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• What happened to the Brilliant Dancer dress shop in Milwukee -- DID she go in business with Emeral key, 20:08:32 11/03/09 Tue
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  • No she did not go into business with Emerald Key. She was forced to move as building was taken over and all tenants evicted.. (NT) -- Know for sure., 20:59:04 11/03/09 Tue
  • Will She open a new store (NT) -- No name, 21:20:45 11/03/09 Tue
    • I hope so--loved having a store here in Milwaukee! (NT) -- :), 07:04:24 11/04/09 Wed
      • Me too. This is really unfortunate. It's a shame she isn't around for the pre-Oireachtas rush. (NT) -- :. (, 16:05:44 11/04/09 Wed
  • There was nothing ever in the store! She never had anything we needed! (NT) -- No name, 07:29:52 11/04/09 Wed
    • We bought shoes, wig, socks, crystals and IDM. (NT) -- found what we needed!, 09:36:22 11/04/09 Wed
      • maybe she had favorites! (NT) -- No name, 14:38:44 11/04/09 Wed
  • Brilliant Dancer -- No name, 10:02:26 11/04/09 Wed
    • I hope she reopens as well. Certainly no lack of vacant retail space in the area. Good Luck to her!! (NT) -- No name, 10:47:52 11/04/09 Wed

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• Columbus Hotel Help -- time is running out, 00:39:08 11/03/09 Tue
  Hoping a Columbus native an help me out-
  
  We still do not have a hotel room for the Oireachtas. We are looking to stay outside of downtown, no more than 15 mins away at a hotel under $70. Could anyone recommend a decent hotel in a SAFE area? I was reading some reviews of hotels on travelocity, and some reviews commented on some hotels being in unsafe and hard to find areas. Any help or advice is appreciated! Thank you!
  

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  • what direction are you coming from? What highway will you be on? That would help us to target a convenient area for you? (NT) -- lots of options, 05:45:49 11/03/09 Tue
  • Bid priceline for Dublin ohio... -- No name, 08:37:37 11/03/09 Tue
    • Dublin Ohio is a great area, and a LOT of hotels to choose from (NT) -- Great suggestion, 10:06:59 11/03/09 Tue
      • bid for atleast a 3 star dublin-worthington , airport 2nd choice (NT) -- No name, 10:47:05 11/03/09 Tue
  • We will be coming from I-71S, but will stay off any highway in columbus. I usually bid on priceline, but we're staying with 4-5 girls and cannot risk not getting 2 beds :\. is there anything closer than dublin you would recommend? (NT) -- thank you so much!, 14:30:27 11/03/09 Tue
    • You need to be careful where you choose to stay (NT) -- Dublin, Worthington are fairly close and safe., 22:19:50 11/03/09 Tue
      • what areas should i avoid? (NT) -- closer=less safe?, 22:32:15 11/03/09 Tue
        • We have stayed at a Sheraton Suites in Worthington twice. Both times got great rates thru Priceline. it is a nice hotel, rooms are suites, two separate rooms, not far from the O venue at all. (NT) -- Irishmama, 22:44:03 11/03/09 Tue
        • Just stick with the suburbs if you are not (NT) -- staying downtown close to venue., 15:46:15 11/04/09 Wed
  • We went for a college visit to Ohio State. Just a little north of venue (maybe a mile). Should be a dead week with Thanksgiving break - you could probably get a good deal. We stayed at Fairfield Inn (NT) -- very nice, 08:37:39 11/04/09 Wed

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• IDTANA Cyril McNiff Scholarship Information -- No name, 22:17:49 11/03/09 Tue
  Since the inception of the Cyril McNiff Scholarship, the IDTANA has proudly awarded over $140,000 to dancers through out North America. The Irish Dance Teacher's Association of North America is proud of the accomplishments of all dancers - not only competitively and artistically - but also academically.  
  
  To recognize the accomplishments of these dancers who excel in the classroom and in the dance studio, the IDTANA is proud to offer scholarships totaling $20,000 in 2010 for high school senior students, and those students who are already attending college.
  
  Applications for 2010 are now available at www.idtana.org.
  
  Please note that the application process for 2010 has changed and we ask that you carefully review the information in the application packet for more information.
  
  The Scholarships will be announced in early June, 2010 and a presentation of the scholarship winners will be held at the North American Irish Dance Championships.  
  
  
  
  Michael Mullane ADCRG, President, IDTANA
  Russell Beaton ADCRG, Scholarship Chairman
  

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  • http://www.joffrey.com/academy_young_choreographers_competition.asp (NT) -- No name, 08:29:10 11/04/09 Wed
  • It would be nice if they would put more emphasis on the dancers who excel in dancing, like an athletic scholarship does...(more inside) -- recognize the excellent dancers with a monetary scholarship, 12:26:59 11/04/09 Wed
    • Now that would be way way to subjective (NT) -- IMHO, 13:22:32 11/04/09 Wed
      • wouldn't be any more subjective than looking at grades/gpa/act/sat scores (NT) -- look at placements at majors, 14:23:56 11/04/09 Wed
    • MWO does that with scholarships for World Qualifiers through a raffle. (NT) -- .d., 13:25:05 11/04/09 Wed
    • I agree with you. There is always money for academics, but nothing for a world medalist or 5 time WQ, etc. (NT) -- except MW O raffle, 14:37:51 11/04/09 Wed
      • I think most of the winners are excellent dancers as well as excellent scholars. (NT) -- No name, 15:08:09 11/04/09 Wed

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• For those that Live in Colubus Area -- Help for a Shopper, 16:40:18 11/03/09 Tue
  I have Saturday off all day and would like to get a start on some holiday shopping.
  
  Could someone from the area tell me where their would be a decent sized mall, with a Target within walking distance from it. Also a Marshalls or TJ Maxx would be good too.
  
  I am not bothered how far from the Hotel it would be but once I was there, would need to walk the area from mall to Target or other shops. Outlets could be good too.
  
  Any help would be appreciated.
  

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  • Oh! Did Eastown last year and found it too cold to walk outdoors at that time of year. And no Target nearby. (NT) -- Other suggestions welcome, 16:41:00 11/03/09 Tue
  • shopping in Columbus -- No name, 20:35:44 11/03/09 Tue
  • shopping in Columbus -- No name, 20:37:27 11/03/09 Tue
  • Target is across from Eastown. Polaris Fashion Mall has its own Tourism site. www.plarisfashionplace.com (NT) -- No name, 21:18:34 11/03/09 Tue
  • It will be quite a walk to go from the mall -- at Polaris to the Target., 22:17:18 11/03/09 Tue
  • How far are these malls from the Oireachtas area? (NT) -- No name, 06:41:25 11/04/09 Wed
  • Easton, Tuttle, Polaris....more inside -- No name, 11:08:33 11/04/09 Wed

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• Any idea when they'll post a schedule with dance times for the O? -- No name, 22:19:52 11/03/09 Tue
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  • According to the site, by Nov 10 (NT) -- No name, 05:13:40 11/04/09 Wed
    • may I have that site please? I'm not seeing any updates at all. (NT) -- thank you, 07:56:29 11/04/09 Wed
      • www.oireachtas.com then you have to click on the Oireachtas button in the top row. In the window that opens, it is the 4th bullet in the bullet list (NT) -- No name, 09:45:44 11/04/09 Wed

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• Confused... -- No name, 23:14:59 11/03/09 Tue
  The Chicago Autumn Feis lists the aprox. start time for PC09 PC10 and PC11. What about the rest of the PC groups? It there stage assignments out that I'm missing?
  

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  • The PC stage will run youngest to oldest. The Stage Assignments are being finalized, and should be posted Wednesday. Thanks! (NT) -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 23:24:10 11/03/09 Tue

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• Chgo Autumn Feis Approx Start Times (may vary): At 8:00 am, First Feis, Beg 1 and Beg 2; OC 710, 712, 719, 768 and 767; and PC 609, 610 and 611 dancers should be ready (8am). Novice should be ready at 10am. Open PW should be ready at 1:30pm. Stage schedule should be posted Wednesday! Thanks! -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 23:19:55 11/02/09 Mon
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  • Tentative start times also posted on website www.chicagoautumnfeis.com. Registration closing soon on efeis. (NT) -- Feis Commitee, 23:57:12 11/02/09 Mon
  • Thanks! This helps! (NT) -- Feis mom, 00:04:46 11/03/09 Tue
    • So, do you think that 718OC is starting around 9 when the other OC's are done? (NT) -- thanks, 09:18:41 11/03/09 Tue
      • I count abuot 41 dancers in the first OC comps; where is that comp time calculator again?? (NT) -- bc, 10:50:56 11/03/09 Tue
      • Remember OC has 2 rounds and the 3rd each set is 2 minutes long. Hard to give anyone an exact start time. Also, my dd competition last week had 13 no shows. (NT) -- becuz of halloween??, 12:25:01 11/03/09 Tue
  • oc/pc have 2 stages remember (NT) -- :), 18:43:08 11/03/09 Tue
  • Feis Committee please consider (NT) -- running 719oc with the girls below ?718.... usually no shows, 22:34:02 11/03/09 Tue

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• Where can I find PC treble reel results from MHOB halloween feis? -- No name, 21:17:47 11/03/09 Tue
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  • These were given out at the stage by the judge. (NT) -- Not always posted, 21:42:03 11/03/09 Tue
    • Who won PC13 and PC 14? (NT) -- No name, 21:51:32 11/03/09 Tue

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• judges...hmmm -- just wondering, 09:28:24 11/01/09 Sun
  What is with the judge that had the kids line up by competitor number? Or the one who needed the competitor numbers read off? If you can't see the numbers, can you really see the details of the dancers footwork?
  

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  • -I agree-was stage monitor for ths Ad years ago and had this experience. -- lovely person tho, 09:34:36 11/01/09 Sun
  • I always respect adj's and their rules. Some change the order and others don't. Go with the flow. And, yes you can see footwork easier than a small number across a 24 foot stage. And I'd hope that things I do that (NT) -- people don't have issues with wouldn't be publicly posted =[, 09:41:48 11/01/09 Sun
    • Lining up by number avoids those who always wait to dance alone. Suppose to reduce contoversy. A smart thing to do, but need to switch it up. (NT) -- Start from lowest, highest or random. Good idea in MHO, 09:49:14 11/01/09 Sun
  • I truly feel sorry for you parents of new dancers and you thinking you can question the goings on at a feis especially of a judge. All things you have mention have gone on for years at many a feis in many regions-It makes me sad that some cater to your whims of thought. 90% of TC/AD are here to keep -- irish dance alive as an art of a culture (inside), 10:24:34 11/01/09 Sun
  • I don't like the lining up by numbers. My DD would always be first. (NT) -- Random is better, 10:40:37 11/01/09 Sun
    • Mine is first, too! (NT) -- I agree--random is better. Mix it up a bit., 10:50:26 11/01/09 Sun
      • That is why the above post said start from hig to low, low to high, or draw a starting number and line up that way!!!! Would avoid some always goinh first. (NT) -- No name, 11:58:44 11/01/09 Sun
        • This approach still does not work since the likelihood is high that the same dancers dance together. (NT) -- Random is better, 12:28:48 11/01/09 Sun
    • At competitions in the western region, numbers are assigned randomly. Are they assigned differently in mid-America? (NT) -- curious, 18:59:28 11/01/09 Sun
      • usually alpha by last name (NT) -- ., 19:28:31 11/01/09 Sun
  • In Ulster all Feises have the kids in numerical order.....always.... (NT) -- mc, 17:43:08 11/01/09 Sun
    • Same thing here, we canīt pick what we like best. (NT) -- nn, 03:56:53 11/02/09 Mon
  • Some feiseanna assign the numbers by the order in which the entries came in. Home school would almost always have lowest numbers. Doesn't seem like a great idea to me... But it sure would make data entry easier! (NT) -- Denise, 08:18:22 11/02/09 Mon
  • I've worked stages at our feis and I always line up dancers by their numbers unless two from the same school are dancing together. The judging sheets are pre-printed with dancer numbers and it makes it easier for judges to follow the competition. Our numbers are assigned as dancers register. ..more -- No name, 10:06:30 11/02/09 Mon
    • most feiseanna do NOT -- other than some majors, 11:23:48 11/02/09 Mon
      • At our feis the adj. sheets are blank, but the check in sheets in the book are numerical/alpha order. (NT) -- No name, 18:38:46 11/02/09 Mon
  • FeisWorx produces a randomized check-in list that can be used for lining up. That is why the Western Region is used to random order. (NT) -- JPT, 20:43:13 11/03/09 Tue

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• Halloween Feis Results -- Thanks, 00:04:12 11/03/09 Tue
  All the results are now posted on the MHoB website at www.mullanehealyobrien.com including Championship Solo Round results and all the Grade results (First Feis through Prizewinner).
  

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  • Can someone post the actual address for the results, if possible. The link on the website won't work for me. (NT) -- Thanks., 08:37:26 11/03/09 Tue
    • http://www.mullanehealyobrien.com/Halloween%20Feis/index.html (NT) -- No name, 08:46:53 11/03/09 Tue
      • Same here. I only get the toolbar. There is no way to scroll down to see the results. (NT) -- What's up with that? Is it me?, 09:07:33 11/03/09 Tue
        • Not sure if it's just you but I can see all results just fine. They are in .pdf form so if you can see pdf's then you can't see these. (NT) -- No name, 09:11:10 11/03/09 Tue
          • oops. should read 'can't see pdf's then you can't see these." (NT) -- sorry, 09:11:45 11/03/09 Tue
        • Try to refresh the screen. It sometimes brings up the page. (NT) -- good luck, 09:22:10 11/03/09 Tue
      • Thank you, but I still can't get it to open. I may try it at the library. (NT) -- --, 14:19:22 11/03/09 Tue
  • Thanks for a wonderful feis! Great job to all volunteers! (NT) -- Milw Mom, 12:29:12 11/03/09 Tue
  • I didn't see GH, was he there? All of the other TC's were there helping out. (NT) -- ?, 20:00:41 11/03/09 Tue

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• Trying to get the North American Feis Commission website and getting a blank page. Anyone else having problems. -- Thanks, 18:26:09 11/03/09 Tue
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  • Seems to work when you type in full addess http://www.northamericanfeiscommission.org/sch_currentyear.asp (found this out from someone on SR board) (NT) -- strange, 18:37:20 11/03/09 Tue
    • That works. (NT) -- Thanks!!, 18:39:44 11/03/09 Tue

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• At Halloween Feis (MHOB) did they give individual awards for hard, soft, and set or just trophies for overall placement -- forgot to check at feis!, 12:15:59 11/02/09 Mon
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  • I meant to say for OC and PC (NT) -- OP, 12:17:27 11/02/09 Mon
  • In PC they gave out trophies for overall placements--no separate awards for rounds. (NT) -- --, 12:24:56 11/02/09 Mon
    • They did give out individual awards for the rounds---every round in PC and OC. They were posted on the awards wall. (NT) -- No name, 12:27:59 11/02/09 Mon
  • They should have announced that. We also left without checking because someone told us no individual placements at this feis. (NT) -- No name, 12:40:16 11/02/09 Mon
    • They YOU should have asked someone from the feis. Can't blame them because you didn't check. (NT) -- geeez, 12:51:14 11/02/09 Mon
      • Why are you so cross? We were there and dd danced in Pc and we were not aware that there were placements for rounds. Other MW feiseanna, medals are given out during awards. (NT) -- Sorry we aren't up to your refined standards., 13:31:46 11/02/09 Mon
        • I made a statement, not a complaint and not blaming anyone. My daughter asked someone at the stage and they said no. Maybe YOU need to relax. (NT) -- No name, 15:27:42 11/02/09 Mon
    • It was clearly stated on their syllabus. A reminder may have been nice for those new to PC, but I'm sure they had a million things going on and didn't think much about it since it was stated in the syllabus. (NT) -- No name, 12:53:43 11/02/09 Mon
      • OC results were extremely difficult to hear- is there a way to find out who placed in OC rounds? we left without checking the wall as well..... (NT) -- No name, 13:05:39 11/02/09 Mon
      • We are new to PC and left without checking the wall. I know that my dd placed in one round but I personally don't read the syllabus for each feis because I never found it necessary. I know that it's my mistake but an announcement would have been nice. (NT) -- No name, 13:46:12 11/02/09 Mon
        • We will post these on our website shortly. If you unfortunately did not pick up a medal, please notify the Feis at info@mullanehealyobrien.com and we will see that you get it. In an effort to save time and allow Champs to get out before 1:30 pm, we posted these on the results wall. (NT) -- MHoB Feis committee, 14:07:23 11/02/09 Mon
          • wow-that is going above and beyond-thank you (NT) -- not mhob but forgetful mom, 14:19:42 11/02/09 Mon
            • Just received an e-mail and we will not get our medal until next June! Hang on your response e-mail you will need it to pick up your medal in June! This has happened before at another feis and never got the award. (NT) -- No name, 11:27:48 11/03/09 Tue
              • But you will get the award. It's a little busy for schools right now with the O around the corner. Considering it was your mistake not to look at the board, it's still above and beyond. (NT) -- ., 11:37:07 11/03/09 Tue
                • I agree it is above and beyond. My daughter did ask the stagehand if there were individual awards and was told no, so we did not look at the board. Maybe it was not an informed volunteer. Thanks (NT) -- No name, 14:25:31 11/03/09 Tue
    • Oops - us too. Didn't think to check. (NT) -- No name, 14:13:36 11/02/09 Mon
  • Champs results are now posted on the website. (NT) -- No name, 14:10:34 11/02/09 Mon
    • Where on their site? I swear, my computer must hate that site. ;) I've refreshed, scrolled down, clicked all over, and still can't find the results for 2009 Halloween Feis. Did you mean 2009 MHOB Feis? (NT) -- cross-eyed, 14:49:38 11/02/09 Mon
      • www.mullanehealyobrien.com right on the home page - champs results (NT) -- No name, 15:15:41 11/02/09 Mon
        • Those are for the wrong feis, from the one in the spring (NT) -- No name, 16:26:02 11/02/09 Mon
          • look to the right of the the Navy Pier Recital...it is under Halloween pictures coming soon (NT) -- No name, 16:32:14 11/02/09 Mon
  • OP here: Thank you for the reply from feis committee. My dd was thrilled with the trophy she received for overall placement and we were anxious to get out of there to go trick or treating. We just didn't totally forgot to check for individual round awards! (NT) -- Our fault, not theirs, 17:47:31 11/02/09 Mon
  • Please note: Autumn Feis will not give out individual awards for rounds on stage. Ind. awards will be posted (NT) -- No name, 18:29:00 11/03/09 Tue

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• Has anyone else had a bad experience with the red headed dancer? -- No name, 16:57:42 11/02/09 Mon
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  • the shoe company (NT) -- No name, 17:12:42 11/02/09 Mon
  • no, this guy is out of NY. (NT) -- No name, 17:35:58 11/02/09 Mon
  • i emailed them and tried to call about a pair of hard shoes -- have not heard back from them...the sizing is really weird, 18:34:12 11/02/09 Mon
    • i am having similar trouble! the voicemail is full, no answer to email. (NT) -- No name, 18:43:58 11/02/09 Mon
      • call Ballinvilla (NT) -- George is great, 20:38:22 11/02/09 Mon
  • I've had my share of bad experiences with my red headed dancer - but you don't really want to hear about those do you? (NT) -- ;o), 23:34:40 11/02/09 Mon
    • I was thinking the same thing. I was wondering if some one had run into my dd somwhere. (NT) -- lol, 08:44:39 11/03/09 Tue
  • I just ordered a pair of shoes. Very fast service, shoes fit fine after I traced my sons foot, and measured according to their chart. (NT) -- TCRG, 14:59:31 11/03/09 Tue
  • YUCK! (NT) -- That's all!, 16:30:55 11/03/09 Tue

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• Columbus room needed -- Dance mom, 16:19:10 11/03/09 Tue
  Looking for room Thursday evening through Sunday evening. Any help appreciated. EMAIL glenofimaal AT live DOT com
  

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• Hyatt Need Room for Thursday Friday and Saturday! HELP -- No name, 13:54:58 11/03/09 Tue
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• Halloween Feis Pictures now posted -- Thanks, 20:57:35 11/02/09 Mon
  Link on the home page of:
  
  http://www.mullanehealyobrien.com/
  

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  • WOW! It looks like ALL of the dancers were in costume - wish they all had been at the PIttsburgh Feis! (NT) -- Hopefully next year more will, 21:43:39 11/02/09 Mon
    • Love the Elvis..how cute!! (NT) -- mw mom, 06:58:37 11/03/09 Tue
  • What great photos. It looks like everyone had a great time. I especially love the boy sleeping ... my boys do that all the time waiting for their sister! (NT) -- Thanks for sharing, 10:31:29 11/03/09 Tue

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• Pittsburgh Feis on Jan. 2 & 3 -- No name, 13:39:33 11/01/09 Sun
  Does anyone know when the Pittsburgh feis on Jan. 2nd and 3rd will open for registration? Also, we have never done this one before. How is the feis? And please no bashing. I am just looking for comments such as size of feis, does it run quickly, and the location. I think it is at the Hyatt by the airport, not sure though if that was the site of the Halloween Feis. Thanks for the help.
  

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  • Pittsburgh Winter Feis -- Jg, 07:42:27 11/02/09 Mon
    • Jim - you worked so hard this weekend. You deserve a few days off. (NT) -- We can wait for the Pittsburgh Winterfeis info., 08:01:44 11/02/09 Mon
      • LOL- DD can't wait! Got firsts in 3/4 of her Open/PW dances, can't wait to get that last one for Prelim! (NT) -- Denise (Great job all around!), 08:16:25 11/02/09 Mon
    • JG posted inside: We have the syllabus ready-will be posting on efeis.com soon (NT) -- No name, 15:55:04 11/02/09 Mon
  • Pittsburgh Winter Feis -- No name, 14:37:47 11/02/09 Mon
    • Posted inside: Registration should be up on efeis in about 2 weeks, usually before the O.It's a nice small feis - about 600 over 2 days.Nice festive prizes for PC and OC last year.Only 7 or 8 vendors, but a good variety.Plenty of room to sit and watch and you don't have to bring your own chair. (NT) -- Parking's included at the airport which was a nice touch, 15:59:41 11/02/09 Mon
      • We flew in and walked over to the Hyatt for the feis. Saturday vendors may not be there for Sunday. Good feis food. Hotel is nice, but not much to do..we walked back to airport for bagels and burgers. Feis is well run, not crowded with nice prizes. First time we flew to a feis and it was fun! (NT) -- Generous placements too!, 18:33:32 11/02/09 Mon
  • I thought I read on the schedule that the feis was 12/26-27 (NT) -- did it change??, 21:11:46 11/02/09 Mon
    • Efeis clearly sais Jan 2 and 3, so if it was listed otherwise at one point, it has changed (NT) -- See efeis, 10:09:28 11/03/09 Tue

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• Chicago Autumn Feis will host the George Sweetnam Minor Trophy in 2010, for Under 13 dancers. To qualify, must get 1st in Champs at any feis, w/in 1 year or from last time Trophy was held (June 28, 2008). Good luck to all Champs dancers U10, U11, U12 - you have 1 year to qualify! -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 02:38:40 11/02/09 Mon
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  • Check the date again! (NT) -- -, 18:23:13 11/02/09 Mon
  • Oops - good catch - should read 2009! Thanks! (NT) -- No name, 21:42:12 11/02/09 Mon

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• Wondering if Zuca bag can be considered a carry-on? Has anyone done this? Dd wants her Zuca but I wouldn't want to check it - thoughts? -- No name, 11:58:59 11/02/09 Mon
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  • Our regular Zuca was too large for carry-ons, but I have heard the PRO model is smaller (but much more expensive and not much color choice) (NT) -- l, 12:18:36 11/02/09 Mon
  • We've flown 8 round trips with our Zuca Sport. It's technically about 1" oversize, but we've never had an issue with using it as a carry on. It fits (snugly) in the overhead compartment. I bought the travel cover for it just in case I need to gate check it. (NT) -- dancing mom, 13:08:38 11/02/09 Mon
  • Thanks for the Info - I didn't know there was a travel cover? (NT) -- No name, 13:11:37 11/02/09 Mon
  • My zuca didn't fit -- No name, 20:30:01 11/02/09 Mon

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• Has anyone heard when Halloween feis results might be posted on their website? Thanks! -- No name, 09:25:24 11/02/09 Mon
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  • anyone have champs u-18? (NT) -- No name, 10:10:30 11/02/09 Mon
    • U18 results have already been posted further down. (NT) -- or check archives., 11:19:49 11/02/09 Mon
  • They put "coming soon" up there last night. (NT) -- No name, 10:25:14 11/02/09 Mon
    • What is there site address/ (NT) -- No name, 10:35:33 11/02/09 Mon
      • www.mullanehealyobrien.com (NT) -- No name, 10:38:41 11/02/09 Mon
  • U18 results - 1st Meghan Sweeney, 2nd Carolyn Bartley, 3rd Megan Daly, 4th girl from Mass, 5th Colleen Dumke. (NT) -- thats all I know, 11:46:15 11/02/09 Mon
    • 6th ?; 7th Kelly Lockerbie; 8th Bridget Costello; (NT) -- No name, 12:11:37 11/02/09 Mon
  • All Champ comps are now posted on the website (NT) -- Thanks MHoB, 14:08:08 11/02/09 Mon
  • champ results are up on the mullane healy o'brien website (NT) -- No name, 14:35:41 11/02/09 Mon
  • Could someone post the address, please? The link on the website won't work for me. (NT) -- Thanks., 19:55:01 11/02/09 Mon
    • http://www.mullanehealyobrien.com/Website_Results_-_PC_-_C[1].pdf -- No name, 20:13:05 11/02/09 Mon

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• 5-panel purple Gavin $1300. Great shape Dress #4 -- http://dancingoneire.net/UsedDresses.aspx,, 18:20:47 11/02/09 Mon
  Bust: 34"
  Waist: 28"
  Arms: 23.5"
  Skirt: 15"
  great shape,comes complete with bloomers & headband
  

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• New Irish Dancing CD now available -- Aidan O'Neill, 16:48:14 11/02/09 Mon
  Hi everyone,
  
  Just to let you know, my new CD is now available to buy from Antonio Pacelli: http://www.antoniopacelli.com/irish_dance/new/Aidan_ONeill--CDJD
  
  Sound samples available at http://www.oneilldance.com/Index/New_CD.html
  
  Best wishes, Aidan :-)
  

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• CAnt believe that my post on Halloween Feis was removed -- -read this before its gone..., 18:31:29 10/31/09 Sat
  I know I shouldnt write this as disclaimer states on top of page but I am disappointed that my post on MHOB halloween post was removed. Guess that the truth hurts.
  

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  • Constructive criticism should be directed to the feis if you have a legitimate concern. Nothing positive comes from bashing on this mb. Volunteer to help next time if you think you can do better. I'm sure they would love to have you (NT) -- No name, 19:07:49 10/31/09 Sat
  • It's not exactly bashing when all the statements made were fact and not just opinion.. (NT) -- No name, 19:17:31 10/31/09 Sat
    • Fact? they do seem to be only YOUR facts! Personally we had a great day! Quick results, great awards, nice large non slip wood stages, hot food or snacks, over and trick or treating by 2! (NT) -- those now are facts!, 19:26:59 10/31/09 Sat
    • It is one person's OPINION. That does not make it a fact. All that it proves is that you need to get a life. (NT) -- No name, 19:27:08 10/31/09 Sat
      • Please stop and go enjoy your Halloween Saturday nite (more inside). -- MHoB Feis Committee, 19:56:23 10/31/09 Sat
        • well said (NT) -- had fun, 20:01:06 10/31/09 Sat
  • If your post was removed it strongly suggests your comments were negative and unkind. (NT) -- Maybe take a hint?, 19:57:22 10/31/09 Sat
  • Will they post results? (NT) -- wasnt there but always love the feis!, 20:06:05 10/31/09 Sat
    • Results will be posted ASAP. Individual result sheets were given to each OC and PC dancer side stage after the results were announced. (NT) -- Usually within a day., 20:19:58 10/31/09 Sat
  • Were there any good costumes? (NT) -- wish i was there, 20:10:22 10/31/09 Sat
    • TONS of cute costumes. Wish I were a kid again :) Loved the jellyfish! (NT) -- No name, 20:23:30 10/31/09 Sat
      • OMG did anyone else see the shark costume? That was my favorite by far! (NT) -- tons of great costumes, 20:40:03 10/31/09 Sat
        • Did you see the teenage girl in the spider costume (NT) -- Nice to see all ages participate, 23:25:00 10/31/09 Sat
  • no one has forced you to come to this feis... (NT) -- ..we dont need anymore witches on Halloween, 20:38:31 10/31/09 Sat
    • That is not a valid retort. What the OP is saying is that what was delivered was not what was advertised. She did not feel she got what she paid for and indicated that she would not be returning. Nothing wrong with expressing your OPINION. We are not a totally socialist country...yet. (NT) -- No name, 22:47:09 10/31/09 Sat
      • She did not say any such thing. She inferred judges were inferior for her DD in OC- altho they have all recently judged Majors. She inferred that the music was terrible for her DD - altho each musician on the Champs will be playing the O. It clearly is her opinion - which really isn't supported. (NT) -- I like the political reference tho.You must be a Fox watcher, 23:22:02 10/31/09 Sat
        • You betcha :) (NT) -- No name, 00:57:49 11/01/09 Sun
  • OP response #3 -- No name, 22:53:48 10/31/09 Sat
    • Here we go again. Why don't you simply email them as they suggest. It surely seems no matter what they do, or response they give, nothing will be good enough though. (NT) -- ?????, 23:13:32 10/31/09 Sat
      • Why is it all the gushing accolades from vested parties can be plastered all over this board, yet the moment a dissenting view surfaces the poster is ridiculed and made to feel small by claiming their view is only "sour grapes" because their cild didn't place? (NT) -- the 2nd amendment applies to everyone's opinion!, 01:06:19 11/01/09 Sun
        • 2nd amendment says that a well regulated militia is necessary so the right to bear arms can't be infringed (NT) -- (to paraphrase but not get into it), 07:54:52 11/01/09 Sun
    • Too many times - according to a post below your info is being sent to your school (NT) -- ., 02:19:36 11/01/09 Sun
    • Your complaints were ridiculous & probably why they were removed. If your car was towed then it was parked in a no parking zone. Who's fault is that? Not the feis's. They were making announcements. Maybe they are to blame for the economy too in your opinion or maybe you just haved an axe to grind (NT) -- either way MOVE ON, 09:10:41 11/01/09 Sun
  • Great feis. First time at this one. Shark costume was great...ghillies on feet where nice touch--Trinity dancer in shark suit. I liked the oompah-loompah and the Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana front/back girl. (NT) -- No name, 23:39:08 10/31/09 Sat
  • Loved the feis-crowding was much better-in fact, hubby who HATES crwods (and gets very snarky in them) -- inside, 09:10:59 11/01/09 Sun
    • LOL I have one of those too! We pick and choose the ones we recommend for him to come. Loves to see his daughter dance but the crowds and sometimes the wait also makes him "snarky" (NT) -- LOL, 09:49:59 11/01/09 Sun
  • I didn't see the original post, but I saw cars being towed when I walked in, and they were BLATANTLY in NO PARKING ZONES! (NT) -- No name, 12:12:08 11/01/09 Sun
  • Sorry, we had trouble this year. Our Prizewinner stage started an hour later than posted. We arrive a little early. Everyone was cranky, including judge. Barely got out and hour after posted end time. (NT) -- No name, 13:35:00 11/01/09 Sun
    • Also, comps as large as 30, so danced 3 at a time. Judges grumpy so barely watched some dancers. Sorry, usually love ths feis. There was an empty stage as well, while we waited. Slow moving stage moniter. (NT) -- No name, 13:36:43 11/01/09 Sun
      • The last comp was done by 3:30 pm. People are complaining altho the last comp was done at 3:23. I know cuz my DD was in it. That is an inaccurate reflection of the Feis. Most of our friends were in and out within 2 hours. We were at this Feis 4 hours less then we were at PR 2 weeks ago. (NT) -- You really can't please everyone ..., 15:24:51 11/01/09 Sun
        • So true! We actually missed having our friends in different levels dancing at the same time, but there are always trade-offs; you can't have it all. We thought it was VERY well run, had very nice and dedicated volunteers, and was just plain fun! (NT) -- We'll be back!, 16:40:28 11/02/09 Mon
    • I know no one wants to hear this, but a short 5 years ago we spent the day at a feis and have tons of fun and still talk about it. Not like covered wagon days, but really. They posted suggested but you have to understand so many things can make a stage go slow. No one tries to make it bad. (NT) -- was there anything good about the day?, 14:17:00 11/01/09 Sun
      • It was ALL good for most people - just bad for a few sour apples. It ran on time with great awards, large venue, and we had a blast. Not a MHoB mom but we'll be back. (NT) -- Thanks MHoB, 15:04:55 11/01/09 Sun
        • You probably weren't on our stage. Some stages ran well, others did not. I'm not a sour grape at all, just posting facts. Last spring a lot of people were unhappy at Lavin Cassidy feis. Big deal! (NT) -- No name, 19:00:55 11/01/09 Sun
          • What time did you start and what time did you finish? (NT) -- What are the facts?, 21:54:20 11/01/09 Sun
  • Ok I didn't even go to this feis...more -- can't believe someone posted 6x about this..., 17:48:32 11/01/09 Sun
  • We had a great time! In the grades it seemed like all but maybe 2 dancers per age were in Halloween costumes and enjoying the freedom and fun. We were on the very last stage to finish, and we were impressed at how quickly the feis moved. We even got back to Wisconsin in time to trick-or-treat! (NT) -- Wisconsin mom, 14:54:16 11/02/09 Mon

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• OT question - has anyone ever had their Ipod go thru the washer? Any chance of it being saved? Happened to daughter last night. Needless to say, she's very upset. -- Thanks!, 06:37:20 11/02/09 Mon
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  • My dd's ipod went for a swim. Hers was still under warranty. The apple store replces it without any questions. (NT) -- No name, 06:46:36 11/02/09 Mon
  • Heard someone droped theirs in water........soaked in alchole (sp) ,,,, let dry ...... it was fine! (NT) -- good luck, 06:49:42 11/02/09 Mon
    • you mean : alcohol ? (NT) -- No name, 07:27:55 11/02/09 Mon
    • yikes! I'm not sure soaking in another liquid would be safe....(more) -- No name, 08:46:54 11/02/09 Mon
  • I've heard you can put it in a ziplock bag full of uncooked rice for a week. Or those dessicant packets in shoe boxes/purses will work too. (NT) -- Good luck!, 07:33:08 11/02/09 Mon
    • i've heard the same thing with putting it in uncooked rice (NT) -- No name, 08:42:34 11/02/09 Mon
      • tried this with a phone and it didn't work (NT) -- water damage not covered, 13:22:26 11/02/09 Mon
  • This has happened to us a few times and it was always ok. Didn't do anything special-in my son's jeans pocket when it went thru the wash. good luck!! (NT) -- No name, 08:49:47 11/02/09 Mon
  • Thanks for the help about the Ipod. It initially did not work after the washing, but have not checked it since. (NT) -- Thanks!, 09:47:33 11/02/09 Mon
  • I used the uncooked rice in a bag twice with a touch screen cell phone and it worked. I left it in for almost a day. (NT) -- No name, 10:19:02 11/02/09 Mon
  • Daughter had 2 ipod's with water damage(so the apple store said) would not cover the damage/replacement under warrenty due to water damage (NT) -- No name, 10:32:59 11/02/09 Mon
    • There is a sticker inside the cover on iPods (and cell phones) that turns color when wet, so the maker can tell if it is water damage, which is usually NOT covered under warranty. Try drying it out completely before turning it on even once. Good luck (NT) -- No name, 12:17:40 11/02/09 Mon
  • Do not turn it on or it will fry it when wet..... Take it out and set it in the sun for a day or too. (NT) -- worked for me!, 10:45:52 11/02/09 Mon
    • Rice works! Both dd's phone and ipod went through the wash (totally my fault!) We put them each in zip lock bags with a cup of rice and left it for a day. They worked fine after that and are still working! (NT) -- =), 12:22:26 11/02/09 Mon
  • make her buy the next one she'll take better care of it next time (NT) -- No name, 12:20:41 11/02/09 Mon
    • Oh please. How do you know she didn't buy this one? Or maybe Mom washed it? I know I have washed my son's iPod. Rice worked if done right away. good luck OP. (NT) -- ., 13:23:04 11/02/09 Mon
    • OMG need you be so judgmental? No one asked for parenting advice, and since you don't know any of the details, you shouldn't be offering it. Answer the question or (NT) -- move on, 13:23:25 11/02/09 Mon
    • Heeee's baaack! The helicopter critic swoops in again to offer another warm, kind, empathetic tidbit of parenting advice. How far away did your dd manage to go for college?Bet she was relieved to get away from the constant criticism (NT) -- Swoop. Chop! Chop! Chop!, 14:25:33 11/02/09 Mon

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• Anyone have PC11 and PC12 results from MHoB? -- Thanks!, 09:10:57 11/01/09 Sun
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  • And PC U13 and PC U14 , also. Please! (NT) -- No name, 09:12:57 11/01/09 Sun
  • U11PC - 1st - Melanie O - Hughes, 2nd Rafeal - ?, 3rd Emeleeta P.- MHOB, 4th - Colleen L. - MHOB, 5th - Amada M. - Dennehy, 6th - Abagail S. - ? (NT) -- tj, 14:47:44 11/01/09 Sun
    • 2nd- Raffi Hallerman from Cashel Dennehy -- No name, 18:15:07 11/01/09 Sun
      • Congrats Mel!!! See you at the "O" (NT) -- No name, 14:04:10 11/02/09 Mon
  • Thank you. Congratulations dancers! (NT) -- No name, 09:48:08 11/02/09 Mon

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• Need a dress for the "O"? This lovely Gavin just reduced $500 for a quick sale. Please take a look. -- tb, 12:41:21 11/02/09 Mon
  http://www.dance-again.com/X1482b.html
  

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  • Wow. Now that's a great price! (NT) -- ., 13:21:56 11/02/09 Mon
    • Should read reduced BY $500.00. (NT) -- hope that is clearer, 13:47:54 11/02/09 Mon

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• Are there older guys/recent hs grads still dancing/ such as T. Schwartz or J. Godley? other regions seems to be missing quite a few? -- prob. off to college, 21:21:22 10/31/09 Sat
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  • They are still around, practicing, and competing. (NT) -- still with it, 21:47:00 10/31/09 Sat
  • What about Alex B (NT) -- from Dennehy?, 22:30:17 10/31/09 Sat
    • Retired and enjoying college life. (NT) -- No name, 08:10:46 11/01/09 Sun
      • Still dancing, but with IDentity Troupe, looks great, (NT) -- saw them perform 2 weeks ago!, 10:18:22 11/01/09 Sun
        • where? (NT) -- curious, 21:03:28 11/01/09 Sun
  • Saw Tyler Schwartz at Pat Roche-he looked great! I think he's at St. L ouis U! (NT) -- No name, 23:36:48 10/31/09 Sat
    • How bout Sean...still dancing (NT) -- or not, 10:56:38 11/01/09 Sun
      • Sean, John, Conor, Brendan, Rory, all Northside boys still dancing! (NT) -- ..., 12:12:30 11/01/09 Sun
  • Might be a few newer ones that may surprise people at the o. (NT) -- ., 12:26:27 11/01/09 Sun
    • I don't think anyone should be surprised w/placements shifting most particularly after dancers are in college. I know a few who haven't put a shoe on that plan on doing the o (NT) -- will def. be different results!, 09:15:47 11/02/09 Mon
  • I have found that those that choose to dance while in college do so with great committment! Usually their placements are quite high. I wouldn't expect much to change with these guys-all pretty committed and good! (NT) -- love the older guys!, 13:05:30 11/02/09 Mon

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• OC14 Reults from MHOB Please? -- Thank you!, 20:08:26 11/01/09 Sun
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  • 1. Bridget Downes 2. Cara Horan 3. ??? 4. Mary Claire McDonnell (NT) -- Sorry but that's all I remember, 22:14:20 11/01/09 Sun
  • Yeah Bridget!!! (NT) -- CDfamily, 23:20:45 11/01/09 Sun
  • Maggie Frumkin from MHOB was third (NT) -- congrats., 09:49:01 11/02/09 Mon

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• thanks Pittsburgh feis -- xxx, 17:55:44 10/31/09 Sat
  Thanks for a nice feis. The kids enjoyed the costuming - the judges tried to rotate reasonably and almost all done by 4:00.
  

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  • any results? looking for U16 OC! (NT) -- No name, 18:00:11 10/31/09 Sat
    • PC and OC are tomorrow. (NT) -- No name, 19:05:51 10/31/09 Sat
  • Favorite costumes at the PIttsburgh feis - the little boys in superhero costumes with muscles, Cleopatra, and the AD who was "Judge Judy" (NT) -- it was fun!, 07:16:40 11/01/09 Sun
  • GREAT TIME! (NT) -- MAR mom (Thank you organizers), 08:37:30 11/01/09 Sun
  • Seriously, what a great feis! -- Denise (more), 08:28:57 11/02/09 Mon

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• There were 2 Halloween Feiseanna yesterday.... -- Play nice, 14:22:25 11/01/09 Sun
  One was in Pittsburgh, the other in Metro Chicago. The only posts referencing Pittsburgh involved results or comments on the nice costumes.
  
  Why is it whenever there is anything remotely related to Metro Chicago, all h3ll breaks out? Nothing is right: ADs, musicians, comp. sizes, parking, food,the moderators of the board,etc. etc. etc. etc.
  
  While I know there are a large number of Irish dancers in the Chicago area, you aren't the only ones I wish to read about on this board. If you have a bad day at a feis, please chalk it up to kharma. If you think things need to be addressed by the feis committee, contact them. If the problems are truly outrageous, contact NAFC.
  
  Please stop beating up everyone else in the MWR: dancers, TCs, the moderators and readers of this board.
  

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  • It does seem that no whatever MHoB does, a lot take aim at them. They have a shoe sale and used costume sale and then open it to all schools and posters come on here to complain about it. I don't get it. It does seem there is some jealousy amongst parents in larger schools which is unfortunate, (NT) -- I have to agree with you., 15:00:46 11/01/09 Sun
  • Hear Hear you can say that again (NT) -- No name, 23:24:24 11/01/09 Sun
  • Personally, I feel there is a lot of pettiness, cattiness, and general nastiness bandied about on these boards esp among Chicagoans. Sad to see such nastiness, and glad I don't live there! (NT) -- Because Nice Matters., 07:58:43 11/02/09 Mon

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