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**lisainengland** · #26 04-20-2011, 01:12 PM

Hi honey, Well if you have his correct housing unit number there is no reason for them to keep returning your mail.

I would suggest contacting the prison mail room and asking them whats going on.
As for packages they are allowed 4 per year that have to be ordered via the ADOC approved website. See the link below. I know they have one at Christmas and then the other 3 throughout the year.
I have also sent you a pm

http://www.doc.state.al.us/inmatepackages.asp

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Originally Posted by butterfly70

my friend is Regular Population, but has life and i have tried to write him but they keep sending the letters back saying i need the correct house unit and i have it all there

is driving me crazy how do packages work how many can they have or when can i order one

**lisainengland** · #27 04-20-2011, 01:22 PM

If I remember correctly he is now at St Clairs and he is married, I think his wife is or was a member on here. Apart from that I dont know any details about him. Sorry I couldnt help more

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Originally Posted by northernstar

I am hoping someone can help me. I have been searching the web for weeks now, and this site seems to be the best. I have been trying to find information on Bobby Ray Gilbert. I saw him on lock up and his drawings really touched me (maybe because I play baseball), and also his love for his Mom. Anyhow, I have read that he is no longer in Holman, I just wanted to write to him and let him know he has an admirerer of his artwork in Canada. Also, I am not looking to fall in love with him, everyone on jail needs to have some friends, and I believe in what a person may or may not have done in the past, does not make them a monster, if anyything it makes them into the person they are today, many of them probably could be released with no harm to the community. For all I know he is married or has a girlfriend, so be assured I mean no harm.

butterfly70 · #28 04-22-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by northernstar

I am hoping someone can help me. I have been searching the web for weeks now, and this site seems to be the best. I have been trying to find information on Bobby Ray Gilbert. I saw him on lock up and his drawings really touched me (maybe because I play baseball), and also his love for his Mom. Anyhow, I have read that he is no longer in Holman, I just wanted to write to him and let him know he has an admirerer of his artwork in Canada. Also, I am not looking to fall in love with him, everyone on jail needs to have some friends, and I believe in what a person may or may not have done in the past, does not make them a monster, if anyything it makes them into the person they are today, many of them probably could be released with no harm to the community. For all I know he is married or has a girlfriend, so be assured I mean no harm.

Hi Northernstar yes Bobby is at Holman,

and you are right he is a great guy very nice, and he is a great artis, i know him and his Friend CH They are both very good people they have made mistakes but i think we all have, i send him your message once i get an answear i will post it for you, once again Thank you-----Butterfly70---

**lisainengland** · #29 04-22-2011, 02:31 AM

Thanks Butterfly. I apologise, I thought he had been moved to St Clairs

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Originally Posted by butterfly70

Hi Northernstar yes Bobby is at Holman,

and you are right he is a great guy very nice, and he is a great artis, i know him and his Friend CH They are both very good people they have made mistakes but i think we all have, i send him your message once i get an answear i will post it for you, once again Thank you-----Butterfly70---

butterfly70 · #30 04-29-2011, 12:11 PM

Hello Ladies, hope every one is doing good this morning, i need you help I have been trying to contact Mr. Patterson at Holman Correctional but have not been able to , i would like to know if any one has his direct number or what would be the best way to talk to him, 2nd do you know how much are the collect call from Holman to California?and 3rd, does any one know anything about any ruling about setting cell phones yammers in side Alabama state Prisons? Thank you Ladies for your help

**lisainengland** · #31 04-29-2011, 12:38 PM

I'm sorry you havent been able to get in contact with Mr Patterson yet. Alabama prisons use Global Tel Link and as far as I know you can set up an account and recieve calls on your cell phone. You can find more info about GTL on the Alabama phones forum on here. Just click the link below, I hope this helps

AL Phones

northernstar · #32 04-29-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by butterfly70

Hi Northernstar yes Bobby is at Holman,

and you are right he is a great guy very nice, and he is a great artis, i know him and his Friend CH They are both very good people they have made mistakes but i think we all have, i send him your message once i get an answear i will post it for you, once again Thank you-----Butterfly70---

Thank you so much Butterfly, can hardly wait to hear from you and him

loulou8 · #33 05-21-2011, 06:08 PM

The number i called for the warden was 251 368 8173 and the best time to catch him is 2pm uk time as he finishes his lunch break then. good luck.

loulou8 · #34 05-22-2011, 04:54 PM

sorry i wrote it wrong the best time to catch the warden is 2pm usa time (8pm) uk time.

prettybrown1 · #35 06-16-2011, 07:36 AM

Hello and welcome, my finace is in holman as well, and I am new to PTO but he has been in holman for 12yrs praying on a release next year god willing but things look good.

**lisainengland** · #36 06-17-2011, 09:39 AM

Hi and welcome to PTO. Its great to hear your husband may be released next year

MakeMommaProud · #37 07-01-2011, 01:36 AM

I have a brother and a sweetheart there. I just got to visit for the first time since my brother got sentenced, a very long time ago!!! My sweetheart has an EOS next Spring. I pray that he makes our date every day

it's nice to meet a kindred spirit, I hope we can become friends

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Originally Posted by Heluvedme1st

Hello Everyone My Name is Lisa and I have a Pen Pal that is at Holman and I thought it would be nice to meet other people with Love Ones here... Nice to Meet everyone I'm looking forward to Connecting and meeting lots of New and Exciting People

**lisainengland** · #38 07-04-2011, 06:11 AM

Hi and welcome to PTO and to the alabama forum

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Originally Posted by MakeMommaProud

I have a brother and a sweetheart there. I just got to visit for the first time since my brother got sentenced, a very long time ago!!! My sweetheart has an EOS next Spring. I pray that he makes our date every day

it's nice to meet a kindred spirit, I hope we can become friends

tumpadump33 · #39 07-21-2011, 12:58 PM

what is the dress code there Im going to see my husband this weekend

**lisainengland** · #40 07-22-2011, 04:15 PM

Hi and welcome to PTO. You can find the list for Alabama visitation dress code Here

I hope you have a brilliant visit

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Originally Posted by tumpadump33

what is the dress code there Im going to see my husband this weekend

powderpuff99 · #41 09-30-2011, 06:37 PM

Holman is a maximum security facility. Visitation is done in an enclosed room with multiple inmates visiting at once. All are locked into the "visitation yard." You are allowed to hug at the beginning/end of visits and that's all. You can bring a clear plastic bag with quarters to get food/drink items from the vending machines. You will be searched before and after your visit. You should dress conservatively. Loose fitting clothing (jeans/tshirt) is your best choice unless you want to be sent home. Don't wear jewelry or anything metal. The Warden is Tony Patterson. You must have the correct bed number and address envelopes correctly or they will be rejected. All mail is opened. You can't send nude pictures. All mail is searched. You can use the ADOC website's inmate search to find an inmate.