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Where could I find the results for All-Scotland? Thanks. -- No name, 17:15:06 10/11/09 Sun
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- feisresults.com (NT) -- No name, 17:37:25 10/11/09 Sun
Is there a website for Shauna Sheils dresses? -- No name, 12:28:01 10/11/09 Sun
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- http://www.doiredressdesigns.com/ (NT) -- Aussie Mum, 17:04:52 10/11/09 Sun
Thanks for a great feis -- Canadian mom, 21:05:06 10/10/09 Sat
Your feis was well organized and I loved your venue. All of your hard work was very apparent. Thank you volunteers

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- above post about Gem City (NT) -- OP, 07:42:11 10/11/09 Sun
- loved the "gems" for prizes in pc and oc!!!!!! so cute and different! (NT) -- No name, 12:16:56 10/11/09 Sun
Lovely Dancing In Celtic Irish Dance Solo Dress Has Only Been Worn 3x... Relisted as I'd initially really messed up the measurements...:) On ebay $400 starting bid...$650 Buy it Now...:) -- Lovely, 12:00:27 10/11/09 Sun
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Just listed for sale, an almost new Jess Knight dress. Very elegant and unique for teen dancer. Bargain price -- Clkck here for email to seller, 11:38:13 10/11/09 Sun
http://www.dance.net/topic/8582288/1/Dresses-Costumes/Nearly-new-elegant-Jess-Knight-dress-for-sophisticated-teen-dancer.html&replies=1

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Congrats to the All Scotland's MHoBsters -- Well Done -, 15:49:12 10/10/09 Sat
Nathan Dale - 2nd Place
Orla Godley - 6th Place
Marina Flatley Griffin - 7th Place
Sinead Godley - 19th Place

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- Wow-congrats to Nathan!!! Great job..actually Outstanding!! (NT) -- Irishmama and B, 11:04:10 10/11/09 Sun
I liked Pat Roche at the Schaumburg Center years ago...better venue and you could duck out for food quickly, free park. Food lines too long yesterday! -- No name, 09:33:27 10/11/09 Sun
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- I thought it was very smooth. TRs done by 3 and was home by 3:30. (NT) -- no lines on off times, 09:41:11 10/11/09 Sun
Looking forward to seeing some new faces on the podium tomorrow. Seems like many more MW dancers attending All Scots this year then usual. -- Good Luck to all, 22:00:39 10/10/09 Sat
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U16 oc andu15pc please and thank you.... Gem City, -- :), 19:58:04 10/10/09 Sat
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- Taylor O'Bryan - won PC15 - saw it in a facebook post (NT) -- No name, 07:18:45 10/11/09 Sun
Relations -- -, 22:08:58 10/09/09 Fri
How are BURKE CONROY School of ID in Pittsburgh and Burke School of ID related? Are they the same school?

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- They are all taught by Theresa Burke (Burke School). Laura and Mary Conroy now own part of the Pittsburgh School - they were TCRG's for a long time with the Pittsburgh Burke location. (NT) -- Tessie is still involved too..., 23:36:39 10/09/09 Fri
- Because of Tessie's involvement, the schools share steps (but not all) and are inter-related (NT) -- why do you ask?, 20:40:18 10/10/09 Sat
- Yes, Same school! (NT) -- different location, 02:10:10 10/11/09 Sun
any results from Gem City for O17PC and -- 18OC, 18:03:23 10/10/09 Sat
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- (O17) #618PC: 1.) Deborah Hagerty- Kristin Butke School, 2.) Jessica Smith,Celtic Ac. 3.) Brianna Andrews, Celtic Ac. 4.) Jennifer Erwin,Richens-Timm 5.) Molly Sweeney, Leneghan Ac. (NT) -- No name, 18:29:09 10/10/09 Sat
- Gem City Feis still lists 2008 winners - they are not from today. (NT) -- No name, 19:33:36 10/10/09 Sat
I'm so bad at estimating times, - does 12:00 sound about right for the under 15 pc group -- I've used the table and I'm always a couple hours early., 16:24:14 10/10/09 Sat
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- OP - for Pat Roche on Sunday (NT) -- No name, 16:24:48 10/10/09 Sat
- using the peter smith formula--until what age group do they dance 3 at a time? (NT) -- No name, 18:24:18 10/10/09 Sat
  - I think it is under 13 (NT) -- No name, 18:51:54 10/10/09 Sat
For those of you still looking for a room for the O's -- Red Roof, sale ends tonight, $63/nite double double for Thanksgiving weekend. Less than a block walk to the Convention Cente -- Red Roof on Nationwide Inn #262, 14:58:33 10/07/09 Wed
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- Thanks for the info. (NT) -- No name, 16:12:08 10/07/09 Wed
  - Only smoking rooms available (NT) -- No name, 19:14:32 10/07/09 Wed
    - There is no smoking in hotels in Ohio now. (NT) -- No name, 20:03:59 10/07/09 Wed
      - Yes but unless they have painted and changed the carpet,linens...more -- not good for asthmatics, 01:15:38 10/08/09 Thu
        
        They just renovated. (NT) -- --, 13:29:50 10/08/09 Thu
      - was there another nonsmoking law passed? The 2007 one exempts designated rooms in hotels/motels if a hotel chooses to offer some. (NT) -- there ARE smoking rooms, 10:29:28 10/08/09 Thu
        
        I spoke to reservation person last night who said that they have one floor on which smoking is allowed.... (NT) -- MKMom, 21:25:47 10/08/09 Thu
- it has been several years that the state of Ohio law went into effect to ban all smoking from public areas: resturaunts, bars and hotels. (NT) -- No name, 15:21:59 10/08/09 Thu
  - this is correct there is to be absolutely NO smoking inside any public establishment, therefor no smoking rooms (NT) -- -, 22:49:11 10/08/09 Thu
    - FInd the law and read it. Hotels are ALLOWED to have smokling in the Designated Smoking Rooms. There ARE smoking rooms in many hotels in OHio. (NT) -- Smoking rooms exist still, 08:59:22 10/09/09 Fri
    - A hotel room is like a temporary residence. People can smoke in their homes; the law lets them smoke in their temporary home (a hotel room) (NT) -- No name, 17:14:34 10/10/09 Sat
Any one hear any results from the All-Scotlands yet? -- No name, 10:09:08 10/10/09 Sat
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- She Won!!!! (NT) -- !!!!!!!, 11:03:17 10/10/09 Sat
  - Congrats to all the MW dancers - (NT) -- boys and girls!, 14:04:24 10/10/09 Sat
- Who won? (NT) -- No name, 16:49:30 10/10/09 Sat
ALL Scotland Congrats!!! -- -, 15:38:01 10/10/09 Sat
Good work dancers from MHOB - Mulhern - Trinity
Your results are fantastic

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Congratulation to the McCarthy girls and C. Cofoid - Job Well Done!!!! - your Mulhern buddies -- No name, 14:44:15 10/10/09 Sat
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Congrats to Caroline Mulhern Malloy 9th & Bridget Mulhern O'Kane 10th at the All-Scots in Under 6 mixed -- way to go!, 13:00:28 10/09/09 Fri
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- CONGRATS!!! My question in all respect, is what is the reasoning for bringing an U6 overseas? Will they understand the value of that? Sorry to open a can of worms... (NT) -- Curious, 13:17:19 10/09/09 Fri
  - Obviously they have a lot of talent - the OS has an U5 as well - they have champions at MUCH younger ages than the NA kids. So if you're there, why not? (NT) -- No name, 13:27:52 10/09/09 Fri
    - They are children of TCs, maybe they went with others also from their school? (NT) -- No name, 13:49:29 10/09/09 Fri
      - Wonderful teachers!! (NT) -- No name, 13:59:07 10/09/09 Fri
        
        Yes they are wonderful teachers! Happy for them! (NT) -- Mom from another school, 14:04:55 10/09/09 Fri
    - 16 kids registered. Not sure if they all danced. (NT) -- way to go!, 18:19:52 10/09/09 Fri
      - 18 placed, so AT LEAST 18 danced. (NT) -- No name, 21:49:09 10/09/09 Fri
        
        Oh wow! 18! Even better! (NT) -- congrats, 22:40:38 10/09/09 Fri
  - TO THE FIRST REPLY - Stop being jealous - envious and start thinking....... you make us laugh (NT) -- prayers are sent your way, 19:18:20 10/09/09 Fri
  - Maybe their moms are attending the feis with other dancers from the school and took them along. Get a grip. (NT) -- Working mom, 13:16:41 10/10/09 Sat
- OMGosh..THIS IS WONDERFUL. Congrats from your friends at Trinity! (NT) -- !, 13:56:18 10/09/09 Fri
- When did this competition start? I love looking at pictures of the little ones in their costumes....SOOOO CUTE!!! (NT) -- Post some pictures, 14:00:58 10/09/09 Fri
  - Today I believe - all the little ones Under 5, 6, 7 & 8 were today (NT) -- No name, 14:03:19 10/09/09 Fri
- Excellent! I bet they're having a blast! (NT) -- T mom, 14:20:33 10/09/09 Fri
- Where can we get results from All-Scotlands??? (NT) -- No name, 14:26:37 10/09/09 Fri
  - www.feisresults.com & they're FREE (NT) -- No name, 14:53:13 10/09/09 Fri
- Congratuations!!!! (NT) -- Fan from Trinity, 15:20:50 10/09/09 Fri
Please post any results from Gem City -- Please and thank you., 13:13:00 10/10/09 Sat
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Pat Roche Feis -- No name, 12:21:03 10/10/09 Sat
Tomorrow will OC dancers dance 2 or 3 at a time?

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Beautiful American Beauty Bun Wig for Sale on Ebay -- Michelle, 10:25:58 10/10/09 Sat
Beautiful medium blond mix bun cover wig for sale on ebay. Do an advanced search on item # 150379166500 or on seller manstett. This bun has an extra deep cap for easily fitting in long hair. My DD went back to a full wig before ever wearing, so the wig is brand new in box with tags. Thank you.

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Please, please post results from Gem as you know them!! Anxiously awaiting Sr Ladies comp. -- thank you, 10:01:40 10/10/09 Sat
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What time is Pittsburgh Feis starting on Sunday? -- No name, 20:43:56 10/09/09 Fri
I can't seem to find it on the website. Thanks in advance!

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- I believe it starts at 9am. (NT) -- No name, 21:10:04 10/09/09 Fri
  - Is it oldest to youngest? can never remember.... (NT) -- No name, 09:38:27 10/10/09 Sat
Feile Samhain late registration date has been extended to Oct. 16th. Hope to see you there! -- Feile Samhain Committee, 07:31:53 10/10/09 Sat
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www.deancrouch.co.uk - for all your music requirements, immediate downloads, every set at every speed, cd's Top Box and The Best that I Can Be, ringtones, a nice site to visit, easy to follow instructions follow the 'faqs' frequently asked questions! -- www.deancrouch.co.uk, 03:18:39 10/10/09 Sat
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Off topic--I bought a brand new Dooney-Burke handbag at Goodwill. I didn't realize until I went to load it up that it smelled very cigarette smoky. Any ideas on how to get rid of the smell? I have a coffee sachet in it now. -- Any suggestions appreciated., 19:23:51 10/08/09 Thu
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- Cloves. Shake some cloves on the inside of the bag leave closed a couple days. Then dump the cloves. Repeat. (NT) -- --, 20:01:16 10/08/09 Thu
- My sister bought a used honda, great in every other way, but it had been smoked in. She put baking soda on carpets, let it stay overnight and then ran the vacum. It took about 3x of this, but it took care of the odor. Also, don't hotels have some product they use? (NT) -- Melissa, 20:01:25 10/08/09 Thu
- We bougt house that had cigarette smoke in the cabinets and I put Bounce dryer sheets and they smelled nic (NT) -- No name, 20:56:46 10/08/09 Thu
- Boy, Tessie sure keeps busy: teaching at 3 schools, ADing, committee work, making handbags.... (NT) -- No name, 10:14:57 10/09/09 Fri
  - OMG LOL LOL LOL!!!! (NT) -- I'll never tell!, 10:54:57 10/09/09 Fri
    - Which would explain the cigarette smell - LOL! (NT) -- No name, 23:38:19 10/09/09 Fri
Never hear much from the new ID school in Milw Rince Nia. How are they doing? Lots of dancers? Going to majors yet? How do parents like it? With bad economy, are they doing OK? -- Not heard much, 14:16:41 10/09/09 Fri
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- You can learn more about the school simply by checking out their website at www.rincenia.com. (NT) -- No name, 14:46:23 10/09/09 Fri
  - Rince Nia -- No name, 21:43:17 10/09/09 Fri
- They did some great shows at Irish Fest and they had a team at the O's last year - placed too (NT) -- GID Mom, 17:46:51 10/09/09 Fri
- Maybe "No News is Good News" - watch for them at Oireachtas (NT) -- -, 19:13:49 10/09/09 Fri
- Small school mostly beginners, will take some time to build, like Mcmenimen. (NT) -- Have seen a few in jumpers and school dresses, 21:35:46 10/09/09 Fri
- Why do people simply mind their own business ... (NT) -- Huh ... did an adult actually post this question, 21:58:02 10/09/09 Fri
Good luck to all dancers heading out to Gem City! -- No name, 20:38:51 10/09/09 Fri
May you reach your goals.

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Oireachtas Ads....we are being charged a fee this year to help pay the cost of the Ads for O book -- Curious to know if you are?, 00:20:53 10/08/09 Thu
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- Some years each family pitches in, other years, our Parent group pays for it, sometimes we skip the ad. Different each year. (NT) -- it's nice to have an ad, 01:23:14 10/08/09 Thu
  - Our booster club pays for it. (NT) -- No name, 08:02:48 10/08/09 Thu
- Our Booster Club pays for O's ad (NT) -- kmaid, 08:02:08 10/08/09 Thu
  - And the booster club is parents,right? Either way ,no big deal. I think it is totally fair for the kids who go to the O be asked to contribute. (NT) -- have fun at the O!!!, 08:15:15 10/08/09 Thu
    - Help ...can't find info on O add on the website. Anyone know where I can get the application? Please be helpful, don't say ask your TC, they are busy.,deadline is Cct 15th. (NT) -- Thanks much!, 08:20:05 10/08/09 Thu
      - Yes someone PLEASE give us the info. Asked TC said she doesn't have it either. Booster club really wants to place an ad. (NT) -- Why is this so difficult????, 09:50:57 10/08/09 Thu
        
        Don't see many "personal" ads for Oireachtas book.....Most are done by school (either by TC or staff) Just love WORLD Academy creative ads - treat to see the creativity each year. (NT) -- ., 17:57:38 10/08/09 Thu
        
        I am talking about the school ad (NT) -- still no info, 19:00:12 10/08/09 Thu
        
        Here is what is on the form. Not sure why it's not posted for everyone, but happy to help. Thinking of putting a good luck ad in for my own dd besides the school ad. click in... -- om, 20:53:47 10/08/09 Thu
        
        THANK YOU!!!!! (NT) -- No name, 10:16:07 10/09/09 Fri
        
        FROM ME TOO!!!!!! (NT) -- No name, 20:38:19 10/09/09 Fri
- They don't print the Journal for free, nor have the ads ever gone in for free. I think you should be grateful you haven't had to pay before now. (NT) -- No name, 09:31:19 10/08/09 Thu
- What are they asking you to pay?? It shouldn't be much unless you are a really small school with few attendees! Seems fai to me. (NT) -- No name, 12:11:32 10/08/09 Thu
  - Don't assume parents will pay for the ad - (NT) -- ask first before sending to committee., 18:38:25 10/08/09 Thu
    - What exactly are you being asked to contribute? $5 or $10? I don't see the big deal - I'm sure you are the kind of person to complain after the fact if your school didnt put in an ad this year (NT) -- Hate Cheap A$$ People!, 13:03:37 10/09/09 Fri
- Here is Dinner Dance & Kids Party info if anyone is interested - click in..... -- hth, 11:10:45 10/09/09 Fri
Okay-dd and I are going to be spending a Sat afternnon and evening in Chicago. Where to stay? What to do? She is 12 and I am confused by all the options. -- Thanks for help., 12:09:41 10/08/09 Thu
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- There are so many things to do in Chicago, it would be better if you could state what she likes to do and we can tell you where to find it. Museums, shopping, site seeing, etc? (NT) -- give us some clues, 14:07:18 10/08/09 Thu
- support the arts -- No name, 14:20:47 10/08/09 Thu
- OP-Art Institute is on the list of must see, so what can we fit around that in general vicinity? (NT) -- Thanks., 14:30:14 10/08/09 Thu
  - Millenium park is near the Art Institute. Planetarium and Field Musuem would be closer than Scienc & Industry. Not sure how late they are open. Sears Tower not too far from Art Institute, again, check their hours. (NT) -- there are several hotels nearby too, 11:52:29 10/09/09 Fri
- http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/attractions.html (NT) -- No name, 16:03:19 10/08/09 Thu
- take a river architecture tour, see Navy Pier, double decker bus tour, China Town, shop Michigan Avenue (NT) -- No name, 17:25:28 10/08/09 Thu
  - wendella boats tour is phenomenal...I go every year...dress warm though. Navy Pier...#1 choice of tourists. Sears or Hancock observatory and Mich. Ave. shopping....so many choices. (NT) -- mwmaid, 18:16:21 10/08/09 Thu
- Even if she's "done" with American Girl dolls, the store and especially the cafe are worth a peak! (NT) -- No name, 19:08:13 10/08/09 Thu
- Museums!! Used to be a curator at the Adler Planetarium...great place. Also Field Museum of Natural History , Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago... Also Sear's Tower (I'll always call it that), one of the famous pizza places, (NT) -- Mary T., 00:14:59 10/09/09 Fri
- Chicago (NT) -- Museum of Science & Industry is the greatest!!, 09:10:23 10/09/09 Fri
- We were at Buckingham Fountain and saw a tour group with chicagosegwaytour.com (inside...) -- No name, 13:47:18 10/09/09 Fri
  - This all so great. Probably won't risk the segway tour--someone might get hurt (me, probably, and then who would drive to practice??) (NT) -- Thanks. It all sounds like fun., 19:33:38 10/09/09 Fri
weather -- rkl, 18:38:54 10/09/09 Fri
Heard Chicago might be getting snow this weekend? Is this true?

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- www.weather.com (NT) -- yep, 18:52:29 10/09/09 Fri
List of Competitors posted on Autumn Feis website: www.chicagoautumnfeis.com. If you registered, but have not paid, you will not be on the list. Complete your pending registration on efeis.com (if you're not on the list). Great competition!! Dancers from over 60 schools! Bigger venue! -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 18:27:04 10/09/09 Fri
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where can I see results from All-Scotlands? -- No name, 13:48:39 10/09/09 Fri
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- results from all-scots -- No name, 17:03:48 10/09/09 Fri
How far is the Venue for the Pat Roche Feis from O'Hare Airport? -- Thanks!, 13:09:24 10/09/09 Fri
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- Soooo close. Like, right next door! -- have fun!, 14:13:37 10/09/09 Fri
- Maybe 10 min drive max (NT) -- my guess, 14:47:48 10/09/09 Fri
Is it to early for a teacher to tell a dancer they are not ready for the Oireachtas? Dancer in younger age group, back to regular class with non Oireachtas dancers -- younger age group (trad. set), 06:48:06 10/07/09 Wed
Was told last week, there is still 6 weeks left. Dancer not being challenged in regular class

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- I'm sure you are disappointed but the timing is probably right. Your young dancer has many years ahead to participate. Enjoy the ride. (NT) -- Molly, 07:04:49 10/07/09 Wed
  - I think the TC is the only one to be able to tell that. He/She may think it is a combination of not knowing or being able to perfect the steps and a maturity level. -- Irishmama, 07:18:53 10/07/09 Wed
- PS-the regular class may not be as "challanging", but it is the perfect place to work on the basics, turn out, cross, timing, posture. Less stress trying to do harder steps, and just concentrating on the basics. The TC most likely knows what she is doing. (NT) -- Irishmama, 07:21:23 10/07/09 Wed
- I am sure the TC is looking out for your dd's best interests - mastery of basics, maturity, overall dance development - in the end the dancer should be able to challenge themselves in ANY class. (inside) -- 30+ years at this, 08:07:19 10/07/09 Wed
  - "pattern harder steps", love how you phrased this. Some TC's build their business teaching d's to mimic upper level steps, requiring private lessons/$$ to learn them w/o the fine tuning. Most TC's do care about what their dancers look like in the big arena. Be thankful you have one of them! (NT) -- ., 08:59:20 10/08/09 Thu
- Agreed. The O should be a good experience, especially for such a young dancer. Better to be very ready than overwhelmed. His/her time will come. (NT) -- No name, 08:30:11 10/07/09 Wed
- I'd rather know now than 2 weeks before the O. The teacher's know whether by now whether a dancer is going to be ready for the O or not. (NT) -- No name, 09:37:30 10/07/09 Wed
- Better to take the time to work on the basics...more -- Been there, 09:43:58 10/07/09 Wed
- I believe the TCs are also reaching a deadline for registering and paying for their dancers to dance at O, so she does need to make those decisions right now. (NT) -- No name, 11:21:54 10/07/09 Wed
  - Registration deadline was October 1, last Thursday. (NT) -- No name, 14:12:05 10/07/09 Wed
- Our TCs once told a U8 ceili that they were not taking them, less than a week before the Os. VERY disappointing & discouraging. Bitter taking younger dd to watch older siblings, no time to get over it. (NT) -- mabe NANS?, 14:38:23 10/07/09 Wed
- The TC is the boss. You have to trust they are right. if you don't trust them, maybe you should be at another school. (NT) -- thats the way it goes, 16:47:20 10/07/09 Wed
- remember this dancing schools will take -- No name, 05:44:12 10/08/09 Thu
- When was the entry deadline for Oireachtas? and hotel deadline? Myabe teacher wanted to let you know before any money spent (NT) -- not sure of deadline?, 07:30:16 10/08/09 Thu
- If you've already paid it, you should be refunded the O enrollment fee. Please tell your dd, she has our family's sympathies (NT) -- BTDT, 12:09:32 10/08/09 Thu
  - It must be very disappointing for your Dd, so easy for us as grownups to say for the best but still.... -- mom, 15:10:44 10/08/09 Thu
    - We've been there. Honestly, I think the best thing we did for my dd when she went to that first U8 O comp, was help downplay her expectations. (inside) -- No name, 16:03:38 10/08/09 Thu
      - I posted above -- No name, 16:34:19 10/08/09 Thu
  - Why should the entry fee be refunded? If it's been paid, the teacher won't get a refund either? (NT) -- Whatever, 16:53:50 10/08/09 Thu
- This dancer never complained loved the push of gettig ready for the big Oirechtas (NT) -- Teachers said not ready, dancer says she is trying her best, 18:43:48 10/08/09 Thu
  - There is no fun in going when you are not ready. Whether you have paid or not, it is important to be ready and teachers can only guess going into it who will be. I think they are doing you a favor by telling you now. Save tons of money and keep working for next year. (NT) -- ., 11:22:13 10/09/09 Fri
    - Agreed. My dd went to Natls this year & found out the hard way. While qualified, she was not ready and did not belong there. Wish our TC had told us to stay home since I'm not all about spending a lot of money for the experience. Expensive lesson! (NT) -- : ), 13:29:03 10/09/09 Fri
Gavin less then year old just posted onDance Again. Black Velvet puff ball My DD is 5'3" 34" chest. Available after GBS. -- seller, 12:17:49 10/09/09 Fri
Elegant black velvet bodice with mint, white and emerald green designs heavily decorated with aurore boreale crystals. Puffball skirt is three-tiered with white, mint and emerald green tiers accented with black, white and mint embroidery and extensive aurora boreale crystals that continue around to the back of skirt. Draped cape accents colors of green, white and mint. Can email more photos when back in the states, leaving this afternoon for competitions. Enlarged picture of front and back of dress will be on dress rack at Pat Roche Feis

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- link??? (NT) -- mo, 12:44:57 10/09/09 Fri
- Lisa confirmed my payment but hasn't sent me the dress number. yet (NT) -- seller (pmah@aol.com), 12:58:19 10/09/09 Fri
anyone have an alternative parking idea for Pat Roche? -- No name, 11:30:37 10/08/09 Thu
$13.00 for parking??? Seriously!!

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- you can park by the CTA station, but then the walk is about 2-3 blocks (NT) -- No name, 11:52:15 10/08/09 Thu
  - Very long blocks. Car pooling would be a good idea or if you can have someone drop you off and pick you up. (NT) -- MM, 12:15:58 10/08/09 Thu
    - Where is this parking lot in relation to the convention center. (NT) -- Thanks., 12:10:27 10/09/09 Fri
- sorry, couldn't remember the rate; it's $5 (NT) -- No name, 11:55:44 10/08/09 Thu
- we parked in the cta lot and thought it was fine (NT) -- :) cheap mom, 19:44:17 10/08/09 Thu
- agree, walkingthru those habitrail tubes can be just as long (NT) -- No name, 21:44:43 10/08/09 Thu
Halloween Feis -- No name, 17:15:34 10/08/09 Thu
My dancer was U12PC last year and she definitely wore a costume, as did most of the champ dancers, even OC. You're going to a feis on Halloween!! Enjoy!!

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- My dd, currently a U12PC, is going in a silly costume. She is looking forward to it (NT) -- I'm looking forward to Chicago., 19:25:12 10/08/09 Thu
- My dd is U11 PW and is looking forward to wearing a costume and NO Wig :) (NT) -- No name, 20:43:29 10/08/09 Thu
  - should say, we'll be in PA on Halloween (NT) -- No name, 20:44:09 10/08/09 Thu
- My dd is looking forward to no wig, but then got a costume with a wig.... LOL :) (NT) -- kamid, 11:33:29 10/09/09 Fri
Camping at Pat Roche -- No name, 10:32:31 10/09/09 Fri
They say camping encouraged. We have never attended this feis. Can you bring bag chairs and blankets?Hate to carry them from the car and then back. Thanks

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- Yes, but there are designated areas for this, you cannot set your stuff up next to the statges. (NT) -- No name, 11:09:02 10/09/09 Fri
On ebay ...Rutherford Soundblaster Hard Shoes... .. Size 5UK... Black Suede Soles...Shamrock Lacing...Great Shape...$65 BIN :) -- bargain, 16:08:45 10/08/09 Thu
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- What is "shamrock lacing"? (NT) -- curious, 19:05:33 10/08/09 Thu
  - Laces are more complicated but they replace the strap that buckles across the foot in regular heavy shoes. (NT) -- some people prefer this system, 20:05:22 10/08/09 Thu
  - Think of them like ghillie lacing for hard shoes. They're very comfortable and help the shoe hug your heel better than the straps. http://rutherfordshoes.com/shamrockIntro.asp?station=1§ion=28 (NT) -- No name, 09:12:21 10/09/09 Fri
good luck to all those who are taking -- the TCRG exam this weekend, represent the MW, 06:56:09 10/09/09 Fri
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Oireachtas 2010 -- No name, 23:41:36 10/08/09 Thu
Does anyone know what the senior girls dances are for Oireachtas 2010? slip jig, treble jig... or reel hornpipe?

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What is the material used to make the stiff part in the irish dancing skirts? Thanks, -- No name, 09:33:01 10/07/09 Wed
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- Vilene is one of the terms. It is very rigid yet thin and lightweight. Some dressmakers also use a strip of polyester boning along the bottom to keep the panels from bending. irishthreads.com in Canada carries it and is very good to work with. (NT) -- Former dressmaker, 09:39:27 10/07/09 Wed
- Usually, more than one layer of vilene is used to achieve the right amount of stiffness. This material cannot be purchased at most fabric stores, but must be ordered by the roll from the manufacturer or wholesaler (NT) -- No name, 12:07:02 10/08/09 Thu
- YOu could ask on dm board, maybe someone willing to sell you some off their roll (NT) -- No name, 23:07:42 10/08/09 Thu
Hate to do this here but...... -- No name, 21:07:01 10/08/09 Thu
http://irishdancingexchange.com/item_detail.html?sku=IDX73401774082CJ&searchWords=brilliant!
We are very interested in this dress but unfortunately my emails have been bouncing, we don't know if the dress is still for sale or not. The dress is located in WI, and we are hoping that the owner or a friend could give us an alternate email to contact them with. Thank you, sorry to do this here!

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Pat Roche--Is splitting novice groups of 56 in half really reasonable for ten and eleven year old children. It will be fun fitting 28 dancers on one stage. Would three groups around 18 -20 be really that less competitive? -- No name, 08:55:53 10/05/09 Mon
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- It might be closer to the number you are looking for with no shows. (NT) -- No name, 08:57:50 10/05/09 Mon
  - I really doubt that. There will not be that many no shows. These groups are huge and have been. -- No name, 09:20:52 10/05/09 Mon
    - I agree. Mostly we're getting 23-24 dancers when 28-29 were registered. (NT) -- Don't worry, just dance :), 09:39:11 10/05/09 Mon
    - This is a very well-run feis, & they know what they are doing. There are always no-shows in novice, even at this age, that's why they split where they do. Feisworx shows that only 15-23 dancers actually showed up for U11 novice splits last year. I'll bet all of "your" dances will have 23 or fewer... -- Calling it "ridiculous" is an overreaction, 13:25:03 10/05/09 Mon
      - I was not calling the splits ridiculous. I was calling the poster who insinuated that a dance with 28 competitors in each split would be down to less than 20 after you included no shows. That would be a 35% no show rate. -- No name, 16:28:56 10/05/09 Mon
- and the answer to your question, is yes, it would be a lot less competitve in 2 groups versus 3. So it depends upon what priorities you focus on (NT) -- everyone won't agree, 09:24:06 10/05/09 Mon
- My daughter's U13 groups have been this big all year, and were last year at U12, too. Splits up to 29 are the norm as you get older, then drop off as more girls move up to PC. (NT) -- Welcome to our world, 09:27:12 10/05/09 Mon
  - U10's have been this big most of the year as well, this isn't anything new. (NT) -- No name, 12:24:05 10/05/09 Mon
- Why is it more or less reasonable for that age than for the older girls? As the mom of an older dancer, she feels like the little ones often have smaller groups (NT) -- and it's easier to move up - also more time left to do it., 09:35:00 10/05/09 Mon
  - Very true. The older girls take up more room on those stages, too. I'm not going to launch a lecture on how groups were even larger in the old days, or whatever, just try to realize that it is reasonable and fair, and learn to meet the challenge. (NT) -- It is competition, 09:47:42 10/05/09 Mon
    - Groups might be smaller because kids quit because the goal was unattainable. In my daughter's age group, there's been six girls who gave it up out of frustration. I just wish they make every feis equal. More inside.. -- No name, 12:21:30 10/05/09 Mon
      - I like the variety! Better competition at some, more chances to advance at others. Kids who quit didn't do so because the goal was unattainable; it wasn't. They just didn't want to put in the work and time it takes to get there. It's a shame; a good lesson was lost. (NT) -- Hope they learn it elsewhere, 13:30:11 10/05/09 Mon
      - Ironically, my DD won a novice 1st at Spring Feis this year & another at Pat Roche last year, but didn't even place at Madison Feis, despite the smaller splits. MORE -- The wins will come, 13:45:48 10/05/09 Mon
      - Bigger groups aren't reasonable or fair. At what feis this winter did all of the scores for the girls in the second row of 15 in a group of 29 get lost and not count!? Was it Winterfeis or ICHC? (NT) -- No name, 21:18:25 10/05/09 Mon
        
        Yeah, that was ICHC, and my DD was in that row. But it could just as easily have happened in the second row of a group of 22. Life goes on. (NT) -- No name, 21:42:37 10/05/09 Mon
        It happened with the U10's at Winterfeis. Don't know if it also happened at ICHC. (NT) -- No name, 09:18:59 10/06/09 Tue
  - Easier to move up? Are you kidding? With 28 in the comp and only 1 first awarded? More time, I'll give you, but certainly not any easier. (NT) -- And since when are 10 & 11 year olds "little ones"?, 11:41:23 10/05/09 Mon
    - Since our kids turned 18 and 19, LOL! Seriously, they are little. They have 3-4 years before they have to be in PC to qualify for the O. How will they handle the competition then, if it's been made easy all along? (more) -- If it is worth it, work for it :), 13:39:54 10/05/09 Mon
- Where did you get this info? (NT) -- No name, 10:14:36 10/05/09 Mon
  - feisworks competetor list has splits on it now. (NT) -- No name, 12:04:25 10/05/09 Mon
- I agree, I wish this feis would split in 3 ... these groups are huge -28 kids in U10 Novice, a couple girls have been so close to getting a 1st and will be discouraged with this amount of competitors. (NT) -- My daughter being one of them. Oh well!!!, 12:29:16 10/05/09 Mon
  - Honey, we've all been there, and many of us continue to face huge splits at the PW level and some PC age groups. Being disappointed is one thing, discouraged, quite another. If this is all it takes to discourage kids, we're all in big trouble. (NT) -- She WILL win someday!, 13:33:46 10/05/09 Mon
- splits c'mon -- No name, 12:56:48 10/05/09 Mon
  - Really just the O; Nationals are split also (NT) -- No name, 15:31:17 10/05/09 Mon
    - Never been to the "O" and don't want to because of that attitude; that said, doesn't placing 10th or even 20th mean something. At novice, placing 5th out of 28th means little to nothing. (NT) -- Pretender, 15:37:36 10/05/09 Mon
- I remember my DDs first feis was Pat Roche and she had 31 kids in her U8 B2 jig (NT) -- groups always big at this one, 16:36:26 10/05/09 Mon
  - She was in Beg 2 at her First Feis? Not following. (NT) -- No name, 17:49:50 10/05/09 Mon
    - They don't have to dance in first feis--my DD danced in Beg 2 in her first feis too--had been dancing for more than a year, but wanted more competition than what first feis had to offer at her age. (NT) -- No name, 18:02:21 10/05/09 Mon
      - Does that make it sensible? Anyone who knows anything about motivation theory knows that their is an optimal zone in which the task is reasonably challenging--not too easy or too obtuse. (NT) -- No name, 18:43:39 10/05/09 Mon
    - They started FF as a category the year after she started feising. When she did her first feis she had been dancing over a year already. (NT) -- Only option was B2, 21:55:09 10/05/09 Mon
      - Ahh. I see. I didn't know that, nor did I know it was optional. (NT) -- Thanks for the heads up!, 09:53:38 10/06/09 Tue
- I agree that the group is too big! It doesn't take anything away from the dancers to split it in three. My dd is in PC and I always hated it when those moms would get on their soap box about the group needs to be big for the win to mean something. (more) -- No name, 20:18:43 10/05/09 Mon
  - I'm not saying that, and many of us here aren't. The main point is, they won't be that big on feis day. No-shows are a fact of life now. 20-25 is not too big. But if small groups are what you want, there's always Kansas City & Graham. Something for everyone in the midwest. (NT) -- Too many helicopter moms, 20:43:25 10/05/09 Mon
    - I agree with the above poster. The split is fair and there will be some level of no shows. If you want a small feis, then you probably should not have signed up for this one. (NT) -- No name, 21:28:42 10/05/09 Mon
  - The point is, at this level aren't you getting prepared for the majors? I mean really there are 120 kids in even the spilts, get used to dancing in a big group and stop complaining. If you can't place at the feis d/t a big group are you ready for the O or NAN's. (NT) -- No name, 22:41:44 10/05/09 Mon
    - I know in OC it is harder to place in a smaller split, bring on the bigger numbers, they are all great dancers at this level (NT) -- No name, 22:42:25 10/05/09 Mon
      - AT U10 novice, who's getting ready for the majors. Perhaps different splits are appropriate for different levels of competition. More Inside. -- No name, 09:56:24 10/06/09 Tue
- Pat Roche is always big splits. Part of this feis is seeing where your dancer places when competing against a large and talented group. I'm almost surprised that they split my daughter's PW nto two groups instead of keeping one group of 33 ! (NT) -- No name, 22:13:51 10/05/09 Mon
  - To the moms, you should check out the other regions that DO NOT split no matter what the numbers. Be happy they are splitting at all. (NT) -- No name, 10:42:26 10/06/09 Tue
    - Which regions don't split? (NT) -- Just curious, 11:05:17 10/06/09 Tue
      - West Canada doesn't split until 40 and US West until 30... (NT) -- Mom, 13:27:56 10/07/09 Wed
- PLEASE, my dd's PC group has 45...NOT SPLITTING...large groups all the time.... (NT) -- used to it..., 12:38:27 10/06/09 Tue
- Remember - the judges have the option of awarding more than one first if they think it is deserved (NT) -- have seen it done several times., 15:37:15 10/06/09 Tue
- Pat Roche used to be 2000 to 2200 competitors. Now down to 1300-1400. Autumn Feis has only 800 signed up, chances are better there. (NT) -- No name, 18:12:08 10/06/09 Tue
  - With the numbers way down at feisianna(sp?), any predictions on numbers for O? (NT) -- No name, 20:16:10 10/06/09 Tue
- Pat Roche Splits -- No name, 17:04:51 10/08/09 Thu
- If everyone who's kid has a flu like illness keeps them home like they should (NT) -- the numbers won't be near that high!, 19:46:06 10/08/09 Thu
Mid-west Oireachtas (Columbus) registration deadline -- No name, 15:15:50 10/08/09 Thu
When is or was it - and can there be any late registrations?

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- talk to your teacher (NT) -- No name, 15:26:05 10/08/09 Thu
- Deadline was 10/1. (NT) -- ., 17:45:14 10/08/09 Thu
MHoB Used Dress Sale -10/24 -- No name, 14:55:56 10/07/09 Wed
On Saturday, October 24, 2009, MHoB will be having a used dress sale open to ALL dancers and parents from ALL schools in the Chicagoland area.

The dress sale will start at 2.30pm and conclude at 5.30pm. Anyone wishing to sell a dress(es) may drop their dress off at 1.30pm, with an envelope, and a sheet stating asking price and cell number. At 5.30pm all unsold dresses must be collected. There will be a $10 fee for all dresses submitted for sale, cash or checks made payable to MHoB. Please mark your dress at a reasonable price in order to facilitate a sale. By leaving your cell phone number you may facilitate negotiations.

The dress sale will be held at the MHoB studios located upon 7235 W. Tuohy(at the intersection of Harlem), in Edison Park, IL

If you have any questions, please contact Gary Healy at the provided email address.

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- Furthermore, vendors Ballinvilla and 4Irishdancers will also be in attendance selling wigs, shoes, socks etc (NT) -- No name, 14:57:16 10/07/09 Wed
- that's TOUHY avenue, Edison Park is Chicago (NT) -- for those of you Googling maps, 15:01:34 10/07/09 Wed
- Do we need to let you know ahead of time that we will be dropping off a dress? (NT) -- No name, 16:11:01 10/07/09 Wed
  - No just turn up (NT) -- No name, 10:16:48 10/08/09 Thu
- One of my favorite redundancies: "Chicagoland area." (NT) -- :), 13:14:47 10/08/09 Thu
- MHoB Used Dress Sale -10/24 -- No name, 17:18:39 10/08/09 Thu
NEEDED - IRISH BAND to film with TOM CRUSE in new MOVIE -- in BOSTON, 20:23:09 10/07/09 Wed

Found this on the NEW ENGLAND mb:

Saw this & know it's not dance-related exactly, but maybe a fellow dancer knows of someone who'd like to do this:

http://www.beantownbloggery.com/2009/10/boston-casting-needs-celtic-band.html

Boston Casting is seeking a 4 person Celtic Band to work as background performers on the film "Wichita" (Tom Cruse).

The job would shoot in the Boston Area on Thurs Oct. 22nd.

Each band member will receive background rate plus a bump for bringing your instrument as a prop. Depending on how long you are on set, (typically 9-12 hours), you should expect to make around $90-$100 for the day.

As well as being available for the shoot date, wardrobe may want to meet with you ahead of time on Thurs Oct. 15th in Boston as well.

We are only looking for band members to work as extras, you will not be playing your own music. This is more for the fun of just being in a movie than anything else.

If interested and available, please email a photo and contact information to Ashley@bostoncasting.com.

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- cool post. wish I knew a band that might be interested. (NT) -- No name, 21:21:23 10/07/09 Wed
- When you do the math, you are paid less than minimum wage for your time. (NT) -- No name, 09:32:35 10/08/09 Thu
  - Might be more fun, more interesting than average minimum wage job.I would have traded the experience of watching a film being made for a day or two of my pokey job when I was younger. They filmed part of a movie on our street and it was fun just to watch that. (NT) -- Action!, 12:13:18 10/08/09 Thu
What happened to the time tables that helped you calculate how much time before you danced based on the number of dancers before you in the stage assignments? I thought they were at the top of this message board. -- Thanks., 08:53:41 10/07/09 Wed
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- here's the link: http://www.petersmithschool.com/Docs/ChampTimeEstimtes.pdf (NT) -- No name, 09:19:18 10/07/09 Wed
  - Mod can you PLEASE put a link to this on the board? (NT) -- pretty please, 09:23:26 10/07/09 Wed
- just save a copy on your computer, or print it out and laminate it. Keep in it your bag of dance stuff. (NT) -- Just a suggestion!, 09:51:45 10/07/09 Wed
- Does this work for Beg 2 and Novice?? (NT) -- No name, 15:12:50 10/07/09 Wed
  - no, as the PC and OC groups do 3 steps for each dance, and this is calculated based on 2 rounds or 3 rounds. So you would need to figure out how long it takes to do 2 steps (which is different for different music), and calculate by # that dance at a time by total # of dancers (NT) -- can be done, but know your math, 07:17:14 10/08/09 Thu
  - Actually, I think that the 1st two columns refer to the grades. (NT) -- No name, 07:32:26 10/08/09 Thu
It's O time! -- Got Dress?, 23:08:30 10/07/09 Wed
Elegant & Classy Elevation Design for sale, suitable for tall, slim dancer.

Details on the MidWest For Sale Board:
http://www.voy.com/213975/598.html

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Looking for information... -- need a vest, 15:50:31 10/06/09 Tue
Does anyone have an idea how much the big name dressmakers charge for a boys vest? Looking for one with embroidery...perhaps with crystals.

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- you could try this link http://www.irishdancecreations.com/index.html -they don't have any boys vests on their site but they have done vests for boys in our school. Great to work with! (NT) -- dm, 20:07:32 10/06/09 Tue
  - I am wondering what I can expect to pay (NT) -- may look at other options if too much, 07:01:21 10/07/09 Wed
    - send them an email and ask them...very nice people :) (NT) -- dm, 22:58:29 10/07/09 Wed
New FREE MUSIC from Mark Arrington for a limited time. -- Mark Arrington, 10:47:55 10/07/09 Wed
My new CD "CHAMPTRAX" will be released in the next few weeks. The CD is mostly championship-length tunes played once, twice, and three times through. There are also four non-championship-length tune tracks. Until the release, you can download the non-championship-length tune tracks from the CD for free from the �Music Samples� page of my site www.markarringtonmusic.com. The tunes are jigs (113 bpm, 5+ minutes), single jigs (120, bpm 4+ minutes), reels (113 bpm, 4+ minutes), and hornpipes (138 bpm, 6 minutes). If you want any of these at a different speed you can order them on the �Order Music and Stuff� page.

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- Thank you!!! What a fast response! And, a great service! (NT) -- beautiful music!, 21:51:12 10/07/09 Wed

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