Has anyone visited at a firecamp?

dainsgirl98 · #1 08-31-2005, 02:39 AM

My husband will probably leave Susanvile and go to a firecamp in about 2 weeks. Has anyone been to a visit at a firecamp? I have heard it's way more kick back. Anything and all info. anyone has would be greatly appreciated!!!!Julia

Mrs.L · #2 08-31-2005, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dainsgirl98

My husband will probably leave Susanvile and go to a firecamp in about 2 weeks. Has anyone been to a visit at a firecamp? I have heard it's way more kick back. Anything and all info. anyone has would be greatly appreciated!!!!Julia

Yes it is much more laid back. No metal detector, no long lines to be "processed", you bring your own food. Just do not wear green or orange and call the camp that he is supposed to go to and they can give you specifics for visiting.

c's baby · #3 09-16-2005, 09:23 PM

another good reason to call is to make sure the inmate is not out of camp on a fire. make sure you have no cameras. the inmate can purchase photo ducats to have pictures taken. you can b-b-que. no bottles plastic/or glass. cans only. park like setting. you can bring food from a drive-in or in your own ice chest. yes, total layed back.

Jen661 · #4 09-16-2005, 09:36 PM

Yes they are a lot more laid back and the waiting to check in is usually a breeze. Don't get carried away though becaus eyou have to remember that they are still locked up and they are still CDC property.

Pat and I got too comfortable and got our visits taken for 90 days, so kick back enjoy the more kicked back situation but try not to forget where you are (it is easy to do that sometimes)

Welcome to fircamp!

c's baby · #5 09-16-2005, 09:46 PM

ouch.

lostinluv · #6 11-02-2005, 10:21 PM

How long can you visit for? Is there any physical contact allowed at all? Any help is appreciated.

c's baby · #7 11-04-2005, 10:20 PM

Our visits are for 5 1/2 hours. Yes you touch. We sit next to each other at the picnic table. A hug here and there. A kiss also. All within reason!

lostinluv · #8 11-07-2005, 12:15 PM

Ohhhh.... that is so sweet! You are bringing tears to my eyes! I hope I get that form soon, cuz that would definately be worth the 11 hour drive!!!! Just seeing him would be worth it, but touching!!!!!!

Thank you for your reply!

lostinluv · #9 11-07-2005, 12:17 PM

One more question..... Do you know if I were to go for two days, could I see him both days?

c's baby · #10 11-07-2005, 07:37 PM

I go pretty much every saturday and sunday. no appointment necessary. well at least not at Bautista C. C.
Thankgiving will be Thursaday, (now they aren't sure about Friday), Saturday and Sunday!

lostinluv · #11 11-08-2005, 11:10 AM

OMG!!!!!! I wish the damn mail would hurry! Now I am even more excited! Thank you so much for your help Debbie.

lostinluv · #12 11-09-2005, 05:12 PM

I am just wondering if the mail moves any quicker when the inmates are located at a fire camp? There isnt as many inmates mail to go through, you would think it would be quicker, or do they only do mail pickups from the post office on certain days. If anyone knows how this works....PPPPPPPPPlease let me know.

Thanks a bunch!!!!

c's baby · #13 11-09-2005, 06:16 PM

I am in orange county, my husband is in riverside county. He gets mail from me in one to two days. The post office delivers there everyday. The office/ c.o.'s sort and distibute the mail the same day they get. Again, that is what happens at bautista.

Mrs.L · #14 11-10-2005, 01:04 PM

Same here. In my experience when the mail is delivered from the post office they sort it and the inmates get it the same day.

lostinluv · #15 11-10-2005, 02:16 PM

Thank you so much for your responses.

It has bee almost 3 weeks since I have heard from him and I am beginning to worrie. I hope he is alright. I guess I just need to be patient and wait to see.

Thanks again, you are all so kind.