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California_Mom · #76 04-10-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby's Girl

Hello California Mom,

Thank you so much for your quick reply

I'ts so awesome having a place to go to for support and questions when going through a tough time. Unfortunately he is now farther away then before

Not having a reliable car makes it even more difficult since I have to spend lots of money on a rental. But no distance is too far for me to travel to see the love of my life

. I will be sure and make an appointment before I head up there. It's been a while since my last contact visit since he was in Reception waiting to be moved. As far as phone calls go hopefully he will start some type of program so he can call often. Thanks again for answering my questions I really appreciate it!
Baby's Girl

You're welcome. Remember, you can only call on Mondays between 10:00am-1:00pm to make an appointment; and the appointment is for two weeks (well almost two weeks!) from when you called. Hope you can afford a rental (and the $gas$ to fill it) soon so you can visit.

Baby's Girl · #77 04-11-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by California_Mom

You're welcome. Remember, you can only call on Mondays between 10:00am-1:00pm to make an appointment; and the appointment is for two weeks (well almost two weeks!) from when you called. Hope you can afford a rental (and the $gas$ to fill it) soon so you can visit.

Oh wow I didn't know that

I guess I will have to wait till next Monday to make an appointment. I was really hoping to go next weekend. Are they able to get visits as soon they get there? And if so are they contact visits? If I'm going to spend the money to go see him I want to make it worth while and be able to touch him.

bunniRidge · #78 04-11-2011, 07:38 PM

Baby's Girl, I'd go by myself the first time regardless, if I were you, and if you have someone able to watch the children. I've been visiting J for a while now, and I just took my daughter for the first time yesterday. It certainly was easier to already know what to expect (though I was still stressing out. I'm a mom!)

Also keep in mind when you call to make an appointment, keep calling until you get a person. The recorded messages is usually old, and a lot of people are calling, so it takes several tries. One girl awhile back gave me the advice to hang up after 4 or 5 rings (rather than letting it ring forever), and that seems to work the best. It is a pain, but having the appointment certainly is worth it.

Seredipity · #79 04-12-2011, 09:34 AM

Hey Ladies! My man just got moved to Ironwood smh he has less than 100 days left but I still will be visiting. Im Bre btw.

bunniRidge · #80 04-13-2011, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by HiS MRS

Hey Ladies! My man just got moved to Ironwood smh he has less than 100 days left but I still will be visiting. Im Bre btw.

100 days left!!! Yay!!!

Baby's Girl · #81 04-14-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bunniRidge

Baby's Girl, I'd go by myself the first time regardless, if I were you, and if you have someone able to watch the children. I've been visiting J for a while now, and I just took my daughter for the first time yesterday. It certainly was easier to already know what to expect (though I was still stressing out. I'm a mom!)

Also keep in mind when you call to make an appointment, keep calling until you get a person. The recorded messages is usually old, and a lot of people are calling, so it takes several tries. One girl awhile back gave me the advice to hang up after 4 or 5 rings (rather than letting it ring forever), and that seems to work the best. It is a pain, but having the appointment certainly is worth it.

Thank you bunniRidge I think I will go alone the first time I visit him. I'm a real anxious person especially under new situations

If I take my boys and I find myself puzzled as to what or where I need to go then I will end up having a panic attack lol! Once I learn how things work in there then I will feel comfortable enough to take my boys.

lovinganinmate · #82 04-16-2011, 02:24 PM

hi everyone

, my fiance just got transferred to ironwood, this is the first time hes been transferred so i am not sure about the process once he arrives will he go through orientation? if so does anyone know how long this will take and if during that time he will be able to make calls? he got to ironwood on the 1st of April and Ive yet to hear from him

California_Mom · #83 04-16-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lovinganinmate

hi everyone

, my fiance just got transferred to ironwood, this is the first time hes been transferred so i am not sure about the process once he arrives will he go through orientation? if so does anyone know how long this will take and if during that time he will be able to make calls? he got to ironwood on the 1st of April and Ive yet to hear from him

Hi lovinganinmate,

to the Ironwood Forum. Since he got there on the 1st, he should be off orientation any day now! Hopefully he'll get a chance to call you very soon.
Take care, and be sure to ask when you have some other questions.

TaraIsabelle457 · #84 04-19-2011, 07:15 PM

hey guys my husband just got transfered here, can he use the phone?hes spending 2 years here. if so how often? how come 2he hasnt called me?? he might have just got transfered.. im so excited! finally aout of reception!and how long are visits? do i need to re apply for a visiting form when i already did it at wasco state prison? how easy are family visits to get? anything would help!

California_Mom · #85 04-19-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TaraIsabelle457

hey guys my husband just got transfered here, can he use the phone?hes spending 2 years here. if so how often? how come 2he hasnt called me?? he might have just got transfered.. im so excited! finally aout of reception!and how long are visits? do i need to re apply for a visiting form when i already did it at wasco state prison? how easy are family visits to get? anything would help!

Hi TaraIsabelle! Welcome to Ironwood. Let me answer a few of your questions!
Phone Calls -- He'll be in orientation for a few weeks and won't be able to use the phone until he gets off orientation; it usually takes about 2 weeks. Then they shoudl let him use the phone. How often he can call will depend on his status. If he's in a program, school or has a job, he'll be able to use the phone twice a day! If no, he can only make two calls a month between the 1st and 10th. So, hopefully he'll get in some type of program, job or school. If you have Verizon or AT&T, he'll be able to receive calls on your home phone, if not, then you'll have to set up an account with GTL before you get any calls from him. If you want him to call your cell, you must set up an account before he receives any calls, regardless of who your carrier is. Here's the threads if you do need to set up an account GTL Q&A for LANDLINE Phones GTL Q&A for CELL Phones

Visiting -- Were you already approved at Wasco? If so, your visiting transfers, but if you were still in the process of being approved, you'll have to start all over again. Visiting is Saturday & Sunday; if you have an appointment they start at 8:30. If you don't have an appointment they start processing non appointments at 10:00am. Visiting is over at 3:00pm so you'll get a nice long visit. Check out the Ironwood Visiting Thread , there is a lot of helpful information. http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520421

Family Visits -- I don't know much about family visits, your husband will have to apply for them and then send you the information.
If you have more questions, just ask!
California_Mom

TaraIsabelle457 · #86 04-19-2011, 09:01 PM

Are all buildings usually on lockdown? What are the most common buildings always on lockdown? My husband transfered here a few days ago. Wanna know the scoop on this building! Anyone?

TaraIsabelle457 · #87 04-19-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by angemike

i do have a question.. i am going to visit and dont have an appt. for this weekend, because of the 2 week in advance rule but i cant wait, i havent seen my son since december! so i would like to know the best way to go about this, i know that they let the appt. people first and then the non appts, at 10.. i want to be in the front of that line at any and all cost. what time do i need to be there for this. do they start a car line the night prior? and at what time do they start to arrive? also is ironwood all sny?

Wow thank you! Can I visit him while he's on orientation? How soon can he get a job or school? Where can I research the programs? Ahh I can't wait to speak with him!

California_Mom · #88 04-20-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TaraIsabelle457

Wow thank you! Can I visit him while he's on orientation? How soon can he get a job or school? Where can I research the programs? Ahh I can't wait to speak with him!

I'm pretty sure you have to have an appointment to visit someone in orientation. And it would only be one hour behind glass

, If he calls, then you'll know he's off and it won't matter if you have an appointment. I hope you can see him soon! As far as a job or school, that's something he'll have to look into. They have a GED program if he hasn't graduated and also some correspondence college classes he can take. And I hope you can speak with him soon too. It's such a comfort to hear their voice and know they are okay.

California_Mom · #89 04-20-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TaraIsabelle457

Are all buildings usually on lockdown? What are the most common buildings always on lockdown? My husband transfered here a few days ago. Wanna know the scoop on this building! Anyone?

Hi again! You'll be happy to know that Ironwood doesn't have a lot of lockdowns

. Sometimes they won't have program (meaning they have to stay in their cells, no dayroom or yard) because of things like CO training or not enough CO's; but that's not the same as an official Lockdown. And when they are on lockdown, it's usually by Yard, not building. The Yards are A,B,C,D and the buildings within the yards are 1-5. For example if his address says B3, he'd be on Yard B, building 3. I hope that makes sense to you! I think your husband will be glad he's at Ironwood...except for the heat. It gets

REALLY HOT

during the summer.

TaraIsabelle457 · #90 04-20-2011, 01:19 PM

Yay thank you!

TaraIsabelle457 · #91 04-20-2011, 09:58 PM

Can you see an inmate sat and sun of you make an apt? Or is oit only once a weekend

California_Mom · #92 04-20-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TaraIsabelle457

Can you see an inmate sat and sun of you make an apt? Or is oit only once a weekend

Yes you can visit both days!

TaraIsabelle457 · #93 04-27-2011, 07:24 AM

Can you wear black skinny jeans, an oversized long white blouse and high heels? On contact visits?

cHaMpS` GiiRL · #94 04-28-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TaraIsabelle457

Can you wear black skinny jeans, an oversized long white blouse and high heels? On contact visits?

I've worn something like that and was let in without any problem just as long as it's not a plain white blouse u should be ok...but like I always say take an extra outfit just in case

lovinganinmate · #95 04-28-2011, 11:49 AM

My finance was recently transferred to ironwood on April 1st from Mens colony prison, yesterday i recieved a letter and he said that he has not received any of his property. Is there someone i can contact to find out whats going on? (i am not sure) but could him being in Ad seg at C.M.C prior to his transfer have anything to do with it? Any advice and or info would be greatly appreciated....Thanks in Advance

s311kyra · #96 04-30-2011, 01:10 PM

Hello everyone! My husband just transferred from Donovan with 148 days left of 7 years! So excited. Just going to have an uneventful time and pass it quickly. Thought I'd stop by and say hi!

California_Mom · #97 04-30-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by s311kyra

Hello everyone! My husband just transferred from Donovan with 148 days left of 7 years! So excited. Just going to have an uneventful time and pass it quickly. Thought I'd stop by and say hi!

Welcome to Ironwood. And that's wonderful he's getting out so soon! Congratuations

s311kyra · #98 04-30-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by California_Mom

Welcome to Ironwood. And that's wonderful he's getting out so soon! Congratuations

Thanks! We are counting down the days. I just couldn't believe they moved him so close to the end. I hate having to learn a new place. We'd gotten rather comfortable. :-)

TaraIsabelle457 · #99 05-02-2011, 09:08 PM

I had the most amazing time this weekend with my husband and son. It was touch with our 9 month old but so worth it. We have not been able to touch or kiss in 8 months and my husband hasn't held his son since he was 6 weeks old. It was nice having 6 hours a day to kiss and hold eachother. I'm so incredibly happy. I pray we can get family visits soon! Ahhh

missinghim4 · #**100** 05-06-2011, 11:47 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm not sure where to ask this but I want to send my bf money and I was wondering if I can do that online. Also, what writing supplies can I send, and how much, can I send him?