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• U13OC Results Please? -- No name, 14:53:12 11/07/09 Sat
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  • 14'S please (NT) -- great comp, 15:15:24 11/07/09 Sat
  • u12 OC please (NT) -- No name, 15:24:57 11/07/09 Sat
  • Come on Chi-Town folks! You are home relaxing! Let's see some OC results! (NT) -- Please?, 17:40:07 11/07/09 Sat

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• where exactly are the competitions being held? -- are they in the convention center of the hyatt itself?, 11:47:03 11/07/09 Sat
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  • they are going to be in the convention center again as part of the hyatts facilities are under construction (NT) -- -, 13:21:23 11/07/09 Sat
    • thank you (NT) -- No name, 14:01:31 11/07/09 Sat
    • same area as last year? (NT) -- ., 14:47:38 11/07/09 Sat

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• UPDATE -- No name, 14:46:41 11/06/09 Fri
  Has Cassia Gille retired or is she still in Ireland for school? Has she joined a Company? Notice she is not on the O list.
  

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  • She's such a lovely dancer..hopefully she'll stay involved in dancing in some capacity. (NT) -- !, 15:22:07 11/06/09 Fri
  • She's going to Trinity, and I think she's still dancing. Saw her at Worlds. (NT) -- No name, 21:12:41 11/06/09 Fri
    • umm I meant Trinity college in Dublin!! (NT) -- No name, 21:13:51 11/06/09 Fri
  • She has joined Rhythm of the Dance, touring Europe! Congrats to her and her successes! She will be missed at the O this year (NT) -- Fellow Sr. Lady, 02:10:45 11/07/09 Sat
    • This is the show that was at Dollywood USA and Branson's SilverDollar City that Drake dancers danced in. (NT) -- -, 13:28:55 11/07/09 Sat

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• dress code -- No name, 22:56:03 11/06/09 Fri
  for a feis say you dont have a dress you could wear all black. does the black shirt you wear HAVE to be long sleeve or could it be short sleeve?
  

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  • whatever you want to show off (NT) -- works for you, 23:01:48 11/06/09 Fri
  • My dd wore a short sleeved (not sleeveless), plain black t-shirt to 4 feiseanna last year. The only comment she received from an AD was "a plain costume is fine." She was in PC and placed in 3 of the 4 competitions (NT) -- The neckline covered her clavical, 23:05:59 11/06/09 Fri
  • I was told that someone wore black tights and a black skirt to the Pat Roche in the OC13 comp and won!!! The outfit does not make the dancer-- the feet do! (NT) -- No name, 00:17:17 11/07/09 Sat
    • would only do t his in OC (NT) -- and be at your best, 09:44:41 11/07/09 Sat

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• championship timing 2 -3 at a time schedule -- No name, 21:54:10 11/06/09 Fri
  Can anyone tell me where I can find the approximate time schedule that used to be on this site for championship stages based on number of dancers either 2 or 3 at a time. That was so useful and I was spoiled by the ease of accessing it from this board. I appreciate the assistance.
  

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  • http://petersmithschool.com/Docs/ChampTimeEstimtes.pdf (NT) -- momnva, 22:00:44 11/06/09 Fri
  • incuding sets? -- No name, 22:33:00 11/06/09 Fri
    • for the oc listing, the sets are included -- that's why numbers are different for OC vs. PC (NT) -- No name, 07:43:44 11/07/09 Sat

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• Can't wait for Trinity's Lake Geneva team weekend! Yay! -- No name, 11:40:22 11/06/09 Fri
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  • Tell us more......is it practice for Oireachtas? Sounds like fun! (NT) -- -, 14:42:57 11/06/09 Fri
  • been doing this for years! very fun-lots of practice and lots of fun. overnight, teambuilding, crafts, party etc. etc. (NT) -- best memories, 15:01:57 11/06/09 Fri
    • Love the costume party - so many creative ideas! (NT) -- No name, 18:54:09 11/06/09 Fri
    • No overnite this year. It's just Saturday (NT) -- No name, 23:47:55 11/06/09 Fri

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• Last judge named for the Oireachtas Phoebe O'Donoghue -- from Dublin, 15:24:54 11/05/09 Thu
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  • Like THE Phoebe? Siopa Rince Phoebe? (NT) -- Just wondering, 15:35:03 11/05/09 Thu
    • You mean the dress maker? (NT) -- No name, 15:59:28 11/05/09 Thu
      • Don't you think it's not really fair to have the person who made your dress judge? I mean, it is financially in their best interest to mark up "their" kids and mark down the nearest competitor. Not saying anything about this particular judge's integrity, but come on. (NT) -- ., 16:06:43 11/05/09 Thu
        • Nearly all the dressmakers are judges. And you are implying a lack of integrity by even thinking they'd do that (NT) -- No name, 16:17:13 11/05/09 Thu
          • It's a definite conflict of interest. And I don't think anyone making dresses should be judging. It's as bad as the workshop thing. (NT) -- ., 18:24:46 11/05/09 Thu
            • Yeah...their dress is easily recognizeable (NT) -- while one of many students in a workshop is not, 20:55:20 11/05/09 Thu
              • I'm guessing that NONE of you have actually seen her judge or have had your DD judged by this person. If so, you would all be worrying about something else then this nonsense. (NT) -- Psycho time, 22:40:34 11/05/09 Thu
  • is there any type of rule about those related to her and their dance students not being able to be adjudicated by her? (NT) -- so confused on the rules, 16:23:11 11/05/09 Thu
    • There are people related to her in Mid America? TC's??? Please tell, did not know (NT) -- No name, 16:29:49 11/05/09 Thu
      • Please stop this nonsense. There are no relations to Phoebe O'Donoghue in Mid America. Since it appears you know everything, put your money where your gossipy mouth is and tell us who ... (NT) -- C'mon ... you posted this nonsense, 22:32:58 11/05/09 Thu
  • This goes on all the time in ID where have you been? (NT) -- Its who your dancer is known by, not how she/he dances, 20:36:48 11/05/09 Thu
    • Here we go with all the "conspiracy theories". A lot of moms want to have an "excuse" why their little precious didn't win ... and this "excuse" is the one most use. Instead of being honest with themselves, and admitting that precious isn't as good as everyone else. (NT) -- Ughh- whine whine whine, 22:35:49 11/05/09 Thu
  • Calm down..... she has judged in the MW before and has always had high ethics (NT) -- -, 21:15:26 11/05/09 Thu
    • Again, if you read the post it said that it wasn't talking about this judge per se but the entire conflict of interest. Ok? (NT) -- Not right, 21:33:58 11/05/09 Thu
      • By questioning the fact that she is a dressmaker and alledging she can't be objective because of that, you are impugning her integrity as a judge which is very sad. It amazes me how some people are so smart to see all these conspiracies, when at the end of the day - the best still win. (NT) -- Time to grow up., 22:38:37 11/05/09 Thu
        • There is no conspiracy theory from me. I have met Phoebe and like her. But it most definitely IS a conflict of interest for her or other ADs who also have a side business where the dancers you adjudicate are also your customers. Is THIS really that hard for you to see? LOL You must have a Siopa. (NT) -- seriously now, 23:19:20 11/05/09 Thu
          • No, honestly I don't have a Siopa nor, do I have any reservations that an adjudicator of 20+ years with a stellar reputation can adjudicate fairly ... as she has done at All-Irelands, Worlds, and nearly every other Region. -- Very narrowminded to think there's a conflict, 00:17:20 11/06/09 Fri
            • narrowminded??? How about common sense?? Not saying she can't be fair, but why put someone out there that could potentially show favoritism (NT) -- paige, 07:52:25 11/06/09 Fri
  • She judged the Worlds in Glasgow in 2007 and no problem there (NT) -- not to worry, 22:44:44 11/05/09 Thu
    • and I remember at that Worlds a dancer found out Phoebe was juding her comp she didn't wear her brand bew Gaving but instead wore her SR. (NT) -- No name, 23:44:06 11/05/09 Thu
      • ...another URBAN LEGEND that never happened. (NT) -- Do you believe that Elvis is still alive?, 00:19:02 11/06/09 Fri
  • A conflict of interest (COI) occurs when an individual or organization is involved in multiple interests, one of which could possibly corrupt the motivation for an act in the other. (NT) -- Wikipedia, 23:20:14 11/05/09 Thu
  • Wonder what schools all these negative posts are from? (NT) -- Could posting effect placements??, 02:15:27 11/06/09 Fri
  • I'm sure she's totally fair, but again why put someone on a panel that could possibly be perceived as having a conflict of interest? (NT) -- No name, 07:50:00 11/06/09 Fri
  • Wait...Elvis isn't alive!!!!! Ruined my day (NT) -- No name, 08:17:34 11/06/09 Fri
  • People. The O is 3 weeks away and we are all CRAZY. (NT) -- This too shall pass. . . ., 09:51:54 11/06/09 Fri
    • I don't feel CRAZY at all, quite relaxed thank you very much (NT) -- No name, 11:26:24 11/06/09 Fri
  • I am pretty sure there is no conflict for my dancing son. Maybe I should ask if any of the judges work at Macy's where I bought his slacks? (NT) -- No name, 14:21:35 11/06/09 Fri
    • tee hee - I am with you on this one! (NT) -- :), 20:48:11 11/06/09 Fri
  • WHY IS THIS POST STILL HERE ? Some moderator must have a problem with the selection. (NT) -- -, 16:56:11 11/06/09 Fri
    • Any legitimate business MUST avoid at all costs even the appearance of conflict of interest. That's why it's being discussed. (NT) -- ., 22:19:05 11/06/09 Fri
      • Or s/he thinks this is a proper forum to discuss appearance, conflict of interest and notice of AD appointments (NT) -- No name, 23:26:17 11/06/09 Fri
  • Elvis IS ALIVE,,,saw him at Halloween Feis last weekend (NT) -- No name, 20:16:23 11/06/09 Fri

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• New cupcake dress is finished and up for sale on dance.net. size 6/7 http://www.dance.net/topic/8645932/1/Dresses-Costumes/Brand-New-Solo-Dress-Size-6-7-Cupcake-style-ruffle-skirt-LOOK.html&replies=0 -- ., 21:46:12 11/06/09 Fri
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• Hyatt room for 4 days possibly available. See inside. -- No name, 21:34:23 11/06/09 Fri
  DD has been sick a lot this fall and may not feel ready. Anyone interested please email me at JeanneLG@comcast.net
  

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• Autumn Feis - Prizewinner non-traditional sets will also start after 1:30. See ya Sat! -- Feis Committee, 18:22:17 11/04/09 Wed
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  • How will that work when their normal comps start after 1:30, so most of them will miss it because they can't be on two stages at once and they start in soft shoes (NT) -- not good planning there, 19:50:41 11/04/09 Wed
  • should have been after traditional sets on the same stages (NT) -- No name, 19:52:08 11/04/09 Wed
  • Priaewinner nontraditional sets willnot start until after all the other prizewinner competitions are complete for your age group (NT) -- No name, 00:13:55 11/05/09 Thu
  • thank you so much for the explaination. (NT) -- No name, 17:33:34 11/05/09 Thu
  • Start Times?? Can't locate -- No name, 09:45:18 11/06/09 Fri
    • It is listed in the "fine print" on the bottom right. (NT) -- No name, 16:50:34 11/06/09 Fri

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• International Competitions. How does your ID school decide who gets to go? Are there any objective qualifiers similar to "O" or NANS or is it all subjective? Curious -- No name, 12:42:55 11/06/09 Fri
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  • Being PC or higher at our school & selected by TC (NT) -- No name, 12:57:39 11/06/09 Fri
    • What criteria do you think the TC uses? (NT) -- No name, 12:59:28 11/06/09 Fri
  • Top 25 at O to go. Our TCs try to stick with that rule, but if they are hard workers, our TCs will let them go as seniors in HS. Now with other school lowering the bar, our TC has been allowing Champs to go even if not placing top 25 at the O and who are younger. (NT) -- used to be more strict, 14:13:54 11/06/09 Fri

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• Autumn Feis Committee - good point made below - would you consider splitting the U9, U10 and U11 out of U12. There would be 8 in that group and 16 in the U12 group----your conmsideration is appreciated. -- No name, 19:58:41 11/04/09 Wed
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  • You need to email the committee, not post on a message board. (NT) -- No name, 22:08:34 11/04/09 Wed
  • OC under 10 has only 4 competitors. (NT) -- That's on Efeis., 22:29:23 11/04/09 Wed
    • So. You're not worried about it "counting" once you're in OC. Just saves the feis on awards when they combine. These kids work hard and it's a few weeks to O. They should be dancing against their age group. (NT) -- Common sense, 23:36:46 11/04/09 Wed
    • OCU10 really has only two competitors if you look at EFeis. Also under the NAFC rules, I don't think this split is legal. (NT) -- No name, 00:12:09 11/05/09 Thu
      • I think what the poster is suggesting is putting OC U9, U10, U11 together; just separating that group from OC U12 (NT) -- no name., 01:11:43 11/05/09 Thu
        • Who cares? It is just 2 dancers that normally don't dance with the U12 group. Always blended for OC, Good to have competition b4 the Oireachtas. (NT) -- No name, 07:37:45 11/05/09 Thu
          • Why shouldn't U11 dance against U11----it doesn't matter WHAT they do against U12s----I agree - it saves trophies PERIOD! (NT) -- No name, 08:14:05 11/05/09 Thu
            • If you want trophies come take some of ours. (NT) -- they're in the basement, 17:01:08 11/05/09 Thu
              • Ours too! Can mail one out to you if you like. (NT) -- No name, 17:08:29 11/05/09 Thu
                • I've got a ton of trophies that we'd love to give away. Leave your email and I will be glad to send a boxload over. (NT) -- To us, it is not about the trophy., 12:09:01 11/06/09 Fri
  • most of these kids have been dancing up for the greater part of their dancing careers. merged comps are nothing new for them (NT) -- No name, 08:42:55 11/05/09 Thu
  • The standard age groups (which the feis has to follow) are U10 and U12. Two U10's so the Feis combined with U12 - end of discussion There are no U9 or U11 competitions although someone might want them (NT) -- No name, 12:44:46 11/05/09 Thu
    • You are exactly right (NT) -- Thank you, 17:10:14 11/05/09 Thu

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• Keigher Academy of Irish Dance School Dresses For Sale -- No name, 11:51:12 11/06/09 Fri
  Keigher Academy dresses posted on
  http://www.dance-again.com/home.html
  Listed under school/team section.
  5 Available. Good variety of sizes and prices!
  

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• Just posted: Red & White Siopa Rince Dress for sale http://www.dance.net/topic/8645060/1/Dresses-Costumes/Red-White-Siopa-Rince-Championship-Dress-For-Sale.html&replies=0 -- Anne, 11:26:21 11/06/09 Fri
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• The Ozark Mountain Feis is now open for registration on Feisworx -- The Committee, 09:39:45 11/06/09 Fri
  The McCafferty School of Irish Dance is pleased to invite you to the Ozarks Mountain Feis on January 30th, 2010. The feis will be in a new venue in Branson, Missouri, the live music show capitol of the world!
  
  Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Ozarks, this feis offers something for the entire family. Next to the beautiful Branson Landing is our new venue, the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel at:
  
  200 East Main Street
  Branson, MO 65616
  417-336-5400
  
  Reserve a room before January 15 to get the feis rate of $109 per night. Mention Ozark Mountains Feis when you make your reservation to get this rate.
  
  The feis features a large, comfortable competition room with stages, vendors, restrooms and concessions all in the same area, an excellent panel of adjudicators and musicians, great vendors and that old fashioned southern hospitality which is the trademark of all McCafferty School feiseanna.
  
  This feis charges one flat fee for figure dancers so grab your celli partners and compete in as many figures as you want! Register at www.feisworx.com and find out more information about the competitions and venue at www.arkansasfeis.com. The feis e-mail address is also listed here. While the holidays are a busy time, we will make every effort to respond to all e-mails in a timely manner. This is a Midwest Region feis and Midwest Region rules and regulations apply.
  
  Best of luck to all dancers competing at the Midwest Region Oireachtas and we hope to see you all in Branson in January, 2010.
  

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• (Autumn Feis) I CAN'T UNDERSTAND??? -- No name, 21:34:09 11/04/09 Wed
  Why would the feis committee not merge the 507 & 508's neither group has enough competitors for it to count for anyone. We are driving a long distance and all dances have under 5 competitors. I was really hoping they would combine the groups so she can have some qualilty competition before O. We thought Chicago was were the competition was. Now we are in a jam, have to try to cancel hotel reservations without fees. Has anyone ever known a feis to change the stage assignement after it was posted and they saw the error?
  

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  • Sure! Email the committee, though; don't rely on a message board. (NT) -- Good luck, hope you go anyway, 22:06:35 11/04/09 Wed
  • Question, how does a 6 year old get to Open Prizewinner? Obviously at their school they do not have to stay in each level for one year. If that's the case, all their students will be in OC by the time they are 9 years old. Just seems like some of the rules need to be re-written IMO. click in.... -- No name, 08:01:55 11/05/09 Thu
    • My dd has plenty of competition in her novice dances. Those that are in PW now got there by working hard and deserve to be there. -- No name, 08:17:46 11/05/09 Thu
      • It's good for everyone -- No name, 08:44:51 11/05/09 Thu
        • I agree. (NT) -- pp, 10:02:22 11/05/09 Thu
      • I think you are naive to think that a 5 or 6 year old had to work anywhere near an 11 or 12 year old to get to PW. (NT) -- reality check please!, 10:53:48 11/05/09 Thu
        • excuse me but by dd works very hard in novice, thank you very much! for you to say that she doesn't work as hard as anyone else is not for (NT) -- you to say. you haven't seen her!, 18:01:19 11/05/09 Thu
          • I think you are missing the point, It is much harder when you start later. You really dont realize how easy it is when they are younger. (NT) -- No name, 18:56:07 11/05/09 Thu
    • Not necessarily....it is up to the teacher -- when students should move up a level., 09:09:22 11/05/09 Thu
    • But those younger kids have to compete with older kids once they move up so they either hold their own or don't place...it is certainly not easier as you suggest. It is all part of the bigger picture. The MAR often has 20+ dancers in PCU8 and you cant argue with their NAN/ overseas results. (NT) -- No name, 10:08:56 11/05/09 Thu
    • Thank you for voicing this! Starting to compete U10/U12 is more work than starting at U6/U8. Those little girls will move up quicker and get their dresses. The flip side (alot of the time) is that they don't go any further, or get stuck at the pw level. The dress is quick, but the rest is slow! (NT) -- Mom of Older Dancer, 10:48:57 11/05/09 Thu
      • most of the time, I see them at OC by the time they are U10, b/c their competition is maybe 5 min. in prelim. Very easy to excel when young. Just the truth (NT) -- No name, 10:55:03 11/05/09 Thu
    • So the solution is to "punish" the dancers who start young...more -- mom of Novice U7, 00:54:58 11/06/09 Fri
      • Either way, it is still easier for a younger dancer to move up. The competition is much more difficult as are steps in the U12 & U13 Novice & PW groups - just the way it is. I suggest you watch a U12 or U13 PW group and you will see what I mean. (NT) -- No name, 07:46:42 11/06/09 Fri
        • I HAVE watched the older group, My daughter dances with older girls at practice. I also see that their steps are harder, but my dd can do them too. -- more - not pp, 08:25:28 11/06/09 Fri
  • 507 and 508 will be merged. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 20:30:22 11/05/09 Thu

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• Running a feis is really hard work. I hope the people asking for changes contact the feis committee. I co-chaired a big feis and saw a lot of comments on the MB but not a single person contacted the feis committee directly. -- Not everyone reads the MB, especially if running a feis!, 10:53:38 11/05/09 Thu
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  • Agree. Rather than gripe about it here...e-mail the feis. We want to run a quality feis people will come back to and are generally eager to please. (NT) -- E-mail first...don't post here!, 10:57:41 11/05/09 Thu
  • Some are just asking for information. I did not see an e-mail address on the feis site. It makes sense to ask, then everyone will know instead of the committtee getting a bunch of e-mails. (NT) -- No name, 11:27:38 11/05/09 Thu
    • Additionally, the committee has responded to numerous requests/comments on this board, so it's obvious that it is being watched. I don't think anyone is trying to be negative, but rather just making suggestions. (NT) -- No name, 11:57:08 11/05/09 Thu
  • I have emailed several different feis's questions before and have never received a reply but when I post here I get an answer. Somtimes several people may have the same question then they only have to answer once on here (NT) -- No name, 15:00:23 11/05/09 Thu
  • Dear Autumn Feis - Please don't be discouraged reading these disappointing posts from stressed out looney feismoms. Personally, I appreciate you organizing the feis, and same to all the other MW schools that host feises. Ignore the complainers. (NT) -- looking forward to it, 15:26:17 11/05/09 Thu
    • People were not complaining just asking questions. Since the feis committee was active on the board, it seemed appropriate to ask questions. The questions pertained to a lot of people. It would be much easier for the committee to answer once on this board then to answers tons of emails. (NT) -- appreciative not complaining, 08:23:09 11/06/09 Fri

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• Can a dd qualify for Oireachtas, switch schools and then go to the Oireachtas using the qualification from the previous school? Or, do they need to requalify? -- No name, 23:19:33 11/05/09 Thu
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  • Qualification stays with the dancer so yes, you can qualify, switch schools, sit out for 6 months and then go to the O. (NT) -- Nora, 23:24:40 11/05/09 Thu
    • BUT if you switch NOW you have to miss this O.(6 month restyle) Then have to qualify for next O at new school (NT) -- -, 02:10:51 11/06/09 Fri
      • Or if you qualified in October/Nov of this year, you are already set for NEXT years O. (NT) -- Meg, 07:08:19 11/06/09 Fri

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• Last minute dance supplies available-great bargains -- link above, 05:23:19 11/06/09 Fri
  on the MW for sale board there is someone selling lots of socks, shoes and bloomers on craigslist-worth taking a look.
  

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• Good Luck to all this weekend at AutumnFeis -- safe travels, 05:20:38 11/06/09 Fri
  sure to be a great day of competition.
  

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• Ready for Oireachtas? -- Only 4 weeks.....can't wait!!!!!!!!!, 21:54:10 11/05/09 Thu
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  • Me, too :-) (NT) -- Where is everyone going for dinner?, 21:56:20 11/05/09 Thu
  • It's not four weeks, it's THREE weeks till Oireachtas (NT) -- No name, 05:04:55 11/06/09 Fri

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• First Feis Tips posted on the Chicago Autumn Feis website www.chicagoautumnfeis.com. If you're a first feis or beginner parent, check out the tips! We're looking forward to a fun feis Saturday! -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 20:36:42 11/05/09 Thu
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  • Nice idea - thanks! (NT) -- feis ma, 23:44:32 11/05/09 Thu

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• Which of the younger PC groups will be dancing 3 at a time at Autumn Feis? Trying to estimate arrival time for oldest group. -- MW mom, 17:21:59 11/05/09 Thu
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  • The stages are plenty big, and they'll be 3 at a time at the O, so it's good practice. Probably up to U12, but it's the Judges' discretion. See ya Saturday! :o) (NT) -- Feis Committee, 20:27:31 11/05/09 Thu

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• Autumn Feis Results -- No name, 15:24:31 11/05/09 Thu
  Does anyone know where Autumn Feis plans on posting
  results after the feis? Saw last years OC/PC on the website
  but nothing else. Just curious.
  

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  • Efeis will post all results a few days after the feis (NT) -- No name, 18:25:08 11/05/09 Thu

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• No working email - AUTUMN FEIS, please consider splitting OCU9, OCU10 and OCU11 out of OCU12. Thank you, thank you, thank you from many of us. -- No name, 22:45:21 11/04/09 Wed
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  • Give it a rest already. There are 2 U10 and 6 U11? What are so so afraid of and what is the big deal? (NT) -- big group, better practice for the O These r champs come on!, 02:59:23 11/05/09 Thu
    • Wouldn't you want to know how you stand up against a group, not just one or two? (NT) -- No name, 07:14:21 11/05/09 Thu
      • I agree, even if it is kids a little older. Makes them focus more, challenges them. It is a feis, not the worlds. These feis are to practice. There will be dancers of all levels of difficulty in 3 weeks. (NT) -- This is good for them! Chillax mom, your dd will be fine!!!!, 07:35:41 11/05/09 Thu
  • Not that I care all that much...but isn't there a rule about combining age groups more than two years? I dont think you CAN combine U9 with U12? If there is a U9 entered...that seems wrong. (NT) -- No name, 10:15:34 11/05/09 Thu
    • Rule Number 13 on the Chicago Autumn Feis Syllabus: "Competitions can only be combined up one age group." (MORE INSIDE) -- No name, 10:22:23 11/05/09 Thu
      • Yeah - I thought there was a rule like that....U9's cannot be combined up that much. I don't even know if there is a U9 dancer in there but I thought there was some guidance out there to help out the parents who are effected. (NT) -- No name, 10:24:13 11/05/09 Thu
        • They don't even need to offer a u9 compeition-the youngest age group required to be offered would probably (not 100% on this one) be u10-which then can be combined up with u12 bc OC is double age groups (NT) -- deep breath-it will be ok, 11:06:03 11/05/09 Thu
          • Thank you, time to move on and enjoy the dancing! (NT) -- No name, 17:07:12 11/05/09 Thu
  • There nare 2 OC10 competitors and none for OC9. No rules have been broken. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 11:38:18 11/05/09 Thu

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• Will you be at Autumn Feis looking for a Gavin puffball dress? A large picture with measurements will be on the rack and call the contact number to try it on. Pictures are on http://s804.photobucket.com/albums/yy326/GavinDresses/ -- suitable for 16 yr+, 13:05:13 11/05/09 Thu
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  • Nice!! But the magic question is........... (NT) -- how much?, 15:22:32 11/05/09 Thu

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• Autumn Feis questions, did they split only some of the OC groups? -- ??, 08:51:29 11/04/09 Wed
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  • where do you see any splits? (NT) -- /, 09:21:15 11/04/09 Wed
    • Just looking at the dancer list and the competition numbers. (NT) -- ``, 09:48:22 11/04/09 Wed
  • 714OC and 716OC where split and give equal competition in both splits. 718 was considered but would not give equal balance to both splits. (NT) -- No name, 10:28:45 11/04/09 Wed
    • So....then it would simply be single age groups for that comp. (NT) -- ., 10:59:02 11/04/09 Wed
      • 718 has 37 and it would be very nice to dance against the "O" competitors. Huge group of amazing dancers...would you consider splitting by age? (NT) -- pretty please?, 21:35:00 11/04/09 Wed
  • It will be 713OC, 714OC, 715OC, 716OC, 718OC. (NT) -- No name, 11:34:48 11/04/09 Wed
  • I would think for it to be fair to everyone, that if they split one OC group, they should split them all! Otherwise, the committee is opening itself up to alot of unnecessary criticism. (NT) -- No name, 12:56:53 11/04/09 Wed
    • Like a U9 dancer dancing against U12 dancers (NT) -- No name, 13:29:52 11/04/09 Wed
      • what are you talking about? Maybe there should be single competitor competitions then everyone would be happy. (NT) -- No name, 13:37:13 11/04/09 Wed
  • Under 9 should not be in championships!!!! (NT) -- No name, 14:00:24 11/04/09 Wed
    • why? (NT) -- No name, 14:37:56 11/04/09 Wed
    • Its fine if they are qualified, why not? As long as they don't complain about how hard it is to place against U12s. It's a choice to rush through levels or not. (NT) -- had a U9 champ, 14:40:53 11/04/09 Wed
      • What levels are they rushing through, they are at the top level. If they are qualified to be in champs and should rightfully be there then it is about practice, details and work toward the O. (NT) -- Several U10's danced alot this yr w/ U12's,have been fine., 15:00:51 11/04/09 Wed
        • Why do you assume it's the U9s complaining? it's not necessarily the U12s that have the advantage here---the little ones are awfully cute. But if there are enough U9, U10 and U11 to be relatively competitive, why not split them off from U12? It only makes sense (NT) -- No name, 15:04:40 11/04/09 Wed
          • That is true, that 9-11 could be a good blend. I thought someone was saying the U9 weren't ready to be in champ and dance up. If they would do good, let's say it is the dancing and not the cute. They have to be pretty good to be dancing in champs (NT) -- JMHO, 17:14:31 11/04/09 Wed
            • To be under 9 championships you would have to dance u 5 beg ,u6 ad beg ,u7 novice, u8 open, u9 prelims why would you want to practice and only do 2 dances at that age in a prelim or champ level...???? (NT) -- No name, 22:40:53 11/04/09 Wed
              • You assume you spend a whole year in each grade....not true for my DD. Won loads of firsts in the first six months of feis year and moved grades within 6 months. (NT) -- No name, 23:20:45 11/04/09 Wed
              • DD started at 4 years old. U10 she has already been dancing almost 7 years ,because she is almost 11. (more) -- Judges put them there, not parents or TC's., 03:15:19 11/05/09 Thu
                • The judges didn't enter dd !! No rule you have to move thru open!!! Your math is wrong!!! I have seen this group and many of the best dancers in world don't pass thru grades and miss the exp. (NT) -- No name, 09:06:17 11/05/09 Thu
                  • It is just easy wins for the little ones, - wins don't mean that much as they do when they are older in the grades. (NT) -- No name, 15:06:04 11/05/09 Thu

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• Where is the best place to order Swarovski crystals from? -- Thanks, 21:15:57 11/02/09 Mon
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  • http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elizabeth-Davis-Irish-Dance-Dress-Designs/100732856718?v=photos&ref=ts#/photo.php?pid=3670750&id=100732856718 (NT) -- good price, 21:41:20 11/02/09 Mon
    • http://www.dreamtimecreations.com/?campaign_id=78 (NT) -- sorry, wrong link in above post. C&P didn't work :-l, 21:44:01 11/02/09 Mon
    • DC only has CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements, not sure but don't think they are the real Swarovski. If they are why so cheap and why do they say element?? (NT) -- No name, 20:30:14 11/04/09 Wed
      • I put some on a dress, definitely NOT something I could advertize as Swars for resale (NT) -- No name, 22:24:49 11/04/09 Wed
  • When you say "best" do you mean cost or speed of delivery? (NT) -- No name, 21:44:27 11/02/09 Mon
  • Who is best for both cost and delivery? (NT) -- Thanks, 21:58:59 11/02/09 Mon
    • I have ordered from all of the above. The cheapest(and fastest) is action fabrics in westmont, IL (NT) -- dressmaker, 22:28:05 11/02/09 Mon
      • I just checked it out, and that place is expensive. You may want to start checking out other places. (NT) -- No name, 08:21:34 11/03/09 Tue
        • AF crystal flatback 40ss rhinestones are $44.63 gross and DC is only $29.95 gross (NT) -- OM, 08:24:55 11/03/09 Tue
          • I can get 40ss crystal stones for $28/gross, with free shipping on orders over $99. More inside... -- Did a spreadsheet!, 21:38:11 11/03/09 Tue
            • name the places then (NT) -- No name, 20:33:06 11/04/09 Wed
  • www.rhinestoneguy.com-large selection, very fast delivery. (NT) -- --, 08:38:18 11/03/09 Tue
    • He's overpriced, esp. if you factor in shipping. Comparison shop, you'll save $$$$$ (NT) -- Savvy Shopper, 22:26:21 11/03/09 Tue
  • I order a ton of crystals and I only order them from Dreamtime Creations (NT) -- No name, 11:37:40 11/03/09 Tue
  • choices choices -- what do most people use, 12:08:58 11/03/09 Tue
  • Actionfabrics.com !!! Ask for Gloria (NT) -- Blilng Queen, 09:16:03 11/04/09 Wed
    • Why would anyone spend $44/gross (40ss) when you can get them for $28 w/free shipping? Do the math! (NT) -- Savvy Shopper, 21:40:15 11/04/09 Wed
  • ejoyce.com artbeads.coms mjtrim.com glitzonline.com -- all great, each has positive aspect, 07:17:15 11/05/09 Thu
  • https://www.danceshopper.com/swarovski-rhinestones (NT) -- easy to order-decent prices, 14:31:51 11/05/09 Thu

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• Autumn Feis...Will PC dancers in U13/U14/U15/U16 run concurrently???? That seems like a lot of dancers . -- No name, 09:15:42 11/05/09 Thu
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  • No they will not. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 11:32:04 11/05/09 Thu
    • Thank you, we appreciate all you are doing and the information being sent out. (NT) -- No name, 11:38:38 11/05/09 Thu
  • what does concurrently mean? (NT) -- ?, 12:14:07 11/05/09 Thu
    • It means that the comps will all do their first round, then all do their 2nd round, etc. They do this for smaller comps so the dancers have time to change their shoes, catch their breath, etc. (NT) -- hope that's clear, 12:57:03 11/05/09 Thu
  • It is intended Competitions 609 & 610, 611 & 612, and 617 & 618 will probably run concurrently. 613, 614, 615, & 616 will not. (NT) -- No name, 13:15:29 11/05/09 Thu

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• Anyone know where in Milwaukee you can get crystals besides Marascos? -- No name, 07:44:58 11/04/09 Wed
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  • Joann's sells crystals, but I think the biggest is 30ss (NT) -- No name, 08:27:35 11/04/09 Wed
  • maybe Michael's craft stores?? (NT) -- No name, 09:57:40 11/04/09 Wed
  • I live in Brookfield, no Swar..crystals, only plastic types. I checked JoAnns, Michaels, etc.. I ended up ordering. (NT) -- No name, 10:16:55 11/04/09 Wed
  • Joann's on 74th near southridge has the crystals, I bought them there (NT) -- No name, 12:30:40 11/04/09 Wed
  • Not sure, But I wonder about Planet Bead downtown. I would call them first. (NT) -- ?, 12:55:43 11/04/09 Wed
  • If you are attending Autumn Feis, you might ask someone who lives near Action Fabrics in Westmont, to bring some for you, Check their prices. I am sure someone would be happy to do it! (NT) -- No name, 12:58:45 11/04/09 Wed
    • or you could stop in Westmont on your way to/from the feis (NT) -- check their hours, 14:24:55 11/04/09 Wed
      • Is westmont far from the feis (NT) -- No name, 15:02:26 11/04/09 Wed
        • Westmont is far from the feis, but if you're driving from Milwaukee, you can take a detour to Westmont. (NT) -- allow extra time, 13:03:18 11/05/09 Thu
      • you can call them and place an order, very rewasonable to ship and fast (NT) -- No name, 20:14:27 11/04/09 Wed

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• Need a Dress for the Oireachtas? - 2009 Worlds Dress Now Available -- No name, 16:34:18 11/04/09 Wed
  Due to a growth spurt, my daughter's dress is now for sale just in time for the oireachtas.
  If you are in need of a dress for your dancer (approx. 12-13 years old), please take a look at our ad on Dance Again (http://www.dance-again.com/X1144b.html).
  

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  • What a beautiful dress!! I love this - wish it would fit dd. This will s h o w on stage!! (NT) -- good luck, 18:35:12 11/04/09 Wed
  • Have seen this dress (on a lovely dancer, I might add!) and it really is beautiful on stage. (NT) -- No name, 21:11:39 11/04/09 Wed
    • Agree, lovely dancer, lovely young lady! Beautiful dress too! (NT) -- A friend, 12:54:46 11/05/09 Thu

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• Does anyone know if the younger pc/oc dancers will be dancing 3 at a time or 2 aT -- at a time, 08:40:13 11/05/09 Thu
  just trying to figure out when to get there.
  

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• Looking for a restaurant for Friday night near the Autumn Feis location. Any idea's? Not fast food. -- ??, 18:32:07 11/04/09 Wed
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  • How far away? Are you staying at a hotel near by? There's Sanfratello's in Glenwood. -- No name, 19:24:12 11/04/09 Wed
    • Staying at the Holiday Inn and Suites on Fountain dr. (NT) -- thanks, 19:53:01 11/04/09 Wed
      • @ rt 30 & 41: Houlihan's, Teibel's, House of Kobe, Applebee's, Baker's Square, Boston's -- No name, 20:23:08 11/04/09 Wed
      • Then I definitely recommend Pepino's on 77th St. -- No name, 08:23:07 11/05/09 Thu

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• Is Touch of Ireland still in the Chicago area? -- Couldn't find a webpage., 13:48:42 11/04/09 Wed
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  • I called them today. Not at the N suburban location anymore. (NT) -- -, 14:16:53 11/04/09 Wed
  • They have a store in Oak Lawn and Westmont?/not sure. (NT) -- no website that I know of, 14:21:32 11/04/09 Wed
  • this is all their website is... -- No name, 15:38:03 11/04/09 Wed
  • they for sure have a location in oak lawn dont know if the westmont store is still there (NT) -- No name, 22:17:29 11/04/09 Wed
  • They will be at AutumnFeis this weekend (NT) -- No name, 00:15:09 11/05/09 Thu

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• Copied from the Eastern Board: -- No name, 14:39:37 11/02/09 Mon
  This was posted last year. I thought it would be a nice reminder for this year's Oireachtas.
  
  
  1) Elevator buttons – Do NOT push every single one, use the one for your floor only.
  2) No Running in the halls after 9 PM we have families with young children who may be competing early and they need their rest. We will do the same for you.
  3) No loud music after 9 PM see #2.
  4) No practice in halls or rooms after 9 PM see #2
  5) Let’s not make excessive work for the staff pick up the basics after yourself. We would like to return here in the future and still get great room rates.
  6) Use trash contains in your room and at the ballrooms. See # 5
  7) Please do not build towers out of the drinking cups – they are for drinking not toys.
  8) Enter the Ballrooms before your competition and please only take up the seats you need to sit in. Others would also like to sit.
  9) If you are not scheduled until later in the day please do not save seat. See #8
  10) If you see handicapped or elderly people with canes, make way and if you are able give up a seat. See # 8
  11) Please do not stand in front of people trying to watch competitions
  12) Please no loud conversations during any competitions
  13) Please no cell phone calls with long and loud conversations in the ballrooms, please leave the room during competitions see #12
  14) Please show the boys/men the same respect you would give the girls/ladies.
  15) When in doubt use common courtesy.
  16) Do not speak badly about anyone, any parent or any dancer - you do not know who you are near. See #15.
  17) Do not scream during the recalls so that everyone can hear and we can get through it – this will save time. See #15
  18) Please leave the doorways and aisles clear so the dancers can pass to get to competitions. See #15
  19) Thank the staff of the hotel. See #15
  20) Respect others belongings
  21) Respect yourself and others
  22) Thank your parents for all the time and money they have spent to help you reach your goal.
  23) Leave your dogs at home or please use a kennel.
  24) Do not lean on the light switches.
  25) Best of all HAVE FUN!!!!
  

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  • Dancers, review this with your parents (NT) -- Parents, review this with your dancers, 15:56:04 11/02/09 Mon
    • Teachers, distribute these to your dancers (NT) -- Not everyone comes here, 16:24:32 11/02/09 Mon
  • Dancers, review with your teachers! (NT) -- No name, 23:39:58 11/02/09 Mon
  • Copied from the Eastern Board: -- No name, 09:44:31 11/03/09 Tue
  • Someone please translate in Spanish also (NT) -- Enough!!, 16:34:22 11/03/09 Tue
    • Clearly you are suffering from PORS (NT) -- Pre-Oireachtas Rage Syndrome. Relax., 19:54:21 11/03/09 Tue
  • It's a huge hotel and convention center....It will be loud and people will be rude and think of only themselves. (NT) -- Have a few cocktails and enjoy yourself. Don't be uptight!, 22:23:24 11/03/09 Tue
    • I dont think that most will be rude, but it is a hotel full of people and lots of young folks. It IS likely to be loud at times, there will be some kids practicing later, there will be some who forget themselves and scream at awards -- Irishmama, 07:06:11 11/04/09 Wed
  • "O" rules -- No name, 23:36:39 11/04/09 Wed
  • Copied from the Eastern board -- No name, 23:38:03 11/04/09 Wed

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• Will there be camping at Autumn Feis this weekend? -- No name, 20:48:50 11/04/09 Wed
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  • Plenty of room to camp. This venue is 3 times bigger. Please leave aisles free for walking to stages, they will be taped off. (NT) -- Be considerate where you camp, no aisles, 22:20:42 11/04/09 Wed

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• Regarding Autumn, will the OC groups that aren't split, have a recall? -- --, 21:32:14 11/04/09 Wed
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  • All OC competitors will do their set round. (NT) -- Autumn Feis Committee, 22:17:17 11/04/09 Wed

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• Our Gavin is on the way and we have decided to take a loss on our current dress to get it sold this week. Our loss your gain. Beautiful soft skirt solo dress for 16+. Listed on ebay for starting bid of $395.00 or buy it now $695. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380174742914 -- questions welcomed, 21:24:30 11/04/09 Wed
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• Would some kind person please post the site for calculating time for PC/OC dances. -- No name, 17:51:15 11/04/09 Wed
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  • It's http://www.petersmithschool.com/Docs/ChampTimeEstimtes.pdf (NT) -- No name, 19:38:22 11/04/09 Wed

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• What time do you think 614PC will dance at Autumn Feis? -- No name, 18:49:08 11/04/09 Wed
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  • With the big groups of PC12 and PC 13, I would quess not before 10am. (NT) -- No name, 19:07:09 11/04/09 Wed

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• Does anyone know if we have to pay for parking at Autumn Feis? Also any ideas of place to watch the OSU Penn St game after feis? -- No name, 12:58:11 11/04/09 Wed
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  • Parking is free! The new venue has a big bar with 9 TVs! See ya Saturday! (NT) -- Feis Committee, 18:16:39 11/04/09 Wed

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• Stage Assignments are posted on www.chicagoautumnfeis.com. The feis starts at 8am, registration opens 7:30. Directions posted too. Plenty of parking! Splits were done where numbers made sense and were balanced. Look forward to seeing you Saturday! -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 16:38:49 11/04/09 Wed
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  • Competitor list is posted too! We're going green - so if you want to print it, feel free. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 16:40:23 11/04/09 Wed
  • Will the Non Traditional Sets for Prizewinner start at 1:30 too. Need to know when to get there. (NT) -- mom, 17:23:35 11/04/09 Wed
  • Will PC & OC start with hard shoe or soft shoe? (NT) -- Thanks!, 17:25:54 11/04/09 Wed
  • PC and C will start with soft shoes. I'm checking on sets Q, and will confirm. (NT) -- Feis Committee, 18:12:53 11/04/09 Wed
  • Thanks. A good point was made below about splitting the U9, U10 and U11 OC from the U12s---there would be 8 or 9 in one the younger group and 15 or 16 in the older group----any chance you may do that? Thanks for considering it! (NT) -- No name, 18:16:13 11/04/09 Wed

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• Dance Magazines -- ?, 20:02:43 11/03/09 Tue
  Were either of the ID Mags at the Halloween Feis? Any new issues available?
  

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  • Got a new one in the mail this past week! (NT) -- a U 15 champ on cover, 23:13:15 11/03/09 Tue
    • IDM that is. (NT) -- another great month or ask the AD!, 23:13:56 11/03/09 Tue
      • of... not or. (NT) -- oops, 23:16:16 11/03/09 Tue
  • Brendan Mullane of MHob is the Man of the Month. Great inteview and nice to read about his family too. (NT) -- imho, 16:29:32 11/04/09 Wed

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• Does anyone know of a GREAT seamstress in the St. Louis area for making boys shirts and vests? -- Thanks, 16:08:43 11/04/09 Wed
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