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Western U.S. Region Irish Dancers
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• How is St Ambrose going? -- Curious, 13:47:18 05/11/13 Sat [12]
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  • Great! Just finishing champs now & specials up next. (NT) -- All well!, 14:58:19 05/11/13 Sat
  • Open champs today on schedule, on time, quick results, this is the best feis ever! Happy to have the rest of the day for other things, thanks to the Cleary school, nice people, organized, fair judging. (NT) -- fun day, 15:56:26 05/11/13 Sat
  • Any champ results? (NT) -- Couldn't make it this year:(, 16:26:43 05/11/13 Sat
    • Which group? (NT) -- ?, 18:53:06 05/11/13 Sat
    • Results are available at www.feisinfo.com (NT) -- rn, 19:40:51 05/11/13 Sat
  • I miss the live streaming this year! It was so great last year! (NT) -- :(, 16:28:21 05/11/13 Sat
  • Had a great day! So glad to have another southern CA feis. (NT) -- Thanks!, 22:14:25 05/11/13 Sat
  • Was there a photographer? (NT) -- So Cal Mama, 07:03:16 05/13/13 Mon
    • I don't think so. (NT) -- ★, 22:21:57 05/13/13 Mon
  • Kassidy won the u13 open. Lovely dancer. congratulations. Kassidy! (NT) -- ., 22:28:40 05/13/13 Mon
  • 2013 St. Ambrose Feis -- Bri, 00:25:18 05/14/13 Tue

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• are there shuttles from the host hotels to -- disney?, 15:26:00 05/10/13 Fri [8]
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  • Not sure but we walked from the Hilton and it wasn't too far. (NT) -- Hth, 16:27:14 05/10/13 Fri
    • You can go online and purchase tickets for ART (Anaheim Resort Transportation). Their buses stop in front of many of the hotels and will take you to and from Disney Land as well as other places. Very reasonably priced too! (NT) -- Www.rideart.com, 17:14:36 05/10/13 Fri
  • serously you can walk....it's that close...across the street (NT) -- location is great, 22:57:21 05/10/13 Fri
  • it is not across the street , ab 15 min walk, but is kiosk in front of hilton to purchase tram ticket, stop every 15 mins take you to disney (NT) -- there last year, 05:55:03 05/11/13 Sat
  • Thanks for the helpful advice! (NT) -- sorry if this is a repeat post, 06:49:43 05/11/13 Sat
  • Buy Shuttle tickets there -- CC, 14:30:22 05/12/13 Sun
  • Really it is not a bad walk. We parked in the Disney overflow a couple years ago for the O. The hotel is across the street from the Disney overflow parking. -- Disney mom., 22:24:27 05/16/13 Thu

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• PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE WEST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS MAY 25 & 26th -- Penk O'Donnell FEIS, 13:03:13 05/10/13 Fri [2]
  West Coast Championships Feis May 25 / 26th -- Great feis before Nationals --- your support would be most welcome. We are extending the late fee until Monday May 13th --- hoping you can join us!
  

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  • Thanks for extending the date! -- Hope to be there!, 13:42:01 05/10/13 Fri

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• Why are western region open championship fees now higher than the rest of the entire world? -- Notafan, 08:24:23 05/10/13 Fri [24]
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  • Because we're extremely spoiled and NEED to have our Feisanna in hotels over two days . (NT) -- Hope this answers your question., 08:39:00 05/10/13 Fri
    • Actually, was told through grapevine that the feis that put the motion out is hosting theirs in an elementary school. (NT) -- Money-grubbing much?, 08:42:43 05/10/13 Fri
    • Teachers voted on it. . But not all teachers,may I add. (NT) -- Dd, 22:50:12 05/10/13 Fri
      • Seriously - a lot of TCs didn't make the meeting - no attendance (NT) -- No chance to vote, 08:25:20 05/11/13 Sat
  • All champs higher - not just open. And we are losing feis after feis (especially in the Pac NW). If it is money, hopefully people will warm to finding different venues and ways to continue... (NT) -- Mom, 08:43:50 05/10/13 Fri
  • I'm sick of this topic. stop whining! (NT) -- ., 21:10:57 05/10/13 Fri
    • Feel free to ignore it then. (NT) -- cash-strapped mom, 14:51:12 05/14/13 Tue
  • it is 15 dollars, that is the least of your irish dance fees (NT) -- bt, 05:56:25 05/11/13 Sat
    • Take a look at the jazz, lyrical entry fees. $75 to $115 per (NT) -- Solo!, 06:06:31 05/11/13 Sat
      • and then a different costume for each they wear for all of 1 minute (NT) -- wt, 10:51:19 05/11/13 Sat
        • my 3 dds dance jazz, etc. - 11 routines = 11 costumes worn for one specific routine ($30-$100 each) + 4 competitions ($30-$70 PER routine at each competition) = over $1500 in fees & costumes (NT) -- broke maid - Irish was cheaper, 19:53:56 05/11/13 Sat
      • Maybe that's one of the reasons we love Irish! Not crazy expensive. (NT) -- Getting there, 13:40:04 05/11/13 Sat
    • Agreed! $15 is nothing. Spend a weekend at a competitive soccer tournament or volleyball. Much more $ (NT) -- Spend less on the dress., 13:45:19 05/11/13 Sat
    • It does seem small in comparison, but some of us are pinching where we can in order to allow our kids to keep doing something they love. If you have 2 kids in champs, it is $30. For us, that means no specials and it is harder to enter charity trophy dances. In the grand scheme it doesn't seem like alot. And it will not keep us away, but it does make it harder. (NT) -- Mom, 21:26:00 05/12/13 Sun
      • Inflaction has gone up since we started but rates are still about the same. You still need to fly judges in. Feed them. It all adds up. Feises need to stay afloat or they will close (NT) -- Support your feis, 22:47:41 05/12/13 Sun
        • Here’s my problem with the raising the fees -- old timer, 14:08:56 05/14/13 Tue
          • The problem with everything you've posted is that you need volunteers to execute it all. Feisianna these days also struggle to get enough people to volunteer to run the feis much less do all this other stuff. -- also, 07:13:36 05/15/13 Wed
  • Entrance fees aka family fee aka venue fees have gone up a lot. 30 bucks at some feises (NT) -- denver dancer, 05:53:58 05/13/13 Mon
  • I pay $27 to $30 per dancer to register for PC or OC in Mid Atlantic Region. Plus $20 family fee to enter. Few comps held in hotels. Is it really only $15 for champs in west? (NT) -- ?, 05:13:24 05/14/13 Tue
    • Just to clarify... Champ fees for 3-rounds are now $50 in the WR (this is a $15 increase from previous years). (NT) -- ., 07:55:13 05/14/13 Tue
      • oh, I see. That is a lot of money. (NT) -- :), 08:31:04 05/14/13 Tue
      • It averages around $45 for a champ comp in Mid-America and the average family fee is $20. (NT) -- Wish it were $30, 07:15:58 05/15/13 Wed
    • We pay $35 for OC plus a $15 family fee in NE. (NT) -- -, 05:29:03 05/20/13 Mon

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• Does anyone know if Tuscon will be splitting there champs like they have in past years? -- Thanks, 16:12:27 05/09/13 Thu [4]
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  • their* (NT) -- bug me, 21:18:26 05/10/13 Fri
    • ditto (NT) -- nn, 06:27:31 05/12/13 Sun
  • Competitor List -- Thanks!, 10:48:47 05/12/13 Sun

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• Gorgeous, less than one year old, white with hot pink solo dress for sale. Made by professional ID dressmaker for her own daughter. Fits approx size 12-14, bust 32". Very current style. Available to try on at St. Ambrose Feis. Check it out at Feis 'n Stuff Facebook page. -- Sonia, 12:08:03 05/09/13 Thu [2]
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  • Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Feis-n-Stuff/177958702228211 (NT) -- Sonia, 12:11:01 05/09/13 Thu

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• Visit Heartbeat Of Home Facebook page and add your support for WR dancers heading to Dublin to audition soon. Read their blogs and vote in polls they have. Good luck Olivia,Blaine,Bryan,Emily, Melanie and Megan -- Great WR representation, 11:49:29 05/09/13 Thu [16]
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  • And good luck Fred! (since there's never any activity on the WCR board!) -- Way to go, Dancers! G'luck All !!, 12:09:21 05/09/13 Thu
  • Has Brian withdrawn? -- His video's gone? And his name wasn't on the poll yesterday?, 12:16:17 05/09/13 Thu
  • Good luck Emily!!! (NT) -- BFOC friends, 14:09:56 05/09/13 Thu
  • Organizers had all audtion goers sign an agreement that they must be available for all dates from end July to April. Anyone wanting to compete at Worlds is therefore out because while not conflicting with Worlds late April , the dates do conflict with Oireachtas. Or, be liable for payback of all audtion flight/hotel costs if not available. Brian does not yet want to give up competing in O and Worlds so in good faith could not take the trip to Dublin and audition. He needed 3 days off to compete in O. (NT) -- ., 17:38:56 05/09/13 Thu
    • Hope Teyah B gets chance to go now (NT) -- XX, 18:05:38 05/09/13 Thu
    • Thought BFOC were judging Worlds next year? (NT) -- was told that, 19:08:26 05/09/13 Thu
    • Brian's is there on the judges blog for today Friday (NT) -- ?, 09:34:35 05/10/13 Fri
      • That's nice they kept him on the blog since he was voted into the top 10. He isn't going though due to above conflict with need to dance in O in order to compete at Worlds. Olivia, Fred, and Emily decide for forego O and Worlds.. (NT) -- nice to see him though, 10:37:08 05/10/13 Fri
        • They will only forgo if they make cast, nothing will be definite untill after auditions 4/24 and 4/25 (NT) -- good luck, 11:32:37 05/10/13 Fri
          • Obviously they have to make the cut at the audition but they have agreed to skip O & Worlds. That was the point of asking them to sign the agreement! (NT) -- ., 12:50:51 05/10/13 Fri
            • they don't have to skip if they don't get picked to be in the show though. They prob. won't ALL get in.. (of the 20 auditioning, I mean). (NT) -- reasonable deal, 15:19:00 05/12/13 Sun
              • They do have to skip audition if can't make ALL rehearsal and show dates, that is the contract they sign prior accepting trip to Ireland. Producers and contract are very clear, if you are not available all rehearsal and show dates you will be liable for all costs they incurred in flying you to Ireland, putting you up, etc. Also, you can't go and in effect route against yourself, ie hope you don't get picked so as to not pay them back money; or, go, get picked and now have to miss your qualifyer and hence worlds. (NT) -- must skip if want to compete at Worlds (dance in O), 09:11:02 05/13/13 Mon
                • Sure, but its a win-win. Go to audition and do your best. Get asked to be in the show.. Cool! Opportunity of a lifetime!!.. don't make the show.. ok, come home and carry on, do O and Worlds.. not much to lose, other than one year of Worlds in exchange for the -- chance of a lifetime!, 09:27:13 05/13/13 Mon
                  • Not to mention mant tc,,s, ad,s etc following comp and blogs so a great chance to be seen etc (NT) -- good luck, 14:53:16 05/13/13 Mon
  • also heard BFOC is judging worlds as had to delay it this year (NT) -- lm, 05:58:09 05/11/13 Sat

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• Golden State Feis -- Feis Committee, 11:03:02 05/09/13 Thu [4]
  The Golden State Feis would like to send a very special thank you to all that participated in the Light Jig for Jane Special during the feis. The cards that the children sent were heartfelt and left the committee in tears. I for one can say that I and the committee are very grateful to be a part of such a wonderful dance family. The total raised was $2673- we thank you and all money has been sent.
  Thank you!
  

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  • Thank you for adding the special to help out Jane and her family, and thank you for letting us know how much was raised and being sent to the family!! Well Done to ALL the competitors and their families who contributed (NT) -- Thank you GSF Committee!, 17:28:27 05/09/13 Thu
  • We missed the special and didn't contribute, but I would still like to. Does anyone know a way to still contribute? Great job GS Feis in organizing this and sending the card. I'm sure it made little Jane happy to know Irish dancers on the other side of the country are thinking of her. (NT) -- North Cal Mom, 13:11:29 05/10/13 Fri
  • Oops sorry, looked below and saw way to contribute (NT) -- North Cal Mom, 13:13:46 05/10/13 Fri

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• Another location question for you guys. What is the Mission Viejo area like? -- Thanks again., 11:00:15 05/09/13 Thu [10]
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  • It's a mostly residential city. What are you referring to with this city? (NT) -- me, 11:03:20 05/09/13 Thu
    • nice if looking for somewhere to stay Ayers Suites Aliso viejo is really nice and right off freeway (NT) -- wr mom, 11:24:46 05/09/13 Thu
  • Want to vacation for a week after nationals and stay in a reasonably priced hotel with access to all the trourist attractions (NT) -- Thanks again., 11:36:08 05/09/13 Thu
    • Try Best Western on Sunset Bvd in Hollywood really nice close to all tours and attractions (NT) -- local, 11:45:48 05/09/13 Thu
      • Wouldn't do Sunset in Hollywood with kids -- another local, 19:17:23 05/09/13 Thu
  • Near there is Rennaissance Inn Irving Spectrum. Off in quiet corporate business district, but if you have a car it's near Irvine Spectrum Mall and Mission Viejo if that is where you are headed. Last year got killer price for huge one bedroom suite (went off season though...) (NT) -- loved it, check it out, 17:42:50 05/09/13 Thu
  • I have twice recently stayed at the Holiday Inn in Mission Viejo. It was close to freeway, very clean, and the staff was great. Found it at a great price. Would definitely recommend if just looking for a safe, clean place to stay at night while you travel (NT) -- throughout the day., 08:08:40 05/10/13 Fri
  • What would be a good beach town? Hubby, dd and myself. Sun worshipers! (NT) -- Thanks, 11:11:19 05/10/13 Fri
    • Huntington beach, wonderful Hyatt there (NT) -- wr, 17:20:48 05/10/13 Fri

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• Dance Out For Jane DC Michelle Lewis Dress RAFFLE -- DOFJDCRaffle, 08:00:11 05/09/13 Thu [4]
  On May 5, 2013, the Washington, DC area Irish Dance schools hosted Dance out For Jane DC at four different locations. The events raised in excess of $10,000 so far. Needless to say, 100% of the donations are benefiting the Richard Family Fund. For additional information please visit http://culkinschool.com/do4jdc/ and www.facebook.com/DanceOut4JaneDC
  
  As part of our fund raising effort, we were able to secure an Irish dance dress graciously donated by Mrs. Michelle Lewis (Lewis Irish Dresses http://www.lewisirishdresses.com/). We established a raffle the winner of which will be announced on May, 26, 2013 at the conclusion of the CCE Feis in Emmitsburg, MD.
  
  
  In today’s economy, I am sure that the opportunity to participate in the raffle will be mutual advantageous! I would like to emphasize that this is not a fundraiser benefiting any Irish Dance School. One hundred percent (100%) of the money collected will go to the Richard Family Fund.
  
  Checks should be made out directly to “The Richard Family Fund” and they can be sent to:
  
  DOFJDC Raffle
  P.O. Box 18622
  Washington, DC 20036
  Accompanied by: name, address, phone number and e-mail as well as a self addressed postage prepaid envelope.
  Mail-in deadline: May 24, 2013
  Entries received between May 22-May 24 will receive the tickets in .pdf format via e-mail.
  
  Tickets will also be available:
  May 18, 2013 - Orlando Feis
  May 19, 2019 - EMerald Association of Putnam County Feis (final approval pending)
  May 26, 2013 - CCE Feis
  
  The winner will be announce via Facebook page on May 26, 2013 @ 4:00PM
  
  Please join our Facebook page for additional details and event pictures www.facebook.com/dofjdc.raffle and contact us at dofjdcraffle@gmail.com with questions.
  

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  • am I blind... or did you not mention how much the raffle tickets are? (NT) -- thanks, 10:01:55 05/09/13 Thu
    • Dance Out For Jane DC Michelle Lewis Dress RAFFLE -- DOFJDCRaffle, 12:56:10 05/09/13 Thu
  • PRICE Dance Out For Jane DC Michelle Lewis Dress RAFFLE -- DOFJDCRaffle, 12:55:33 05/09/13 Thu

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• How far in advance is the daily timetable released for NANS? -- Curious and clueless O/S DM, 00:14:46 05/09/13 Thu [1]
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• Was told not happening this year but you never know, would think there would be info by now, only a month or so away -- wr, 17:42:34 05/08/13 Wed [2]
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  • Supposed to be with Feis at Fair post (NT) -- below, 18:04:18 05/08/13 Wed

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• Lucky 7s Feis - San Jose June 21-23 -- Feis Committee, 14:32:22 05/08/13 Wed [3]
  Following is the weblink to book your hotel room for Lucky 7s feis. Just copy the URL below in your browser....
  
  https://resweb.passkey.com/go/Lucky7s
  
  Rate is $119 Dates are June 21-23!!
  
  We had a few families call in to tell us the room block has been sold out. This has been fixed so you can book your rooms now! Thanks... see you in San Jose.
  

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  • Could you please re-post the TENTATIVE schedule (I realize it isn't set in stone). I can't find the old post where you posted it! (NT) -- thank you, 10:07:09 05/09/13 Thu
  • Syllabus is up on feisworx. Grades, adults, figures, specials and champs on Saturday. Champs and treble reel specials Sunday. Thanks for the back-to-back champs opportunity Greene-Comerford School! (NT) -- NorCal Mom, 13:46:52 05/09/13 Thu

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• Grand Canyon State Feis Rooms -- GCSF Committee, 13:26:59 05/08/13 Wed [1]
  Rooms are still available at the beautiful Doubletree Scottsdale Resort for the feis rate of only 89 dollars. Please book your rooms soon to avoid an increase in price. The link can be found on feisworx or the Grand Canyon State Feis Website at www.grandcanyonstatefeis.com
  

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• Forward thinking -- ..., 13:09:29 05/08/13 Wed [7]
  Any idea when we will be getting information about Feis at the Fair?
  

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  • Feis at the Fair -- yes curious - has it been cancelled?, 14:41:37 05/08/13 Wed
    • Would like to know- trying to plan summer (NT) -- Mom, 16:28:30 05/08/13 Wed
  • Who is in charge (NT) -- Parent (Is it June? Very close), 08:21:36 05/09/13 Thu
  • Feis at the fair is happening this year. It will be hosted by Anair. (NT) -- I think it's the 15-16th., 20:48:49 05/09/13 Thu
    • Could you share how you know that? I know it's on the NAFC calendar, but it is not unusual for a feis to be scheduled and then canceled. The feis isn't appearing on Feis Productions or Feisworx, and no one from the school is appearing on these boards when people inquire about the feis. (NT) -- Could you tell us how you know it is happening? Thank you!, 13:30:11 05/10/13 Fri
      • The school's website hasnt been updated this year (NT) -- nt, 15:58:35 05/10/13 Fri

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• A Fifth hotel for NANs has been added - Cortona Inn & Suites. -- If anyone is looking, 10:57:19 05/08/13 Wed [1]
  Information available at the Hotel's page at www.naidc2013.com
  

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• Is it just me or is this years NAN's facebook page boring? Last year there was constant info and updates. It made me and my dd so excited for Nan's! -- not feeling the excitement, except for some sunshine :), 23:47:15 05/07/13 Tue [2]
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  • we are still two months out, i'm sure it will be updated more frequently when we get closer to july. (NT) -- no worries, 08:51:57 05/08/13 Wed

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• Nans Hilton room - Due to a serious family illness we will not be able to attend the Nans. I have a twin double bed room from Monday 1 July to Monday 8 July. I have attached my e-mail address if you are interested . -- Many thanks, 18:27:51 05/07/13 Tue [4]
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  • Hi, I dont need a room but just want to wish -- you all the best and am very sorry to hear, 03:36:59 05/08/13 Wed
  • So sorry for your family. All the best... (NT) -- Dee., 10:35:07 05/08/13 Wed
  • Thank you so much for your kind wishes, we were coming from overseas to attend for the 1st time. Unfortunately life has thrown our family a curve ball which we are dealing with. Hopefully one day we will get another opportunity . (NT) -- Dance Mum, 20:21:59 05/08/13 Wed

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• I am pleased to announce that Feis 'n Stuff will be at St. Ambrose Feis this coming weekend. You can check out some of our products at www.feisnstuff.com and "Like" us on Facebook for updates on new items like Irish Dance outfits for American Girl dolls. I am looking forward to a fun weekend! -- Sonia, 21:33:16 05/06/13 Mon [1]
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• Hello. We are thinking of ordering a new dress for DD and are looking into different dressmakers. I saw some of KDSF dresses and was thinking of using them. I was wondering if anyone has purchased a dress from them and would be willing to give me an honest review of dress and service. I am providing my e-mail so that you can contact me directly. Thanks so much for your input! -- Mom of Prelimer, 20:11:58 05/06/13 Mon [6]
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  • Am selling a championship dress that was new for NANs last year. Daughter has grown taller and cannot wear for NANs this year. How old/what size? (NT) -- JN, 09:56:26 05/07/13 Tue
    • 13 1/2 years. About a size 3/4 juniors. (NT) -- OP, 13:02:17 05/07/13 Tue
  • Kim is wonderful. We had a great experience with her. (NT) -- love her dresses., 15:29:31 05/07/13 Tue
    • Thanks for your input! (NT) -- OP, 19:14:50 05/07/13 Tue
    • We loved working with Kim. No complaints. Dress is beautiful and always complimented. Fits like a dream, and we had input into the design, fabrics, etc. Kim is responsive and delivers on time. Construction is great, and there is seam allowance for alterations. Kim goes to a lot of majors with her own dancer, and is really up on all of the trends. We will go to her again. (NT) -- OC mom, 09:16:16 05/08/13 Wed

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• hi- we are thinking of traveling to San Diego after Nationals and are considering either the Catamaran or the Bahia Hotel. Any personal experiences with either or other recommendations? -- Thanks so much!, 16:32:00 05/06/13 Mon [17]
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  • Catemeran is pretty run down just stayed for work related things, wouldnt recommend for a vacation (NT) -- wr, 18:06:20 05/06/13 Mon
  • Best place to find out it to look on tripadvisor.com (NT) -- Good luck! :), 18:52:09 05/06/13 Mon
  • don't stay there for anything but the location.....walking distance to beach, bay and a lot of half naked drunk girls and guys (NT) -- local....sorry it's the truth., 21:58:05 05/06/13 Mon
  • Thanks all. (NT) -- Sounds like we will keep looking., 04:22:49 05/07/13 Tue
  • Another question. Would we be better off staying at host hotel and traveling back and forth to different destinations (NT) -- Another Mom coming on vacation, 06:22:39 05/07/13 Tue
    • I would stay somewhere cheaper and take trips for example the Hyatt Place in Cypress is about 8 miles from venue down a straight road , its very nice has 2 room suites, breakfast and free parking all for about $110 a night , also shuttles to some places (NT) -- So Cal mom, 06:56:29 05/07/13 Tue
      • The Los Alamitos and Cypress areas are very nice and have Hyatt Place, Marriott Residence inn etc without the high price of being right iutside the parks etc and are very nice in nice area (NT) -- wr, 07:32:14 05/07/13 Tue
  • hotel circle in mission valley in san diego has lots of safe clean cheaper hotels great for families. you will not be in your hotel room much in san diego (NT) -- too much to do outdoors, 14:21:20 05/07/13 Tue
    • Thank you all for responses. Very helpful. Whats a must see in San Diego (NT) -- Mom again., 10:15:57 05/08/13 Wed
      • Zoo, Balboa Park, Coronado, Sea World, Mission Bay, Old Town, Seaport Village, Embarcadero ....... (NT) -- Lots of places to see in SD!, 10:35:19 05/08/13 Wed
  • Another question. Is Buena Park, CA a good choice to stay at. (NT) -- thanks again., 10:29:40 05/08/13 Wed
    • Its ok not one of the best or safest areas in so cal (NT) -- dm, 12:36:32 05/08/13 Wed
      • Thank you for that info. Booked hotel there but will cancel now on that info. I'll keep looking and check with you super guys again. (NT) -- You guys are so helpful. Thanks again., 17:34:47 05/08/13 Wed
  • San Diego hotels -- Carol Celentano, 21:43:44 05/08/13 Wed
    • Will check this out. (NT) -- Thank you Carol, 07:14:35 05/09/13 Thu
  • Have to chime in here and disagree about Catamaran. We stay there every year and I love it. Yes, the location is great but the rooms are nice too, very large and there is a great pool area. Was there a couple of times this past year and I'm kind of picky about hotels. Maybe the poster who thought it seemed dated stayed in the tower - I've never been in there. (NT) -- catamaran lover, 13:43:08 05/10/13 Fri

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• I saw a link here a week or so ago for discouts for the shuttles from LAX to Anaheim. Would someone who remembers it please re post. -- Thanking you in advance, 10:36:08 05/06/13 Mon [6]
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  • See inside. From Nationals website -- travel info, 12:17:00 05/06/13 Mon
    • Thank you. Just what I was looking for (NT) -- MOM, 16:05:21 05/06/13 Mon
  • How long does it typically take to get from LAX to Anahiem (NT) -- MW, 08:59:12 05/07/13 Tue
    • Around an hour with moderate traffic. (NT) -- happy trails, 12:23:32 05/07/13 Tue
  • super shuttle only cost (NT) -- $16 on way.....great price, 24 hours a day, 22:15:40 05/10/13 Fri

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• NAN's room available -- Anaheim Marriott, 07:37:25 05/06/13 Mon [7]
  I have a double double that I no longer need -- 7/2 arrival and 7/8 departure
  

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  • Marriott Nans room -- Patty Smith, 10:27:04 05/06/13 Mon
  • I am interested in the 6 & 7th! (NT) -- !, 12:07:30 05/06/13 Mon
  • Room Needed -- Maire, 17:21:38 05/06/13 Mon
  • Still available -- OP, 14:52:07 05/07/13 Tue
    • Room -- Maire, 17:16:32 05/07/13 Tue
  • The room is now gone (NT) -- OP, 12:37:41 05/08/13 Wed

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• Happy Monday Morning!!! -- ==, 04:20:30 05/06/13 Mon [1]
  Here's a little help to get the week kick-started in the form of a couple three cheesy Irish Dancer Knock Knock jokes:
  
  http://zandb.wordpress.com/2013/05/04/irish-dance-knock-knock-jokes-2/
  

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• Schedule is up for St. Ambrose Feis. -- sdmom, 20:40:57 05/04/13 Sat [2]
  http://www.clearyirish.com/feis/
  

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  • Thank you so much!! (NT) -- Would still be waiting..., 21:23:04 05/06/13 Mon

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• Nationals Hotels -- CA mom, 13:07:24 05/04/13 Sat [6]
  Is there a hotel room requirement Nationals? I didn't see any specific info on the web site..
  

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  • Only if you don't live in Southern California (NT) -- sdmom, 13:45:35 05/04/13 Sat
  • Yes, if you do not stay in one of the four contracted hotels within the Irish Dance room block, you will be charge a $100 per person per day entrance fee. If you stay within the blocks you will received your wristbands which will give you access to the competitions. The vendors are usually in an area where wristbands are not required. (NT) -- HTH, 19:10:03 05/04/13 Sat
  • They just added the Double Tree Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort on 5/2/2013. Problem is I just tried to book a room and it tells me the $150/day rate is not available any more! (NT) -- FiesMaD, 10:57:55 05/05/13 Sun
    • If you tried online - call the hotel instead. I always have better luck with a person (NT) -- Good Luck, 12:15:47 05/05/13 Sun
  • It is clearly stated on the page: http://www.nationals2013.com/index.php/hotel (NT) -- ...., 13:54:39 05/06/13 Mon

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• Dress for the taller dancer. Will be at St. Ambrose feis on Saturday. Open to offers. Link to dress in first reply. -- sdmom, 11:56:58 05/04/13 Sat [2]
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• GCSF Resort -- GCSF Committee, 09:52:39 05/04/13 Sat [1]
  Good news!! The $89 room rate has been extended until May 17th when registration without a late fee is due. Come join the fun at this beautiful hotel complete with tennis courts, raquetball courts, basketball courts, fitness room, children's playground, two pools and much more. Complimentary shuttle service is great for exploring the area with great dining, nightlife
  and shopping, or visit the adjacent spa for a day of relaxation. Be sure to join us Saturday night for our annual pool party with a live DJ. Hotel link can be found on feisworx and www.grandcanyonstatefeis.com
  

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• Hilton Anaheim Room Available (Nans) -- Double Double., 04:18:56 05/03/13 Fri [4]
  Available for single night of 4 July 2013 and single night of 6 July 2013. (does not include night of 5 July). ID Rate: $US176.76
  

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  • I would like to take the night of the 4th. -- Email inside, 23:37:25 05/03/13 Fri
    • Hi ive replied to yor email (NT) -- :), 16:47:22 05/05/13 Sun
  • July 6 is still available but July 4 has now been taken (NT) -- thanks., 20:42:12 05/05/13 Sun

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• Did anyone find out if there were Worlds patches available for the kids from the first few days? -- Dee., 16:05:39 05/02/13 Thu [5]
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  • Would love to know! DS would like to have one. (NT) -- ., 10:12:10 05/03/13 Fri
    • Yes please it would mean so much to my dancer! May be the one and only worlds! (NT) -- Retiring, 12:14:58 05/03/13 Fri
  • Never received a response from CLRG, so guessing we're out of luck. Could try asking Northwest Designs because the patch is just the Worlds logo. (NT) -- Hath, 08:39:02 05/04/13 Sat
  • TCs all received an email from CLRG about patches and who to contact - I would ask your TC (NT) -- i think TG in charge, 11:42:56 05/05/13 Sun

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• Another Lucky 7 question for OPEN CHAMP Competitions on both days. There is only one registration option Fiesworx for one comp. Can you work with Feisworx to correct my fees and confirmation only show one cop and one $50 fee:) Thanks for helping and letting our kids dance a lot. -- My DD just learned her dances last week..., 10:57:05 05/02/13 Thu [9]
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  • Looks like regular registration is for Sat comp. sign up for Lucky 7 Special as the Sunday champ comp. it's $50. (NT) -- Hth, 11:36:49 05/02/13 Thu
  • Lucky 7's Feis -- Sondra Greene, 13:07:20 05/02/13 Thu
    • Thanks for the speedy response Sondra. (NT) -- OP, 13:26:26 05/02/13 Thu
      • Like (NT) -- ...., 19:36:49 05/06/13 Mon
  • older champs on sunday? -- dance mom, 16:39:31 05/02/13 Thu
    • Older champs -- Sondra Greene, 10:39:30 05/03/13 Fri
  • I hope people will support this feis,that Sondra and Tony have organized for our. Dancers. (NT) -- Thanks, 13:00:35 05/03/13 Fri
  • The one in S (NT) -- Lucky 7's Feis (The one in Seattle was awesome), 07:10:21 05/04/13 Sat

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• Congrats Melanie Sanderson another WR dancer a finalist in the Hearbeat Of Home auditions -- congrats, 09:54:46 05/02/13 Thu [19]
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  • So if she makes it does that mean she won't be opening up a branch of Claddagh in Portland? (NT) -- pdx, 11:16:58 05/02/13 Thu
    • Yes dont think she would be able to teach the tour is for a year, Dublin, then China then the USA lasting a year (NT) -- xx, 11:27:16 05/02/13 Thu
      • So some of these dancers will actually give up a year of college? Hope it pays well !! (NT) -- ., 13:15:54 05/02/13 Thu
        • Sometimes a great experience outweighs money....not everyone goes to college right out of high school or at all! (NT) -- : ), 13:20:30 05/02/13 Thu
        • School isn't always the most important thing. Plus you can always go back to school, you can't dance at that level forever. (NT) -- ;, 13:41:18 05/02/13 Thu
        • They can defer a year if college and yes Riverdance and its shows pay very well (NT) -- great experience, 17:45:48 05/02/13 Thu
        • Many just take off for one year (and get paid for it). If they are going back to college, what is wrong with that? (NT) -- doesnt make sense, 08:25:12 05/03/13 Fri
  • Not meaning to be snarky but have you looked at the statistics for the number of college graduates that are unemployed, underemployed or employed in a field totally unrelated to what they went to school for? -- Good luck to Melanie!, 18:27:15 05/02/13 Thu
    • I agree! I would tell my daughter to go for it too. School will be there when she gets back. These sorts of opportunities only come around once and a while, and all these dancers have a biological clock ticking. (NT) -- go for it., 20:21:11 05/02/13 Thu
    • I agree wit you, but as far as Melanie is concerned, I'm pretty sure she has already graduated from college. (NT) -- And earned her TCRG, 06:30:06 05/03/13 Fri
      • I believe she graduated from UC Davis and yes, has her TCRG. (NT) -- Great young lady! :), 19:00:59 05/03/13 Fri
        • Many in RD - LOD have degrees and TCRG - doctors - lawyers - CPA - etc. (NT) -- Such success, 08:36:18 05/04/13 Sat
    • I recently heard on NPR that the unemployment rate for college graduates is only about 3 percent. Rate is higher for those with less education. Having an opportunity to dance at this level and travel is priceless- college will still be there when they get back. (NT) -- --, 13:41:54 05/06/13 Mon
      • That may be true, but they arent necessarily employed in their field. (NT) -- -, 06:14:18 05/07/13 Tue
        • Quick google search yields many reliable sources that say 60-70% of graduates are employed in another field out of necessity (NT) -- or underemployed, 06:16:44 05/07/13 Tue
  • See the world, have fun doing what you love, and get paid for it? I think it's a great opportunity for any young person. Experience as valuable as a year in college. (NT) -- Learn about life, 03:11:53 05/03/13 Fri
    • Wonderful experience to get paid to travel, have a great time (NT) -- Congrats, 03:56:50 05/03/13 Fri
  • Imagine this experience on a resume. Most grads now need to intern before they can even get a job. This would surely help with that. (NT) -- Added bonus, 09:55:38 05/03/13 Fri

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• For Sale: Shower Pan Liner (like marley) in the San Jose area. Details in first comment. -- Christine, 08:24:13 05/02/13 Thu [4]
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    • shower pan liner -- Sue Carey Crippen, 09:52:02 05/06/13 Mon
      • It has been sold locally. (NT) -- Thanks, 07:48:36 05/08/13 Wed

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• Need a new dress for the fall feis season?? I still have a few summer openings for custom dresses. Email me for details -- Alison Thrasher, 07:10:41 05/02/13 Thu [1]
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• NANS 2013 - Disneyland tickets question -- DM, 17:06:09 05/01/13 Wed [19]
  When you click the link on the Nationals website it takes you through to purchase "Twilight Convention" tickets. Are these the ones we purchase????
  

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  • There are more options - 1 day tickets and park hoppers. (NT) -- Try again., 19:02:51 05/01/13 Wed
  • We recommend the Park Hopper -- CC, 19:36:38 05/01/13 Wed
    • If the parks reach capacity as they may around the 4th, can you still use the park hopper? also if you leave midday for a break are you at risk of not getting back in? (NT) -- **, 05:50:08 05/02/13 Thu
      • If you have already entered the park and are returning, you may have to wait for a short while for some people to leave. This has happened to us over the Christmas/New Years holidays. We have NEVER be kept out for longer than 30 minutes....and New Year's ALWAYS reaches capacity. (NT) -- have fun!, 06:19:51 05/02/13 Thu
        • does that include going between the parks? ie would you want to go in each park early to make sure you can re-enter later? (NT) -- **, 09:16:18 05/02/13 Thu
          • If the park is at capacity, they won't let you in until other people leave regardless of whether you've been inside previously that day. It's due to fire codes. Going early doesn't "reserve your spot" for later in either park. (NT) -- 4th of July is CROWDED, 17:59:27 05/03/13 Fri
          • It includes going between the parks. And yes, they will keep you out until the required number of people leave....it is due to fire codes and with the problems Disney has been having, they may be even stricter. However, even on New Years Eve, we have been able to get back in and that is historically one of the busiest days of the year. (NT) -- Just go and have fun!, 07:06:30 05/04/13 Sat
  • Thank you how to you buy the Fastpass? (NT) -- First timer, 19:44:26 05/01/13 Wed
    • You can't buy FastPasses. The FastPasses are issued in the park by machines next to some of the most popular rides. They're free. You just go to the machine, put in your admission ticket, and it spits out a Fast Pass that gives you quicker entry within a certain time frame during the day. (NT) -- HTH, 21:13:51 05/01/13 Wed
      • But you can only have one Fast Pass at a time. You can't just go around and collect Fast Passes and then ride all the rides at a later time. You have to wait until your Fast Pass expires before you can get one for another ride. On busy days, the Fast Passes for the popular rides are way in advance (like if you pick one up at 11am you might not be slated to come back to ride until 5pm or even later) so you wouldn't be able to get another Fast Pass until 5pm. (NT) -- dancer, 07:53:10 05/02/13 Thu
        • Actually I believe it is 2 hours or until after the time frame on the existing pass has already passed. Whichever time is the lesser time. Then you can get another. So you can have more than one unused at one time. -- Disney Mom, 09:35:52 05/02/13 Thu
          • Thanks for the pro-tip! I don't think I have ever tried just waiting for 2 hours. Of course I don't get to Disney all that often and I try to avoid typically busy days. (NT) -- dancer, 09:52:02 05/02/13 Thu
        • There are also some admission tickets (bought as part of a vacation package through AAA) that will let you have multiple fastpasses. (NT) -- Had those a couple of years ago, 18:01:11 05/03/13 Fri
          • They have discontinued those passes. And you now you can only use the pass during the timeframe printed on the ticket....you can't return anytime after the printed expiring....this is new, we were there the end of March. Cars land will sell out of fast passes within the first 2 hours of opening, but if you get on of those, you can immediately get another fast pass, they don't count that one. FYI, the Cars Land line can be over a 2 hours wait without the fast pass. (NT) -- :), 07:10:52 05/04/13 Sat
            • This poster is referring to the fast passes for Radiator Springs Racers, which is a specific ride (NT) -- There is no line just to get into Cars land, 10:27:29 05/04/13 Sat
  • That's fantastic. Thank you so much :-) (NT) -- DM, 23:19:49 05/01/13 Wed
    • yes but you can only have one fast pass at a time, ex: cannot get another rides fastpass until the other ones time frame is over (NT) -- rf, 07:19:55 05/02/13 Thu
      • Acutally you can get another one before your time is up on the one you have... -- Pass Holder.... More inside, 09:43:48 05/02/13 Thu

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• Question re Lucky 7s feis...Am i understanding the sylibus correctly that are Three round Open Champ comps on both days? See inside, specifically the Lucky 7 Special -- SoCal mom., 11:52:41 05/01/13 Wed [22]
  Open Championships (Saturday): all 3 rounds ($50.)
  U9** U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U19 19/0
  750 751 752 753 754 755 756 757 758 759 760
  **All U9 championship dancers must do a Traditional Set per Western US Rule.
  . Preliminary Championships (Sunday): --all 3 rounds ($50)
  U9** U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 17&O
  711 712 713 714 715 716 717 718 719 720
  ***LUCKY 7 SPECIAL: - Open Championships (Sunday): all 3 rounds ($50)
  *** NOT INCLUDED IN FAMILY MAX
  U9** U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U19 19&O
  761 762 763 764 765 766 767 768 769 770 771
  

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  • The second group of comps you listed are for prelims, so 2 open comps. 1 Sat and 1 Sunday. (NT) -- Hth, 12:10:29 05/01/13 Wed
    • Are there 2 comps for prelim also that weekend? (NT) -- thanks, 06:30:56 05/02/13 Thu
  • yes, two sets of open championships, one on each day, with 3 rounds each. $50 each. (NT) -- x, 12:11:29 05/01/13 Wed
    • For those of us planning to fly, is there a tenative schedule for OC. Would like to do both days . Need to buy tickets. (NT) -- Older OC, 14:46:10 05/01/13 Wed
  • Sounds great, but can I ask a dumb question---Why? Why have the same dancers and judges both days or do I have this totally wrong? (NT) -- just curious, 16:24:57 05/01/13 Wed
    • I can't speak for the organizers, but I'd guess it's because nationals is so close! the more practice the better, even if it is the same dancers and judges (NT) -- can't wait! :), 16:26:40 05/01/13 Wed
      • Many feis do a two day feis but they have different judges on each day to make it fair. having same judges is a terrible idea (NT) -- wr mom, 16:56:18 05/01/13 Wed
        • Please don't complain, it's great that this feis is going on before Nationals. You don't have to attend both days. My OC dd needs stage practice before Nationals, we are fine with the same judges. Let's concentrate on the positive. (NT) -- Thank you Greene Comerford school!, 19:20:49 05/01/13 Wed
        • Agree same dancers will win both days (NT) -- ?, 21:12:37 05/01/13 Wed
        • How do you know it will be same judges. (NT) -- Please, 22:33:31 05/01/13 Wed
        • There should be more than 3 judges at these feises, so they could use different judges for the two competitions... Also...the dancers may perform differently, and results could change... -- xxx, 23:46:35 05/01/13 Wed
          • There are more than 3; there are 6. Why are people freaking out over nothing? You have no idea who will be judging each day so stop creating drama where there is none. (NT) -- Unbelievable., 08:53:18 05/02/13 Thu
        • I trust it will be like the Feile Samhaim last year where it was three judges one day and the other three the next day. I'm sure the organizers have thought of that (NT) -- ., 09:14:22 05/02/13 Thu
    • I think it's a grea idea--I was just wondering the idea behind it. (NT) -- bbb, 21:34:59 05/01/13 Wed
  • Will the open champs on Saturday run youngest to oldest or oldest to youngest? We are only available in the AM, so trying to figure out if we can make it. (NT) -- Thanks., 19:34:35 05/01/13 Wed
    • Have you thought that maybe the committee will change judges for the different days of champs. Duh (NT) -- Please, 22:31:23 05/01/13 Wed
      • I assume you weren't responding to me, but thanks for the rude response. Can someone from the committe answer my actual question about the schedule? (NT) -- ??, 06:58:33 05/02/13 Thu
  • Why not email them dirrectly? What is your problem? Why are there so many 'loonie tunes' in our region. Either f=go to the feis or don't. Ask the organizers directly. (NT) -- Go to source., 09:28:42 05/02/13 Thu
    • We have done that, and they are trying to work out the problem...I am sorry you are so mean about a simple question. You must be very unhappy. This was not meant to be a slam at all, if you reread the post, it was basically asking if it should show on the registration. (NT) -- Gosh, you are really negative and nasty., 13:25:24 05/02/13 Thu
  • No you are a pain in the butt...if you asked them why come on here and ask again if you know they are working on it. You are a typical western region P.I.T B (NT) -- Thank you., 16:08:43 05/02/13 Thu
    • and you aren't? (NT) -- u r rude, 21:50:51 05/03/13 Fri

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• GCSF Hotel Rooms added -- GCSF Committee, 09:44:33 05/01/13 Wed [1]
  For those of you who have recently tried to book a room with 2 queens and were unable, we have added more and they are now available. A link to the hotel can be found at www.grandcanyonstatefeis.com If anyone booked outside the block if you would send a message to our email grandcanyonfeis@yahoo.com It is not a problem the hotel will give us credit for all bookings. Thanks so much!
  

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• Lucky 7s Feis - Doubletree by Hilton San Jose -- Feis Committee, 20:44:53 04/30/13 Tue [1]
  We are happy to announce that the Lucky 7s Feis room block is open for booking. Feis Dates are June 22-23. We have a $119 rate for a King or Double bedded room. Single-Quad occupancy.
  
  Please call: 800-222-8733 The group code is L7F. You can also mention Lucky 7s Feis or Irish Dance to get the group rate. Please note: The cut off date is June 1st for the group rate.
  
  We hope to see you in San Jose.
  

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• Does anyone know if Feis at the Fair is happening? Just trying to book plans for Father's Day. -- Thanks, 13:45:04 04/30/13 Tue [2]
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• Feisworx sent out an email saying Lucky 7s feis was open for registration, but it isn't up. -- anyone having the same problem?, 19:56:35 04/29/13 Mon [5]
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  • Yup! Maybe it will just take a bit to load up? (NT) -- ?;), 20:06:00 04/29/13 Mon
  • Its up now! (NT) -- looks like fun, 20:27:14 04/29/13 Mon
  • Lucky 7 Feis (NT) -- Dancer (Let's all go!), 20:52:31 04/29/13 Mon
  • Fun-fun-fun. See u there (NT) -- SoCalDancer (I'm in.), 21:08:08 04/29/13 Mon

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• Brand new Inishfree free Aoife soft shoes for sale! Size 4 check it out!!;) -- ;), 15:46:22 04/29/13 Mon [1]
  http://www.dance.net/topic/10102531/1/Accessories/Brand-new-Inishfree-Aoife-soft-shoes-size4-70.html&replies=0
  

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• Well done Blaine Donovan on being chosen for the Talent comp. I'm thrilled as I thought you were a strong contender. Nice to see judges voting on dancing and not only number of votes! -- ., 12:26:05 04/29/13 Mon [5]
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  • agree, much deserved, amazing dancing audition (NT) -- lk, 12:50:13 04/29/13 Mon
    • Also agree - real talent outshines popular vote! (NT) -- Well Done!, 13:14:42 04/29/13 Mon
  • Ten fantastic Irish dancers so far! Can't wait to see who the rest are! -- Good luck to them all in Dublin!, 13:17:24 04/29/13 Mon
  • Congratulations Blaine! (NT) -- Way to go!, 14:12:13 04/29/13 Mon

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