:thumbsup: OKAY WHERE ARE ALL MY VACAVILLE SOLANO FAMILY AT I HAVENT HEARD ANYTHING FROM YOU ALL IN A LONG TIME. ANY UPDATES ON ANY OF YOU ALL IM GOING TO VACAVILLE IN OCTOBER TO SEE MY HUSBAND ANY ONE ELES GOING THAT WAY? LET ME KNOW HOW YOU ALL ARE DOING OUT THERE ANY ONE ELES OUT THE IN CENTRAL NORTHERN AND SOUTHER CALI? MAYBE WE CAN GET TOGETHER FOR LUNCH:eek:

hey lanelle,
i'm from visalia and my husband is in solano but i don't get to see him they've been on lock down for almost 2 yrs. To be quite honest i hate solano. Well i hope you have a good visit in october.

Hi all,
My husband is in solano, I am going Oct5. If anyone is interested in meeting for dinner that would be great.

Hello ..........
I'm here and a regular @ Solano....

Hey everyone. :D I was there today. I had a great time. :thumbsup:

William'sBaby:heart:

hey, i was up there on sat. 21st...it was my first visit and i was so nervous but everything went smooth...all the CO's were nice and helpful ;) ...wow...yes, the trip was worth it!:)

Hi everyone,
I havent been here in a while. I went to visit on Oct. 6,7,8 and had a wonderful time with my hubby. I am hoping to go again in Nov. Fridays visits are great they are in the evening 1-8. Well everybody have a super day.

Well here comes a newbie! My man was just transfered to Solano and for the first time in 3 months I finally got to hear his voice! Oh my god, that was like the greatest 15 minutes of my life! But moving on, I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on how it is in there. How are visits? Oh and I was in the middle of an appeal for visits at HDSP, so should I just start over? Well thanks for your help, apparently I need it! hehe!

Well here comes a newbie! My man was just transfered to Solano and for the first time in 3 months I finally got to hear his voice! Oh my god, that was like the greatest 15 minutes of my life! But moving on, I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on how it is in there. How are visits? Oh and I was in the middle of an appeal for visits at HDSP, so should I just start over? Well thanks for your help, apparently I need it! hehe!

YES, you will need to go through the visiting process all over again. :( So, get a new app. asap and send it in. I know how you feel though. I FINALLY got approved at HDSP one week before my man was transferred. But since you were never approved while your man was there, you will need to start all over again. Sorry, but good luck! :thumbsup:

William'sBaby:heart:

I'm from Redding, & I'm going to visit Nov. 4 & 5. I only get over there every 6 months or so, so I'm really looking forward to it!:)

Hello ladies,
I went for my first visit with my man on Oct 20,21 and 22... it was the most wonderful visit i could have hoped for...i intend to come back at the end of december....hope since i live in mississippi....we will see...Had great luck with not having to wait in line long and of course the visit couldnt have gone better. Everybody was great with helping me and i say thank you to all who told me the process...
happy day
msmomto4

I'll be there this weekend. :thumbsup:

William'sBaby:heart:

HI EVERYONE I WAS JUST WONDERING WHERE IS MY SOLANO FAMILY I HAVENT HEARD FROM YOU ALL IN A WHILE

I didn't get to visit last weekend because of the "modified program" on yard 3&4. :( I hope we will be allowed to visit this weekend....

William'sBaby:heart:

If 4 is open this weekend, I'll be there!

Just curious...My husband is going to request to be mainlined in Solano. I was wondering what the visits are like and what to expect. Thanks in advance!

Just curious...My husband is going to request to be mainlined in Solano. I was wondering what the visits are like and what to expect. Thanks in advance!

BoosBaby
Hello, i wanted to post in reference to your question about Solano...I can give you information about yard 2 and just some basic information about yard 1. Visiting for general population on yard 2 is not bad. fridays 1-8, sat and sun 8-3 Yard 1 and 2 visit in the same room and it is closest to the processing area... you just walk to the visiting room. I know the ladies visiting yard 3 and 4 have to ride the little shuttle bus. Yard 1 stays on lockdown quite a bit. I know this because we have a friend in yard 1. Yard 2 does have lockdowns as well but lately it hasnt affected my mans visiting except for medical reasons. Yard 3 and 4 have recently been locked down due to flu. As far as the process, you get there get your number and wait in line until your number is called for you to go into processing. then you go through all that and get to the visiting area and wait for them to call your loved one to visiting. Friday visits are only available to inmates with no disciplinary actions in the last 90 days. There are other women on here that might be able to help you with more information. If you need any more info, please feel free to pm me... if i dont know i can certainly find out. Good luck to you and your man.
happy day
msmomto4

ok so it now seems as if they are taking forever to approve me! did anyone eles have this problem and is their anything that i can do to speed up the process?

i am hoping one of you ladies might have heard something that happened the end of november on yard 3 bldg 14. my man was in that bldg but some drama went down and i havent been able to talk with him to find out what happened. i sent him some writing materials but i still havent heard from him...please anyone with some kind of info or if your man heeard anything...im so worried!!

ok so it now seems as if they are taking forever to approve me! did anyone eles have this problem and is their anything that i can do to speed up the process?


i know it took me about 3 months to get approved but it will eventually happen. my mother in law took longer because they kept "missplacing" her form until she finally went to the visiting office and applied that same day. the sgt or lt can approve visiting at that moment but i think it depends on the circumstances.

i talked to my man last night but he didnt say anything about it... sometimes he will and sometimes he wont... i will not talk to him again until next week but i will try to ask him...

As far as the visiting forms.... call and talk to Lt. Womble.... very nice guy and the visiting lt... he might be able to help you... he was very helpful with a problem i had in october and tried to help me with what he could.

thank you ms momto...i know he is in ad-seg because i went to go visit on 12/2 and i was told he was moved to bldg 9. i talked with his counselor but all he told me was to ask him and have him tell me what really happened. sounds to me like they want me to get him talking so they can bust him...NOT ON MY WATCH!! i have tried to schedule an appt to see him but that phone line is so damn busy...but if you do happen to hear anything please let me know...im just really worried about him.

Ladies, I have looked through the california forums for this information but have been unable to find anything specifically to Solano. My man and I are wanting to get married but i have been unable to talk to anyone about solanos specific rules. I know what the general state rules say but i also know that each institution has specifics...If anyone can give me information. I would be greatly appreciative. I know he has to request the marriage packet and all i just want information on what the bride might have to entail in getting everything together....Thanks ahead of time...
Have a wonderful day
msmomto4

I got married last year at solano.If I remember correctly. He requested the marriage packet and once I received it, I filled out my portion and took the paperwork to the county recorder building? Oh, I also forgot, I had to write a letter to his counselor stating why I wanted to marry him and he had to do the same. Also, what a lot of people are UNAWARE of is that YOU have to call the chaplin to set a date before your marriage license expires. The chaplin charged me about 40.00 I think. The prison has its on chaplin or I guess if you would like to use your own, than that's cool. No one, not even my husband's counselor told him that I needed to call to make the date. A friend of his that was recently married had to do it.Good luck hun, and congradulations!Ladies, I have looked through the california forums for this information but have been unable to find anything specifically to Solano. My man and I are wanting to get married but i have been unable to talk to anyone about solanos specific rules. I know what the general state rules say but i also know that each institution has specifics...If anyone can give me information. I would be greatly appreciative. I know he has to request the marriage packet and all i just want information on what the bride might have to entail in getting everything together....Thanks ahead of time...
Have a wonderful day
msmomto4

Oh one more thing. He must only have a gold band, no stones. He can have a diamond cut though but no stones.

I'm getting married at Solano in two months. The packet is easy to fill out, and yes, you have to call someone to do the service and schedule a date. This information is explained in the marriage packet. They list two pre-approved Reverends who you can call. The cost for the marriage license is $75 and the cost for the Reverend is $50.

And yes, I too had to write a letter to my fiance's counselor, explaining why I want to marry my man, and that I am aware of his charges. Just include that letter when you mail in the packet. The whole process only took about a week. It was very simple.

William'sBaby:heart:

Thank you ladies....i may come back to you guys for help in the future....

Williams baby....good luck and congratulations

congratulations william's baby.....i remember you from HDSP and the last i seen a posting was you got denied for approval. i see that you have made it...wish you a happy marriage.

Hi everyone!

I'm in a mixed mood right now. A part of me is very thrilled that he finally got mainlined because we've talked on the phone most of the day today, BUT I'm quite sad because he's sooooooooooo far from home and visits won't happen as often as I'd like to have them. Driving is definitely out of the question since it's over 8 hours on the road and flying isn't much of a winner with me but it'll have to do for now. I hope you all had good visits during the holidays. :)

Hi everyone!

I'm in a mixed mood right now. A part of me is very thrilled that he finally got mainlined because we've talked on the phone most of the day today, BUT I'm quite sad because he's sooooooooooo far from home and visits won't happen as often as I'd like to have them. Driving is definitely out of the question since it's over 8 hours on the road and flying isn't much of a winner with me but it'll have to do for now. I hope you all had good visits during the holidays. :)

Alnpatti,
Hello and welcome to our little corner of the world....I can tell from your post that you are concerned due to distance and i can so identify...I live in mississippi and have to fly to cali to see my man....it can be very hard at times...I just wanted to tell you hello and welcome you to our forum. If you need anything please feel free to pm me or one of the ladies here. They will all be willing to answer your questions.
Have a wonderful day
msmomto4

Good morning ladies,
I just recieved the phone call i have been waiting to get...my man sent my marriage packet yesterday.....but i have one question i thought i would ask you guys first. I have been married more than once...Do i need just my last divorce papers or all of them....dont laugh i have been married three times...i can get them all but the last one will be the easiest to get. Also my mans ex wife passed away last year... will we still need his divorce papers or her death certificate? He has his divorce papers from 2004. Any one know these answers....
have a wonderful day...
msmomto4

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Hi Girls! My man is trying to get mainlined to Vacaville. Did any of your men request to go there from reception and actually get sent there? Just curious what the chances are of men actually being sent to the prison requested. If they do then I will probably be talking to you all soon. He did also request Folsom but I hope he goes to Vacaville. Its a lot closer to Sonoma Co. OH - if I was never approved to visit at DVI before he gets transferred then do I really need to fill out a new application? And wait again? Has anyone been recently approved? Is it still taking three months? Does anyone know how fast it takes for them to get transferred? I really want "that phone call" you guys are talking about. Thanks everyone. The support is so appreciated!

jjmitchellsgirl - hi! And welcome, even if for just a little while. :) I can't answer all your questions, but I can tell you that even if you did get approved while he's in reception, you still have to be approved when he's mainlined. From what I've been told, the systems are not the same, they aren't linked. Once he's mainlined & you are approved, you aren't supposed to have to go through it again, but all facilities kind of go by their own rules regarding that. I know my man's transferred 3 times in the past 10 or so years, & I only had to be approved once, but that's not everyone's experience.

Good luck!

if you are approved for visit then which ever facility he goes you will be able to visit. as for being transferred....i can only speak for me....my man requested solano along with soledad but solano was his first choice..and he was sent to solano. so i think it depends on each person and if there is room for another guy. Girl...you only have 3 months to go....lucky you!

I know pocahonto:rolleyes: - Thank you. I GOT THE CALL!!! He was sent to Pelican Bay!! Definitley didnt get what he requested... Thank you again and I hope time goes by fast for all of us (only while they are gone) then it can go by really slow.

sorry to hear that it wasnt solano...pelican bay..that is way north. but only 3 months to go. it will go by fast. i know it has gone by fast for me.

HEY FAMILY WELL IM SORRY I BEEN GONE FOR A WHILE I HAD SOME SOUL SEARCCHING TO DO LOL BUT ANYHOW HOW ARE ALL OF YOU DOING AS WELL AS YOUR LOVED ONES I AM IN TULARE BUT I PLAN ON GOING TO SOLANO IN FEB IF THE LORD IS WILLLINGI KNOW HOW HARD IT IS AT TIMES FOR PEOPLE TO GET A RIDE SO I WILL TRY MY BEST TO PICK AT LEAST A PERSON UP BUT I DO NOT WANT TO COUNT MY CHICKENS BEFORE THE HATCH AS MY GRANDMOTHER SAYS LOL I REALIZE THAT IT IS FINACALLY HARD I HAVE A CUZIN WHO WILL OPEN HER HOME TO ME AND A FRIEND SO AS TIME GETS CLOSER ILL KEEP YA POSTED....... LANELLE

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;) Thank you sweets for posting for me, I had a wonderful family visit and our next one is in April...the last one too, he'll be home in June...
Luv ya and thanks again,
Tu Amiga.:p

Hey Solano!
How is everyone liking the Friday visits?
WAY better than weekend, but have started doing the whole number thing again and that's slowing everything down!

Solano went on lockdown friday during processing. Yard 2 had an incident and it sounds like it was bad. I was due to fly up there on thursday the 25th for visiting....so now i am pretty sure i wont get to come... if anyone hears anything please let us know.
thanks
msmomto4

And building 23 went on lockdown Wednesday, because of ANOTHER TB case! When is this going to end???? I don't understand how inmates are still getting TB.

William'sBaby:heart:

And building 23 went on lockdown Wednesday, because of ANOTHER TB case! When is this going to end???? I don't understand how inmates are still getting TB.

William'sBaby:heart:

William'sBaby
I am sorry to hear about bldg 23. I just assumed it was part of the lockdown on the incident that occured friday. I know you have a very special day coming up soon and i hope that things get settled soon. I hope that all of those in lockdown will be off lockdown soon and can have visits with their loved ones and that they all stay healthy.
If you guys hear anything please let me know...
have a wonderful week
msmomto4

Hope all your loved ones are safe up in Solano. My husband says their still on lockdown.

God Bless you and your loved ones.

Is everyone on lockdown? I'm thinking specifically of Bld. 22...I think it's yard 4?

MY HUSBAND IS STILL THERE HES IN BLDG 17 HE CALLED TONIGHT AT 800 AND HE DIDNT SAY ANYTHING THEN AGAIN I MISSED HIS CALL SO I HAVE NO IDEA UHMMMMM KEEP US UPDATED WHO EVER KNOWS ANYTHING K

I called today & as of Friday, Jan. 19th @ 6:30pm, the only bldg. on yard 4 that's on lockdown is bldg. 23. All the rest (on yard 4) have regular visits.

As of 1/23 at 9:15 am Bldg 23 is no longer on lockdown.
however all of yard 2 was still on lockdown.
on yard one Northern and southern hispanics and a few whites were locked down but the rest where having visiting and yard 3 has everyone recieving visits.
just an fyi

Thanks for the info...my husband is on yard 3 and he was out last night in day room.....

Are you still coming up? If you do, have a wonderful and safe trip.

Chow

Thanks for the info...my husband is on yard 3 and he was out last night in day room.....

Are you still coming up? If you do, have a wonderful and safe trip.

Chow

I'm over there every weekend. I visit on side A.

William'sBaby:heart:

Well as of yesterday around 9:50 california time....yard 2 is off lockdown for all white inmates. The recording on the visitors line is hard to understand but i got a phone call last night for my man and he wad ready for me to get there. soYES YES YES YES I will be there...yeah

I leave tonight and fly into sac.
thanks for all your help everyone...
have a good day
msmomto4

Well as of yesterday around 9:50 california time....yard 2 is off lockdown for all white inmates. The recording on the visitors line is hard to understand but i got a phone call last night for my man and he wad ready for me to get there. soYES YES YES YES I will be there...yeah

I leave tonight and fly into sac.
thanks for all your help everyone...
have a good day
msmomto4

Awhhhh that is wonderful...have a fabulous trip....I'll be up there in April for our last family visit before he's home........:p :) :p :)

msmoms......let us know how it went.:D

I'm over there every weekend. I visit on side A.

William'sBaby:heart:

That's great sweets....enjoy and be safe each and every time...

Now since it's close to him coming home, Im just doing the family visits and then visit on Sunday when they kick us out at 9AM.....other than that im cool...:p

Where is A side? I visit in the day room near the check in building....is that A side?:confused:

Have a good day!

That's great sweets....enjoy and be safe each and every time...

Now since it's close to him coming home, Im just doing the family visits and then visit on Sunday when they kick us out at 9AM.....other than that im cool...:p

Where is A side? I visit in the day room near the check in building....is that A side?:confused:

Have a good day!
No, side "A" is actually the other side, the side where you have to ride the shuttle. :thumbsup: You'd think it would be the other way around though. :rolleyes:

William'sBaby:heart:

William'sBaby how far do you drive? When is your honey expected home? My trip up there one way is about 450 miles and 7hours...I can't wait honey until those days are part of our past...:p

Have a great day!

No, side "A" is actually the other side, the side where you have to ride the shuttle. :thumbsup: You'd think it would be the other way around though. :rolleyes:

William'sBaby:heart:

Oh hey girl...i just noticed your thingy at the bottom....32 days until you marry the love of your life....WOW!!! Congrats to you both:thumbsup:

So the wedding is up in Solano? Enjoy sweetheart and now you'll get those family visits....:D

Lots of Love, Peace, Joy and Happiness To You Both...forever and ever and ever!!!

My parents live near Solano, so I don't have to drive far/get a room. :D And my man has only a little over a year left to do. :thumbsup:

And yes, we are getting married at Solano. I can't wait! :) Thank you so much for the warm wishes!

William'sBaby:heart:

williams baby,
Were you at visiting this weekend? I was at solano but did not know who else would be. It was such a rush because of the lockdown and being on the fence about whether or not i was going to get to go or not. Any way i thought about you this weekend and i also sent in my marriage packet....so now i am awaiting the return form...so we will see...Are you getting nervous about the upcoming wedding? You shouldnt be it will be a good thing.
Talk to you later
msmomto4

[quote=msmomto4]williams baby,
I was at solano but did not know who else would be. Any way i thought about you this weekend and i also sent in my marriage packet....so now i am awaiting the return form...so we will see...


Wow ladies...congrats again to you both for the upcoming weddings...hope their as special to you both as mine was to me....

How was your visit msmom? Hope you had a great one...you also will get those wonderful family visits.....:p

Have a beautiful ceremony to the both of you.

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My visit was one of the best we have had so far, however that has a lot to do with my mans daughter coming to see her dad for the first time in 5 years. But it was wonderful no matter what....oh that man can just melt me in a minute with his eyes....
No complaints here.
Thanks face i am already excited and i dont even have a date for the wedding.
take care
msmomto4

....oh that man can just melt me in a minute with his eyes....
No complaints here.
Thanks face i am already excited and i dont even have a date for the wedding.
take care
msmomto4


Im glad you had a great visit...and i know what you mean about melting away...i feel like that all the time....:p

Have an AWESOME day!

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williams baby,
Were you at visiting this weekend? I was at solano but did not know who else would be. It was such a rush because of the lockdown and being on the fence about whether or not i was going to get to go or not. Any way i thought about you this weekend and i also sent in my marriage packet....so now i am awaiting the return form...so we will see...Are you getting nervous about the upcoming wedding? You shouldnt be it will be a good thing.
Talk to you later
msmomto4

Hey msmomto4,

Yes, I was at visiting both Sat. and Sun. Do you also visit on side "A"?

William'sBaby:heart:

I visited on yard two. The one that is right behnd the processing center...I thought about you while i was there....I didnt know for sre that i was coming until the last minute because of lockdowns. so i didnt have time to pm anyone....but i was there fri, sat and sun. We had a wonderful visit....I couldn t have asked for better. I did get my marriage packet sent in and if all goes well we will be getting married end of may or first weekend in june....

How long did it take for you to get your approval from the prison once you sent your paperwork in?

Are you excited about the upcoming wedding?

keep me posted
take care
msmomto4

I visited on yard two. The one that is right behnd the processing center...I thought about you while i was there....I didnt know for sre that i was coming until the last minute because of lockdowns. so i didnt have time to pm anyone....but i was there fri, sat and sun. We had a wonderful visit....I couldn t have asked for better. I did get my marriage packet sent in and if all goes well we will be getting married end of may or first weekend in june....

How long did it take for you to get your approval from the prison once you sent your paperwork in?

Are you excited about the upcoming wedding?

keep me posted
take care
msmomto4

It only took about a week to hear back from his counselor with the ok. But your experience may be different since our guys have different counselors. Anyway, then my man sent the marriage license application back to me, and I went to Fairfield to turn it in, paid the fee and that was it. After I calculated the time and figured out which weekends would be ok for he and I to get married, I called the Reverend and scheduled everything. We're all set now.

William'sBaby:heart:

Hey Ladies My Man Has Requested To Transfer To Solano Because It's Close To Home And Because He Droped Points And His Now Level 2 And He Is Currently At Ctf In Soledad And Visits There Suck So Much It's Way Over Crowded, How Is It Out In Salano?? My Man Wants To Go Because Like I Said It's So Much Closer To Home And Makes It Easier For Us To See Each Other. Do You Ladies Have Termination?? And How Is The Visiting For A Leval 2 Yard?

Hey Ladies My Man Has Requested To Transfer To Solano Because It's Close To Home And Because He Droped Points And His Now Level 2 And He Is Currently At Ctf In Soledad And Visits There Suck So Much It's Way Over Crowded, How Is It Out In Salano?? My Man Wants To Go Because Like I Said It's So Much Closer To Home And Makes It Easier For Us To See Each Other. Do You Ladies Have Termination?? And How Is The Visiting For A Leval 2 Yard?

Hi sweets...my husband is level 3 so not sure about leval 2, but Solano is ok...too dam far from home for us...were So. Cali so up North seems miles and miles and miles away, but he's home in June. What is Termination? Anywho I sure hope things work out for the both of you. Visiting is ok (they are kinda strict on the dress code) and the vending machines are getting old (know what i mean) YUK...i also have family visits up there and there ok too...our last one is in April. :p

Welll good luck you honey.:thumbsup:

God Bless,
Nina

Hi sweets...my husband is level 3 so not sure about leval 2, but Solano is ok...too dam far from home for us...were So. Cali so up North seems miles and miles and miles away, but he's home in June. What is Termination? Anywho I sure hope things work out for the both of you. Visiting is ok (they are kinda strict on the dress code) and the vending machines are getting old (know what i mean) YUK...i also have family visits up there and there ok too...our last one is in April. :p

Welll good luck you honey.:thumbsup:

God Bless,
Nina

Termination during visiting just means that your visit was cut short by the visiting staff. The policy at Solano is first in, first out. So, if you were one of the first to get into the visiting room and it gets way over-crowded, your visit will be the first to be terminated. Does this make sense?

William'sBaby:heart:

Termination during visiting just means that your visit was cut short by the visiting staff. The policy at Solano is first in, first out. So, if you were one of the first to get into the visiting room and it gets way over-crowded, your visit will be the first to be terminated. Does this make sense?

William'sBaby:heart:

Oh yeah I get it now...sorry just wasnt paying attention....I always get in at about 9AM and they try and terminate us, but I show them our paper and it shows that I drove over 250 miles so they never cut us short...im there until 3:15PM.....so anyone driving over the 200 miles..dont let them kick you out...its part of policy.:thumbsup:

Thanks William'sBaby...so how are you doing? :)

Chow Ladies...

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well at ctf there is always terminations,it's so over crowded there because theres one visiting room for two yards and it gets crazy... we don't ever get terminated because i try and get a higher number and the last time we terminated was father's day, now that was crazy..i am looking forward to solano because like i mentioned how close it is to us. Do you ladies know if the northerners, in solano are locked down?????????? because that's what my hubby is and i hate to have him go into a lock down prison. Thanks!!

Hi girls...just checking in making sure everybody is doing ok....hope everyone has enjoyed their visits.....:)

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hello ladies,
just a quick check in to see how all the ladies of solano are doing...i get to go and see my sweetie on march 2nd....yipee....only get to visit friday and sat but i am okay with that....cannot wait to lay eyes on my man....how is everyone else doing?
keep me posted
msmomto4

hello ladies,
just a quick check in to see how all the ladies of solano are doing...i get to go and see my sweetie on march 2nd....yipee....only get to visit friday and sat but i am okay with that....cannot wait to lay eyes on my man....how is everyone else doing?
keep me posted
msmomto4

Hi sweets....enjoy your visit in March and have a safe trip. I will be up there April 20 for the last time:thumbsup:

Glad to hear your doing good.

God Bless

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HI SOLANO FAMILY!!! GUESS WHAT I MAY BE BACK HERE LOL IF THEY TRASNFER PADILLA BACK :angry:

HI SOLANO FAMILY!!! GUESS WHAT I MAY BE BACK HERE LOL IF THEY TRASNFER PADILLA BACK :angry:

Either way your still family...I know you both want him to stay put, but we can't change what God has in store for us all..........

God Bless,

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I KNOW THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT SUPPORT FAMILY I LOVE YA ALL SO MUCH AND I HOPE I CAN HELP IN ANY WAY I CAN.:D :thumbsup: AND YES I STILL AM PART OF THIS FAMILMIY LOL

HI there I was wondering if any of you could tell me some of the rules that you know of about what you can and can't send them in the mail. like newspaper articles.

Hello solano women.....how are you all....
Williams baby.... How was your wedding? I hope it was wonderful.....i was there on the third and unfortunatley since we visit on different sides didnt get to see you get married....hope it was wonderful
Mike and i will be getting married on april 20th...yipee.....i cannot wait....
face.... i will be getting married on your last time at solano....i am happy for you and your man... Hope all is well with everyone...
Lanelle, Are they going to send your hubby back to solano? Just checkiing in....
bye for now
msmomto4

HI there I was wondering if any of you could tell me some of the rules that you know of about what you can and can't send them in the mail. like newspaper articles.

Hi, I send my husband news paper articles all the time....I send him tons of pics and even xrated ones...he's always recieved everything so far so good....hope that helped.

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hi mikesgirl....glad you had a wonderful visit....yup I'll be up there April 20 for the last time honey...

Enjoy your "Special Day"...lots of Love, Joy, Peace, and Happiness to you both!

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msmomto4,

I'm glad you had a great visit! And yes, we had a very nice wedding! I'm married now!!! :D

Congrats to you guys, I'm glad you finally got your date set. :thumbsup:

William'sBaby:heart:

msmomto4,

I'm glad you had a great visit! And yes, we had a very nice wedding! I'm married now!!! :D

Congrats to you guys, I'm glad you finally got your date set. :thumbsup:

William'sBaby:heart:

Congratulations sweetie pie...I hope that your "Special Day" was beautiful for you...so now whens the fv? YIPPY!!!:p

My last fv is April 20...and then he'll be home in June....:thumbsup:

Lots of Love and Happiness to you both.

Face

Williams baby,
I am truly so happy for you.... now as your bask in your marriedness, i get excited at the thought of finally being mikes wife....yeah... he is as excited as i am.... april 20th will not get here fast enough...so here we are just waiting...
i will get married and face gets a fv... what i wouldnt give for that....but we are not allowed fv with mikes sentence. he is a lifer. however he is due for a date in jan and i am praying that it happens and they send him home to me...so maybe we will all have something about this year to make it very special... two weddings and a man getting to come home to his family....that is definatley a good thing....
have a wonderful day ladies
msmomto4

I'm new here. My man is in Solano until October. Unfortunately I can't visit because I'm in Idaho. I was pregnant when he got picked up so I had to move out of state to avoid being broke and desperate. At least I can say I've done well on my own. I got out here, got a great job, bought a house and manage to pay all my bills without help but even that doesn't put a smile on my face with my man so far away. We're not married so we're both nervous about facing the whole Interstate Compact deal! Any of you girls have a man in the gym? It'd be great to see if we could give each other extra news! My man calls every couple days so if I knew who you're looking for I could ask him to let me know how they're doing. Just looking for a friend who knows where I'm coming from these days.

Thank God for this board, it's SO nice to have a place to talk to people who know what it's like to have a loved one locked up!

luvmyjp,
welcome to pto and to our little side of the world.....we are so happy you found us....
msmomto4

I'm new here. My man is in Solano until October. Unfortunately I can't visit because I'm in Idaho. I was pregnant when he got picked up so I had to move out of state to avoid being broke and desperate. At least I can say I've done well on my own. I got out here, got a great job, bought a house and manage to pay all my bills without help but even that doesn't put a smile on my face with my man so far away. We're not married so we're both nervous about facing the whole Interstate Compact deal! Any of you girls have a man in the gym? It'd be great to see if we could give each other extra news! My man calls every couple days so if I knew who you're looking for I could ask him to let me know how they're doing. Just looking for a friend who knows where I'm coming from these days.

Thank God for this board, it's SO nice to have a place to talk to people who know what it's like to have a loved one locked up!

Welcome to PTO...
My husband is in Solano as well...but will be coming home soon, in June 07. He's pretty far from me to but not as far as you...my honey was in the gym when he first got there, but then went to a cell (thank god) he said the gym was horrible and I seen some pics of the gym in Solano and it looked crazy...those bed bunks that are three to one....WOW didn't even know such a type existed...anywho I wish you and your honey the best...keep chin up and stay strong. :thumbsup:

God Bless,
Face

I Have Someone In There Solano. I Live In Ga. And Cant Go Just Yet. Are They On Lock Down Still. My Friend Says He Is Not In A Cell Just In The Gym.

I Have Someone In There Solano. I Live In Ga. And Cant Go Just Yet. Are They On Lock Down Still. My Friend Says He Is Not In A Cell Just In The Gym.

I'm not sure if they still are. I'll ask when my man calls tonight. He's in the gym, I wonder if our inmates know each other?

I'm new with a pen pal in solano. Not even a phone call yet! :-( Are you even allowed to mention any other inmates name in letters or phone calls? You're not in Illinois. Just wondering.

Dcal, you sure can...I would think though, that you'd just want to use discretion if necessary. With some of my friends, because their activities are nothing to worry about, we don't worry about saying "so & so said hi", or "hey, so & so moved", or "so & so got another year denial." I mean, it's clear we're talking about another inmate, & there have never been any reprecussions.

Thanks for the info sunflower. Mark (in Ill.) had to have me get a message to someone else that had moved, cyrptically. Like in phone AND letter. Good to know, just in case

Hi my husband is in Solano Ad Seg. I am pretty new at this can anyone explain what we do.

My husband is in Solano and I live in Portland, Oregon and I am worried about interstate compact as well.

Hi my husband is in Solano Ad Seg. I am pretty new at this can anyone explain what we do.

What is it that you want to know? We will be happy to help. :)

William'sBaby:heart:

I just wanted to know if we just jump in and talk with anyone I just don't get in a converation I'm not suppose to be in. I hope I'm making sense

Jump on in anytime! If you have a specific question it's usually good to start a new thread. That way, things are easy to follow. But threads like this one are for checking in, keeping connected, things like that.

Also, if someone posts online, it's pretty much open for anyone to comment on. It's not an invitation only thing. :) The more, the merrier!

Hi Solano Ladies....how is everyone doing? Just wanted to stop in and say Hi and hope all you girls are doing fine.

God Bless,

Face

hello ladies..............just counting down the days until faces' family visit and my wedding on the 20th.....Yahoooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

Hope everyone is fine...
have a wonderful easter
msmomto4

hello ladies..............just counting down the days until faces' family visit and my wedding on the 20th.....Yahoooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

Hope everyone is fine...
have a wonderful easter
msmomto4

You Go Girl.......:p

Congrats To You Msmomto4- My Date Is May 12th.

Congrats To You Msmomto4- My Date Is May 12th.


congrats to you as well... i know you are thrilled because i am as well...
wishing you well
msmomto4

Congrats To You Msmomto4- My Date Is May 12th.

:thumbsup: Congratulations to you too sweets...lots of Love, Joy, Peace, and Happiness to you both!!!

MrsFace

Hey girl where you at.........I hope you had a wonderful wedding.
:thumbsup: :) :D :p ;)

I was up there all weekend and stayed in visiting until 1PM on Sunday...the co's were acting ugly this weekend.:(

Anywho this was the very last fv.....amen, the next trip will be to pick up my husband....

Lots of Love and Peace to you and your new hubby:p

Face

Hey girl where you at.........I hope you had a wonderful wedding.
:thumbsup: :) :D :p ;)

I was up there all weekend and stayed in visiting until 1PM on Sunday...the co's were acting ugly this weekend.:(

Anywho this was the very last fv.....amen, the next trip will be to pick up my husband....

Lots of Love and Peace to you and your new hubby:p

Face

Hey Face,

I think we were on the bus together this past Sunday. :) Right before you got off, did you tell the driver that it was your last visit? Was your hair in a pony tail? If so, I saw ya! :D I left around 1pm on that day too.

William'sBaby:heart:

The bride is here and believe me coming all the way across the country... i stayed all weekend...visited every day until time to go.... we had a wonderful wedding and all our friends there were wonderful.... i will post pics when i figure out how....go figure that one...i didnt get home until 1 am this morning my time and worked all day today so i am beat... but it was worth every minute of it.... god has blessed me greatly....
i am glad yall got your family visit... Was it great? tell me all about it...

talk to you soon
have a great day
msmomto4

Hey Face,

I think we were on the bus together this past Sunday. :) Right before you got off, did you tell the driver that it was your last visit? Was your hair in a pony tail? If so, I saw ya! :D I left around 1pm on that day too.

William'sBaby:heart:

Awww no girly that wasnt me i dont take the bus....but i was there down in the big visiting room by the check in and i did leave at 1PM....I had a red and white stripe shirt on with black capries...and it was my last time up there:p except when i go and pick him up on Sunday June 17 2007....yippy yay yippy yay yippy yay!!!!

The bride is here and believe me coming all the way across the country... i stayed all weekend...visited every day until time to go.... we had a wonderful wedding and all our friends there were wonderful.... i will post pics when i figure out how....go figure that one...i didnt get home until 1 am this morning my time and worked all day today so i am beat... but it was worth every minute of it.... god has blessed me greatly....
i am glad yall got your family visit... Was it great? tell me all about it...

talk to you soon
have a great day
msmomto4

It was great sweets, congratulations again on becoming a new wife....wow your day has been long i dont expect to see you on here very long...get you some good rest...

Our fv was fantastic....so glad it is the last one...i know i keep saying it but i am very happy about that...i have one month, twenty two days, three hours and 56 minutes.............and counting:p

So tell me how was your Special Day with your new husband? If you too tired to tell tonight come back tomorrow well rested and give all details...glad you made it home safely.

God Bless you honey,
Nina

Thanks sweetie for sharing you wedding pics....there beautiful and you both look so happy, and so do the friends....very nice pics!!!:thumbsup:

God Bless

Face

Hey where my girls at....hope everything is going good for everyone....

God Bless,

Face

You know we are here....just staying busy... my mom is really sick and i am leaving mississippi today for texas to go and see her.... wish me luck it wont be a fun trip. She has been ill for a long time... oh what i wouldnt give to be back at solano with my new hubby..... so how are all of you ladies?

keep me posted
msmomto4

You know we are here....just staying busy... my mom is really sick and i am leaving mississippi today for texas to go and see her.... wish me luck it wont be a fun trip. She has been ill for a long time... oh what i wouldnt give to be back at solano with my new hubby..... so how are all of you ladies?

keep me posted
msmomto4

Hi sweetie pie...have a safe trip and I will keep your mommy in prayer...let us know how she's doing and yourself...You know your hubby is missing you too!
God Bless,
Face

Hi Ladies...just wanted to check in and say Holaaaaa.....hope everone is doing fine.

Hey mom...how are you and how is your mommy doing? Let us know sweets....I will keep you and the family in prayer...

Hope to talk to ya soon.....

Face

As you have all read, i went to texas last weekend and spent the weekend with my mom. She is terminal and doesnt have much time left, so keep her in your prayers and hope that if it is gods will for her to go now... that it is painfree and quick. My biggest fear is that she will suffer needlessly. She is back in the hospital as of yesterday for chest pains but will possibly get to come home today or tomarrow. They were unable to find any reason for the chest pains, however she has been having quite a few panic attacks recently and these could mimick chest pains. I will update as i can. thank you for always being there ladies....
It is so nice to have this forum to find out things.

Talk to you soon
msmomto4

As you have all read, i went to texas last weekend and spent the weekend with my mom. She is terminal and doesnt have much time left, so keep her in your prayers and hope that if it is gods will for her to go now... that it is painfree and quick. My biggest fear is that she will suffer needlessly. She is back in the hospital as of yesterday for chest pains but will possibly get to come home today or tomarrow. They were unable to find any reason for the chest pains, however she has been having quite a few panic attacks recently and these could mimick chest pains. I will update as i can. thank you for always being there ladies....
It is so nice to have this forum to find out things.

Talk to you soon
msmomto4

Hi msmom....I will keep you and your family in prayer...
God Bless,
Face

hi solano familie..... i just had to stop by and say hello and to see how you all are doing even though my husband is on his way to jamestown i did enjoy his time at solano so untill next check in im outz:D

Hey Lanelle...long time no hear...how are you and your honey doing? Im just waiting for 28 days to pass me by....my husband will finally be home...i'll be making that long trip up North but this time with pleasure:D

Well honey take care and God Bless...

Face

to say Hi to the Solano Ladies...hope all is going well with everyone.
Blessings,
Face
Have a wonderful Sunday!

To all my solano family... just a word to let you all know that my mother passed on may 21st. Thank you for all the prayers of which have gone up for our family during her illness

Have a wonderful memorial day

To all my solano family... just a word to let you all know that my mother passed on may 21st. Thank you for all the prayers of which have gone up for our family during her illness

Have a wonderful memorial day

My condolences to you and the family....she is at home now in Peace!

Have a Wonderful Memorial Day!

Face

19 Days
13 Hours
29 Minutes
and 59 seconds....till the Love of my life is home!
Face

cant until i get to see him in 2 weeks....

he is in the gym part on the other side by the warehouse.....where are urs at??:yay:

cant until i get to see him in 2 weeks....

he is in the gym part on the other side by the warehouse.....where are urs at??:yay:

My husband is on yard 3...he is level 3 too.....but soon he will be home and out of HELL!!!

Blessings,
Face

Just wanted to share with you ladies...
Today's Scripture
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21)
God says you need to love even those people who are difficult or seemingly impossible to love. The mark of true believers is the love they have for each other and for those who are not part of God’s family. Did you know there usually is a reason that some people are very difficult to love? More than likely, part of the problem is that they don’t have enough love, which means they need your love the most of all! You have your own personality, and it probably meshes better with certain other personalities. But even with the differences between people, you can still love others with the love God has shown to you. You will be amazed how much things will change if you just take that first step of faith and love the unlovely people around you. They are desperate for love and friendship, and you might make all the difference.
A Prayer for Today
God, give me Your unconditional love for the hard-to-love people in my life. I want to show others what Your love is all about so they will be drawn to Christ. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

17 Days, 17 Hours, 28 Minutes, and 24 Seconds......

Blessings,
Face

We have 14 days, 13 hours, 53 minutes and 51 seconds to go.....

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

Blessings,
Face

13 Days, 13 Hours, 51 Minutes, and 46 Seconds.....

Blessings,
Lady Face

Hey everyone, I just wanted to remind you all that if you have a specific question about CSP-Solano, please start a new thread. We don't want to pile a bunch of questions in this chat thread because new members to this site will not know where to find the answers to their questions. :thumbsup:

William'sBaby:heart:

i have like until august 12 for mine to get out...im going to go see him on saturday maybe if u are there...just say hi...i usally wear like black sweat dance pants...i have a blue top on...with a white shirt under it.....im so freeakin happy to go see him...what is ur husband name??maybe my bf knows him or heard of him...hit me back b4 friday nite...okay!!!ttys!!

13 Days, 13 Hours, 51 Minutes, and 46 Seconds.....

Blessings,
Lady Face

Hi, just checking in. My son was just transferred to Solano yesterday. He's in Bldg 24? Never got the approval for visiting while he was at DVI, so guess we start that all over. Anyway, glad he's going to be close enough to visit.

I get to visit this wekend! I'm thrilled... :)

does anyone drive up to solano from the la area?? like san fernando valley or around there?? :)

I TAKE IT BROWN EYEZ MAN GOT OUT LOL CONGRADULATIONS

Hi Everyone!

I'm new to Solano...my son was transferred over from HDSP last week. Here I thought I had to wait for orientation to be over before I could visit but I was told by a very nice man on the Public information line that this was not the case:D Live and learn...any warnings? Advice? Anything would be appreciated:)

Thanks

welcome! I am fairly new to Solano (2 weeks now) also. I haven't visited yet, he is now 8 hours from my house.:( I am going next weekend (July 7, 8) though. There don't seem to be many people here from Solano - or at least not many post, which is disappointing for me since I came from the NKSP/KVSP forum and we were really busy on there. Anyhow, Solano so far for me has been very easy and very relaxed. Is your son in a dorm or a cell?

There is some basic info in the sticky at the top of the page of this forum, but I would also like to know about colors, flip flops, tank tops, etc. I'm also wondering which hotels are the best up there. I picked up bugs from one in Delano - yuck!!! Well, I'm sure someone will come along and answer your questions!! By the way, where's Cottonwood???Hi Everyone!

I'm new to Solano...my son was transferred over from HDSP last week. Here I thought I had to wait for orientation to be over before I could visit but I was told by a very nice man on the Public information line that this was not the case:D Live and learn...any warnings? Advice? Anything would be appreciated:)

Thanks

JiniGurl ~ I'm in Redding! :)

Wisewoman ~ I think one of the reasons the Solano ladies are quiet is because, like you said, dealing with Solano can be pretty easy and relaxed! It's like anywhere though...if you follow the rules and keep yourself informed, things tend to go okay.

As far as clothing goes...I was there a few weeks ago, and wore a "tank top" in. It was the kind though that has a collar & I was covered to my shoulder. You know what I mean? More like a blouse than a t-shirt, but very comfy and cool. I asked at the first check-in place if it was okay and the lady said "it's perfect, thank you so much!". I thought that was funny...they don't usually thank us. :)

They don't seem to be as super-strict about clothing as I've seen them be in the past, but I hear when I'm there that every week it's something different. As I'm sure you know, a good plan is to take an extra set of clothes. Black is always okay. I've seen every shade of orange except for that "blaze" orange they wear. I've seen every shade of green except "CO green". I've seen semi-sheer blouses with camisoles underneath. Somedays they don't mind cleavage, other days it's like you committed the crime of the century if you've got cleavage showing at all. Khaki and tan and beige are good...just no true brown. A lot of women say if you could wear it to church, you should be okay.

Flip-flops are fine, as long as they don't look like shower shoes. So if they are definitely girly or decorated in some way, they're good. There's no back-strap rule.

As for a place to stay, a lot of us stay at the Motel 6 in Vacaville. No bugs yet! :)
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(707)447-5550

Happy visiting!

welcome! I am fairly new to Solano (2 weeks now) also. I haven't visited yet, he is now 8 hours from my house.:( I am going next weekend (July 7, 8) though. There don't seem to be many people here from Solano - or at least not many post, which is disappointing for me since I came from the NKSP/KVSP forum and we were really busy on there. Anyhow, Solano so far for me has been very easy and very relaxed. Is your son in a dorm or a cell?

There is some basic info in the sticky at the top of the page of this forum, but I would also like to know about colors, flip flops, tank tops, etc. I'm also wondering which hotels are the best up there. I picked up bugs from one in Delano - yuck!!! Well, I'm sure someone will come along and answer your questions!! By the way, where's Cottonwood???

Hello Wisewoman,

The info that Sunflower76 gave you is really good. And Motel 6 is your best choice for a cheap but nice hotel. The others are pretty expensive.

They are pretty good about colors. Just no blue jeans or navy blue pants of any kind, no grey sweats, no army or forrest green, no tan shirts or jackets (but tan pants are ok), no plain white T-shirts, and no baby blue like the inmates wear. Actually they only trip if you wear a blue shirt that is similar to the inmate's shirts.

And I wanted to let you all know this. If any of you ever wear nurse's "scrubs" they are no longer allowing those at CSP-SOLANO. They will make you change if you are wearing them, no matter what color. So just an FYI.
Anyway, Wisewoman enjoy your visit! Vacaville is a really nice town. :D And my CSP-Solano guide has a bunch of info about other hotels, restaurants, etc.

William'sBaby:heart:

Thanks for all the info - you ladies are wonderful help!! Hey, one last question - I have a nose piercing and one of my friends said that at another prison (Corcoran, I think) they made her take it out - do you know anything about Solano's policy on that???? It hurts so bad taking it in and out that it would make me cry if I had to!!

thanks again, girls!:thumbsup:

I really don't know about that. I know my toe rings never come off, and they never set the metal detector off, either.

Okay, I bet it won't be an issue. I'll just have to wait and see~

thanks!

It will not be a problem. There are tons of women who come in there with nose rings. Don't worry about it. :thumbsup:

William'sBaby:heart:

It will not be a problem. There are tons of women who come in there with nose rings. Don't worry about it. :thumbsup:

William'sBaby:heart:thanks much for the info!!;)

Hey everyone :wave: I'm from the Central Valley & I have a brother in Solano, we haven't been up to see him in a couple of months, it's about a 4 hour drive for us so we don't go so often. I can only say good things about our visits there, the co's aren't too bad, the only bad thing like I mentioned above, the drive :blah:
GOD BLESS!!!!

Hey everyone :wave: I'm from the Central Valley & I have a brother in Solano, we haven't been up to see him in a couple of months, it's about a 4 hour drive for us so we don't go so often. I can only say good things about our visits there, the co's aren't too bad, the only bad thing like I mentioned above, the drive :blah:
GOD BLESS!!!!I just went for my first visit last weekend and I agree ... the CO's were wonderful compared to what we dealt with at NKSP. What a difference ... it was a good experience all the way around.

I too drove ... but my drive is 8 hours.:blah: It was grueling - especially since I crammed 16 hours of driving into one weekend to be back at work at 6 am on Monday morning. Next time (Labor Day Weekend) - I'm flying!!!:D I was so exhausted I only really felt like half a person the whole time I was there.

I will say something about the Motel 6 though ... a couple of very sweet ladies here on PTO recommended it. The people we dealt with there were very rude. There were rowdy teenagers who kept us up all night on Friday and the front desk wouldn't do anything about it. They would not give us more than 2 bath towels, even though there were 3 of us so we had to share wet towels, our shower curtain was ripped and hanging loosely from the ceiling and yes ... there were bugs in our room. (not bed bugs, but crawly little things with even small webs and stuff in the corners and on the ceiling) and our room was supposed to be a non-smoking room, but there were holes from cigarette burns in all of our sheets and bedding and our room was smelly. I am glad others have had a good experience at that particular location, but I would never stay there again and give it a two thumbs down. Just my :twocents: !!!

I can't wait to go back up in August. The Vacaville area is very nice. I was amazed that the prison was so integrated into the community - rather than being in the middle of nowhere!!:)

That's such a bummer about your experience with motel6. :( Hey, let us know if you find another place!

That's such a bummer about your experience with motel6. :( Hey, let us know if you find another place!Yep - I will be the hotel critic for the area!!! Ha, ha!:D

When I go over Labor Day I am staying in a Best Western ... I'll let you know how it is!:thumbsup:

I just went for my first visit last weekend and I agree ... the CO's were wonderful compared to what we dealt with at NKSP. What a difference ... it was a good experience all the way around.

I too drove ... but my drive is 8 hours.:blah: It was grueling - especially since I crammed 16 hours of driving into one weekend to be back at work at 6 am on Monday morning. Next time (Labor Day Weekend) - I'm flying!!!:D I was so exhausted I only really felt like half a person the whole time I was there.

I will say something about the Motel 6 though ... a couple of very sweet ladies here on PTO recommended it. The people we dealt with there were very rude. There were rowdy teenagers who kept us up all night on Friday and the front desk wouldn't do anything about it. They would not give us more than 2 bath towels, even though there were 3 of us so we had to share wet towels, our shower curtain was ripped and hanging loosely from the ceiling and yes ... there were bugs in our room. (not bed bugs, but crawly little things with even small webs and stuff in the corners and on the ceiling) and our room was supposed to be a non-smoking room, but there were holes from cigarette burns in all of our sheets and bedding and our room was smelly. I am glad others have had a good experience at that particular location, but I would never stay there again and give it a two thumbs down. Just my :twocents: !!!

I can't wait to go back up in August. The Vacaville area is very nice. I was amazed that the prison was so integrated into the community - rather than being in the middle of nowhere!!:)

I'm sorry to hear you had such a bad hotel experience. :( Motel 6 is basically the only "cheap" hotel in Vacaville. There are many nice hotels, but they are very expensive. Right up the street is the Fairfield Inn and from what I remember rooms are over $100 a night on weekends. Same goes for the Residence Inn and the Courtyard.

But, there is a hotel a few blocks away (Near the Leisure Town Road freeway exit), that is called Holiday Inn Express. I've heard the prices are not too bad, but I have never actually stayed there. Here is the info:

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Vacaville

(800) 345-8082
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151 Lawrence Dr
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(P.S. All of the info on hotels in Vacaville can be found in the CSP-SOLANO Guide. :thumbsup:)
William'sBaby:heart:

i just found out on sunday from my boyfriend...i guess now at solano they will be giving out condoms to all the inmates to stop spead of HEP C and HIV....ummm that is want he told me...so the inmates in the can use them for safe sex if any of them are into guys.....that is weird i guess....tell me what u think of that.....


:shrug:

Hi, I'm new to PTO but have been doing the prison thing for almost 5 years. My husband was transferred to Solano last December (way too far away). I have visited only 2 weekends since then. I was there last weekend. Just wanted to say "Hello".
CNK

Hi, I'm just checking in. I have a boyfriend in Solano.

Welcome cnk and waitingforfargo.... there are not many of us on here from solano but there are a few of us....glad you are here....
let us know if you have any questions.

Thanks msmomto4

Welcome, welcome cnk and waitingforfargo! There are some really helpful women here...enjoy!

Thanks Sunflower!

hello all my husband is in solano hopefully if all goes well he can come home this december this site helps a bunch thank you

Hi HI

my baby is in salano till aug 27 but they were on lockdown in salano and he missed a probation court case and they r talking shit they are going to send him to county after he gets out to serve a frigin 3 days bullshit....does this really happen? he was in prison...u know i just dont understand. i waited 4 monthes before i came and visited him. but know i think i donno i might go this weekend i need to sleep cause i work graveyard at a gas station and then i am starting a new job on monday during the day time...... but if you could answer that i would appreciate it.... thx

Maybe Gryphon or JLS can answer this for you. If he had more time to go he could file a 1381, but don't think there is enough time to get it filed and answered. Sorry for the situation. Seems stupid to put them in jail because they missed their probation 'whatever "because they were in prison. When you put it down in black and white it really looks dumb. sorry

Hello everyone... My man recently got sent to Solano, so I am now waiting for him to send me the visiting form. He says that you can fill one out online, I haven't been able to find one. Is it true? Can anyone tell me how visiting goes? I've been to other places and the CO's were rude. Are they strict on the dress code? Lots of questions...
Thanks

Welcome HisRib79. He has to get a visiting form there, sign it and then send it to you. You fill it out and send it back. When they decide yes or no they tell him and he tells you (if it's yes). If it's denied they tell him and send you a letter. I've read it takes 6-8 weeks. I haven't been approved yet, so can't speak about visiting. Read the Solano Info in the sticky at the top of this forum. It will give you all of the basic info. Sorry I can't help more.

Hello everyone... My man recently got sent to Solano, so I am now waiting for him to send me the visiting form. He says that you can fill one out online, I haven't been able to find one. Is it true? Can anyone tell me how visiting goes? I've been to other places and the CO's were rude. Are they strict on the dress code? Lots of questions...
ThanksHi and welcome. Visitation is really relaxed at Solano - it just takes a while to get in to see the men if you happen to visit on the backside of the facility - you have to wait for a shuttle. Sometimes it takes me 2 hours to get in. But ... dress code is fairly easy - the CO's have always been nice to me. It's much more laid back than other places I've been to. If you have specific questions, feel free to PM me - I'll be happy to answer if I can!!

Hugs,
Kim :)

Hello to all. It's pretty relaxed at Solano. The CO's have been nice to me as well. As far as the dress code it depends on the mood of the CO. I have not had a problem.

Hello all,
As far as my experiences with solano, most of them are good. the only thing i have noticed them being really strict about is the low cut shirts on women. They will make you change. Says it must cover your breasts. Most of the CO's are decent on the front side. Friday visiting takes the longest to process in on or at least when i have been there. We will all be happy to answer any questions you may have... just ask away.

Glad you guys are here.

have a blessed day
msmomto4

I need to visit someone is Solano can someone tell me how to go about viisiting there? Do I need to call ahead to make an appointment do I just show up what days etc thanks pm if you could as I can never find where I post

I need to visit someone is Solano can someone tell me how to go about viisiting there? Do I need to call ahead to make an appointment do I just show up what days etc thanks pm if you could as I can never find where I post

Hi sickandsad,

There is something called the CSP-Solano Guide (http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201915). Everything you need to know about visiting (and about the prison in general) can be found in that guide. Here is a link to the section about visiting: Visiting an inmate at CSP-Solano (http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1942309&postcount=6). Check out both links and your questions will be answered. :thumbsup:

William'sBaby:heart:

hello Solano Ladies..how is everyone doing?

Its been a while since ive been in here....my husband came home June 17 and its been a rough road. He has not been able to find a job and has been out running the streets alot. I cannot believe the stress this has caused us in all. I continue to pray for him and hope that he survives out here.

Hi Mom....how are you sunshine? How is your honey doing? I hope that all is going good for you both.

Welcome to all the Solano ladies and blessings to you all.

Hello everyone, I am new to CSP Solano from Delano. I want to go visit but I am not sure about how to get approved there. I was told today that I could go up there and complete the paperwork and because I am coming from Los Angeles (so far away) I could be approved in an hour. Have any of you every heard that? I also need to send a package. Do I need to wait for my husband to send me anything or can I just send it?

My husband was transferred there at Solano yesterday, i was just approved for visits at DVI, and prepared to visit him there, now i'm all screwed up!!! I scheduled an appointment for Sunday, now after reading the Solano Guide, I think it's a non-contact visit. He also has alot of questions, being in the gym, is that temporary? Does anyone know what the classification hearing is about? He wanted to go to firecamp, but he's in the wrong place for that, could that change? He also heard about the SAP program, wanted to know if he would get out faster for that, I didn't think so, but I told him I would ask. I'm bringing our 3 month old baby on Sunday....can anyone tell me what that is like?

My husband was transferred there at Solano yesterday, i was just approved for visits at DVI, and prepared to visit him there, now i'm all screwed up!!! I scheduled an appointment for Sunday, now after reading the Solano Guide, I think it's a non-contact visit. He also has alot of questions, being in the gym, is that temporary? Does anyone know what the classification hearing is about? He wanted to go to firecamp, but he's in the wrong place for that, could that change? He also heard about the SAP program, wanted to know if he would get out faster for that, I didn't think so, but I told him I would ask. I'm bringing our 3 month old baby on Sunday....can anyone tell me what that is like?

It is fairly relaxed at Solano. The CO's in processing are pretty cool, even the CO's in the visiting area. They do not mess with you unless you do something that you shouldn't be doing. You can not be on the grounds before 7 am. You can not park along Peabody Rd in front of the prison or else you will get a ticket from the Vacaville Police. Before there used to be a car line before 7 am but it was causing too many problems with kids running around all over.

When you go on Sunday more than likely you will get in right away. On yard 1 the blacks are on lockdown as well as all inmates in builings 4 and 5 (yard 1). On yard 2 the Northen and Southern Hispanics are on lockdown which includes H dorm. What dorm (gym) is your husband in? If your husband is on yard 3 or 4 then you will have to take a shuttle to the other side. You get processed at the main building and from there they shuttle you over there. Hope this help you out. :)

My husbands address is Gym-140....I don't know what that means. He was wondering if it's permanent or temporary.

You're welcome. Do you know if your husband is in G or H dorm? If he is in G dorm then you will have to take the shuttle over to the other side.

My husband was transferred to Solano last week (09/27/07). When he was in DVI I sent in the visiting form about 5 weeks ago. I know that approved visitors follow him. Since, I don't know if I am apporved or not ( I don't know why I wouldn't be approved). Should I send in another form??? Any thoughts. Would this just make the approval process longer? Thank you in advanced.

I havent read any posts here so maybe you know this. Next sunday Oct.7, Discovery Channel is showing a special titled Breaking Point. I do not know the time in your area it will air.
"Ted Koppel reveals the extraordinarily volitile world of Solano state prison with the inside view of the overcrowding crisis pushing California's prison system to the breaking point."

Yes there is a post about Ted Koppels documentary about Solano. It's actually on the Discovery Times channel. I have satellite tv and it will be on at 6:00 pm. Not sure about cable.

niragub, you should be able to go visit. But to be on the safe side you can send another visiting form. Or you can have your husband ask if you are approved to visit. Do you know what yard your husband is at?

The program is on the regular Discovery Channel on Sunday, October 7 at 9pm. Also on Discovery TImes on Oct 8 and several times over the following two weeks.

Here's a clip. I believe a lot of the program was filmed in H Dorm.

http://dsc.discovery.com/video/index.html?playerId=203711706&categoryId=226602802&lineupId=769702215

He asked his counselors if I was approved for visits he was told that it takes awhile for his paperwork to reach him and that I should fill out another form. He is in yard 4 and is Level II. Does anyone know how levels are assigned?

He asked his counselors if I was approved for visits he was told that it takes awhile for his paperwork to reach him and that I should fill out another form. He is in yard 4 and is Level II. Does anyone know how levels are assigned?


I don't see why you would have to fill out another form since you were approved for DVI. But to be on the safe side go ahead and send another form. If you are visiting someone who is in yards 3 and 4 then you will have to take a shuttle to the other side of the prison. You still process at the main office. From there you take the shuttle. Also make sure you call in advance to check if there is a lockdown. 1-800-374-8474 options 1,2, 3. My friend drove over 2 hours to Vacaville. I called when she was on her way to Solano to let her know they went on lockdown and she had just arrived to the prison. She was furious!!!

I sent in a form while my son was at DVI, but it wasn't approved before he was transferred. My son had to sign a new one when he got to Solano and send it. It took about two months to get approved.

I was told by another person that visits that the approval process takes 14 days... I don't think that it is that fast...

I need some help I'm getting married and I need to write a letter why I want to get married.... I was wondering can anyone help me? I'm bad with words and putting them on paper but at the same time I want it to be perfect........ Can anyone help me pleaseeeeeeee......................

Hi Everyone I'm a newbie. My boyfriends been there for a few months and I just got approved for visits but he will be transferring soon I dunno where yet so it sucks that I haven't been up to visit him since he's in the hole:( I'm also kinda bummed out because I wrote him 3 weeks ago and havent heard from him usually he doesn't take so long. How do you girls do it? I'm like so sad and feel like crying :(

Hi everyone:D new here and just wanted to say hi! and hopefully get to know some of you ladies,...well my man got there yesterday and i am happy his close to home and i can't wait to see him..is there anything new, going on at solano??? anyone out there? lol
hope we get out forum soon..i all ready voted:D:D:D:D i know i get to talk to him a lot more now!!! all day practically!!! well just saying hi and happy visiting to all:thumbsup:

Hi everyone:D new here and just wanted to say hi! and hopefully get to know some of you ladies,...well my man got there yesterday and i am happy his close to home and i can't wait to see him..is there anything new, going on at solano??? anyone out there? lol
hope we get out forum soon..i all ready voted:D:D:D:D i know i get to talk to him a lot more now!!! all day practically!!! well just saying hi and happy visiting to all:thumbsup:


Welcome...don"t know if we will ever get a separate forum for Solano. There are a few of us on here. My son is in H dorm, scheduled for release in June 08.

Welcome...don"t know if we will ever get a separate forum for Solano. There are a few of us on here. My son is in H dorm, scheduled for release in June 08.Thank you for the warm welcome, i am very pleased that my man is at solano!!! because he is close and he calls me all the time I have not been up there for a visit yet, but hopefully soon! I know i got help from a lot of ladies on here that I really appreciate thank you..and also congratulations on your son coming home!!! in June. I hope that this is a good place to share/vent get information. I hope we get our own forum that be nice! especially for the new comers like me!!!

I just wanted to know if any one knew how the friday visits work at solano??? vs the regulor visiting days..what days are better to visit less people i was planning on going this weekend but it depends on the weather..once you get to the prison the waiting are is outside?? where you can get wet? just wondering if visit would be a good choice for this weekend..any help ladies??? thank you!!!:D

Was anyone visiting Solano yesterday and got caught up in the very disorganized termination of all visits?

I just wanted to know if any one knew how the friday visits work at solano??? vs the regulor visiting days..what days are better to visit less people i was planning on going this weekend but it depends on the weather..once you get to the prison the waiting are is outside?? where you can get wet? just wondering if visit would be a good choice for this weekend..any help ladies??? thank you!!!:D

Good question. I've only visited once on a Friday and the main problem was timing. They start at 1:00 I think, but we didn't get there until two. By the time we got in and processed it was after 3:00. They don't let anyone in during count, so we sat in the visiting room for about an hour and a half playing cards until they finished count and he could finally come in. Guess the moral of this story is if you don't get there when they open it, you might as well wait until 5:00. If they are already in the vivinting room when they start count, then they get to stay. There seem to be a lot fewer people ther on the Friday we went, but only went once, so will have to hear from others.

Has anyone heard why the entire prison (Solano) is on lockdown? I've heard many different stories. Thanks!!!

yes jmbaby... it is true... the entire prison went down friday morning for a brief period and then went down for the entire weekend later friday after noon.... no visits at all......only have been told they found weapons on the yard... not even sure which yard. just letting you know....
take care

Hey JMBABY--- They actually found a 22 caliper bullet and their looking for the gun. They are doing a thourough sweep of every cell and every gym on every yard, in every nook and cranny.This might be one of those long lockdowns. But I'm praying that its not. Havent got to see him since our family visit which was the 6th. This happened last time too. Them going on lockdown right after our visit. Mrs.JMBABY call me or e-mail me so we can chat..
T/C

Anyone heard any more news regarding the lockdown at Solano this weekend? I know they are going through some big changes there and have been doing a lot of searches and transfers. How has visiting been the past 2 months or so? I am coming over 400 miles to visit in 2 weeks and the last time I came they terminated visiting right before I was going in on a Friday with no explanation as usual.

Thanks for any information.

I have been really hoping SGT Anonymous would jump in and let us know what he knows. I've been checking back every few minutes. SGT!!!!???

Wendy

Hey JMBABY--- They actually found a 22 caliper bullet and their looking for the gun. They are doing a thourough sweep of every cell and every gym on every yard, in every nook and cranny.This might be one of those long lockdowns. But I'm praying that its not. Havent got to see him since our family visit which was the 6th. This happened last time too. Them going on lockdown right after our visit. Mrs.JMBABY call me or e-mail me so we can chat..
T/C

Thats crazy!!! I hope its not a long lockdown. I remember 2 days after you got married you didn't get to see your husband till your family visit 6 months later. I will be calling you ok. Chantelle, you moved so far to be able to see your husband and now theres a lockdown for who knows how long. Thanks for the info ladies!!!

The visiting hotline was updated at noon today...recording says solano on lockdown until further notice. I've never been through a "lockdown" like this before.....does anyone know what is going on? When they may be able to make phone calls? I guess I'm flipping out, I talk to my husband every day....I did...this is really rough

D and B, I hope you've had a chance to read the other threads regarding what's happening at Solano, I'm hoping someone like aliferzwife or Sgt. will update us on what's happening now.

Wendy

Hey everyone,

I am also worried about what is going on as I have not heard from my husband for 5 days and we talk every day. Last time I talked to him was last Thursday night. Anyone know more about what is going on? Lockdown does not always mean the phones are off right?

I haven't heard from my husband and i know they are not allowed to use the phones..but my question if anyone knows has anyone received any mail from Solano I know it is early in the week but I always get mail Saturdays and Tuesdays..and i am worried i spoke to several people and they also told me no mail just wondering..

Hey everyone,

I am also worried about what is going on as I have not heard from my husband for 5 days and we talk every day. Last time I talked to him was last Thursday night. Anyone know more about what is going on? Lockdown does not always mean the phones are off right?

If my husband could get to a phone he would have because he's pretty good at getting a call out if there's any chance at all. I haven't heard anything so this must be a full slam.

I read somewhere that the lockdown will last 30 days. My friends husband is at CMF and he told his wife the same. He also said no one is going to work or able to use the phone. So it is a major lockdown. I guess thats why no one has received calls from their loved ones. I wonder what's really going on? It is frustrating!!!

Where did you read this?

I Recvd A Letter Today. I Usally Get Letters 1 To 2 Days After He Sends Them. He Didn't Say To Much But That They Said They May Be Lockdown For 30 Days Or More. They Have All Kind Of Excuses For Why They Are Seacrching, But Nothing That They Are Able To Justify.

Where did you read this?

On PTO.

I just received mail from my husband today and he said there are rumors flying around about the lockdown being 30 days, he doesn't know why......any other information out there?????

I really hope you ladies will share when do do get a call. Sunday will be 3 weeks if I don't hear from my son before then. I have gotten way better at not worrying as much as I did in the first days, but this is kind of long, and sounds as though it might be longer. Ouch. My son hasn't been receiving visits, I live in Mexico, and everyone else is so far away, also but I really feel for the guys that are used to their weekend visits. This must be really hard on them. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you that visit on weekends and your guys.

The lockdown will be 4-6 MORE weeks and they are on lockdown because a bullett and was reportedly found.

The lockdown will be 4-6 MORE weeks and they are on lockdown because a bullett and was reportedly found.

If a bullet was found; I guess they're looking for a gun? Maybe they should search the staff. They have been known to take in cell phones. Nothing surprises me. Getting paid big bucks, earning some extra by being crooked and breaking the law. I don't think it takes 4-6 weeks to look for something that probably does not exist. It just angers me that "they" can do what they want with these inmates. I've been going to Solano for the past 2 years. It seems like every year they put the entire prison on a serious lockdown right before summer or during the summer. These people think we are stupid but in reality they are the fools. SGT. I don't include you because you have been fair to all of us on PTO. I don't think we will get the truth about the lockdown. I am just frustrated!!!:angry: :angry: :angry:

I'm pretty frustrated too...is there anything we can do? Call anyone to find out what is going on? It just seems preposterous why this could be affecting the entire prison???? I heard another rumor that a co planted it themselves to get hazard pay???? I just don't know and I have found out the hard way that people just dont' have much integrity, everyone out for themselves....sorry, having a rough time with all of this...supposed to encourage families..yada yada yada....why can't they clear the ones that are coming up clear????? laziness??? Anyone know of anything else??? Can we call and put a little pressure on speeding up their lack of professionalism....i guess i'm rambling...This SUCKS....the phone calls and visits from my husband keep me balanced....it's a difficult time raising a baby with a pre-teen and a teen-ager...so I'm emotionally and physically worn out...he's my light through these rough times....now this!!!! Any new news please post....

A friend of mine is at Solano and I got mail from him yesterday which said that they found a second bullet on a DIFFERENT yard and that's why they slammed the entire prison. He says staff is telling them 30 days in order to complete full searches of all 4 yards - and all the cells/dorms. He didn't know if visiting would be affected again this weekend.

Hope this helps.

Well my husband wrote me i got three letter's and he says the samething about the lockdown for 30 days..and he said something very interesting he was wondering if they were going to start the 30 days from now and or count the days that they have all ready been down? well i think no one knows for sure what is going on and how long the lockdown will last and I know my husband is feeling it big time! I really do wonder if there is anything that we can do? cmf next door had two escapes and still are normal programing and to me that is so odd that solano over a bullet that they found and if there was a gun you know someone that is a crocked staff brought it in. I think the gun may be long gone because it just does not make sense..

They tend to "find" a bullett every year around this time. It's just something you gotta get used to I guess.

It would be my guess that as soon as the searches are done, they will bring the yards back up. I find it very suspect that they found a bullet on 2 separate yards. :confused: I'd also think that since they've already searched a couple of the yards, that it shouldn't be 30 days from now, though who really knows?

I'll be curious to see if visiting is allowed this weekend. There is no reason they can't run visiting.

The visiting hotline was updated today just before 10am...it says no visiting for Friday and it's still undetermined for Saturday and Sunday...it's better than "until further notice"...Gosh I hope they do!!!

Here is info from Lt. Wamble:

The current Modified Program is institution wide, and is the result of the discovery of extremely dangerous contraband. Due to this contraband the entire institution is undergoing a systematic and thorough search.

We are trying to complete the search as expeditiously as possible and still do a thorough job. A decision on visiting will be made later today, and will immediately be posted on the 800 line. I believe the search will probably take us at least through next week, and very possibly the following. But again, the search is for the safety and security of the institution, staff and inmates; and will be completed as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.

Currently, inmates are not reporting to work or education assignments, and there are no phone calls being allowed. All aspects of the search process are being evaluated and updated daily.

The search is not the result of any medical issue, or inmate disturbance (riot).

I can't speak for the rest of the institution's phones, but I know mine has been working.


Lt. Tim Wamble
AA/PIO
CSP-Solano
Phone - (707) 454-3257
Fax - (707) 454-3200
E-mail - Timothy.Wamble@cdcr.ca.gov

Hi ladies, I got a letter from my son, he didn't seem to know about the bullet, but was aware of the search for a "home made gun" That may mean they are searching for pieces in different places. He did say that anything that could go bad, is. I know you ladies that have weekly visits, and had this rock your world are suffering the worst, as are your fellas. My boy does look forward to his phone calls though. Let's all keep our fingers crossed and say a prayer that it will be over befor long.

Wendy

Thanx aliferzwife, it gives us a heads up.

Wendy

Yes, thank you aliferzwife!!!

Knowing there are no medical or riot issues makes it easier. It's best for everyone to do a good search.

They just placed all prisons in the state on lockdown for stabbings of 3 staff in Tehachapi. Hopefully this won't affect visits. :(

Thanx again aliferzwife. I don't know what we would do without you!

Wendy

:( I finally got through the visiting hotline(busy all day) it was just udated after 2pm today. No visiting at all this weekend:(

todays news paper in vacaville says lockdowns are over at CPS-Solano for all you who need to know

The paper may be wrong though. Yes, the state-wide lockdown (because of the Tehachapi stabbing) is over, but Solano was already locked down before that incident even happened. They were on lockdown because a bullet was found on one of the yards. So, Solano may still be on lockdown.

W