We need our own forum. Come on guys let's get to voting so that we can have our own forum. Got a letter from my brother today at Old Folsom and he was wondering how I knew so much about Folsom. I've told him about PTO and he wants to hear more. I will tell him in my next letter to tell everyone to let their loved ones know about PTO and mabey will get more members. You all do the same.

If anyone wnats to know my husband said that Folsom finally got the money to start transfering the prison. We still don't know where though.

i would love to have an old folsom forum, and more members of PTO for old folsom. .....

My husband is transferring from Delano to Old Folsom tomorrow (Fri 6/23). I am in southern California...Riverside County actually...what about you??

I live in Texas but grew up in Huntington Beach, lived in Moreno Valley for a couple months, Corona for a minute, San Bernardino for 'bout a year. It is my brother who is in prison. How long is your ol man gonna be there because next time I'm in Cali I'll be looking for a ride share.

Hi Stephanie...
My husbands release date is March 23, 2007. I am located in Corona actually, so where you lived for about a minute, lol.
Im not sure if he may get out earlier or not -- his dad is looking to put a hardship through because both of his grandfathers have cancer -- and one his is progressing rather quickly. Also I am pregnant, so I am not sure if that helps at all but Im due Oct 3rd. :eek:
This is his first offense (breaking a window with a bat) he got two years, it was changed to one but am waiting to see when he gets to mainline if it is at all possible he can get released any earlier. :o

Janelle

SNAPS to starting an old folsom forum. my boyfriends been there a year (after north kern and tehachapi) and has 3 to go. i havent been able to visit but im in southern cali - redondo beach

Hi JSS.....

Maybe we can car pool sometimes? Im in Corona, and a 7 hour drive is a LONG way to go by myself...his family will come SOMETIMES but they are always so busy with his sisters softball and meetings & everything...

Anyway let me know, as I said Im in Corona, Riverside County...

Janelle

hi ladies i think we should do a forum for folsom since my old man is there and has been there for couple of months. he works in the kitchen. he said they are going to be transferring them to another prison because folsom its going to be only for protective custody.

Girls, You Got My Vote For Our Own Forum Although What Will Happen When The Guys Get Moved? I Guess We'll Just Follow It. My Fiance Has Just Gotten There To Old Folsom Like Last Week. I Like The Idea Stephanie2006 Had About Spreading The Word. Ill Do It Too.

Hi. Mine is getting ready to get moved to Old Folsom. How is visiting there? Do people come early and wait in their cars? Is it a number system type deal? Also, where do you all stay when those from out of town go to visit?

Thanks....

Hi. Mine is getting ready to get moved to Old Folsom. How is visiting there? Do people come early and wait in their cars? Is it a number system type deal? Also, where do you all stay when those from out of town go to visit?

Thanks....

Hi jptb...my husband is in Old Folsom and I just went up there for our first contact visit last weekend. People do come and wait....and it is a number system. You have to wait for a big truck with lights to go down prison road (when turning from Natomas)...if you go before that truck they will make you turn back...you are NOT allowed on prison grounds before 630am - and thats going by their watch, lol. On Saturday I got there at 629 but figured oh my watch is fast Ill just go in. There were a couple of guards waiting by the entrance but no one made us stop and give us info so I just figured we were able to go in...well I went down the road to the prison and a guard told us we had to turn around...well by this time it was 630 and the truck was making its way down the road --- with what must have been over 60 cars behind him! We came out of the road and had to turn around...go back down the road and park. Well then everyones hurrying up - and I had no clue why mind you because I didnt have any information about this part of visitation! Well they were hurrying up to get a number. 1-40 is the first group then 41-80 then 81-120...u get the picture. Well I was 88 that day so I had to wait about 3 hours. On Sunday I was 33 so did much better! lol. Make sure you tell the guards when you get into the visiting process center (which they have to call out ur number group first to get there - and then u turn in ur visiting paper and have to wait for the inmates name to be called) that its ur first visit and how far you have to drive (if like me you have to drive like 8 hours!)...usually they wont terminate a visit if you are out of state and if ur driving far....this weekend I stayed at "Heritage Inn" in Roseville. If you go to various travel sites and click on hotel you want to look for hotels near Folsom, CA - Represa wont come up cause thats just the city/zip for the prison. The closest to the prison is Natoma Inn, but its kinda pricey running from $150-199 per night. Heritage Inn I paid like 60$ a night and it was pretty nice - about 15 minutes or so away from the prison.

Hope this helps - Janelle

Gosh Janelle That Is So Helpfull, I Havent Gone To Visit Yet But I Will Make Sure I Refer Back To Ur Info. Thanks Girl. I Was Just Reading The Posts And It Answered Alot Of My Questions, Good Lookin Out!;)

Janelle,

Let me echo joeyzluv. Thank you for such a helpful and thorough post! Now I know what I'm going to be dealing with up there. Thanks again!!

No problem! Any questions you may have just ask...I know it was really hard for me cause I went up to visitation by myself and I didnt know what the heck I was doing...lol. But now that Ive gone the two days I know what to expect. If you ladies have any more questions feel free to ask or PM me whatever! Ill try to help in anyway I can! :thumbsup:
Janelle

My boyfriend is in Folsom and I am in New York.


Tina

My brother is in Folsom and I am in Texas. So do you live in NY? How did this happen?

hey ladies my honey is at old folsom too He is at the firehouse now. Have not visitied yet going this weekend for his birthday costs so much to visit and working to keep alive with 2 children is hard enough. sometimes i surprise myself that Im not a big alcholic. The stress alone can kill Ive had 5 very close friends die this last year with him gone and one die right in my arms. anyone got a love one in the ranch? Any one come from Northern ca.? Can you tell me if i wait in line with you all our do i go right in.Here so many stories. Thanks

my husband's in new folsom which is right next to folsom. i think you should get some new folsom ladies involved, it would add a few more #'s to you. just a thought