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Leaving the "Waiting Room"
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:22 pm
by Bogey51
March 08, 2008: Took my CHL class
March 12, 2008: Received my return certified from DPS
July 10, 2008: Received my "PIN" letter
July 14,2008: Received my "PLASTIC"
Today is a good day, and I even got a bonus, RAIN!
Till next time.
Brad
Re: Leaving the "Waiting Room"
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:01 pm
by wyatt
congrats, time for a wally walk. great southwest right around the corner. Hope my will be soon.
Re: Leaving the "Waiting Room"
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:51 pm
by Bogey51
wyatt wrote:congrats, time for a wally walk. great southwest right around the corner. Hope my will be soon.
Wyatt,
It will be here soon. I know its a hard wait but one thing I've learned, by reading posts from the Sr. members, is not to kill yourself over this process because it will drive you mad. I used the method of "set it and forget it." In other words, I didn't count days and I didn't check my app. status, only twice did I. After speaking with others, the DPS as more applications for CHL in June than the total combined all year last year. Remember, these are humans processing these apps. by hand, it will take some time. But as always, you do have the right to contact your Rep. Keep me, us, posted on the progress.
Take care,
Brad
Re: Leaving the "Waiting Room"
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:02 pm
by longhorn_92
Bogey51 wrote:wyatt wrote:congrats, time for a wally walk. great southwest right around the corner. Hope my will be soon.
Wyatt,
It will be here soon.
I know its a hard wait but one thing I've learned, by reading posts from the Sr. members, is not to kill yourself over this process because it will drive you mad. I used the method of "set it and forget it."
In other words, I didn't count days and I didn't check my app. status, only twice did I. After speaking with others, the DPS as more applications for CHL in June than the total combined all year last year. Remember, these are humans processing these apps. by hand, it will take some time. But as always, you do have the right to contact your Rep. Keep me, us, posted on the progress.
Take care,
Brad
You did good.....young padawan.....real good!
Re: Leaving the "Waiting Room"
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:25 pm
by Bogey51
Thanks Longhorn, I tell you what, and all that are still waiting, the best advise I can give, is to take the time, and you will have plenty, to read every post on this forum. Not only can it make the time pass, but you will continue to grow in your CHL education and understanding. This in turn will make you a more RESPONSIBLE carrier once you receive your CHL. If you think of a "what if" situation, it is better to ask it (read it) in here before you carry than it is to say to a judge "but I thought I could do that."
Respectfully,
Brad
Re: Leaving the "Waiting Room"
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:51 am
by sbb
Congratulations on receipt of your license. I never knew that you were quite so stoic. Seems like it is now time for a father/son joint carry excursion.
Re: Leaving the "Waiting Room"
Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:16 pm
by InfoTechCHL2007
"After speaking with others, the DPS as more applications for CHL in June than the total combined all year last year."
..and last year, as I recall, was not a slow year for apps.
Congrats.
Re: Leaving the "Waiting Room"
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:51 pm
by bryang
Bogey51 wrote:wyatt wrote:congrats, time for a wally walk. great southwest right around the corner. Hope my will be soon.
Wyatt,
It will be here soon. I know its a hard wait but one thing I've learned, by reading posts from the Sr. members, is not to kill yourself over this process because it will drive you mad. I used the method of "set it and forget it." In other words, I didn't count days and I didn't check my app. status, only twice did I. After speaking with others, the DPS as more applications for CHL in June than the total combined all year last year. Remember, these are humans processing these apps. by hand, it will take some time. But as always, you do have the right to contact your Rep. Keep me, us, posted on the progress.
Take care,
Brad
Congratulation, Bogey51, on receiving your plastic! and rain to boot
...that is pretty good. That is some very good advise you gave for all of us that are still waiting. I wish I had never pursued a PIN#...big mistake. I keep telling myself that it is dumb to keep checking that silly thing, but ....no, the next thing I know, there I am again. Your right, it just adds stress, at least, for me anyhow.
Good luck, and be safe.
