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Subject: Cancelled Room
Author: rm [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:51:48 11/11/09 Wed I just cancelled a room for Thursday nigt at the Mariott Courtyard. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Also just cancelled 2 rooms for Thurs, Fri & Sat. (NT) -- at Courtyard - not staying, 15:53:37 11/11/09 Wed how close is it to the convention center? (NT) -- thx, 18:50:38 11/11/09 Wed 3-5 minute walk (NT) -- according to website, 19:40:46 11/11/09 Wed everything is really only a 5 minute walk from the Oir. (NT) -- mom, 06:45:08 11/12/09 Thu

Subject: 2010 Feis in the Desert

Author:
Feis Committee
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Date Posted: 01:05:39 11/12/09 Thu

Registration is open for the 2010 Feis in the Desert, themed “The Heat is On!” This year our event weekend falls on the 3-day Martin Luther King Holiday: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 15, 16 & 17, 2010 - plenty of time to travel and great airfares now! We will again be at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, Chandler, Arizona. This is a wonderful time of year in Arizona - come in out of the snow and cold, visit relatives, and bask under our sunny skies. Please visit our website, www.feisinthedesert.org – start with our Welcome Letter, then register for competitions and hotel accommodations through the website. All contact information for the Feis Committee is on the website. The schedule of events is up, along with information on our Special Events. Join us Friday evening for a Wine and Cheese Reception and stay to enjoy Irish Entertainment, featuring an “Irish Idol” contest - with the audience as judge! Back by popular demand is the C.E.R.F. (Firemen’s Relief Fund) Double Jig Competition to be held not once but twice! – open to all ages/all levels on Saturday and Sunday – enter for one or both! Everyone comes away with a gift from the Chandler Firefighters! The “Ducts on Parade” Duct Tape competition entries may be turned in both days - the criteria are challenging, Duct Tape Flip Flops? We also return with our Irish Baking Competition. Our event will be incorporated into the City of Chandler’s Multi-Cultural Festival for Saturday, January 16th - lots of extra activities! Our Feis Committee will make every effort to ensure an enjoyable Feis weekend. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in January 2010!

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Subject: ...fighting his cancer for the last 2.5 years but will lose his battle here before Christmas. When his family asked him what his Christmas wish was, he only responded that he wanted to receive a lot of Christmas cards.
Author: Copied from another board - please see inside [Edit]	Date Posted: 07:34:15 11/10/09 Tue Noah Scott Biorkman is 5 years old and a patient at Mott Children’s Hospital, was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma. He has been fighting his cancer for the last 2.5 years but will lose his battle here before Christmas. When his family asked him what his Christmas wish was, he only responded that he wanted to receive a lot of Christmas cards. Because he is not expected to live until Christmas, the family is holding his Christmas next weekend and is asking as many of us as possible to help fulfill his wish by sending him Christmas cards. Let's flood his mailbox with love! Mail to: Noah Biorkman c/o Scott Biorkman 3480 Petoskey Way Milford, MI 48380 http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/medical/biorkman.asp [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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so sad, reading this just gave me chills. I am going to have my daughter make a card this afternoon and put in the mailbox tonight (NT) -- christmas wish, 08:35:46 11/10/09 Tue sent ours last week. (NT) -- -, 09:07:43 11/10/09 Tue My class will make cards (NT) -- ct teacher (God bless him and his family), 19:25:25 11/11/09 Wed

Subject: Need room at Westin Saturday night if you're looking to get rid of one
Author: Brenda [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:24:35 11/11/09 Wed If you have a room for Saturday night you don't want I will take it [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Finally got a Fed Ex tracking # from Gavin today! (monday) Anyone else get a Gavin recently? How long was it in transit!
Author: desperately waiting!! [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:33:34 11/09/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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after i got number it wasn't in system until the next day -- love it, 10:40:03 11/09/09 Mon if it gets held in customs, how long before you get it? (NT) -- concerned, 11:54:07 11/09/09 Mon Mine was one week. I have been there needing it for the O. (NT) -- hate the deadlines waiting for dresses, 13:44:37 11/09/09 Mon Shipped Monday, got it today! Yay! And it fits great! (NT) -- Happy and relieved/relaxed OP, 17:13:07 11/11/09 Wed

Subject: Obviously, the schedule is done. Could someone from the Committee please post the schedule so we all can make the necessary arrangements for our dancers and non dancing family members?
Author: Thank you!! [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:24:13 11/10/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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the schedule is below...our TC sent ti to us.... -- mom, 05:07:52 11/11/09 Wed you mean it is posted inside...and thanks! (NT) -- looked below and couldn't find it, 06:12:05 11/11/09 Wed Thanks SO much!!!!! :) (NT) -- Bubba, 06:25:17 11/11/09 Wed Thank you! (NT) -- No name, 06:48:15 11/11/09 Wed are they in the exhibition level or the ball room level? (NT) -- what floor, 09:24:21 11/11/09 Wed From this list I can't tell locations of individual comps. - (more) -- Sorry, I'm new to this, find it hard to decipher, 09:48:24 11/11/09 Wed Usually, you should plan to be in your ballroom one hour before the posted time to check in. (more) -- we were all new once, 11:32:46 11/11/09 Wed Sorry but you cannot possibly tell who she'll dance with. Have been doing the Oireachtas for many years and have yet to see a comp that doesn't have at least a handful of absentees, which means you could end up dancing with the person listed before or after you, or neither if they are no-shows. (NT) -- old mom, 11:41:50 11/11/09 Wed Check in is an hour beforehand? I'm jsut picturing a sea of dancers in a competition going on - do you just wade through the crowd to a check in table? Do they do each day's awards that night? Is anything done for trad set competitions? (NT) -- new to all of this, 15:21:17 11/11/09 Wed It really is like a BIG feis. The stage hands usually try to herd the group checking in to onse die of the stage so as not to disrupt a comp. Ye shtre awards are the same evening and yes the traditional set group get's their due! -- You'll catch on quickly!, 16:10:49 11/11/09 Wed Man I need a new keyboard! (NT) -- ..., 16:11:53 11/11/09 Wed Thank you for the info! (NT) -- new to all of this, 16:31:25 11/11/09 Wed Actually, my dd's comp is the third of three running concurrently on one stage (more) -- not a morning person (either me or dd) LOL, 12:02:16 11/11/09 Wed

Subject: In response to Dining options in Providence?
Author: sef, a rhode islander [Edit]	Date Posted: 07:42:52 11/11/09 Wed The dining options in Providence,and particularly downtown where the O is, are ENDLESS. Next door to the Westin(literally) is Union Station. There is U.S. Brewery, Capital Grille(pricey) and RiRa(Irish Pub). Two other Irish pubs in walking dist. are McFaddens(Pine sT) and Murphy's(Fountain st./Open till 2am fri/sat). Ruth'sChris steak house across street, but quite expensive... In PPMall, there is Chscke.F, Johnny r,Joe's am.bar+grill,DandB's, FireandIce, NapaValley Grille, ChicagoUno, and a CINEMA 16 + IMAX...( ONLY recommend the girls have adult with them there) Lot of college/HS age kids hang out on weekend nights=trouble sometimes. Across from DDcenter,is Trinity Brewhouse, and across Highway overpass is the famous Federal Hill area, with about 50 restaurants(mostly Italian). It is known only as the HILL around here. There are some fancy options such as Mediterraneo, Blue Grotto,Siena, but also some reasonable pasta/pizza rest. such as Geppetto's, Angelo's,Caserta Pizza. The options are really endless. You should be eating well that weekend...ENJOY [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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In that post i put a few options for activities in and around Prov. -- :-), 08:12:24 11/11/09 Wed lots of info and activities in there^! (NT) -- No name, 13:35:15 11/11/09 Wed Thanks, OP. I'm printing and saving these suggestions for next week. (NT) -- appreciative MA mom, 08:55:17 11/11/09 Wed Is the Hill walkable/safe from the Venue? (NT) -- thanks, 12:57:17 11/11/09 Wed yes,in nice weather, would be nice walk... from Hilton, probably 5? mins or less... Yes, using common sense, it is safe to walk around downtown.. (NT) -- sef, 13:47:01 11/11/09 Wed Thank you very much - that's very helpful! (NT) -- Dancer's Mom, 15:44:42 11/11/09 Wed

Subject: Providence Bruins
Author: Mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:16:49 11/11/09 Wed I just noticed that the Providence Bruins are playing the Friday and Saturday night of the Oireachtas weekend. This is a great take. Might be a great way for the dads or nondancing siblings to get away and relax! They play at the Dunkin Donuts center right across the street. They are like minor league baseball, great entertainment at a reasonable rate! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The P bruins is a great idea for family with free time, also, we have a beautiful zoo about 5 mins down the highway, to Elmwood ave exit. Roger Williams Park Zoo, GREAT FOR FAMILIES (NT) -- sef, 13:49:08 11/11/09 Wed I second that, Roger Williams Zoo is super! (NT) -- love the African animals, 14:30:32 11/11/09 Wed

Subject: 9 days until the NEO. Feistan is 75% booked but still has scattered appointments available. Visit us at www.Feistan.com
Author: The Tan Man [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:44:49 11/11/09 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Oireachtas Schedule?
Author: Hello? [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:00:17 11/10/09 Tue We leave in 9 days for Providence. Where is the schedule? Seriously!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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look below (NT) -- ..., 11:03:58 11/10/09 Tue And vendors and parking please? (NT) -- .., 11:12:34 11/10/09 Tue I'm gonna have to agree--this is kinda down-to-the-wire. I'm aware of the difficult circumstances, but 3,000 plans must be made. (NT) -- hoping for today, 12:03:22 11/10/09 Tue they have give us the daily schedule. Other than that you know you are pretty much on site for most of the day. (NT) -- no worries, 12:43:27 11/10/09 Tue I need to know if I need a room Thus. or not. If my daughter is dance say at 1:00 - I don't need a room Thurs. If she's dancing at 9:30am then I'd say yes, I do need a room. (NT) -- Important to me, 17:25:33 11/10/09 Tue Got the sched from our TC - if you post the competition i can give you time/ballroom (NT) -- :-), 14:56:31 11/10/09 Tue You must be with Gray because no other teacher has received it (NT) -- Annoyed, 21:05:32 11/10/09 Tue Well I hate to tell you but I am with Gray and I have not been given any special information so please watch your assumption. (NT) -- Seriously out of line, 11:03:13 11/11/09 Wed We have the daily schedule, not exact times. Solos usually in the am starting around 8. No reason to get all worked up. You know what day your dancing. All will be given. As noted several times the person in charge of this information had a DEATH in the familly, her husband thus things are slower to come forward. Thankfully all we have to worry about is a silly schedule, she had to deal with the loss of her spouse. (NT) -- chill pill please, 15:12:17 11/10/09 Tue Sending prayers to familly with loss. I can wait for the schedule. (NT) -- God Bless, 20:38:08 11/10/09 Tue girls U10 on Friday ? -- DM, 15:17:12 11/10/09 Tue Comp 11, girls U10 - Friday @ 9:30 in Providence Ballroom (B) (NT) -- :-), 15:22:27 11/10/09 Tue thank you thank you now can drive down in Morning . -- DM, 15:31:07 11/10/09 Tue COMP 29 AND 33 TEAMS ON FRIDAY ? -- dd, 15:34:25 11/10/09 Tue Comp 29 Girls 8 U15 - 3:45 Providence Ballroom B, Comp 33 Mixed 8 U15 2:15 Newport Ballroom C (NT) -- :-), 15:39:59 11/10/09 Tue also team # 37 -- dd, 15:37:18 11/10/09 Tue Comp 37 Girls 4 U15 - 3:00 split between Ballrooms A and B (NT) -- :-), 15:41:52 11/10/09 Tue Any way to get boys under 18?(the time?) (NT) -- thanks, 15:44:59 11/10/09 Tue Comp 16, Boys U18 solos - Friday 9:30 Pawtucket Ballroom A (NT) -- :-), 15:48:38 11/10/09 Tue do you have Sunday . G u 12 B U 9 and Bu13 -- DM, 15:47:06 11/10/09 Tue inside -- :-), 15:53:22 11/10/09 Tue Thak you SO much, kind person! Ladies 18-20 (Friday), please! (NT) -- you're a peach, 15:55:36 11/10/09 Tue Comp 2, ladies 18-20 solos - friday 8:30 ballroom C (see inside) -- :-), 16:04:50 11/10/09 Tue Girls U11 and Girls U8 on Friday? PLEASE =) (NT) -- Mom, 16:02:29 11/10/09 Tue both are at 830 U11 in B, U8 in C (NT) -- :-), 16:05:49 11/10/09 Tue Thank you so much!.... (NT) -- Mom, 16:07:36 11/10/09 Tue I am going to ask that you only request comp times if you REALLY REALLY need them, not if you are just curious, because i actually do have other things to do!! (NT) -- Keeper of the schedule :), 16:07:40 11/10/09 Tue Is there any way that someone who has the schedule -- could post the schedule so we could all jut see it?, 16:21:13 11/10/09 Tue I can't do that -- :-), 16:28:04 11/10/09 Tue If this info is available, why on earth can't they post it??? (NT) -- ne, 16:33:57 11/10/09 Tue Girls U11 on Friday? (NT) -- Thanks, 16:46:52 11/10/09 Tue look above your post...she already answered U11 8:30 (NT) -- Mom, 16:52:19 11/10/09 Tue Sorry - didn't see it before. Thanks (NT) -- thank you, 17:00:46 11/10/09 Tue U9 Friday? Last one we need to know...sorry (NT) -- Mom, 16:55:55 11/10/09 Tue 8:30 ballroom A (NT) -- :-), 17:17:39 11/10/09 Tue U10 Traditional Set on Friday? (NT) -- Thanks!, 17:22:53 11/10/09 Tue Yes.. Competition #50 if you have it! Hoping I don't need a room on Thursday. (NT) -- Thanks., 17:28:16 11/10/09 Tue 1:15 - Trad sets are almost always in the afternoon, keeps the morning quieter and less crowded for solos (NT) -- :-), 18:01:57 11/10/09 Tue That's what I thought.. glad it didn't change and that I don't need a room Thursday night!! (NT) -- Yeah! And thanks for the info., 20:32:47 11/10/09 Tue schedule -- frustrated mom, 17:32:32 11/10/09 Tue Sat Sat. Competitions 35 & 36... girls 4-hand Ceili and Sun Trad set U12? -- dance mom, 18:39:46 11/10/09 Tue Trad Set u12 Ballroom A, 3:30 (NT) -- mom, 18:49:43 11/10/09 Tue Start times for #1 and #2 Friday, and #3 Saturday please (NT) -- Thanks, 19:19:44 11/10/09 Tue 8:30 on friday, 8 on saturday (NT) -- :-), 20:22:45 11/10/09 Tue tradational set under 12 please (NT) -- id mom, 19:24:32 11/10/09 Tue Trad Set U13, Saturday-please (NT) -- Thank you, 19:42:54 11/10/09 Tue Posted right above your question... -- Dance Mom, 20:00:58 11/10/09 Tue oops... replying Trad set U12/Sunday, not U13 Sat... Sorry! N/T (NT) -- Dance Mom, 20:02:50 11/10/09 Tue trad set u 13 @ 11am (NT) -- :-), 20:24:07 11/10/09 Tue Comp #55-trad set u 17-time on friday please? -- ?, 03:06:14 11/11/09 Wed According to the schedule posted higher up on this page, Trad Set U17 is at 1:30 on Friday. (NT) -- hth, 05:29:42 11/11/09 Wed

Subject: I have a room at the Hilton for Saturday night -$125- king-email if interested
Author: Linda [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:42:30 11/10/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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interested! -- maloney, 15:13:22 11/10/09 Tue interested, also!!! -- Need a room, 15:36:12 11/10/09 Tue The Westin is the main hotel (NT) -- FYI, 15:39:18 11/10/09 Tue Westin is main hotel but Hilton is right across street. (NT) -- ., 18:22:30 11/10/09 Tue Does anyone know for sure if you can access the ballrooms from the Hilton without going outside? (NT) -- have room at the Hilton, and hope so, 07:32:09 11/11/09 Wed Hilton is down the street with no inside access to Convention Center, less than 5 minute walk outside... (NT) -- sef, 07:54:38 11/11/09 Wed oh, bummer. but thanks for the answer (NT) -- appreciate your help, 08:07:33 11/11/09 Wed The room has been taken. Best of luck to everyone. (NT) -- OP, 09:58:57 11/11/09 Wed

Subject: Restaraunts near venue for dinner? Locals please provide suggestions and if walking or driving distance. Much appreciated!
Author: Providence bound, but don't wish to be hotel bound [Edit]	Date Posted: 09:33:06 11/10/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Especially reasonable Pasta choice? (NT) -- Out of towners, 10:02:33 11/10/09 Tue there is a huge mall across the street with several restaurants including cheesecake factory and Dave and Busters, Federal Hill is not far away for fancier restaurants (NT) -- google providence, 12:02:02 11/10/09 Tue How about a movie theater? Fandango shows one in MA, but nothing in Providence?? (NT) -- thanks, 13:56:10 11/10/09 Tue type in Providence, RI for location - gives show times for prov place cinemas and Imax (NT) -- :-), 15:24:41 11/10/09 Tue Lets put all our favorite Prov activities :) -- :-), 15:20:32 11/10/09 Tue There is a cinema complex a few exits south of Providence down I--95 (NT) -- in West Warwick - exit for Quaker Lane, 15:58:21 11/10/09 Tue There is one in the mall connected to the Westin too. (NT) -- :-), 16:08:45 11/10/09 Tue West warwick is further away than you think, about a 15 minute ride, But the PPMall is directly across the street with cinema there. (NT) -- ri mom, give me a minute i will post all my suggestions on this board (working in providence), 07:12:17 11/11/09 Wed

Subject: Marks for lenihan feis
Author: prizewinner dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:48:54 11/10/09 Tue Just wondering if the marks for the Lenihan feis have been mailed out. Have most people gotten theirs? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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not yet (NT) -- id mom, 19:23:05 11/10/09 Tue I haven't gotten mine either :( (NT) -- Soon, I'm sure, 05:34:12 11/11/09 Wed

Subject: Side cramps
Author: mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 21:57:51 11/04/09 Wed Anyone have any ideas for a dancer who gets side cramps. Can't figure out why ....It isn't always....Anyone else have this problem [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Side cramps are the result of muscle between the ribs cramping do to stress. They cramp because of improper breathing during, poor warm-up, and lack of potassium -- use diaphram, stretch, and eat a banana! (inside), 04:51:12 11/05/09 Thu Um... could you re-phrase that "diaphragm" suggestion? (NT) -- someone might get the wrong idea..., 06:00:26 11/05/09 Thu You gave me my laugh for the day - That went right by me! (NT) -- Thank you!, 10:35:10 11/05/09 Thu A lot of cramping is due to dehydration. Make sure your dd is drinking plenty of water. (NT) -- mom, 06:27:25 11/05/09 Thu Thank you! Will try all suggestions. -- mom, 09:15:04 11/05/09 Thu Dd had this problem at one point. TC told her to eat a banana before dance class and before competitions. That helped a lot. As for drinking water, ask the TC to tell your dd to do it. I find that dd will always do whatever TC asks. (NT) -- hth, 09:58:48 11/05/09 Thu Good idea (NT) -- mom, 10:21:14 11/05/09 Thu definitely eat lots of bananas for the potassium and drink lots of water before dance class and stretch and warm up properly! these will all help a lot! (NT) -- open dancer who knows from LOTS of experience :-/ hahh, 12:51:14 11/06/09 Fri The bananas have seemed to help and maybe the side stretching!!! (NT) -- You are all awesome.! dd thanks you., 22:28:54 11/10/09 Tue Also make sure she is breathing properly. When dd was younger she would sometimes hold her breath while dancing which can also cause these cramps. (NT) -- mom, 05:23:11 11/11/09 Wed

Subject: Is the Kelly Oster feis taking mail-in entries or do we need to wait for e-feis?
Author: -- [Edit]	Date Posted: 22:45:37 11/10/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: NEO
Author: not ne [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:42:40 11/10/09 Tue Just cancelled a room at Hilton- fri,sat,sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Neponset Valley/Harney Feis-We are missing a pair of ghillies that may have been left in the gym or gotten mixed up in the changing room. They are marked "Harney" on the bottom. Please e-mail me if you found them. Thanks!.
Author: Linda [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:07:19 11/10/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Can someone tell me the dates & location of your Oireachtas? I'm making a customized item as a surpise and don't want to let the cat out of the bag! Thanks :-)
Author: San Francisco Mama [Edit]	Date Posted: 15:03:34 11/09/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Here you go -- inside, 15:29:50 11/09/09 Mon You are making "surprises" for approx. 3,000 guests in two weeks time, and mailing the items, or actually flying from CA to RI? Are you giving or selling? I smell something fishy.... (NT) -- ???, 18:23:18 11/09/09 Mon I read that to mean that it is likely for one person in particular, (NT) -- Not every attendee at NEO, 18:59:14 11/09/09 Mon I think you mean to be on the Irish Dance Espionage board -- that is www.voy.com/consp1. this board is for chatting and sharing helpful information (NT) -- Can be confusing, I know, 07:06:09 11/10/09 Tue This information is easily found online, and would be known by anyone with any knowledge of upper-level irish dance (NT) -- think it might be halibut, 18:34:58 11/09/09 Mon She's making a surprise. Didn't say what or who for. Perhaps it's for a neice (or nephew) who dances and she knows nothing of ID. (NT) -- Be nice., 19:13:31 11/09/09 Mon What dirty thing do you people assume that everyone is going to do with basic information!!! so sick of mindless chatter...not everything is done with evil things in mind (NT) -- come on!, 22:24:23 11/09/09 Mon I know --really -what possible harm could be done with this info that is, as said, so easily found by those who know how to look for it? It's time for me to go to the O and then take a BIG BREAK! (NT) -- I can't stand this useless drivel any longer!!!!!!, 07:11:06 11/10/09 Tue P.S - Will you please just GO AWAY fish smelling person (NT) -- ARGHHH!!!!!!, 07:11:59 11/10/09 Tue True, these things are easily found to someone in the know, especially here, so it is odd that they can find this board, but not the date? These type of things are considered red flags to security organizations when venues are hosting large events. Not all things should be ignored. Father just retired from a government job investigating such things. You would be horrified to know exactly what some people try to do. Thank god we have invervention. (NT) -- Take nothing for granted, 10:18:47 11/10/09 Tue I still dont' get it - if it's so easy to find how can that post be taken as anyyhing scary? Maybe someone said " hey, there's a voy board with irish dance info why don't you try there? I heard they are MUCH friendlier than the MAR board" (NT) -- Ouch - won't try that again!, 11:02:17 11/10/09 Tue

Subject: Horgan Stage Schedule?
Author: Anyone? Thank you! [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:53:47 11/10/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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ALL dance times for grades and champs are listed on the syllabus. Horgan always does it this way. (NT) -- hth, 06:17:40 11/10/09 Tue Thank you! I had not realized! (NT) -- OP, 07:29:34 11/10/09 Tue Will we know any idea of how many competitors before the Feis? (NT) -- Thank you for your help!, 08:38:31 11/10/09 Tue Nope, you just have to wing it. As a rule, the Horgan feis is not terribly large, but the comps sometimes get backed up by providing a schedule in advance. it is a nice relaxing atmosphere, so there is less stress. (NT) -- hth, 11:00:19 11/10/09 Tue

Subject: Can someone kindly post # to Eire Designs? I misplaced # and keep making errors.
Author: thanks [Edit]	Date Posted: 08:04:11 11/10/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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http://www.gavindoherty.co.uk/ (NT) -- -, 09:04:46 11/10/09 Tue

Subject: Just read online that the dollar has fallen to $1.50 on the Euro, if I'm expressing that right. No wonder dresses are so high. 1800 Euros would be $2700 if my math is right.
Author: glad dds dress still fits [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:31:34 11/10/09 Tue [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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a Gavin was alway nearly $3000 no matter what the coversion was. and that was the rate this summer as well. I guess it stinks for mailing of the dress as postage more, but again dresses same price (NT) -- crazy, go USA makers, 07:29:18 11/10/09 Tue Gavin's prices are in pounds, not euros, and certainly not in dollars, and therefore could not be constant in dollar terms. (NT) -- -, 07:43:22 11/10/09 Tue

Subject: Neponset Valley Feis result
Author: Margaret [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:48:54 11/09/09 Mon Neponset Valley Feis results available www.harneyacademy.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I can't get it to open (NT) -- would someone post inside a message here?, 05:57:52 11/10/09 Tue Try this link - http://www.harneyacademy.com/pdf/2009/2009_feis_championship_results.xls (NT) -- :), 06:08:21 11/10/09 Tue tried to copy/paste inside -- hope it works!, 06:17:58 11/10/09 Tue

Subject: Just cancelled Thur, Sat, and Sun at Hilton
Author: If anyone's interested [Edit]	Date Posted: 08:25:39 11/08/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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help -- deanna, 05:40:00 11/09/09 Mon need a room friday night -- need a room friday night, 11:50:30 11/09/09 Mon room transfers are allowed -- Deanna, 05:50:54 11/10/09 Tue

Subject: Cafe Press Step Dancing Items

Author:
ID Mom
[Edit]

Date Posted: 23:40:35 11/09/09 Mon

Just wondering if anyone is interested in some items from my cafepress shop.

I searched the web and couldn't find the exact thing I wanted, so just spent hours creating my own artwork... it's on t-shirts, sweatshirts, sigg waterbottles(!), clocks for the studio and more. Might make for nice holiday gifts for your daughters or dance teachers...??

Let me know what you think~(Do the colors work?)
http://www.cafepress.com/FeisNDance

Thanks~

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Subject: Top ten reasons I recalled at Oireachtas 10 I practiced hard, 9 I didn’t make excuses for MY failures, 8 I broke down each dance and sharpened up each step, 7 Perfect practice make perfect, 6 I ate right and got plenty of sleep, 5 I’ve been good to others (karma), 4 I stay active in other ways to stay fit, 3 I listened to my TC, 2 I learned from every feis regardless of placement, And the number 1 reason I recalled is, I love to dance and enjoy being on stage!
Author: Go for it! [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:18:13 11/09/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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love it! (NT) -- mom, 17:45:27 11/09/09 Mon now THAT is worth the read (NT) -- thanks!, 20:00:39 11/09/09 Mon Said like a true ID mom! I don't say that to be mean, and maybe you are not even a mom, but as a mom myself, these are the things I WISH my dd would do LOL! (NT) -- great list -- thanks!!!, 20:14:43 11/09/09 Mon and if you didn't recall you should be just as HAPPY.. that's what it's all about! (NT) -- mz, 23:14:35 11/09/09 Mon

Subject: Stunning 2 Piece Elevations! First Offering! Elegant, Celtic, Timeless! This dress stands out onstage! Extemely well made!
Author: See Inside for link! [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:43:03 11/09/09 Mon http://s903.photobucket.com/albums/ac234/Sgt_Smedley/?action=view¤t=Erin.jpg This dress will fit an average build dancer 14-18 The 2 piece design allows you easily short/lengthen the skirt by lifting at the shoulders. Save on expensive alterations! Great for the fast growing dancer! $1,800 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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email her if interested! (NT) -- s_s, 17:25:55 11/09/09 Mon

Subject: Siobhan Moore feis
Author: NE dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:52:07 11/09/09 Mon Does anybody know if the Siobhan Moore feis will be held next April? Great feis, hope they will have it again. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Immigration

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Date Posted: 13:22:59 11/09/09 Mon

Hi everyone, I am doing college research on Irish immigration to the United States in the last twenty years. I am collecting data right now and have created an online survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=C8JgDls1EbymPIGYQuFQ3A_3d_3d If you immigrated to the U.S. from Ireland in the last twenty years I would greatly appreciate your taking my survey as it provides invaluable information for the study. As well I'd greatly appreciate it if you could pass this survey along to anyone else. Thank you.

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Subject: A question for veteran attendees of the Oireachtas, does the time schedule usually get posted just the week before? Just trying to make some plans with relatives,and I wasn't sure what's the norm in terms of finding out the timing of competitions.
Author: newbie [Edit]	Date Posted: 05:46:13 11/09/09 Mon [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It is usually out a little earlier, but it is my understanding that the person who does the scheduling had an unexpected death in the family. Our TC told us to expect it sometime this week. (NT) -- hope this helps!, 06:45:21 11/09/09 Mon If you're dd is doing solos, the competitions usually start at 8AM. Traditional Sets and ceilis fill in the late morning and afternoon (though they can be early too). (NT) -- HTH, 09:24:38 11/09/09 Mon Thank you for your patience. The Oireachtas schedule will be finished tonight and e mailed to teachers and also placed on NE website (NT) -- Terry Gillan Regional Director NE, 11:08:20 11/09/09 Mon Thanks for your response -- (NT) -- mom, 11:38:00 11/09/09 Mon Yes, thanks for the update and please pass our condolences on -- to the scheduling person, 12:07:11 11/09/09 Mon Thank you very much for the update. Our sympathies are with the person who does the scheduling. I can't even imagine trying to take on such a huge task at such a difficult time. (NT) -- op, 13:20:59 11/09/09 Mon

Subject: Recently we attended a feis in another region, in which boys and girls competed together in OC. I had not seen this before. Why do we not do this here? Is it up to individual feis organizers or is it a regional rule?
Author: curious [Edit]	Date Posted: 19:23:04 11/07/09 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It happens hears sometimes (NT) -- Open over 18 @ Lenihan feis, 19:45:42 11/07/09 Sat it cuts down on trophy prices the boys always get left out. I am not even a mom on a boy but they get left out always ! (NT) -- id, 14:12:14 11/08/09 Sun Um, how do they get left out always? The boys I saw at last weekend's feis placed in OC. I wouldn't consider that being left out. What's your definition? (NT) -- just curious, 18:53:37 11/08/09 Sun Left out meaning not much competition for them. They often get combined up an age group which is tough if the age group is double aged to begin with. (NT) -- mom of open champ, 10:25:10 11/09/09 Mon I think the boys should just be combined with the girls by birth year, as they are in Prelim. I see boys that were in my dd's Prelim comp who are now in OC and end up in comps with only one other competitor. What a waste! (NT) -- me, 13:09:54 11/09/09 Mon We compete in the ECR region often and OC boys and girls are often combined. Poor boys, they never have a lot fo competition in OC and I'm all for combining. (NT) -- mom of older OC dd, 15:54:44 11/08/09 Sun As the mom of an open champion boy I as well am all for combining. Just aren't many boys competing these days. (NT) -- Boy's mom, 10:22:09 11/09/09 Mon

Subject: what is a cupcake skirt?
Author: dress hunter [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:39:48 11/08/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Link to a picture of one inside. -- rrl, 19:53:18 11/08/09 Sun Looks like this style would be suitable for the U11 and below. Pretty, but "youthlike" (NT) -- :), 20:11:09 11/08/09 Sun Thought the cupcake skirt was like the paper liner to a cupcake...multi mini pleats is a cupcake. This dress is a ruffle rah rah dress. (NT) -- ruffles, 08:58:20 11/09/09 Mon

Subject: Is Brady Academy accepting transfer students?
Author: dancer [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:45:16 11/07/09 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I would contact school directly, and ask. (NT) -- bradyacademy@comcast.net, 06:06:05 11/08/09 Sun They have always taken lots of transfers. Can't imagine they'd stop now. (NT) -- me, 12:33:09 11/08/09 Sun Thank you (NT) -- dancer, 07:52:41 11/09/09 Mon

Subject: Need help with Irish Heritage Feis, is there a champion HP or Jig competition? I don't see it on the form but confused because it looks like it is listed with the fees.
Author: Help [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:28:44 11/08/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Contacted school and they said they were not doing them this feis, they were doing 3-hands instead. (NT) -- feis mom, 05:37:19 11/09/09 Mon

Subject: are panels getting out of style?
Author: ??? [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:53:52 11/08/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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panels? like, the five panels with tulle? I don't think so... (NT) -- -, 12:37:59 11/08/09 Sun the 3 tier rah-rah skirt and single tier seem to be the current fashion (NT) -- based on new dresses from GB, 16:17:47 11/08/09 Sun DD Just got a new dress...go with the style she likes...It all comes full circle again. (NT) -- Irish mom, 21:04:59 11/08/09 Sun

Subject: Top 10 Reasons I didn't Recall! 10.A dance mate stuck her tongue out at me 9 Mommy didn't buy me the right dress 8The lighting in the ballroom was poor 7We had the same old judges 6I had to dance with a WQer 5 We dont practice on that brand of Marley 4 I had to dance 3 @ a time 3 I haven't got my 3rd first, so I never practiced my set! 2 The sun was in my eyes & The number one reason I didn't recall is. #1 I'm a much better dancer than all those Open WQ's, Or at least that's what I heard! .
Author: Fails to take responsiblity for my actions! [Edit]	Date Posted: 20:06:01 11/07/09 Sat [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I think i've pretty much heard all of these and more! (NT) -- :-), 20:39:18 11/07/09 Sat Your #1 should be it was political. I am so much better then them but I got stuck with crappy judges who won't place anyone on my school. (NT) -- I hear that over and over, 04:52:36 11/08/09 Sun I agree, Change #1 (NT) -- you got it right!, 05:33:58 11/08/09 Sun While I agree that the reasons you listed are often heard, I just hate to get pscyhed up for the Os with such a negative attitude or even acknowledge it. My family and our school are very excited. We'll do the best we can and we give no print or thought to the poor sports out there. (NT) -- do we need to even acknowledge them?, 15:52:34 11/08/09 Sun Clearly you have no sense of humor (NT) -- :(, 19:05:04 11/08/09 Sun

Subject: Hotfixqueen.com Awesome!
Author: newbie [Edit]	Date Posted: 11:12:05 11/06/09 Fri for all those moms out there who are new to jeweling--I just ordered wednesday evening and 6 gross arrived today! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Yes I ordered all my crystals from Hot Fix Queen. Lower prices than the other vendors such as Rhinestone Guy, plus free (and fast) shipping so I ordered just a few gross at a time. This way I didn't end up with a surplus. hotfixqueen.com (NT) -- fan, 05:55:17 11/07/09 Sat What do you use for the adhesive? Is there anything less messy than the fabric glue(gem tec)? (NT) -- thanks, 15:18:35 11/07/09 Sat i bought the hot fix, you heat and stick (NT) -- op, 15:40:55 11/07/09 Sat The hotfix crystals come with dried adhesive on the backs of them. You order the hot fix wand which heats them to liquify the adhesive, then stick them where you want them. No muss, no fuss. Love hotfix. (NT) -- fan, 16:58:07 11/07/09 Sat Is there a better hot fix wand than another? And Price? I have always glued on my crystals and was thinking of hotfix. Only because I have a bumpy textured fabric I need to glue them on to, am I considering the hotfix. Do they instantly adhere without slipping if not on an entirely flat surface? Hotfix Gems are more expensive than glue on. (NT) -- can you buy wand at JoAnn's?, 17:59:43 11/08/09 Sun

Subject: what dresses are in style? bubble, panels, ruffeled/tutu
Author: dress hunter [Edit]	Date Posted: 10:43:42 11/08/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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All of the above. (NT) -- Such a variety now., 11:34:12 11/08/09 Sun Agree, all of the above still very in. IMHO the "cupcake" skirts are more for the younger dancers. (NT) -- Nice to see so many styles!, 11:35:37 11/08/09 Sun what is a cupcake skirt? (NT) -- hungry, 12:31:52 11/08/09 Sun I think any style goes now no big difference in styles but the all pleated ruffle 3 layer (cup cake) style (NT) -- mum, 14:10:20 11/08/09 Sun They are a bit too ruffly for my taste and seem more suited for the very young ones. (NT) -- sf, 17:53:11 11/08/09 Sun

Subject: Must Sell Solo Dress: suitable for dancer approx 5'0...
Author: Kasey [Edit]	Date Posted: 12:02:08 11/07/09 Sat Navy Blue velvet with Red Tartan plaid skirt and white lace. Excellent condition. Made in May 2008. Here are approx measurements. Dress has no room to let out however can be taken back in and up. Please email me if you are interested. Full Length Back of Dress from center of neck to center of skirt: 31 3/4 Full Length Front of Dress from highest shoulder point closest to neck to bottom: 32 1/2 Waist at seam to bottom of skirt: 14" (measured down the middle, front of dress) Sleeve: 22 1/2 Neck to Shoulder: 4 Back Neck to Waist (measured down center at zipper): 17 3/4 Waist to bottom of skirt (Back of dress): 13 3/4 Waist: Now approx 28-29 Bust: approx 32-34 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Kasey, is this dress on dance-again? Pictures posted anywhere? Price? (NT) -- curious, 17:00:59 11/07/09 Sat Who was the dressmaker? (NT) -- forgot to ask, 17:20:23 11/07/09 Sat Dress made by Michelle Lewis. Email me for Pictures...did not post on Dance-Again. I will send pics if you email direct (NT) -- Kasey, 17:18:51 11/08/09 Sun

Subject: everbody reply on favorite color dress cobonations
Author: !@#$%^&* [Edit]	Date Posted: 16:16:50 11/08/09 Sun [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: O Schedule = Noticed Mid-Atlantic's final O schedule was posted Oct. 22. - includes ballrooms etc. Ours must be out there somewhere since we're a week ahead of them - has anyone seen it?
Author: looking :-) [Edit]	Date Posted: 08:24:49 11/06/09 Fri [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I see they have 20 judges, wonder if they have panels of five maybe? (NT) -- ?, 08:38:52 11/06/09 Fri Yes we have 5 on a panel. (NT) -- No name, 05:55:37 11/07/09 Sat Heard it will be out early next week. (NT) -- a mom, 12:49:27 11/06/09 Fri Yeah - thanks ! (NT) -- op, 13:01:22 11/06/09 Fri The comparison with MAR is worse than that (more) -- -, 14:42:10 11/06/09 Fri It would be nice to see it, even some regular feis have schedules with this much time before the date. Oireachtas I would have thought more organized and ahead of game!?! (NT) -- Only 14 days and counting, 14:49:41 11/06/09 Fri Is it true that this year U15 dancers will dance 3 at a time? (NT) -- What?, 14:58:05 11/06/09 Fri U15s danced two at a time at Nationals t his year. These girls are full grown; they need the space! (NT) -- :), 08:04:10 11/07/09 Sat where do you "hear" these things? I thought it was only "legal" up to u14 (NT) -- u15 mom, 17:27:40 11/06/09 Fri That's at a feis. At AI and Worlds, "Competitors will dance in threes in all heavy rounds up to and including Under 16 and in twos in all light rounds." (NT) -- -, 18:23:33 11/06/09 Fri I thought it was up to U15 at a feis. Dd's U15 comp danced 3 at a time 2 years ago at a feis in MA. (NT) -- curious, 05:57:12 11/07/09 Sat It's official, heard from teacher today, U15 x 3. (NT) -- -, 16:17:35 11/07/09 Sat I'm surprised. Dd was in U15 last year and danced two at a time. (NT) -- U16 mom, 16:59:37 11/07/09 Sat Well that's a bummer. My U15 is as big as any of the older dancers. 3 on a stage is too many for this group. (NT) -- grumble, 18:53:00 11/07/09 Sat It just doesn't make sense. .... -- u15 mom, 19:25:34 11/07/09 Sat 2 @ a time 3 @ a time! Who cares! You still have to dance your best! (NT) -- Stop making up excuses for your DDs and DSs! Relax and dance!, 19:51:07 11/07/09 Sat you miss the point, well MY point. I'm less concerned about placement and performance and more worried about collisions. Seen many with just 2 at a time and a handful have required dancers being helped off the stage. It's tough enough to stay injury-free. Do we really need to risk this? (NT) -- mom of U15er, 15:59:15 11/08/09 Sun I feel every age group should be two at a time for big competitions!! These girls all work hard for this and we are there all day and all night anyway!! It should be considered for the all majors....big or little they all move around that stage and kick high. (NT) -- jmo, 05:32:23 11/08/09 Sun I don't think there's any reason they can't dance 3 at a time up through at least U12. To have these groups go 2 at a time will delay the other groups after them endlessly. Dd often danced 3 at a time up through U15. She is 5'4" and there were dancers in her comp as tall as 5'9". They all survived it just fine. (NT) -- really, 06:58:15 11/08/09 Sun agree with OP that dancers should be only 2 at a time- all ages at Majors and Oireachtas! -- mum, 07:14:28 11/08/09 Sun Yes, they survive it, but let them DANCE!! and not have to worry about kicking someone or being kicked or being blocked out of the judges sight...this is an art and and sport.... (NT) -- me, 07:15:54 11/08/09 Sun

Subject: Let's take care of our dancers
Author: thanks for everyone's help [Edit]	Date Posted: 13:36:58 11/05/09 Thu Sorry if this has been beaten to death but just another small plea to please keep dancers home if sick. I am not prone to panic about the flu or other illnesses but it is getting kind of rampant. Last night 3 dancers showed up to my dds class who were quite clearly ill. Some were out of school that day, all had been out most of the week. Not only is this unfair to the others but the sick kids will end up even worse if they don't stay home and rest. I was very disappointed our TC did not address this with them but this also needs to be enforced at home. Please, please, let's keep the sick kids home. It's not about the Os, it's about being a responsible parent (and ideally, TC). [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I agree, I keep my kids home when sick. It's unfair to others to expose them (NT) -- too., 13:48:49 11/05/09 Thu TC's...are you listening? It is your responsibility as a "human being" to not allow sick kids in the class. Please show some backbone and do not let them in to infect you and others. (NT) -- common courtesy please!, 13:51:49 11/05/09 Thu In TC's defense, it is not always immediately obvious that a child IS sick. We had a dancer come to class last week and none of us knew she was home with a fever that day until after the class. (NT) -- She never said a word, and neither did mom, 14:15:58 11/05/09 Thu fine if TC does not know, but in one school, TC allowed a dancer to come to class 3 days after being diagnosed with H1N1...digraceful. The TC should not have allowed the child in the class for at least 1 week. she may have been fever free, but still contagious. Made everyone uneasy, and some took their kids out of the class. (NT) -- Common courtesy to all please!, 08:41:06 11/06/09 Fri Unfortunately, many TC's make the dancers feel like the HAVE to be in class or suffer the consequences. (NT) -- sadly, 15:13:45 11/05/09 Thu Just how bad a mother do you have to be to send a sick child to class? As a parent it is my job to advocate for my child. If she is sick, I keep her home. And I will deal with the TC. I feel sure our TC would not want a sick child in class, but if I'm wrong about that, I'm still right about keeping my child home and so I will. For her own sake as well as that of her classmates. (NT) -- people need backbones, 17:49:25 11/05/09 Thu I kept my DD home from class last week, we thought it was just a cold and in 24 hours turned into a nasty flu with high fever. She tested positive for Type A and it may have been H1N1. We could have infected the whole school in a day. She will be back this weekend cleared by her doc. Lost a week of practice and a feis but we minimized spreading it. (NT) -- health first, school second then dance, 18:13:32 11/05/09 Thu I picked up H1N1 at the Harvest Time Feis, and I'm still suffering with it. Parents could follow the same rule. (NT) -- mom of jen, 14:40:59 11/06/09 Fri and you know this why? were you sitting beside someone coughing in your face that had H1N1. You contracted it from no where else. Everyone is sick, how can you pinpoint 1 particular place. (NT) -- H1N1, 19:05:02 11/07/09 Sat I had the same thought. you could have picked it up at the take-out window at Wendy's, the day before, the day after.. don't know why people like to pinpoint where they got something. sometimes even from who, which is worse. (NT) -- no sure thing, 13:20:52 11/08/09 Sun

Subject: just thinking?
Author: why? [Edit]	Date Posted: 17:03:15 11/07/09 Sat So here I am at home. Dd has a very bad cold (no fever)I feel one coming on. For Two years dd had terrible cold at Oireachtas. Why do we have the oireachtas in November? I can't imagine a time of year where more people are sick. I'm thinking May/June would be nice. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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my dd is sick every year as well (NT) -- always, 17:29:25 11/07/09 Sat I don't know why the Oireachtas is in November, but possibly because it is a qualifier for Worlds, which is in April, and Nationals, which is in July. I'm sorry your dd has a bad cold, but since the O is two weeks away she should be in fine shape by then. I hope all goes well for you and her. (NT) -- another mom, 17:35:24 11/07/09 Sat I agree. I used to always be happy when my dd got sick 2 weeks before. I knew she'd be healthy by O. Unfortunately, she usually got sick on the day she danced :o( (NT) -- Ah, the "good" old days, 06:42:11 11/08/09 Sun I agree - 2 weeks out also prevents you from over working, often gives a much needed break! (NT) -- :-), 09:21:52 11/08/09 Sun

Subject: Does anybody know where to get gaffer's tape in MA south of Boston? In the past I bought it at Ocean State Job Lot but they no longer carry it.
Author: thanks [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:15:21 11/04/09 Wed [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I couldn't find it anywhere, ended up just ordering it on-line. (NT) -- --, 18:33:11 11/04/09 Wed Try an electic supply house or music store (NT) -- a dad, 19:37:55 11/04/09 Wed got mine at feis from Rutherford shoes (NT) -- mom, 19:48:38 11/04/09 Wed Yeah, at $10 a pop for a roll! (NT) -- It was $3 or so at Ocean State. Sigh., 22:48:44 11/04/09 Wed Did you find it at $10 a roll? If so, where? Ocean State says they do not expect to re-stock this. (NT) -- OP, 10:31:35 11/05/09 Thu I'll bite...what is gaffers tape? Is it for shoes? We have been using black duck tape. (NT) -- cruious, 05:14:14 11/05/09 Thu It's usually used to tape down wires etc on stages. It's very similar to duct tape, but slightly easier to remove from the shoes, leaves less residue. (NT) -- --, 05:57:16 11/05/09 Thu Its other advantage is it's less-slick outer surface - less slippery than duct tape (NT) -- hope OS restocks before my dd runs out of current roll!, 06:03:46 11/05/09 Thu Call a local theatre, they will have some, and may sell you a partial roll. Gaff tape is better, less residue, or better yet, try some crushed bow rosin makes the shoes sticky, and doesn't deaden the sound. (NT) -- Just give the rosin a run through before a comp!, 07:19:13 11/05/09 Thu I'll have to look at my local Ocean State. Would I find it in the tool dept? Is it black? (NT) -- Thanks, 07:39:50 11/05/09 Thu In the Ocean State Job Lot stores I've visited it's been in the back left corner of the store, near hardware, with all the duct tape. But the hardware manager of my local OCJL says they only ever got one shipment of 2 cases and have never gotten it again. If I'd known that I'd have bought a case of it. It was only $2.99 a roll and lasted dd almost a year since it needs replacing far less frequently than duct tape. (NT) -- OP, 09:51:22 11/05/09 Thu Thank you all for your suggestions. I've called everywhere. So far I've found one hardware store willing to order it at $32.99 per roll. I'm still looking for a more reasonable option. $10 a roll is sounding good right now. (NT) -- OP, 10:30:20 11/05/09 Thu Ocean State in RI has it $2.99 thanks (NT) -- NP, 11:28:56 11/05/09 Thu I wish my Ocean State had it! (NT) -- me, 12:52:26 11/05/09 Thu Really?? Which one?? I am willing to travel!!! (NT) -- MassMom, 12:56:11 11/05/09 Thu Yes, please, where? Where? (NT) -- my job takes me all over NE, I'll drive there!, 13:45:48 11/05/09 Thu I can't recall exactly how much I paid on line, but it was definitely less than $10 per roll. There are countless sites on line selling it. (NT) -- --, 13:18:02 11/05/09 Thu Would you be so kind as to name a couple? (NT) -- thanks in advance, 13:46:51 11/05/09 Thu You can buy single rolls here.. link inside -- mom, 16:26:48 11/05/09 Thu I'm sorry, I wish I could remember specific names, it's been awhile since i got it (I ordered a couple of rolls). I know I jsut googled gaffers tape, and checked out a few to get the best price. If I find my receipt, I'll post it. (NT) -- --, 05:20:31 11/06/09 Fri gaffers tape -- maggie, 21:07:53 11/07/09 Sat gaffers tape -- maggie, 21:11:51 11/07/09 Sat gaffers tape -- maggie, 21:13:17 11/07/09 Sat Gaffers tape. True Value Hdwr Braintree Square next to Knights of Columsus. NOT on shelf ask clerk appr $18 (i think but don't quote me) good luck (NT) -- maggie, 21:18:57 11/07/09 Sat Okay, Maggie, we gotcha! (NT) -- musta been one of those sticky keys, 21:25:14 11/07/09 Sat

Subject: good rules to follow for the O's
Author: ma mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 14:35:24 11/02/09 Mon 1) Elevator buttons – Do NOT push every single one, use the one for your floor only. 2) No Running in the halls after 9 PM we have families with young children who may be competing early and they need their rest. We will do the same for you. 3) No loud music after 9 PM see #2. 4) No practice in halls or rooms after 9 PM see #2 5) Let’s not make excessive work for the staff pick up the basics after yourself. We would like to return here in the future and still get great room rates. 6) Use trash contains in your room and at the ballrooms. See # 5 7) Please do not build towers out of the drinking cups – they are for drinking not toys. 8) Enter the Ballrooms before your competition and please only take up the seats you need to sit in. Others would also like to sit. 9) If you are not scheduled until later in the day please do not save seat. See #8 10) If you see handicapped or elderly people with canes, make way and if you are able give up a seat. See # 8 11) Please do not stand in front of people trying to watch competitions 12) Please no loud conversations during any competitions 13) Please no cell phone calls with long and loud conversations in the ballrooms, please leave the room during competitions see #12 14) Please show the boys/men the same respect you would give the girls/ladies. 15) When in doubt use common courtesy. 16) Do not speak badly about anyone, any parent or any dancer - you do not know who you are near. See #15. 17) Do not scream during the recalls so that everyone can hear and we can get through it – this will save time. See #15 18) Please leave the doorways and aisles clear so the dancers can pass to get to competitions. See #15 19) Thank the staff of the hotel. See #15 20) Respect others belongings 21) Respect yourself and others 22) Thank your parents for all the time and money they have spent to help you reach your goal. 23) Leave your dogs at home or please use a kennel. 24) Do not lean on the light switches. 25) Best of all HAVE FUN!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Wonderfully Stated! Usually people have the best of intentions, but it doesn't hurt for us to be reminded of the Golden Rule and common courtesy. Thanks! (NT) -- Dancer's mom, 16:03:23 11/02/09 Mon Amen, sister! Amen! (NT) -- Golden rule lover!, 16:38:36 11/02/09 Mon Fantastic list! (NT) -- --, 17:20:47 11/02/09 Mon #4 Should have read NO practice in the Guest Room areas of the hotel. Remember there are other paying non-ID guests in the hotel. Find a space to practice in the common areas of the hotel not the guest floors! (NT) -- jb, 17:59:19 11/02/09 Mon Can we PLEASE stress #18? (NT) -- biggest pet peeve., 20:31:16 11/02/09 Mon Unless it is a service dog #23 is my (NT) -- pet peeve too, 06:23:32 11/03/09 Tue Hilton let you bring your dog !! Yipee !! (NT) -- love those ID pups, 08:50:27 11/03/09 Tue My first thought ot your comment was, "oh great, now dogs too!", but I suspect your pet is better behaved than some people kids! (NT) -- sad truth, 15:06:23 11/03/09 Tue Westin allows dogs as well. If the hotel allows dogs, i really don't see why people shouldn't bring them (NT) -- :-), 15:24:25 11/03/09 Tue For one.. My daughter is seriously allergic to dogs - only has share a room with them - never even touch them. Ever tried to place at Oireachtas suffering from hives and whacked out on Benadryl? (NT) -- mom of jen, 14:57:07 11/04/09 Wed Just because it is allowed by the hotel, does not mean its appropriate. Dogs do not need to attend the Oireachtas and should be left at home. Why would anyone think its a good idea? (NT) -- Its not exactly a dog park, 20:52:54 11/04/09 Wed Because for some people dogs are an important member of the family. Personally, I think some children should be left at home--at least the dogs can be somewhat controlled. (NT) -- --, 06:01:22 11/05/09 Thu We've brought the dog a couple times - -- :-), 23:15:10 11/05/09 Thu Dogs??!!! You mean to say people in ID may actually own dogs along with expensive dresses??? And take them to competitions?? Oh, the humanity.. (NT) -- Pet free home - not!, 18:28:52 11/07/09 Sat #2 is my pet peeve. I know it's impossible but I would love it if the region had the manpower to patrol the halls in the wee hours, automatically DQing any dancer caught making ridiculous amounts of noise after midnight. They shouldn't be allowed to dance. If they've already danced and placed, they should be stripped of their award, imho. (NT) -- mom of sleepless dd last year, 10:49:32 11/03/09 Tue Last year, I got up out of bed in my old lady nightie and banged on the door across the hall. There were 3 little ones raising holy hell at 11pm. I think I scared the kids speechless as I am sure I was a sight! However, the worst of it was is that there was a parent in the room! Could they have not used some common sense? (NT) -- scarry mommy, 11:07:34 11/03/09 Tue Glad there was at least a parent there. Have seen some parents leave little ones alone in room with a movie and a pizza while they go and booze it up downstairs. I should have called the cops on them. (NT) -- next time, 18:35:19 11/03/09 Tue totally agree, thank you! (NT) -- another ma, 13:34:09 11/03/09 Tue LOL- when you put the kids on leashes and the dogs can do an eight hand, THEN bring them! (NT) -- Mom (whose kids are PERFECT, of course!) :D, 12:31:46 11/05/09 Thu

Subject: oireachtas
Author: dance mom [Edit]	Date Posted: 18:04:16 11/07/09 Sat Has the oireachtas schuedule been posted yet or does anyone know when it will be? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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