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puppyraiserpuppyraiserMember
Morning Mrs.M

A belated Welcome Back!

Been searching the web... Seems the old >Auction Watcher< at Millersmiles is gone? Was there Monday, but not on Tuesday.

If anyone is interested, I found a new one >HERE<

(edit) Hmmm... The forum inserts a '_' in javascript ??? Just remove it from the url in the address bar.



[This message was edited by Puppy Raiser on March 04, 2004 at 06:35 AM.]
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L littlebitMember
Is everyone else getting this link to work? I have not had success.

I never got the other one to work either, because my filter blocked it for some reason, but this one says invalid url or something.

I confess, I am a novice, largely ignorant of computers, and probably out of place among the experts here. Frown In fact, I am unjustifiably tickled with myself for getting this far. Smile But, no success with previous link. Alas!
L littlebitMember
Thank you, Lexie, for the kind words!


As I reread my posted statement (about being smart),I realize it sounds boastful. I am sorry. I am just trying to talk myself out of feeling stupid about computers.

Anyway, as for trying to make things sound clear, I have taught my own kids at home for 20 years, and have taught writing, humanities, speech and debate classes to other homeschoolers for most of that time. I have learned that until I can make myself understood by third graders, I have not really communicated the essence of a subject.

I have also found, to my chagrin, that the best way for me to begin learning a new subject myself is with a book written for third graders! Maybe that is because books for children must systematicaaly cover the core of the topic in a interesting, entertaining narrative while cutting the fluff and technical jargon. Or, maybe that's just where my mental level is! Wink

I guess I need to study a computer course for third graders!
M moryMember
Welcome back Mrs M. Have a friend who always brings back a Pop-Up camper from Florida in the spring when returning and makes a couple hundred which pays for the trip. It also provides a little luggage space in the Isle. Florida is a fantastic place to get a buy on a used Motor Home as well.
Many seniors don't realize how hard they
are to Navigate as well as a husband who may have passed on. I got mine in Orlando - it was sitting in a man's driveway for 8 years - biggest job was to get the brakes going again. But the price was great, I have it parked on 12 Acres and just go over and
spend the weekend once in a while. It's my guest cottage.
I had to shutdown all my acounts and change passwords etc. It was acually quite easy as I bank with Citi-Bank. They handled everything with one phone call to a department called "Identity Theft Solutions"
They used to charge $50 a year but now its a free bank service. Last will be my E-Mail which will I change June lst. I think someone said in a post you can transfer your E-Bay sales record to a new name if its yours - right? Would like to keep my 100%
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L littlebitMember
Yes, it home education can be quite demanding, but quite rewarding, too. I really have enjoyed this time with my family. After my eldest's first seven years of Department of Defense schools overseas, then public and private schools in Washington and California, we decided to try teaching him ourselves. (Long story!) That was in the early 80's so homeschooling was still largely unknown and a little scary. But we worked the bugs out finally and it has become our preferred lifestyle. We have quite a network here now, so it is much easier than in the early days.

Anyway, at least I'm never bored!
annieannieMember
I hear you there, my grandkids are in Belgium!! tooooo far away.

I wish I was there today. We got up to a flooded basement office. Our house is only 7 years old, and last year when it rained 12 inches we didn't get a drop. This time it rained a couple inches and something must be plugged up in our drain. Worst part is I think my main computer is dead
D@mmit Murphey!!! Mad Frown Frown

The best things in life are furry....and flowers!
mrsmmrsmMember
Mg, I am so sorry to hear about your flooded basement. I know it is a real mess. When we lived in Indiana, we had that happen! Yuck!!...Your grandbabies are really a long way away!

Littlebit, I understand what you meant, but I was refering to the inadequate school systems...I have eleven grandchildren , one great, and one great to be delivered June 9th.

L littlebitMember
I am sorry to hear about your flooded basement. That sounds like a mess to deal with! I hope your insurance pays out well.


Belgium really is too far away for loved ones to live. At least I get to see my grandchildren once or twice a year. We talk on the phone, too - I'm getting better at deciphering the little guy's speech. Nothing sounds sweeter than, "I love you!"
L littlebitMember
Congrats on the grandchildren, Mrs M!

I expect we'll add a few more as the younger kids start their families. That will be sweet. I hope I can keep up with it all as well as you seem to be doing.

I used to think people who went on about their grandchildren were a bit dottie, maybe even pathetic, until I had my own. Now I get it.

When I was a younger mother, I loved my kids dearly, but I was also broke and busier than busy and far too occupied trying to get my own life to work. The days seemed to take forever to finish, and I had years and years ahead of me.

Now, I have a bit more time and money, and a lot more wisdom. I no longer take for granted the joyful laughter and delighted, open smiles of babies. I know the years fly fast, and each day is precious.
annieannieMember
Frown No flood insurance. We live on a hill !!!

Yes Belgium is tooooo far away. This is my older son Vince's family. He's in the Air Force and is stationed there for 3 1/2 more years. We were hoping to get over there this spring, but now I'm afraid our travel money is not gonna happen.
I need some chocolate!!! Frown

The best things in life are furry....and flowers!
L littlebitMember
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I cannot believe what they don't know!

I was refering to the inadequate school systems...


I hear you! A very great many parents in our homeschool group are teachers and principals who won't risk their kids there after seeing it first hand. They just get so frustrated trying to do their job in a system weighed down with too many problems and too much bureaucracy.

I think most teachers really mean well and want to do right by the kids. Of course, they might have a lot of different definitions about what that means! And some are more competent than others. But the parents blame the teachers, the teachers blame the administrators, the administrators blame the parents, the kids just watch TV, and everybody wants more money.

Hey, I want more money, too!
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