University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 2013 - Page 40

ZTA1550 · #1 09-30-2013, 12:50 PM

Best wishes to all the Ole Miss pnms -- and nervous moms!

rebelpnm · #2 10-01-2013, 08:31 AM

Well ladies, today's the day! Good luck to any other pnms!

OldOleMiss · #3 10-01-2013, 08:58 AM

Good luck rebelpnm- keep an open mind, don't get yourself stressed out, ignore tent talk and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!! (and keep us posted when you can :-) )

newbierebmom · #4 10-01-2013, 04:23 PM

A funny from Twitter:

To The Freshmen ‏@tothefreshmen 45s
Please tell your mothers not to hide in the bushes during Rush... That's not a joke #RushProblems

ladybug12 · #5 10-01-2013, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbierebmom

A funny from Twitter:

To The Freshmen ‏@tothefreshmen 45s
Please tell your mothers not to hide in the bushes during Rush... That's not a joke #RushProblems

Seriously, when I visited the campus as a national officer the past 2 years, many stories of moms jumping out of bushes to tell their daughter to "go xyz". Had one fall out of a tree 2 years ago trying to see a bid list and broke her wrist.
No lie, I was there.

It's recruitment at Ole Miss! Keep the stories coming!

KSUViolet06 · #6 10-01-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ladybug12

Had one fall out of a tree 2 years ago trying to see a bid list and broke her wrist.

Quoted for OMG.

newbierebmom · #7 10-02-2013, 08:50 AM

Wow...that's pretty bad...

I had posted a few weeks ago that my D told me that several of her friends' said their moms were going up this week. So for those that go, why do they hide out on Bid Day??

Wouldn't they just go to circle area and hang back from Lyceum to take pictures of the run??

I have told y'all I was new so I just don't understand if you're going to support your D and take pics of the "run" why would you hide out??

Please help me understand. Thanks...

olemissmom2017 · #8 10-02-2013, 09:02 AM

I'm new too, and I had heard stories of moms going for the whole week. I think they must be alums wanting to see their own friends because with my daughters schedule I doubt I will see her much. I am going Friday through Sunday and I bet I hardly see her at all. I will go for the run and I think the hiding must not be for that, but before that for some reason to try to find out the bid early?

I also did not know that I was supposed to send her something each day for the week. I did get the Lily Pad postcard saying that they had me covered for the week, but I was like, for what? So I was late to that! She did get her week of presents, I just didn't know until the last minute that it was a "thing". I did rush at a different college many years ago, and that wasn't a thing there or then.

newbierebmom · #9 10-02-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by olemissmom2017

I'm new too, and I had heard stories of moms going for the whole week. I think they must be alums wanting to see their own friends because with my daughters schedule I doubt I will see her much. I am going Friday through Sunday and I bet I hardly see her at all. I will go for the run and I think the hiding must not be for that, but before that for some reason to try to find out the bid early?

I also did not know that I was supposed to send her something each day for the week. I did get the Lily Pad postcard saying that they had me covered for the week, but I was like, for what? So I was late to that! She did get her week of presents, I just didn't know until the last minute that it was a "thing". I did rush at a different college many years ago, and that wasn't a thing there or then.

We went up for the parents weekend in early September and I saw a sign in the Lily Pad's window about signing up for Rush Week gifts. I called from home when I got back and found out and signed up then, so around Sept. 9. the woman told me that moms had been calling to sign up since June!! But she said not to worry that there would be many more calling after me.

The only issue with calling later is that bid gifts are delivered to the sorority house in order that the order was made. So your DD will still get it but later.

I was thinking about going and have reservations that I can cancel, but I'll likely go. I know I won't see my DD very much either. But as I had also posted a few weeks ago, my D had issues with tire indicator light on her car even though she has brand new tires. So I may go up and get them checked out while she's doing rush stuff Sat, maybe visit with her Sunday morning, then see the run take a few pics then come home. I thought it would be easier to get on and off campus to get her car on a weekend without a home game. The other weekends we're going up later in fall will be for home games.

Even though there may be parents there for rush activities, it won't be as many people as for home games.

If that qualifies me for helicopter parent, so be it!

olemissmom2017 · #10 10-02-2013, 09:44 AM

I qualify too

I would rather go when I can spend more time with her, but she wants me there this weekend, so off I will go. It is a time to check and see what else she may need during the term and I can shop. I won't go again during this term. The trip is long (5.5 hours) and I have a younger child at home who is busy which makes it difficult. So either she comes home for a visit, or Thanksgiving is next! I am sure she is going to get even busier after bid day and won't worry about me much.

Thank goodness I get to see instagram pics! I ordered from Lily Pad Tuesday of this week! So she will be last on the list to get a basket, but at least it will be there!

newbierebmom · #11 10-02-2013, 10:00 AM

I did ask my DD as well, said it was up to her. She said I want to see you but I know I won't have as much time.

It's about the same length for me, but I'm an empty nester so I can make the trip without any issues. Also, my D has had school-related activities on weekends since mid-September so she hasn't been able to get it to a tire place. I will have peace of mind if I go get the tires checked myself....

And I'm bringing up more winter items since she didn't bring much and being from NOLA, 50 degree temps means we can wear our long stored away winter items! tee hee

Maybe we can stand by each other in the Circle, take pics and wave as they run off! lol!!

olemissmom2017 · #12 10-02-2013, 10:02 AM

Yes, we're NOLA Katrina refugees! Miss it so much!

thetalady · #13 10-02-2013, 12:47 PM

The moms hiding in the bushes is an issue DURING rush, not after receiving their bids. They were trying to influence their daughters' decisions during the rush process. Bad Bad Bad moms! I am waiting for the day that an overly invested mom gets too excited and makes the run to the house on Bid Day WITH her DD

newbierebmom · #14 10-02-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by thetalady

The moms hiding in the bushes is an issue DURING rush, not after receiving their bids. They were trying to influence their daughters' decisions during the rush process. Bad Bad Bad moms! I am waiting for the day that an overly invested mom gets too excited and makes the run to the house on Bid Day WITH her DD

Thanks for the explanation!!

Hearttoheart · #15 10-02-2013, 02:52 PM

okay, I get the whole not hiding in the bushes, but why can't we just hang out in Union Plaza/Grove and sneak a peek at their invite lists? Seems ashamed if we are in town on Saturday that we can't simply ask our daughters which houses they are going to? Is this not allowed?

I obviously didn't get the message that presents were needed each day of the week! We sent flowers and are sending bid day gifts, but every day??? Does that make me a bad mom?