that's happened to us three times (literally, on the 10 minute drive over).
It sucks beyond the telling of it, but there are tons of people in your situation. I say we all start a support group -- or at least a drinking society (could that be the same thing?)
Good luck!
It sucks beyond the telling of it, but there are tons of people in your situation. I say we all start a support group -- or at least a drinking society (could that be the same thing?)
Good luck!
I got here on the 1st and ended up staying at the Q at Whiting. Apparently they have plenty of rooms. I called around to all the realtors to try to find a house to rent. I was greeted with chuckles and told no. Then I called all the apartment places. I found two that had an opening and I chose the one that offered garages. It's not a perfect location (just north of I-10), but it'll do. I was lucky in they were getting it ready for someone who ended up backing out of the lease, so I could move right in. I guess I just got lucky.
shortncurly
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Yeah, sounds like you got lucky... we were able to get into the Q on the main base, thankfully. Our apartment STILL isn't ready, the bastards.
I've got a 1 bedroom, but you can rent the sofa for $800/month plus half of the utilities.
WannaBEaP3gal
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I'm probably gonna be in pcola around Feb. Is there any decent place to live there yet? My dad said try to Q, but I've been told there is no room there, but he doesn't seem to believe that! I don't really want to stay there anyways, I want a life outside of the base for sanity purposes... Are there any certain places I should seek out or avoid?? Help 
I heard Austin Woods is nice. I tried there, but they were full when I was looking. Governor's Gate looks nice, but I didn't check with them.
shortncurly
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Our apartment complex, Marcus Pointe Grande, is currently under construction, so you might be able to reserve a place to be ready in Feb. They kept pushing our date back for when we could move in, but things might be settling down a bit. It's a really nice place, close to shopping malls and stuff, and about 15 mins away from base. Our two bedroom goes for about 740, utilities not included. They also have one bedrooms and three bedrooms available.
The BOQ might have space for you, but make sure you mention that you're there for API (if that's the case) -- they'd turn you away if you didn't have orders. They don't have any permanent rooms but transient rooms are on a first-come first-served basis; at least they were a couple of weeks ago.
The BOQ might have space for you, but make sure you mention that you're there for API (if that's the case) -- they'd turn you away if you didn't have orders. They don't have any permanent rooms but transient rooms are on a first-come first-served basis; at least they were a couple of weeks ago.
The BOQ has tons of permanent rooms. Two guys in my API class (I'm in the 5th week) had to move in there after they lost their homes in the hurricane. One of them said that there's no one that lives around him. There are more than enough rooms in the BOQ if you intend to live there. It all depends on who is working the desk, some people are just jerks. I live in Fairfield Lakes Apts, close to the base and not too expensive. There's a waiting list, but it might be open in Feb.
The BOQ really is hit or miss - whether they're completely full or nearly desolate seems to depend on the day of the week as much as who you ask. I've heard that the BOQ at P'cola is still full but I'm pretty sure the BOQ up at Whiting has space (particularly transient). You could try checking out an apartment finding service online, but a lot of the complexes around here seem to advertise even if they don't have any available units.
On a separate note, I have an extra bedroom in my house I'm now looking to rent. Great house, good location - PM me for more info.
On a separate note, I have an extra bedroom in my house I'm now looking to rent. Great house, good location - PM me for more info.
airpirate25
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The same old problems, the same old soloutions...he he! When I reported to P-Cola, I tried the Q with predictable results (oh yeah, years later, my Dad still thinks I was just an irresponsible brat who wanted a lux on the beach). The big question is, are you going to OCS, or API? If you're entering API as an officer, you're hopefully going to be there at least until you go to Whiting or Randolf. If you're a SNFO, you're there forever, so getting a pad in town isn't a bad plan. At least when I was there, the traffic was light in the AM until you got about a mile or two from base. My two roomates were SNA's and I was SNFO. We roomed on HWY 98 until they went to Whiting (Like 9 months later), then I moved into a one room a few miles from the back gate.
The key is, Whiting, Sherman and the outlying fields are kinda orbiting Pensacola...it's not that odd to move into a house or apartment in API and spend the rest of flight school there if you're strike fighter.
The key is, Whiting, Sherman and the outlying fields are kinda orbiting Pensacola...it's not that odd to move into a house or apartment in API and spend the rest of flight school there if you're strike fighter.
The money might take a while to get to you, and it depends on where you go for primary (although it shouldn't). I got sent to Vance, and I'm going to get $5-10,000 per diem from Pensacola. I guess it's a consolation prize for getting Vance. A friend of mine who got to Vance earlier and started the paperwork earlier just got the money. Nothing to count on, but it is pretty sweet.
WannaBEaP3gal
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I'm going to API as a FO so I should be in pcola for a while, I'm looking more on the lines of a 2 bed/2bath for me and another girl, not far from base, but definitly close to the malls and stuff... oh and what's this per diem thing??
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