Notice to new members intending to register - from January 9th 2012

Annabelle · #1 12-31-2010, 10:17 AM

Welcome to ISP!
Please use this thread to introduce yourself and to ask any questions that may not be covered by another Info/Q&A Thread (i.e., mail/visiting/phones, etc.)

You can find the previous Newbie thread

HERE

sharonses · #2 01-07-2011, 11:24 AM

Hi, my better half is thinking of asking for a transfer to Ironwood. He is currently at CTF in Soledad. I'm just wondering if anyone can give me any reasons he should not transfer to ISP... I know they are all bad, but we've definitely learned that some are worse than others! Thank you. (He's on an SNY yard)

Annabelle · #3 01-07-2011, 12:53 PM

As far as I can tell, ISP is pretty mellow compared to some other prisons.

California_Mom · #4 01-07-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Annabelle

As far as I can tell, ISP is pretty mellow compared to some other prisons.

My son is on the Level 3 SNY yard. He's glad to be at Ironwood. Also, B (the SNY level 3 yard) is rarely on lockdown. Processing is pretty smooth for visit too.

Brandy · #5 01-15-2011, 02:54 PM

Hi everyone I'm Brandy and eh hubby should land there any day now, thought he went with the last bus load but nope. But he is for sure going to land at ironwood, anyhow my question is anyone know what is going on with the new level 4 SNY yard? Like I know there in orientation right now but does anyone know if the yard will open up for them quickly or are there still GP men on the yard waiting to move?

Warrior's Wife · #6 01-15-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandy

Hi everyone I'm Brandy and eh hubby should land there any day now, thought he went with the last bus load but nope. But he is for sure going to land at ironwood, anyhow my question is anyone know what is going on with the new level 4 SNY yard? Like I know there in orientation right now but does anyone know if the yard will open up for them quickly or are there still GP men on the yard waiting to move?

Block A4 still has GP inmates in there for right now GP has visits Saturdays & Sundays SNY if I get anymore info I will let you know

dragon_92503 · #7 02-06-2011, 04:13 PM

Crossword puzzles.... does any one know if you can send in sheets torn out from the book or do you have to get a "subscription"

Annabelle · #8 02-06-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dragon_92503

Crossword puzzles.... does any one know if you can send in sheets torn out from the book or do you have to get a "subscription"

I've printed them from the internet and they got through.

csan · #9 02-10-2011, 01:37 PM

My husband maybe being transferred there and I was wondering if anyone could give me information on what if any educational programs they may have? Also, he is currently taking classes through coastline college and I was wondering if anyone knows if they have a proctor for test taking and such? I'm just hoping and praying that if they transfer him there, it won't affect his educational program and goals.

qmarie · #10 02-10-2011, 05:07 PM

hi my fiance was just transferred to ironwood on monday. can somebody please tell me how to put $$ on his books.

Warrior's Wife · #11 02-10-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by qmarie

hi my fiance was just transferred to ironwood on monday. can somebody please tell me how to put $$ on his books.

Jpay would be your best option Jpay.com

hizgirl123 · #12 02-10-2011, 10:00 PM

What is the town of Blythe like? How far from the prison? Are there nice hotels? apartment complexes?

Looks like we may be calling this place home for awhile.

I hope not, but looks that way.

GodGotDis · #13 02-10-2011, 11:37 PM

they have an educational program but it is through palo verde college in blythe, ca.

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Originally Posted by csan

My husband maybe being transferred there and I was wondering if anyone could give me information on what if any educational programs they may have? Also, he is currently taking classes through coastline college and I was wondering if anyone knows if they have a proctor for test taking and such? I'm just hoping and praying that if they transfer him there, it won't affect his educational program and goals.

molecules · #14 02-11-2011, 02:43 AM

A little confused - fiancé (SNY) just moved to Ironwood this week and his address reflects that he is in B yard. I thought only A yard was SNY ..... could somebody provide some info' on this?

Thank you so much - would really be grateful if somebody could help. I am a bit concerned that he might be in the wrong place!!!!!

Take care and I wish you all phone calls, letters and visits for Valentine's Day!

M.NAVA · #15 02-11-2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by molecules

A little confused - fiancé (SNY) just moved to Ironwood this week and his address reflects that he is in B yard. I thought only A yard was SNY ..... could somebody provide some info' on this?

Thank you so much - would really be grateful if somebody could help. I am a bit concerned that he might be in the wrong place!!!!!

Take care and I wish you all phone calls, letters and visits for Valentine's Day!

hey well B yard is a SNY yard A yard is too, it barely got turned into an SNY yard.

molecules · #16 02-11-2011, 01:56 PM

hey well B yard is a SNY yard A yard is too, it barely got turned into an SNY yard

Hello M.Nava,

Thank you so much for responding and so promptly. I really appreciated it. I sure do feel better now having that clarified.

Maybe you know too or somebody else might know, how long orientation is taking at the moment. I know that it can be anything up to 3 months but wondering if anybody who has just moved there has any recent info on how it's going there right now.

Thank you to all.

All the best to everyone and Happy Valentine's day with your loved ones.

Brandy · #17 02-11-2011, 04:29 PM

it took hubby less than 14 days to go through orientation. He arrived and I'd say with in 11 days he was off orientation. He went through really quickly. Hopefully it's that quick for your loved one as well. Hang in there..

M.NAVA · #18 02-11-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by molecules

hey well B yard is a SNY yard A yard is too, it barely got turned into an SNY yard

Hello M.Nava,

Thank you so much for responding and so promptly. I really appreciated it. I sure do feel better now having that clarified.

Maybe you know too or somebody else might know, how long orientation is taking at the moment. I know that it can be anything up to 3 months but wondering if anybody who has just moved there has any recent info on how it's going there right now.

Thank you to all.

All the best to everyone and Happy Valentine's day with your loved ones.

your very welcome.. well im not that sure how long orientation is it took mine a couple of days it wasnt long. but it might be different for everyone..

molecules · #19 02-12-2011, 01:00 PM

Thanks to both of you for the info'. I'll go with the 11 days!

Already too long without hearing his voice.

I will be coming over to visit as soon as I get word that he is off orientation - anxious to receive news.....

Does anybody know of any local taxi companies that are reliable and are willing to go to Ironwood and wait in line? Can only find one on the Internet - Morelocks. Does any one have any reference of them? Maybe not allowed to talk about that on here? Sorry if not .....

Another question - sorry about this - do the Friends Outside have a van and do a pick up? They do where we were before but don't know if that's the case all over.

Thank you again - for your help. Thank goodness for all of you and this site.

*PlayersGurl* · #20 02-22-2011, 01:33 AM

Hello Ladies!!!! My man will be TrasferrN here to Ironwood today, he will be on his way, my ???? during orientation are they allow for visit??? I guess this will be home for some time here. 1 more ??? How's the process for visitN and dress code are the really strict?? Well ladies hope to hear from you all soon. By the way, my name is Imelda.

California_Mom · #21 02-22-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by *PlayersGurl*

Hello Ladies!!!! My man will be TrasferrN here to Ironwood today, he will be on his way, my ???? during orientation are they allow for visit??? I guess this will be home for some time here. 1 more ??? How's the process for visitN and dress code are the really strict?? Well ladies hope to hear from you all soon. By the way, my name is Imelda.

Hi Imelda, welcome to Ironwood.
If you want to visit while he's in orientation, it would only be one hour behind glass and you'd need to make an appointment. If I were you, I'd wait until you can have a regular visit... it will only be a few weeks! They follow the dress code, but I wouldn't say it's overly strict. Was there something specific in the dress code your were wondering about? There are a lot of helpful ladies here, so if you have any questions, just ask!

*PlayersGurl* · #22 02-22-2011, 11:38 AM

Thanks California Mom, I will just do that wait till his orientation is done. I hope its done before his birthday March 1st., do U think???? Well as far as the dress code I heard from other ppl, not here that they are really strict, can't wear sandle??? I usually wear heals...lol, I like to look alil tall for my guy.....lol. I guess this will be home for a long time. One more ??? Can I start writtN to him even tho I don't have housn# just his CDC# and to what address???

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Originally Posted by California_Mom

Hi Imelda, welcome to Ironwood.
If you want to visit while he's in orientation, it would only be one hour behind glass and you'd need to make an appointment. If I were you, I'd wait until you can have a regular visit... it will only be a few weeks! They follow the dress code, but I wouldn't say it's overly strict. Was there something specific in the dress code your were wondering about? There are a lot of helpful ladies here, so if you have any questions, just ask!

molecules · #23 02-22-2011, 12:43 PM

Hello there,

My guy was through orientation in 10 days. And got a call on the 10th day! Very impressive. Hope all goes well and fast for you.

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Originally Posted by *PlayersGurl*

Thanks California Mom, I will just do that wait till his orientation is done. I hope its done before his birthday March 1st., do U think???? Well as far as the dress code I heard from other ppl, not here that they are really strict, can't wear sandle??? I usually wear heals...lol, I like to look alil tall for my guy.....lol. I guess this will be home for a long time. One more ??? Can I start writtN to him even tho I don't have housn# just his CDC# and to what address???

*PlayersGurl* · #24 02-22-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by molecules

Hello there,

My guy was through orientation in 10 days. And got a call on the 10th day! Very impressive. Hope all goes well and fast for you.

Thanks. Molecules,
I want go there by March well at least the 2nd week of march I just hope he's done with his orientation...... keeping my fingers cross!!!! I ll be prayN. For the 10 day....lol. well take and keep in touch!!

M.NAVA · #25 02-22-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by *PlayersGurl*

Thanks. Molecules,
I want go there by March well at least the 2nd week of march I just hope he's done with his orientation...... keeping my fingers cross!!!! I ll be prayN. For the 10 day....lol. well take and keep in touch!!

hey well mine went through orientation pretty quick too, so i hope yours does too