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• Snow Snow Snow -- ..., 14:23:29 02/09/10 Tue
  Lots of snow here in Milwaukee. How's it going in Chicago? Anyone have class canceled tonite?
  

  
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  • In Michigan - classes cancelled - got an early email (NT) -- No name, 14:25:33 02/09/10 Tue
  • Not bad here on the southwest side. Classes still on for tonight, so far. (NT) -- :), 14:30:44 02/09/10 Tue
  • MHoB classes cancelled. Check the message board for info. (NT) -- MHoB mom, 15:04:25 02/09/10 Tue
    • The Elmhurst 7-8:30 pm class is still scheduled for MHoB (NT) -- That is the only class tonight, 15:44:43 02/09/10 Tue
      • right. that's why i said to check the message board for info. (NT) -- No name, 16:05:42 02/09/10 Tue
  • School was dismissed early here in NE Ohio (NT) -- No name, 15:32:28 02/09/10 Tue
  • Trinity has cancelled!! (NT) -- No name, 15:37:27 02/09/10 Tue
  • mayer has cancelled (NT) -- No name, 16:14:20 02/09/10 Tue
  • Wednesday is cancelled (NT) -- --, 17:21:41 02/09/10 Tue
  • Here in Westmont we are fine. Roads arent bad at all. Just got off 290 and it was smooth sailing. (NT) -- No name, 17:54:53 02/09/10 Tue

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• Make me an offer -- Karen, 11:26:24 02/09/10 Tue
  http://www.dance-again.com/X537b.html
  Will accept reasonable offer. Motivated to sell.
  

  
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  • Isn't there a board for this?? I've wanted to sell a dress before too, but really? (NT) -- No name, 18:00:34 02/09/10 Tue
  • these are the boards. Really. There is no "specific" board. If you are not interested scroll on by. (NT) -- :), 18:23:16 02/09/10 Tue

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• Adjudicator qu: Do Adj. use the same scale when judging PC & OC? A while ago, DD danced her set in PC for Adj & got an 80, moved to OC, danced same set about a month later,same Adj gave her 76. I know one day she may have danced better, but am curious, can you compare scores between PC and OC? -- Curious, 10:53:47 02/09/10 Tue
  
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  • Each Adj. has their own set of highs and lows. Sometimess dd had a 90 from 1 and a 80 from another in same dance. All that matters is how they compare to the other dancers in that comp. (NT) -- Confusing, 11:01:46 02/09/10 Tue
    • But does an Adj apply the same scale to OC and Prelims? A score of 80 in PC from Jdg.A equal to 80 in OC from Jdg A? (NT) -- That's my qu., 11:21:32 02/09/10 Tue
      • no - the standards are different in PC vs. OC. They're not really worrying about the raw number, just relative numbers. They may give 85 to the first "solid" dancer they see, then that ends up their high score in that group on that day, because they didn't see anything they like better. (NT) -- No name, 11:29:22 02/09/10 Tue
        • But that raw score comes into play if they give a higher raw score in the other round for a lower placing dancer -- If that makes any sense, 15:03:47 02/09/10 Tue
          • Wow, do the adj take all that into consideration as they judge? Having the "solid" dancer an 85 in one dance and the "solid" dancer a 90 in the next, affects who the winner is. It's not necessarily the dancer who took top spots in 2 out of 3 dances. (NT) -- Does it really make sense?, 15:46:21 02/09/10 Tue
          • this is why they sit and adjust their score sheets at the end of the comp - they've decided the best overall dancer, and make sure that comes out in their scores (NT) -- not sure it's right, but it's what they do, 16:48:28 02/09/10 Tue
          • is that right? I thought irish points come into play at each round -- inisde, 18:03:42 02/09/10 Tue
            • I believe it is the raw scores added together. Then 100 points goes to highest score, etc. So a score of 80 for 1st, 82 for 1st and 76 for 3rd=238 could be beaten by a 79 for 2nd 80 for 3rd and 80 for 2nd=239 Two 1sts and a 3rd beaten by two 2nds and a 3rd because the raw points are higher. (NT) -- Should be an easier way, 18:23:02 02/09/10 Tue
  • It's Irish Math -- it is meant to never be figured out!! (NT) -- No name, 18:05:32 02/09/10 Tue

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• North Coast Feis -Stage Assignment Question -- Traveling a few hours to Feis, 09:38:44 02/09/10 Tue
  I see below that Champ Comps are beingrun "back to back". Lunch is after 767. OC 716 is next followed by PC 615. so does this mean PC615 will do hardshoe round after OC 716 does hardshoe or will PC615 begin when OC716 is completely done?
  

  
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  • It means that OC716 will do hardshoe, and then PC615 will do hardshoe. (NT) -- Irishmama (feisSecy), 12:07:07 02/09/10 Tue
    • do you know appox what time the lunch break might be? (NT) -- thank you!, 14:51:04 02/09/10 Tue
      • we are hoping somewhere around 11:30 or 12:00 (NT) -- Christine, the Pres, 15:36:16 02/09/10 Tue

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• DD injured, so our Gleneagle apartment is now available; see inside first link -- for info, 08:42:18 02/09/10 Tue
  
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  • Feb 12 check in -- Info inside, 08:45:37 02/09/10 Tue

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• Can anyone tell me if Chicago Feis in May is a good one for First Feis? -- No name, 23:45:15 02/08/10 Mon
  
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  • yes, it is a nice feis. It was our first one (NT) -- No name, 07:39:08 02/09/10 Tue
  • Absolutey. Have never missed this feis. But did miss it when they skipped a year! (NT) -- No name, 09:10:24 02/09/10 Tue
  • -OP again-I meant is it good for little ones First Feis?? Or wait until other summer feises? (NT) -- No name, 09:19:52 02/09/10 Tue
    • It all depends on the weather. If it is nice out then it is great b/c the carnival rides are at your disposal when she is done dancing. If it rains it could be rough b/c she would be dancing outside. (NT) -- No name, 09:33:40 02/09/10 Tue
      • Forgot to mention the stages are under tents but you have to run outside to get to them or from stage to stage. (NT) -- No name, 09:34:55 02/09/10 Tue
        • They said that this year the grades will dance under a pavilion instead of individual small tents, so it should be better if it rains. LOVED this feis last year, a great adventure, even for a first feis! NICE medals! (NT) -- Have fun!, 14:05:42 02/09/10 Tue

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• Advice, please! -- Allison, 23:33:48 02/08/10 Mon
  Planning my first trip to Ireland, and my first time to the All-Irelands.
  
  My problem:
  First I'll be in Belfast visiting a friend.
  
  I need to figure out how to make it to Killarney, from Belfast, in one day - for as little money and as little time as possible.
  
  Any advice? I've never traveled in Ireland before, so I really need help. My friend in Belfast is working on it too, but we both could use some wisdom of others who have traveled in Ireland before.
  
  Thanks.
  

  
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  • Honestly, try flying. It's pretty far really (opposite corners). Try Ryan Air and Aerlingus (NT) -- Enjoy!, 00:18:32 02/09/10 Tue
    • "far" is relative - considering that the Republic of Ireland is about the size of Indiana, not so far. Bus to Dublin and then ryanair saounds like a plan (NT) -- No name, 09:38:23 02/09/10 Tue
  • Take a bus from Belfast City to Dublin, then fly ryanair from dublin to Kerry Airport for about $23.00 (NT) -- done this before, 00:30:50 02/09/10 Tue
    • or train from belfast to Dublin and then from Dublin to Killarney. train from belfast comes into different dublin station though. as you sound like you may be student check student fares. (NT) -- irishrail.ie, 10:01:45 02/09/10 Tue
  • Good luck, AAA. Hope you have a memorable trip. Have fun and bring layers of clothing. (NT) -- It was freezing in August once when I was there!, 11:33:07 02/09/10 Tue
    • who is this? (NT) -- OP, 12:44:35 02/09/10 Tue

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• Can someone please tell me where to find the feis' for this region? -- thanks, 17:34:36 02/08/10 Mon
  
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  • Sorry, had a senior moment - I'm looking for the feis schedule for mid america. (NT) -- thx!!, 17:37:30 02/08/10 Mon
    • Here's the link (inside) -- there ya go!, 18:06:10 02/08/10 Mon

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• Chicago folks -- thanks!, 14:01:02 02/08/10 Mon
  how do u get to the irish american heritage center via public transportation. EL preferable from the lincoln park area?
  

  
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  • CTA has website. You want the Blue Line to Jefferson Park. (NT) -- No longer living in Chicago!, 14:26:53 02/08/10 Mon
  • Not the "El" but you can take the Metra train to the Mayfair station and walk. It's only about 4-5 blocks. (NT) -- No name, 16:19:12 02/08/10 Mon
  • Take the "L" to Montrose station. It's not far. (NT) -- No name, 16:19:49 02/08/10 Mon

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• LC Feis. Did I miss something....is there a competitors list yet??? -- No name, 10:34:32 02/08/10 Mon
  
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  • Not that I've seen but they have done the splits. (NT) -- No name, 20:15:45 02/08/10 Mon
    • How do you do the splits without a competitor list unless you're a cheerleader? (NT) -- ;D, 23:25:02 02/08/10 Mon
      • They have the competitor list, they just haven't published it yet. If you check your Feisworx account, you may see an updated split comp. (NT) -- No name, 06:25:12 02/09/10 Tue
  • Competitior list is now posted on Feisworx. (NT) -- No name, 09:39:45 02/09/10 Tue

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• Price Reduced to $1200 - Beautiful Shauna Shiels Multipanel Black/White dress with many crystals added - Thanks for looking! -- No name, 09:17:43 02/08/10 Mon
  This dress has an amazing stage presence - really sparkles on stage. Beautiful detail throughout. Suitable for ages 13-15. Thanks for looking!
  
  http://mulhernschoolofirishdance.com/id5.html
  

  
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• Can anyone please tell me #s for St Louis Feis for OPW U13 comps? Still trying to decide!! Thanks... -- No name, 08:47:41 02/08/10 Mon
  
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  • I'm not deciding until they post a stage schedule with numbers in comps. This info I need before we decide whether or not to go. (NT) -- No name, 08:53:29 02/08/10 Mon
    • If it's anything close to Lavin Cassidy you should be fine. Big numbers here! (NT) -- No name, 09:45:02 02/08/10 Mon
      • I'm still not deciding until I see the stage assignments and competitor numbers for myself. If they don't post, then we won't go, no big deal for us (NT) -- No name, 09:53:32 02/08/10 Mon
        • The stage assignments will tell you the # reg. & pd. It won't tell you how many of those will actually show up. May say 10 on the schedule but maybe only 4 are planning to go. (NT) -- No name, 11:02:35 02/08/10 Mon
          • I get that, I am still waiting (NT) -- No name, 12:24:27 02/08/10 Mon
        • Sounds like it isn't the feis for you. We've always found it to be very nice, but (NT) -- not very tech savvy., 12:50:13 02/08/10 Mon
  • Stage assignments are up! (NT) -- No name, 13:37:51 02/08/10 Mon
  • Feis Math HELP (more) -- A Mom, 20:58:39 02/08/10 Mon
  • Thank you so much for the stage assignments. It really is easier for us to know when we have to be there Sat. morning. (NT) -- No name, 21:30:46 02/08/10 Mon

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• Is LC going to split PC at 28? -- No name, 08:06:57 02/08/10 Mon
  
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  • I don't know about that, buit I was thinking since the groups are so big it'd be nice to go single age groups for OC. Good test before Worlds! (NT) -- No name, 09:46:56 02/08/10 Mon
    • I agree with you. Single age champ comps PLEASE!!!!! (NT) -- No name, 11:10:07 02/08/10 Mon
      • PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- No name, 16:52:23 02/08/10 Mon
  • What about PC? (NT) -- No name, 16:56:05 02/08/10 Mon

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• Siopa Rince dress for 13-15 year old. http://www.dance-again.com/X1326.html -- Colleen (happy), 20:34:00 02/07/10 Sun
  We are motivated to sell this lovely dress. Please have a look at http://www.dance-again.com/X1326.html. It is a custom made PC or OC dress for 13-15 year old in lovely yellow velvet with turquoise skirt. Reduced to $1500 OBO. What do you think? Please email me if interested or if you'd like more pictures. totustuus2k@hotmail.com
  

  
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  • take the . out of the link and it'll work (NT) -- No name, 21:21:38 02/07/10 Sun
  • http://www.dance-again.com/X1326.html -- Colleen, 23:20:54 02/07/10 Sun
  • try this http://www.dance-again.com/x1326.html . I'm just trying to help. (NT) -- No name, 07:06:54 02/08/10 Mon
    • ok click inside -- No name, 07:08:17 02/08/10 Mon
      • sorry, I'm no help! (NT) -- No name, 07:09:50 02/08/10 Mon
  • Is it 1326A? (NT) -- No name, 09:48:51 02/08/10 Mon

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• St. Louis Feis - Do they do all reels first or do they do FF, Beg, Adv. Beg. etc. in order? Any help would be appreciated. Trying not to spend so much on hotel. -- No name, 16:40:29 02/07/10 Sun
  
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  • Would also like this information. We can come in from out of town if we know this information. Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 17:02:54 02/07/10 Sun
  • According to last years SLIA syllabus...more -- STL MOM, 21:13:38 02/07/10 Sun
  • Thank you for your information. It has helped me a lot on deciding when to arrive in St. Louis! (NT) -- No name, 13:17:05 02/08/10 Mon
    • NO problem...glad to help....stage assignments are up with detailed times! (NT) -- STL MOm, 23:51:37 02/08/10 Mon

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• Treble Jig Dance off- Milwaukee Spring Feis -- No name, 15:59:43 02/07/10 Sun
  Returning this year, the second annual Milwaukee Spring Feis Dance off!!!! Eligible entrants are all 1st,2nd, 3rd place treble jig winners of each Novice & Prizewinner competition. These competitions (U13 & O13 Novice and U13 & O13 Prizewinner) will start after all the Novice & Prizewinner dancers have concluded. Sashes will be awarded for first places & a commemorative gift for 1st,2nd,& 3rd places!!
  
  Register for the feis at feisworx & check out the website for more details on the event, lodging, activities etc!
  

  
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• Does anyone know if they will be going youngest to oldest or oldest to youngest for Lavin Cassidy? -- 1st timer, 11:18:42 02/07/10 Sun
  
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• What is the average price of a dress by Shauna Shiels? -- No name, 00:54:09 02/07/10 Sun
  
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• Stage assignments posted for North Coast Feis on Feisworx! -- Irishmama (Feis Secy), 15:17:22 02/06/10 Sat
  All final stage assignments for both grades and champs are posted now on the Feisworx website. It will also be posted on our website very shortly.
  There will be a lunch break, and our charity Treble Reels will be done at that time. Sign ups will be allowed until 11 AM. The results for the Treble Reel will be called on stage, as well as the results for our figures. All other comps will be tabulated by Feisworx and posted.
  Announcements will be made thoughout the day to allow our champ dancers to know when results will be called. No results will be called onstage but at an assigned area.
  Our champ stage will be running competitions back to back, starting with hardshoe. Running comps back to back will ensure everyone time to catch their breath between rounds. There is a very good chance that the last comps on the champ stage will be moved at the later part of the day. This will depend on how our stages are moving.
  I suggest that you use our call-in stage update number to help you know when you will dance. I will post the number here and on our website a few days before the feis.
  I am reminding everyone that we will not allow chairs or coolers in the venue, and that our camping areas will be marked as such.
  
  We are looking forward to seeing each and every one of you on Feb 20. Thanks to all who have responded so positively to my updates, I appreciate it so much. To those of you whom we could not accommodate this year due to our feis closing fairly soon, we hope we will see you next year. Thanks again and see ya on Feb. 20th!
  

  
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  • Thank you Thank you Thank you! You have done a wonderful job getting info out early! Very much appreciated!!! Thank you for taking the time to have this available for us dancers!!!!!!!! (NT) -- No name, 16:53:24 02/06/10 Sat
  • Fantastic job!! We're really looking forward to coming to the feis. Thanks to everyone working to put it together! (NT) -- ., 10:32:06 02/07/10 Sun
  • No Chairs? So we must sit on the floor?? (NT) -- No name, 11:30:01 02/07/10 Sun
    • You must sit on blankets in the camping area. The room is carpeted. There will be some chairs adjacent to the stages, and quite a lot of chairs in the champ room Our camping area is limited and we are trying to accomodate folks. (NT) -- Irishmama (Feis Secy), 11:54:40 02/07/10 Sun
    • We're bringing our feis bucket - storage and seating in one. (NT) -- :), 18:20:57 02/07/10 Sun
  • What do you mean comps for champ stages run back to back new at this. Everyone does hardshoes and then back up to do softshoes? HELP (NT) -- No name, 16:59:55 02/07/10 Sun
    • this usually means that two comps run together but are judged separately. For example, if U18 + U16 groups, u18s do hardshoe, then U16s do hardshoe, then u18s come back and do softshoe, etc. This gives the dancers time to change shoes and catch their breath (NT) -- stage runs faster this way, 17:23:20 02/07/10 Sun
      • Yep, that is exactly what it means. (NT) -- Thanks, 19:02:26 02/07/10 Sun
      • Does this impact the Peter Smith Feis Math? I calculated 11:30 start for PC16. (NT) -- sound about right? Thanks. : ), 16:05:31 02/08/10 Mon
        • shouldn't affect feis math, which works better for larger groups - this will make the math more accurate, as you won't have down-time waiting for shoe changes (NT) -- No name, 18:09:31 02/08/10 Mon
          • This feis said they will have a call in number that will tell you every thirty minutes how the stages are running. That will help me plan! (NT) -- Yay, 07:10:15 02/09/10 Tue
  • OMG. Now are all feiseanna going to be expected to provide this kind of scheduling? Just plan to spend the day and stop multitasking to this extent. This incessant harping about schedules is going to drive feis organizers out of their minds. (NT) -- Just stop over-organzing!, 10:56:17 02/09/10 Tue
    • lol Now we have people complaining about a feis being TOO organized?! (NT) -- You've got to be kidding, 13:02:22 02/09/10 Tue
      • No, they are just setting awfully high standards. Now, people will expect it for every feis and given the number of parents who help with our school's feis this is simply beyond our abilities so now we will get slammed on this board with whining...why can't you be like so-and-so's feis? (NT) -- We are just parent volunteers!, 14:59:52 02/09/10 Tue
        • This is our first feis and is in the middle of winter in Cleveland. We are also trying to alleviate over-crowding. We certainly don't expect every other feis to do this. In fact, I am one who has a grades dancer and 2 pcs, and I always plan to spend the day. (NT) -- Christine, the Pres of NCF, 15:39:49 02/09/10 Tue

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• I can't find the information for signing up for live commentary for the All Irelands. Is it just not posted yet? -- thank you!, 09:44:43 02/06/10 Sat
  
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  • http://www.allirelands.info/ go there and sign up -- -, 14:49:17 02/06/10 Sat
  • My antivirus has this site blocked as "dangerous" . Anyone else have this happen. (NT) -- -, 21:35:51 02/07/10 Sun
  • Yes, my computer gives me the same message. (NT) -- No name, 13:18:43 02/08/10 Mon

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• I keep hearing ID numbers going down--41 in one of my dd competitions at Lavin Cassidy, 37 in another! -- Going strong in MW!, 08:17:58 02/06/10 Sat
  
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  • I hear you! We are the same way, regardless of it being a less than favorable venue for grades! (NT) -- No name, 08:44:09 02/06/10 Sat
  • hearing, I see with my own two eyes -- No name, 09:16:21 02/06/10 Sat
  • The competitions will be split at 28. (NT) -- Tara Ross, Lavin Cassidy Feis chair, 09:38:25 02/06/10 Sat
  • Does this include PC/OC? (NT) -- No name, 10:07:40 02/06/10 Sat
  • It's true that some age groups/levels are still big. My dds groups are 52 and 53. The difference is..... -- No name, 10:30:50 02/06/10 Sat
  • You can't go by the size of one or two groups at a specific level. Look at first feis, beginners and ABs at several different feiseanna. When my dd started (14 years ago), there would be 2-way,3-way and even 4-way splits up through PW (NT) -- Not anymore, 11:22:11 02/06/10 Sat
    • my PW DD always have 2-way split, sometimes 3. very large group of many talented dancers! (NT) -- No name, 12:39:17 02/06/10 Sat
      • So you are reiterating the above poster's point, one age group as it goes thru to PW is being split into smaller groups than in her past experience. How big are the ff,beg, ab classes at your school? As large as they were when your dd started? (NT) -- Bet not, 13:00:05 02/06/10 Sat
        • The beg class at our school has a waiting list. (NT) -- No name, 13:01:19 02/06/10 Sat
          • What school is this? I dont know a dance teacher who is unable to take anymore dancers! (NT) -- seems odd, 14:39:26 02/06/10 Sat
        • When my dd started 4 years ago, she was 1 of 2 beginner/tots. This year is my 2nd dd's second year and she is one of 10! (NT) -- No name, 15:33:36 02/06/10 Sat
  • When my U17 dancer was 10, her groups sometimes had 70 - 80 total in AB & Novice-- split 3-4 ways (NT) -- Old timer, 12:46:48 02/06/10 Sat
    • Remember when Chicago Feis had the AB and novice groups by 6 months increments, and you'd still have 3 way pllits with a good 20-25 in each? Oh, the good old days!! (NT) -- :), 14:53:36 02/06/10 Sat
      • U17 dancer & remember 4 or 5 splits with @ 30 in each group (NT) -- No name, 22:14:37 02/06/10 Sat
    • Also an U17 dancer and remember when I was often in the "D" split for my AB/Novice groups because of my late fall birthday. (NT) -- seems like a long time ago., 00:26:38 02/07/10 Sun
  • There is a difference between writing there are still a good number of dancers in ID and writing there are as many as ever. The first statement is true (NT) -- The second one is wishful thinking, 23:10:06 02/06/10 Sat
  • went by a practice the other night, all little kids -- No name, 19:53:27 02/08/10 Mon

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• Mission Hills, San Diego -- traveller, 21:55:48 02/05/10 Fri
  Just wondering if anyone can tell me about Mission Hills, San Diego. Looking to vacation there and wanted to know if it is a nice and safe area. Loved San Diego when the Nationals were there, just not familiar with the surrounding areas. Any input would be helpful! Thanks!
  

  
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  • Try West Region MB (NT) -- ., 06:12:05 02/06/10 Sat
    • Do try the Western region board. They were very helpful with suggestions when I posted a similar query. They can help you find things to do, places to avoid or to stay, with kids of varying ages if that is what you are looking for. (NT) -- Have fun. San Diego County is lovely., 15:03:01 02/07/10 Sun
  • I'm wondering if anyone can tell me about sights to see as I'm sailing around the world during winter -- No name, 17:56:34 02/06/10 Sat
  • okay snot...just looking for some opinions on the area. not dealing with a travel agent, so thought i would post something here to see if anyone knew of the area. you have nothing better to do than mock the posts on this board. get a life!! -OP (NT) -- No name, 19:06:03 02/06/10 Sat
    • Feel better, now that you've proven to be an @$$? Really? someone asks for help/ideas and thats your answer? (NT) -- Not very nice, but wait, you already knew that., 23:53:53 02/06/10 Sat
      • If you had read the inside of the response the OP was replying to, you would've responded similar to OP. That respondent's post (sail around the world's) was very rude and I hope the OP went to the Western board and got treated with human decency there, cuz it ain't happenin' on this board!!! (NT) -- Sorry, OP, that people are so nasty here, 06:42:03 02/07/10 Sun
        • i wasn't replying to OP but to the jerk who had to be snotty (NT) -- posted in the wrong spot, 17:42:40 02/07/10 Sun
  • DOn;t know about mission hills but the Carlsbad area is very nice (NT) -- close to lots of fun things in SO CA, 08:33:14 02/07/10 Sun
  • Don't know about Mission Hills, but spent time in Encinitas (just north of SD) with friends during a NANs trip - it was beautiful. I don't think you can really go wrong (NT) -- in So CA/San Diego area, 17:35:09 02/07/10 Sun

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• Getting pounded with snow here in Ohio, anyone else have the same misfortune haha -- dancer, 14:26:40 02/05/10 Fri
  
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  • upstate ny is clear and dry-snuggle up and stay home, Ohio!! (NT) -- for once nothing - no lake effect ! Yay!, 14:43:59 02/05/10 Fri
  • Thinking about an afteroon picnic in Milwaukee. 30 degrees, a bit windy tho. Good luck out there in VA, MD and DC! You have my sympathies. Don't panic, buy food, movies. Lie low. SUPERBOWL!!!! (NT) -- Snow? What snow???, 15:51:34 02/05/10 Fri
    • You know it! We're ready in VA...and the big Superbowl party is across the street so no worries! (NT) -- loving it!, 17:41:47 02/05/10 Fri
  • feel your pain here in Indy (NT) -- another dancer, 18:27:57 02/05/10 Fri
  • there's nothing like a good ol' snowstorm when everyone is home and safe ! (NT) -- regards to all, 18:50:43 02/05/10 Fri
  • how can you stay inside? my senior pc dd is getting ready for the northcoast feis in ohio this month and cannot stay home today (NT) -- No name, 09:00:42 02/06/10 Sat
  • Michael, Michael, Michael, you should be studying and practicing!!!! (NT) -- No name, 10:34:19 02/06/10 Sat
    • Good boy Michael! Ohio State is a tough place and you have All-irelands coming up! (NT) -- Worried, 16:03:42 02/07/10 Sun
  • Beautiful, sunshiny clear day here in the mitten! (NT) -- MI mom, 12:55:12 02/06/10 Sat

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• Where to Clean a Solo Dress in Milwaukee Area -- No name, 06:18:41 02/05/10 Fri
  Does anyone know where in Metro Milwaukee to get a solo dress cleaned? Anyone have good and/or bad experiences?
  

  
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  • never had it done, but heard the the one-hr martinizing in Mequon, on Port Rd., does it. You have to speak with the owner of the shop, not just drop off. I would also be interested in hearing some first-hand experiences. (NT) -- No name, 09:00:46 02/05/10 Fri
  • I heard of another clearner around 78th and layton near the Sendic's havet used the my sepf but cleaned our school dress beautifully (NT) -- dance mom, 13:02:07 02/05/10 Fri
  • Be careful- Some fabrics MELT when drycleaned and others loose their sheen. (NT) -- Mom, 13:58:46 02/05/10 Fri
  • plastic rhinestones will turn white (NT) -- No name, 14:50:41 02/05/10 Fri
  • dry cleaning also dry-rots the stiffener in the dress, best bet is to spot clean (NT) -- No name, 15:16:59 02/05/10 Fri
  • How do you get the smell out? How about yellowing in the armpits then? -- No name, 21:36:38 02/05/10 Fri
    • I used a mixture of white vinegar and liquid dish detergent to remove yellow. Blot on gently, then wipe with cool clean water. Later, use Oxyclean to remove vinegar smell. (NT) -- It works, 22:51:02 02/05/10 Fri
      • Use Nature's Miracle to get odor out (Found in pet stores) or Odor Eaters in the pits. Won't help with yellowing though. (NT) -- Mom, 08:34:37 02/06/10 Sat
    • My dress is mostly white with a velvet bodice and after double and triple checking the fabrics, I actually soaked it in the bath tub with mild soap. Turned out brilliantly, dress looks like new. (NT) -- nn, 10:51:44 02/06/10 Sat
  • Always use dress shields in the armpits and Paddy K crop tops protect from sweat. Also, air dress after feis & put dryer sheets inside before storing (NT) -- mw mom, 12:57:32 02/06/10 Sat
  • Call a local theatre or HS theatre to see where they clean their costumes -- No name, 07:44:34 02/08/10 Mon

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• Does anyone know????????? -- No name, 09:42:34 02/04/10 Thu
  When St Louis feis will post stage assignments?
  

  
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  • Looks like they are still open. Pretty sure they didn't post stage assignments until the week of the feis (NT) -- last year...., 13:21:13 02/04/10 Thu
    • but there are other feis' that take door entries and still post a stage schedule and incomplete competitors list (NT) -- No name, 14:56:49 02/04/10 Thu
      • Yes, but this feis does not. (NT) -- Still plenty of time, 15:55:16 02/05/10 Fri
  • To show ID families that they respect their time and money they are investing in a feis, it would be nice if feis committees would post schedules sooner. Trying to figure out what time to leave to drive there would be so much easier. Just a thought. (NT) -- No name, 17:45:37 02/04/10 Thu
    • I remember them last year posting it a few days before the feis. Most likely enough time to make final travel plans since you're driving. They are caring and respectful of your time, just not super tech-savvy. Isn't it NEXT Saturday? (NT) -- It will be just fine., 17:59:20 02/04/10 Thu
  • driving a long distance, pulling kids from school, trying to get work from teachers, block scheduling, teachers not so cooperative. It takes a while and cannot be done in two or three days. Just a thought. (NT) -- No name, 21:36:13 02/04/10 Thu
    • For years, many dancers have done all of the above WITHOUT schedules, dancers list and totals in competitions and did so with gracious heart. This continual posting of demanding requests is amazing. (NT) -- -, 22:20:36 02/04/10 Thu
    • Could you make an educated guess that you'd leave at noon on Friday based on the info you have (which isn't suficient for you). When Stage Assgn. come out, you can't be that far off, can you? And worst case, you have more time (NT) -- to spend those busy kids of yours!, 07:40:44 02/05/10 Fri
      • I agree. I mean, North Coast Feis had a competitors list when they were still taking registrations before they were filled. They just updated the list, and this is their FIRST time running a feis. (NT) -- Another Perspective, 07:53:51 02/05/10 Fri
    • Why does the stage schedule for Saturday matter for pulling kids out of school on Friday? If you live that far it's not an option to drive on Saturday morning anyway (NT) -- so why do you need the stage schedule now?, 09:21:18 02/05/10 Fri
      • I think people just want to be prepared, and hate having to wait to the last minute for info. I guess I don't understand how some feisseanas are able to get this info out early, and others can't or won't. Really makes no sense to me. (NT) -- JMO, 09:52:59 02/05/10 Fri
  • If this were a two day feis and parents did not know whether their kids would dance on Saturday or Sunday I could understand it more. I would not expect to see a schedule until next Wednesday. (NT) -- Driving in for champs., 13:38:54 02/05/10 Fri
  • Really hard for high schoolers to miss. Would love to at least come half way or more on Friday. If we knew time for dancing on Sat. we could make a decision. Some feis' manage to do this. (NT) -- No name, 16:15:25 02/05/10 Fri
  • If people would not set region-wide standards on the blessed talent of a few extraordinary feis organizers and have some patience, life would be less frantic...MORE INSIDE... -- . lol, 17:43:06 02/05/10 Fri
    • great post- (NT) -- thanks, 18:12:17 02/05/10 Fri
    • Curious, how can it be so extraordinary when a first time feis was able to do it? I don't care when they post it, but I know it is very much appreciated for those that do post more than a week in advance. (NT) -- No name, 18:41:02 02/05/10 Fri
      • Sometimes a first-time new feis is run by younger, more tech-savvy people. Some of these older feises are run by older people who have been doing it a certain way for years and years. (NT) -- my experience., 21:40:56 02/05/10 Fri
        • The first year my dd did this feis, we MAILED in the entries and they were organized BY HAND! In 2001 no less! The kindest, sweetest woman I've ever talked to reassured me by phone they had gotten our paperwork and we should just plan on coming out for the weekend. (NT) -- You're right about the new tech-savvies!, 22:03:50 02/05/10 Fri
  • Every time there is a feis I see the same demands on this board. Don't be suprised if the feis organizers who are not tech savvy don't read the boards. You are preaching to the choir here. If you know this feis does not post info early, why continue to make demands here? (NT) -- Please, just chill, 10:06:52 02/08/10 Mon

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• Milwaukee Spring Feis updates -- Milwaukee Spring Feis Chair, 08:57:44 02/04/10 Thu
  Milwaukee Spring Feis PC is at 188 as of this am, 260 cap-please register your PC/OC dancers soon to secure your spot!
  
  UPDATES:
  A block of rooms has been reserved both Fri & Sat nights at the Doubletree Hotel Milwaukee City Center,
  located at 611 W. Wisconsin Avenue.
  The feis rate is $89.00 per night plus tax based on single occupancy or double occupancy in a deluxe king or standard 2 double beds. Roll away beds available upon request for $10.00 per day and may be used only in the standard king room due to fire code. Cancellation must occur by 4:00pm 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid charges.
  
  Call 414-273-2950 or 1-800-222-TREE (1-800-222-8733) for reservations and quote code "FEI" to access the special feis rate.
  
  Cut off date for this rate is March 23, 2010.
  
  Please check the Milwaukee Spring Feis website (www.milwaukeespringfeis.com) for a list of things to do while in Milwaukee. It includes a listing of local museums as well as info on Brewers vs Cubs game that weekend!
  
  Looking forward to seeing you there!
  

  
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  • PC/Champ is at 188 (NT) -- No name, 11:10:54 02/04/10 Thu
  • Thanks for the info, but this doesn't even say what the date is of the feis! (NT) -- WHEN IS IT?, 00:38:20 02/08/10 Mon
    • April 24. (NT) -- No name, 09:48:04 02/08/10 Mon

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• Best of Luck to the dance team from Notre Dame and St. Mary's at the All Irelands. We are so excited and routing for you. So many midwest represented and maybe this is just the thing to bring people together in the region. -- GOOD LUCK!!!!, 21:46:01 02/03/10 Wed
  
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  • Best of luck ladies, and don't forget to listen to those coaches whipping you into shape! (NT) -- you will be fabulous, 21:53:53 02/03/10 Wed
    • What schools are represented on the team? (NT) -- ND fan, 09:18:55 02/04/10 Thu
    • By receiving a generous grant from ND, puttng on a fundraisng show, and other endevours each girl is getting an all-expenses paid trip! (NT) -- No name, 09:33:38 02/04/10 Thu
    • who are the coaches, they must have a ID background (NT) -- are they TCRGs, 12:33:54 02/04/10 Thu
      • Coaches are Deirdre Robinett (McGing) and Katie Grennan (Burke/Trinity) Since its a club, don't need to be TCs to coach, but do need (NT) -- TC to register and advise them, which they have done., 13:42:02 02/04/10 Thu
        • THey do not need a TCRG to teach nor advise them for ceili club. (NT) -- ., 18:10:06 02/06/10 Sat
  • Notre Dame and St. Mary's -- Chicago momma, 09:24:05 02/04/10 Thu
    • Yes, Mary McKevitt is representing LC, as well as Steph LaGruth-Burke, Colleen Gerth- World, Caitlin Walsdorf, MHOB, Caitlin O'Brien and Erin Madison, T (NT) -- Lauren Konopacz-Mayer, and Mary Miller- RT, 09:31:20 02/04/10 Thu
      • That's fantastic. Could this possibly be the thing to bring the entire region together in a positive way? Everyone from the Mid-west should go to this competition if they are still at the All Irelands and cheer them on! (NT) -- YOU GO GIRLS!, 10:16:15 02/04/10 Thu
        • what day do they dance? (NT) -- No name, 10:33:54 02/04/10 Thu
          • I'm not sure, but I think it's a club ceili competition (guessing it says adult). You'll have to check the program when you get there. Wish I was going! (NT) -- good luck to everyone!, 11:04:35 02/04/10 Thu
  • They compete on Sunday-went to the fundraiser show last weekend. It was great! There is a lot of talent in the ND/SMC ID club! I believe that they will make this an annual thing! (NT) -- Good luck!, 12:12:07 02/04/10 Thu
    • Best of Luck to this Midwest Team!!!! Go ladies!! (NT) -- Is IDentity from U il sending a team, too?, 14:59:49 02/04/10 Thu
      • Don't believe so- the Notre Dame/ Saint Mary's team might be the first to take on a project like this (NT) -- No name, 15:24:49 02/04/10 Thu
        • I have heard there is a NY college team and one from Columbia in Chicago. (NT) -- ND mom, 16:02:12 02/04/10 Thu
          • Are there several college teams going to the All-Irelands this year or is just the ND/SM team? (NT) -- confused., 19:37:01 02/04/10 Thu
          • you would be correct on the Columbia College-Chicago team -- No name, 13:55:50 02/05/10 Fri
            • Anyone know who's on that team? (NT) -- Yeah for them!, 23:17:38 02/05/10 Fri
  • It is a mostly senior team and a great way to end four years of college dancing! (NT) -- ND mom, 15:42:15 02/04/10 Thu
  • Interesting... Anytime I saw Ceili Club Competition at the All-Ireland, it seemed targeted towards adult dancers who hadn't competed as kids, not champions who had taken a few years off. Seems a bit unusual, almost defeating the idea behind offering the competition? (NT) -- Just me, 15:21:46 02/05/10 Fri
    • I understand your point. Perhaps they need to divide the comp. But I love the idea of a comp for the college girls who want to stay involved with ID on the club level. For some it is their first time on a world stage - how exciting! (NT) -- nd mom, 12:36:28 02/06/10 Sat
      • I agree with you. However, why not do teams with an area school if you aren't ready to leave the competitive arena just yet. (NT) -- Curious, 16:48:06 02/07/10 Sun
        • A couple reasons: The girls don't have to travel off campus for practices, can practice on a schedule that is condusive to the college courseload, (NT) -- were completely organized and trained by 2 fellow students, 17:24:46 02/07/10 Sun
          • But then what is the point of anyone taking their TCRG or TMRF exam if anyone who wants to teach can enter dancers in a competition? (NT) -- ???, 14:37:27 02/08/10 Mon
            • because this is a CLUB competition- I think the team going as well as most understand that they are against other CLUBS, (NT) -- not teams trained by professionals (TCRGs, ADs, etc), 23:28:50 02/08/10 Mon
              • I understand it is a ceili CLUB competition where most of the the competitors in the other teams have NEVER competed. All of the girls on this team HAVE, and quite recently, and are SEASONED CHAMPIONS from highly competitive dance schools. HUGE Difference. (NT) -- Still Don't Get It!, 07:23:30 02/09/10 Tue
  • THIS SOUNDS LIKES SO MUCH FUN!!! CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK TO THE TEAM!! I am SO jealous. I danced from the mid 60s to 73 then I went off to ND and that was the end of my dance career. No dancing at college then. I would have loved to keep dancing. Just another thing about ID that is better now. (NT) -- ND '77, 15:33:43 02/05/10 Fri

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• So who is going to the All Irelands? Love Killarney but -- wish it could be moved to somewhere else for a change, 14:04:24 02/03/10 Wed
  
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  • Love Killarney. (NT) -- Up the Kingdom!!!!, 14:21:43 02/03/10 Wed
    • Up Kerry!!! (NT) -- No name, 16:13:21 02/03/10 Wed
      • The Kingdom of Kerry.....closest place to heaven! (NT) -- ., 23:39:28 02/03/10 Wed
        • gorgeous and magical! (NT) -- enjoy it all participants, 06:29:49 02/04/10 Thu
  • No one from dennehy (NT) -- too much $, 14:49:37 02/03/10 Wed
    • Aren't people from CD going? (NT) -- No name, 19:08:20 02/03/10 Wed
      • U16 Ceili is (NT) -- Good Luck!, 19:22:04 02/03/10 Wed
        • Good luck, Girls!!! You are amazing........ (NT) -- A Milwaukee Fan, 20:11:51 02/03/10 Wed
    • there is one dancer going from Dennehy. (NT) -- good luck!, 12:06:43 02/04/10 Thu
  • 2011 will be Dublin and 2012 will be Belfast so it will be moving soon. (NT) -- do love the INEC in Killarney though, 15:13:01 02/03/10 Wed
  • It's in Dublin next year and Belfast the year after (NT) -- change is coming, 15:13:50 02/03/10 Wed
  • About 10 from Trinity (NT) -- No name, 19:03:00 02/03/10 Wed
  • 7 going from MHOB (NT) -- Good Luck Everyone !!, 20:38:32 02/03/10 Wed
  • So worlds and AI's in dublin next year. Bet one will suffer (NT) -- No name, 23:25:08 02/03/10 Wed
    • Worlds is in Belfast next year, Dublin 2012 (NT) -- No name, 05:12:17 02/04/10 Thu
  • As per CLRG website: AI 2011-Killarney, 2012-Dublin, 2013-Belfast. Worlds 2011-Dublin, 2012-Belfast, 2013 Boston. (NT) -- No name, 07:30:31 02/04/10 Thu
  • Go O'Hare dancers!!! (NT) -- and all from the midwest!, 20:28:46 02/05/10 Fri
  • Who is going from O'Hare? (NT) -- No name, 17:44:10 02/07/10 Sun

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• Question -- thanks, 09:35:12 02/03/10 Wed
  Anyone know if they will post stage assignments for the St. Louis Feis as well as a competitors list?
  

  
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  • I agree. Come on already. (NT) -- jeez, 23:59:04 02/07/10 Sun

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