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• Stage assignments for Autumn Feis? -- had heard they're available - can't locate, 15:50:14 11/01/09 Sun
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  • If so where? Looking forward to the feis! (NT) -- me to - anyone know if they are up?, 16:01:45 11/01/09 Sun
  • Not on their website...they said this week... (NT) -- No name, 19:11:37 11/01/09 Sun
  • Not yet - we're still working on them! We'll let ya know when they are up. (NT) -- Chicago Autumn Feis Committee, 00:39:55 11/02/09 Mon

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• Any OC girls U12 results today from MHoB feis. Daughter has swine flue. couldn't go. -- Hope it doesn't linger to O, 23:53:05 10/31/09 Sat
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  • GET WELL SOON!!!! (NT) -- No name, 01:51:50 11/01/09 Sun
  • Everyone was in Halloween costumes! 1st Emma G (Dennehy); 2nd Lauren W (MHoB); 3rd Martina L (Lavin); 4th ?not sure (Trinity); 5th Kathyrn L (Dennehy); 6th Caitlin O'R (O'Hare); (NT) -- feis mom, 08:23:04 11/01/09 Sun
  • Stay healthy - wash your hands frequently - (NT) -- lots of bugs out there!, 14:40:34 11/01/09 Sun
  • Way to go Emma!! (NT) -- No name, 00:17:29 11/02/09 Mon

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• OC14 from Pittsburgh please -- home sick, 16:12:03 11/01/09 Sun
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  • 1st C. Pauley- O'Hare, 2nd G. Eichenlaub-Bell, 3rd A. Muse 4th K. O'Connor- Burke-Conroy (NT) -- No name, 16:46:03 11/01/09 Sun
    • Did A. Garcia or A. Chapell Dance? (NT) -- No name, 17:47:44 11/01/09 Sun
      • There is a full list of registerd dancers on the feis web page - check there (NT) -- -, 18:08:03 11/01/09 Sun
        • Dancers are listed who may not have come. (NT) -- dancer list only means who signed up, 22:56:55 11/01/09 Sun
    • CATIE OMGGGG!!!! CONGRATS GIRL!!! <3 (NT) -- Sarah, 20:59:46 11/01/09 Sun
    • 4th-K.Dolan-Bell (NT) -- No name, 21:29:02 11/01/09 Sun
  • 1 - C. Pauley- O'Hare, 2- G. Eichenlaub-Bell, 3- A. Muse, Burke-Conroy 4-K. Dolan-Bell, 5-K. O'Conner-Burke-Conroy (NT) -- No name, 22:02:25 11/01/09 Sun

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• OC Results Pittsburgh Halloween Feis? -- No name, 12:34:26 11/01/09 Sun
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  • Those competitions are being held today (Sunday). Be patient (NT) -- No name, 13:24:37 11/01/09 Sun
    • OC14 and OC16?? (NT) -- No name, 16:19:55 11/01/09 Sun
  • Posted on efeis already (by number) (NT) -- competitor list in program book on feis' website, 22:54:27 11/01/09 Sun

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• MHoB -- No name, 09:53:15 11/01/09 Sun
  Does anyone have the results of MHoB PC U9 to post?
  

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  • There was no U9 only U10...(1)MyKimmon Englehart (McNulty)...(2) Meghan Gibbons (Trinity)....(3) Anna Geraghty (Mulhern)....(4)Deirdre Stone (MHOB).....(5) Sinead Godley (MHOB)....(6) Orla Godley (MHOB) (NT) -- No name, 19:48:51 11/01/09 Sun

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• MHOB Results -- No name, 08:53:05 11/01/09 Sun
  Looking for list of MHOB results for the Halloween feis. Has anybody heard when and where they will be posted? Thanks
  

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  • Anyone have U14 PC? (NT) -- Thanks!, 09:11:29 11/01/09 Sun
  • Also wondering about OC u13 or was it combined with u14 / (NT) -- No name, 09:21:28 11/01/09 Sun
  • Usually takes a couple of days and then up on Efeis. (NT) -- No name, 09:46:49 11/01/09 Sun
    • No, MHOB puts results on their website, not on efeis. (NT) -- No name, 12:27:00 11/01/09 Sun
  • PC u 14 Results MHOB Feis -- No name, 18:14:39 11/01/09 Sun

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• MHOB Results -- No name, 17:07:55 11/01/09 Sun
  Anybody know results for 407's & 607's. Reels, Lt. Jig, Slip Jig, Treble Jig, , Hornpipe & Trad. Set? Competitor #'s! Thanks for the help!
  

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• Not familiar with most of the vendors at Autumn Feis. Will wigs, shoes, socks be available? Need to get Oireachtas supplies. -- thank you, 09:02:13 11/01/09 Sun
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  • Please no vendor bashing. I am just answering the question posed: 4 Irish Dancers will be at Autumn Feis. They sell wigs, socks, headbands, earrings, etc. but not shoes. (NT) -- MW mom, 09:05:02 11/01/09 Sun
    • I did see a shoe vendor listed. Thanks so much for the information. (NT) -- thank you, 09:32:39 11/01/09 Sun
  • I saw Celtic by Design on the list as well. They also sell wigs, socks, etc. Wonderful to work with as well. (NT) -- No name, 09:44:18 11/01/09 Sun
  • A Touch of Ireland will be there with shoes as usual (NT) -- No name, 10:16:19 11/01/09 Sun
    • Great! Thanks! (NT) -- Not OP, 16:05:45 11/01/09 Sun

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• Any Champ/PC results from Halloween feis? -- trick or treater, 14:50:48 10/31/09 Sat
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  • Anyone have the OC U16 Results (NT) -- --, 15:00:24 10/31/09 Sat
  • U13 PC results? (NT) -- Thanks:-), 15:08:52 10/31/09 Sat
    • U10 Open results? (NT) -- thanks, 17:44:45 10/31/09 Sat
      • U10 open - only 1 danced - Frumkin from MHOB (NT) -- 1st, 22:32:27 10/31/09 Sat
        • JMHO but when you say it like that you imply that if she weren't the only one she wouldn't have won. (NT) -- No name, 22:40:50 10/31/09 Sat
          • Nah - you're reading way too much into that. It is what it is. don't be so sensitive. (NT) -- nbd, 00:48:04 11/01/09 Sun
            • Not reading way too much into it. Some people have a very backhanded way of offering a compliment and posts like trhat one are prime examples. Just say she got 1st, why the qualifier? (NT) -- No name, 01:09:19 11/01/09 Sun
              • bc ineveitably some one would ask who else placed, how many danced. (NT) -- U R reading too much into it., 15:49:59 11/01/09 Sun

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• Did I just hallucinate this, or did someone post that they heard that the timetable for the O would be posted on the 11th of Nov?? I cant find this post so maybe I just heard it from someone... Thanks -- Irishmama, 11:56:03 11/01/09 Sun
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  • On our Oireachtas info sheet it says the time table will be released by Nov. 10th. (NT) -- an R/T mom, 14:40:44 11/01/09 Sun
  • Thx-I must have read it somewhere at class, but I just dont know where. Good to know I am not completely losing it-LOL (NT) -- Irishmama, 15:35:11 11/01/09 Sun

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• Irish Dance Products For Sale -- Melissa, 13:59:01 11/01/09 Sun
  I have some Irish dance products for sale that remain from when I had an Irish dance supply business. You can see them listed here:
  
  http://stlouis.craigslist.org/spo/1435817282.html
  
  If you are outside of the St. Louis area, I will accept PayPal for payment and ship to you via USPS mail.
  
  Ask any questions you have through the craigstlist post. Thank you.
  

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  • Hi Melissa, Just want you to know we miss your website and vendor table. Always kind and accommodating...OMG I NEED TAPE!!! and we still have your tee-shirts! (NT) -- Long-time dancer family nearing the end too, 14:09:39 11/01/09 Sun

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• I'm sure this has been addressed already, but do OC dancers at MHOB Halloween Feis have 9 judges or just 3? Thanks! -- No name, 22:45:03 10/30/09 Fri
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  • Three ... (3), Tres, Tre, (NT) -- No name, 23:25:28 10/30/09 Fri
    • Judges at Halloween Feis -- No name, 15:03:39 10/31/09 Sat
      • yes there are always three but in the past the MHOB feis has rotated the judges between rounds (NT) -- 3 rounds equals 9 judges...., 18:16:14 10/31/09 Sat
        • Number of judges -- No name, 23:56:43 10/31/09 Sat
          • Yes, but there was a feis or two that MHoB ran like the Oireachtas (NT) -- 3 different judges for each round, 13:26:00 11/01/09 Sun

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• Minn Sadness -- -, 17:51:32 10/31/09 Sat
  With the passing of their TC, the school has closed. Please keep these dancers in your thoughts as they start at new schools. Some dancers will be at Oireachtas with heavy hearts. This school was such a big part of the irish community for many many years - it will be missed
  

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  • sorry (NT) -- which school?, 17:58:39 10/31/09 Sat
  • Scoil na Dtri (NT) -- TCRG, Brenda Buckley, RIP, 19:51:51 10/31/09 Sat
  • See link inside for tribute to Brenda Buckley -- No name, 19:53:40 10/31/09 Sat
  • GOD BLESS AND HANG IN THERE MINNESOTA DANCERS! SHE WILL BE WITH YOU AT THE "O" (NT) -- No name, 01:01:03 11/01/09 Sun
    • Wouldn't it be nice if one of the other schools in the area offered to "adopt" her dancers at the O?? Just allowed them to practice with her students and offer them support -- Irishmama, 11:09:36 11/01/09 Sun
      • Minn Sadness -- SND Mom, 11:37:23 11/01/09 Sun
      • Good to hear that Minnesota Feis will continue. Also that all SND dancers, not just the O group, have been given open invitation to join other area schools. (NT) -- No name, 12:28:36 11/01/09 Sun

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• Any O16 results from the MHOB Halloween feis-- -- thanks, 18:26:49 10/31/09 Sat
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  • 1. M. Cahill, 2. T Dent, 3. B. MacKenzie, 4. T. Dumke. That's all I remember. (NT) -- No name, 22:17:40 10/31/09 Sat
  • Bam!! (NT) -- congrats!, 23:38:48 10/31/09 Sat
    • 5th-P. Mahoney, 6th K. Hanrahan, 7th ? 8th E. Silvey, 9th B. Sweeney (NT) -- here are more U16OC results, 08:42:08 11/01/09 Sun

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• Cant wait for Halloween Feis.....always great competition -- all you need before the O!!!, 14:47:53 10/28/09 Wed
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  • Halloween Feis -- Chicago mom, 22:15:57 10/28/09 Wed
    • We're looking forward to it, too! Several dancers in our school (in the grades, not champs) just came down with the flu and won't be able to go after all, so expect no-shows in ages U10-U12, at least. But there should still be good competition. -- And good fun!, 16:46:31 10/29/09 Thu
    • Question about a costume--- -- length of shorts (inside), 19:04:25 10/29/09 Thu
      • Our teacher says as long as the knees show, it's fine. Don't worry, (NT) -- Have fun!, 19:26:17 10/29/09 Thu
        • Thanks:-) Dd cannot wait to dance without wig and dress.... (NT) -- No name, 19:33:37 10/29/09 Thu
        • Shorts at Halloween Feis -- No name, 15:19:56 10/31/09 Sat
          • well, do you want the girls to wear pants of the boys to wear dresses -- not sure I get it, 09:18:19 11/01/09 Sun
            • Girls-hide your arms behind those big skirts. Boy-if your arms a a-flappin, everyone will see. Girls-spend what you think is appropriate on a dress, boys- -- Yawn..., 11:54:22 11/01/09 Sun

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• Heavy Shoes, Light Shoes, Blonde Wig on eBay -- No name, 11:36:54 11/01/09 Sun
  FYI ~ Using eBay to sell some Irish stuff ~
  
  Soft Shoes
  Hullachan Split Sole Irish Size 1.5W/US Size 4.5/5
  http://bit.ly/3exK8X
  
  Heavy Shoes
  Rutherford Black Sole Irish Size 1.5/US Size 4.5/5
  http://bit.ly/3JrHWX
  
  Small Blonde Wig
  http://bit.ly/3qNAwL
  
  These 3 listings end tonight. Any questions, ask via the eBay listing so I can handle inquiries through one portal. Thanks!
  

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• Does anyone have PCU13 results? -- No name, 17:02:20 10/31/09 Sat
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  • Oops, I mean from Halloween feis. (NT) -- No name, 17:02:53 10/31/09 Sat
  • I think it was 1st- K. Czyzewski- Dennehy, 2nd-R. Sitter- Trinity, and 3rd- K. Powers- Cashel Dennehy. (NT) -- No name, 18:17:31 10/31/09 Sat
    • Yeah Katie! Way to keep placing! Looks like you are ready for the O!! (NT) -- No name, 09:00:10 11/01/09 Sun
    • Congratulations, Katie! We arrived hours after you danced, so we didn't get to see you, but WAY TO GO! (NT) -- Madison friends, 09:09:49 11/01/09 Sun

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• mhob feis -- No name, 00:17:41 11/01/09 Sun
  To all organizers and volunteers at todays feis- I would like to say thank you! I also would like to compliment the best parents in a sport. There will always be people who complain, but today, I saw the best in the Irish dance community. I would like to say kudos to a very well run feis!!!
  

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• My new favorite feis-MHoB Halloween Feis! Fantastic, quick results, loved no wigs or ID dresses, fun! What it's really meant to be :) -- #1 choice for next year-thanks!!, 14:48:26 10/31/09 Sat
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  • Since when are halloween costumes the way "its really meant to be", thats insane (NT) -- No name, 17:57:59 10/31/09 Sat
    • Uh, I think they probably meant . . fun? (NT) -- No name, 19:55:08 10/31/09 Sat
      • OP here, you are correct-FUN is what it's meant to be! Just good old fashioned (NT) -- fun!, 20:21:04 10/31/09 Sat
  • "FUN" i think is the point of this comment.... (NT) -- lighten up..., 20:26:51 10/31/09 Sat
    • Crabby mo must still be posting on the MB as I think everyone else knew you meant "fun". (NT) -- The kids seemed to have fun..., 23:24:48 10/31/09 Sat

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• I have an extra room at the Hyatt that I will not need for Oireachtas. Let me know if you need one. Friday/Saturday reservation(can be changed), 2 double beds. -- Click for Email, 23:31:43 10/30/09 Fri
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  • It appears that the room is sold, thanks for the responses! (NT) -- No name, 23:02:11 10/31/09 Sat

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• No results yet? -- any Champ results?, 21:52:24 10/31/09 Sat
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  • Meaghan Sweeney won Under 18 Open Champs (NT) -- Caroline Bartley 2nd, Meghan Daly, 3rd, 22:00:11 10/31/09 Sat
    • 4th Elly O'Leary, Dunleavy Shaffer (MA), 5th Colleen Dumke MHOB (NT) -- No name, 22:26:58 10/31/09 Sat
  • U18OC -- No name, 22:17:06 10/31/09 Sat
  • Any other champ results? (NT) -- Both boys and girls? Thanks, 22:50:18 10/31/09 Sat

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• How do we check Halloween feis results?? -- Thanks!!, 22:49:04 10/31/09 Sat
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• End Of Treble Reel -- No name, 19:33:28 10/30/09 Fri
  My daughter is a dancer who is going to Halloween feis (she's dressing up as the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland) and we're wondering if she'll get disqualified for saying "I'm Late" at the end of her treble reel step.
  

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  • I don't know, but you could have her hold up a little sign, instead, just in case! (NT) -- No name, 19:52:39 10/30/09 Fri
  • Really? (NT) -- Your idea or hers?, 21:45:10 10/30/09 Fri
    • This was her idea. She also wrote this. I was busy doing other things when she asked..... -- No name, 08:26:27 10/31/09 Sat
      • I think it would be lost in the translation. Judges won't have time to process it before next dancer starts. Also, could throw off timing for next dancer. (NT) -- No name, 09:35:42 10/31/09 Sat
  • very cute idea-go for it-its just for fun! (NT) -- luv it, 22:00:19 10/30/09 Fri
  • I wouldn't add in anything verbal. I think costumes is just about the clothing. Never have seen actually saying something aloud after you dance. (NT) -- No name, 22:51:11 10/30/09 Fri
  • She won't get disqualified but I am not sure the judges would have a clue what she meant by it. (NT) -- My two cents, 23:26:31 10/30/09 Fri
  • I don't know what "I'm late" means myself (NT) -- No name, 11:09:04 10/31/09 Sat
    • It's from Alice in Wonderland- "I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date!" (NT) -- The White Rabbit, 11:28:06 10/31/09 Sat
  • and we wonder why some dancers this time of the year -- No name, 11:15:05 10/31/09 Sat
  • I'm worried the ADs might interpret the statement as "I'm off tempo." I'd keep mum. If the ADs don't get "Alice in Wonderland" they just may appreciate the cute bunny (NT) -- No name, 11:46:28 10/31/09 Sat
  • OK, so tell us...what did she do and how did she place? (NT) -- Sounds fun!!!, 22:42:18 10/31/09 Sat

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• Month more or less before the O. What should I be doing everyday? -- No name, 10:33:13 10/27/09 Tue
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  • practice!!! (NT) -- me, 10:54:27 10/27/09 Tue
    • Month before Oireachtas -- No name, 15:27:45 10/31/09 Sat
  • Stretch and work on core (NT) -- No name, 11:44:49 10/27/09 Tue
  • My dancer is down sick. No classes & not practicing. Stay healthy! Wash your hands! (NT) -- Good luck to you!, 12:15:29 10/27/09 Tue
    • Thank you for being considerate enough to keep sick dancer home! Not everyone is so considerate. (NT) -- thank you, 13:48:04 10/27/09 Tue
  • lots and lots of drinking, unsupervised kids -- No name, 12:38:45 10/27/09 Tue
    • wow-you sound bitter=priceless memories of your dancer with her teammates, having a ball, learning about life's ups and downs -- a chance to spend very important moments, 15:27:17 10/27/09 Tue
      • not bitter at all, just observant. -- No name, 16:03:32 10/30/09 Fri
        • So, how does your fact-filled post answer the original question of what a dancer should be doing in the month before the O? Drink, run around all night, spend money like no tomorrow? (NT) -- Probably looking more for training ideas, my guess., 22:31:10 10/31/09 Sat
    • It's all good here..(inside) -- good luck to all!, 21:30:11 10/27/09 Tue
    • You must miss something about it if you're still here reading the boards. (NT) -- Accentuate the positive. :o), 12:14:44 10/28/09 Wed
    • Oh man........I looove your comment. You are DEAD ON about EVERYTHING!! My DD a WQ too. (NT) -- Not bitter about her placements!!, 12:44:43 10/29/09 Thu
    • Oh, goody, goody, the helicopter critic is back again. Where ya been? Yes, the glass is always ½ empty. Now your dd is off dancing at college, you can afford to denigrate our pursuits (NT) -- Swoop. Chop! Chop! Chop!, 17:09:48 10/29/09 Thu
  • eat healthy, avoid sugar (NT) -- No name, 18:51:40 10/27/09 Tue
  • take a day off every once in a while! (NT) -- it's healthy., 13:35:16 10/29/09 Thu
    • Alternate hard practice with day of rest and stretching. Eat well, sleep more, try and keep a postive attitude. Remember why you love to dance, and dont get so caught up in the competitive nature that you forget. -- Irishmama, 23:48:14 10/29/09 Thu

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• Why II don't like dress-up halloween feis: OC dd won't dress up, tried to convince her but she wont. Now I have to worry if she will be penalized for not "participating". Don't tell me to relax, she's worked her butt off for the O and this is her last feis before the O. -- none, 09:53:59 10/31/09 Sat
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  • This is not a feis that makes you dress up! it's a chpice and ADs will not judge you on that! (NT) -- I will say RELAX, 09:56:32 10/31/09 Sat
  • dd didn't last year and did just fine, no points taken off (NT) -- No name, 10:00:19 10/31/09 Sat
  • Sorry but you truly need to relax Obviously you have never been to the Halloween Feis as no one gets penalized for wearing or not wearing a costume You are worrying about a non-issue (NT) -- Relax, it's all good, 10:25:30 10/31/09 Sat
  • What your dd wears at this feis won't matter. How your dd dresses at this feis won't really impact her O performance. Having calm, assuring parents (NT) -- and a stable emotional environment will help, though, 11:43:33 10/31/09 Sat
    • Great Post .... well said (NT) -- No name, 13:54:10 10/31/09 Sat
  • Halloween Feis -- No name, 14:59:41 10/31/09 Sat
    • Wow I have OC dancers too. I think you really do need to take a step back & relax....your stressed out attitude will definately affect your dancer- (NT) -- lean to enjoy your dd dancing & lighten up, 16:01:48 10/31/09 Sat
  • Try the Autumn Feis next week-end and wear the dress. (NT) -- still taking entries, 17:27:04 10/31/09 Sat
  • Just have your DD say she is dressed as an "Irish Dancer" (NT) -- it looks costumy, 21:44:52 10/31/09 Sat

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• On my way to the MHoB feis. Didn't get the location last night. Now, the website isn't coming up on my computer!! Is it in McCook? -- Drats!!!, 10:31:17 10/31/09 Sat
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  • The MAX-McCook Facility - 4750 South Vernon Ave.McCook, IL (NT) -- nt, 11:13:53 10/31/09 Sat
  • Any results yet? (NT) -- hope it's a fun day, 13:55:10 10/31/09 Sat
  • Apparently it wasn't a fun day for many. (NT) -- not a good review, 16:28:10 10/31/09 Sat
    • Diaster...never be back! (NT) -- No name, 16:45:00 10/31/09 Sat
    • why? what happened? (NT) -- No name, 19:28:40 10/31/09 Sat
      • There is 1 disgruntled mom, whose DD didn't do well in her OC and she can't let it go. She is a very poor representative of a great school. This school simply won't tolerate her calling the judges incompetent ... (more) -- Very poor representative of a great school, 20:18:28 10/31/09 Sat

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• Anyone know how we can see the competitor numbers from MHoB Halloween today? The feis booklet comp. #'s don't match up with numbers dancers danced with. -- No name, 15:01:39 10/31/09 Sat
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  • add 100 to each competitors number and they should be ok\ (NT) -- No name, 17:39:06 10/31/09 Sat
  • in my dancers case it was +99..your guess is as good as mine where this Feis is concerned! (NT) -- No name, 17:51:31 10/31/09 Sat

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• Fun shoe bag with Irish Dancing magazine logo on side -- Great Christmas or Oireachtas gift!, 18:34:09 10/31/09 Sat
  Used, but in very good condition. Shoe bag easily holds at least a pair each of hard shoes & ghillies, plus socks & other accessories. dimensions: 13 1/2" long x 6 3/4" high x 4 1/4" deep. $6 plus shipping. Email if interested.
  
  see picture here --> http://i37.tinypic.com/amysgn.jpg
  

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• Chicago Autumn Feis-when will you post splits groups for grades? -- Thanks!, 15:48:38 10/31/09 Sat
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  • How are splits usually determined?? (NT) -- No name, 15:51:23 10/31/09 Sat
  • Is there over 30 in a group? (NT) -- No name, 17:24:21 10/31/09 Sat

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• DD couldn't make the feis today--how can we check results? -- No name, 16:17:26 10/31/09 Sat
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• Any OC results from Halloween Feis? -- thanks, 16:17:00 10/31/09 Sat
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• Way to go Olivia! Your 2nd 1st place PC U16! Great Job!! -- Love you! Jean and Laura, 16:16:46 10/31/09 Sat
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• FREE TUTORIAL: Understanding Timing for Irish Dance Music. Want to improve your timing? Create steps with more impact? Know which type of tune is playing (What’s a slip jig? What’s a single jig? Why is Drunken Gauger/Blackthorn stick so strange?). Email me at mark@markarringtonmusic.com. -- Mark Arrington, 14:12:37 10/26/09 Mon
  This tutorial starts with the basic descriptions of timing, and then matches timing to the tunes. There are some ideas about where people make mistakes identifying or following tunes, and ideas for better matching the steps to the music. There is a discussion on how to hear and anticipate phrases in dance tunes and a description of the Beat per Minute as it relates to dancers and musicians.
  

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  • is mark a tcrg or an adcrg (NT) -- ?, 11:32:43 10/27/09 Tue
  • No, he is a musician who plays at a lot of feisanna (NT) -- nice man, 14:28:41 10/27/09 Tue
  • buy a metronome -- No name, 16:19:57 10/28/09 Wed
    • You don't have to buy one if you have a computer: try this>>> (NT) -- http://www.metronomeonline.com/, 02:32:07 10/30/09 Fri
      • metronome -- No name, 15:34:14 10/31/09 Sat

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• pcu16 from MHOB please -- and thanks, 15:26:45 10/31/09 Sat
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• Congratulations Brendan!!! -- You're amazing, 15:22:17 10/31/09 Sat
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• I'm sure many people are questioning their costumes at this point----could someone from the feis please comment on leggings for girls? Thanks much. -- No name, 08:27:46 10/30/09 Fri
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  • It doesn't matter unless there is a wardrobe malfunction, such as pieces falling off and tripping fellow dancers. This is supposed to be fun and light-hearted! (NT) -- No name, 08:49:28 10/30/09 Fri
  • That's why we're not dressing up, don't need the aggrevation (NT) -- none, 09:15:39 10/30/09 Fri
    • The only reason we are going is the Halloween theme. We can do the dress and fake hair thing anywhere. (NT) -- Thanks, MHOB., 10:25:16 10/30/09 Fri
    • to me, wigs and heavy dresses provide way more aggravation than a simple costume----wouldn't be going if it weren't costume-themed. (NT) -- No name, 14:04:36 10/30/09 Fri
  • I heartily agree - it is supposed to be fun. (NT) -- Keep it fun, 10:47:35 10/30/09 Fri
    • The girl who won my dd's PC comp last year was dressed as '80s jazzercize girl. Legwarmers went flying off during both rounds. Didn't hurt scores. (NT) -- Just dance your best and have fun. Judges know what's what., 11:16:32 10/30/09 Fri
  • RELAX!!!! We saw pretty much everything last year. My DD lost her "wings" last year and still placed. The judges know these aren't professionally made stage costumes. (NT) -- Just have fun!, 11:26:00 10/30/09 Fri
  • Please email the Feis as we really can't figure out what the question is regarding "leggings" and we want to help as best we can. (NT) -- MHoB Feis committee, 14:31:26 10/30/09 Fri
  • I know the theme is "to have fun" however, these results do count!!! Many PC's have moved up based on these results so some seriousness is in order. (NT) -- ., 22:23:32 10/30/09 Fri
    • I think the point is that you can dress for fun & still dance with "some seriousness" (NT) -- have fun and do your best., 22:42:23 10/30/09 Fri
    • Rerally guys-don't overthink it. As far as I can remember every dancer who placed in pcu15 last year was in costume -- results count but don't change, 23:17:50 10/30/09 Fri
      • Some moms just can't allow their kids to have fun when it comes to dancing... to them it is all about competition and getting that edge. (NT) -- So sad., 23:28:32 10/30/09 Fri
        • Some moms would love for their dd's to dress up in a Halloween costume for the feis just for fun. Some dds would prefer not to do that and would rather dance in their solo costume. (NT) -- just saying., 14:57:00 10/31/09 Sat

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• ONLY 4 MORE WEEKS TILL THE BIG WEEKEND! Yes, I was yelling! Good luck to all the hard working dancers out there! -- COUNTDOWNQUEEN, 09:57:08 10/29/09 Thu
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  • Good luck to the first timers out there!! (NT) -- have fun and be proud you are there!, 11:21:21 10/29/09 Thu
    • Thanks. I will pass that on to my dd, who has been working hard but is still getting nervous. (NT) -- mw first timer mom, 12:20:15 10/29/09 Thu
      • This is my dd's second year at solos and she is still nervous..... -- makes for a good dancer:-), 15:17:30 10/29/09 Thu
  • Thank you for removing that. (NT) -- --, 13:49:55 10/31/09 Sat

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• Items For Sale!!! Daughter is taking some time off. -- If interested please email me-midwestirish@gmail.com, 19:19:02 10/30/09 Fri
  Rutherford tan sole size 2.5. Sandblaster tips. Worn twice to class. Did all the "bending" to break them in.
  
  Antonio Pacelli super flexi hard shoes. Retipped with Rutherford Sandblaster tips and Rutherford heels. Size 2.
  
  Hullachan AP ghillies. 2 pair. Size 2 med. New in Package, size 3 narrow. Worn twice to class.
  
  Rhinestone Buckles (clear stones) from Head for the World - New
  
  Maeve Sr. wig. Color 6 (Deep Choc. Brown) New in Package.
  
  Rimmel tanner - the good stuff.
  

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  • I am interested in the tanner (NT) -- No name, 23:17:24 10/30/09 Fri
  • No I am interested in the tanner..... (NT) -- Pick Me, 02:00:01 10/31/09 Sat
  • Trying to email you and getting a mailer demon. (NT) -- No name, 08:48:43 10/31/09 Sat
    • Were you able to get through? (NT) -- Here's a link to my email, 10:04:02 10/31/09 Sat

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• Is there a dance school anywhere near Iowa City? Might be relacating. -- which one is nearest and how far?, 00:08:15 10/27/09 Tue
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  • MHOB has satelite in the Quad Cities! (NT) -- No name, 06:53:08 10/27/09 Tue
    • It's about a hour drive. Classes are on Sunday morning. (NT) -- http://www.mullanehealyobrien.com/, 08:23:42 10/27/09 Tue
      • Lots of dancers travel up to the QC from Iowa City. Two classes per week ... one with Gary Healy, and one on the weekend with Mike Mullane. (NT) -- Fun school, we love them., 23:31:17 10/30/09 Fri
  • How far is Des Moines from there? Foy has a satellite there. (NT) -- Someone in Dubuque, too - isn't there?, 09:32:42 10/27/09 Tue
    • takes me about 1.5 hours, maybe a little longer. (NT) -- No name, 13:36:47 10/29/09 Thu
  • Thanks, might be taking a teaching job there. Pending. (NT) -- thnx, 10:03:48 10/27/09 Tue
    • Good luck on your job/interview! (NT) -- No name, 21:43:40 10/27/09 Tue
  • McNulty runs the Iowa Feis, do they have classes out there? (NT) -- No name, 23:52:30 10/27/09 Tue
    • I thought the post said re-lactating! Ha Ha...maybe nursing a second baby ??? (NT) -- LOl Lol ..not spelling police!, 19:57:42 10/28/09 Wed
      • LOL, I did, too! Woke me up. (NT) -- ;), 11:03:55 10/29/09 Thu

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• Are all competitors listed for the MHoB Halloween Feis, or have there been some late additions? -- No name, 21:03:11 10/30/09 Fri
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  • Why? Seems like a silly question ... what am I missing? (NT) -- Huh?, 23:24:42 10/30/09 Fri

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• Thanksgiving Dinner at Oireachtas -- at Max and Erma's, 21:22:30 10/29/09 Thu
  
  Plan ahead! - reservations and carry-out!
  Max and Erma's
  http://www.maxandermas.com/
  http://www.maxandermas.com/carryout/index.asp
  

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  • Max & Erma's just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, so I'd have a backup plan just in case you get there and it's closed. (NT) -- No name, 09:57:05 10/30/09 Fri
  • How far is Max & Erma's from the O hotel? (NT) -- No name, 10:35:37 10/30/09 Fri
    • across the street! convenient (NT) -- beth, 10:49:50 10/30/09 Fri
  • just a suggestion -- No name, 11:22:41 10/30/09 Fri
    • we used to do a "potluck" thanksgiving with a number of families - everyone brought a dish - someone even brought a turkey. We usually could finagle the hotels kitchen to let us heat some stuff up, and other stuff got brought in warmers - even with a 5 hour drive - stuff was GREAT (NT) -- best thanksgiving days ever!, 12:00:31 10/30/09 Fri
  • Max and Ermas only takes resevations for 20 or more. (NT) -- No name, 23:18:56 10/30/09 Fri

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• Looking for a dress? This brand new dress will be available to try on at the Pittsburgh Halloween Feis -- Click here to email seller, 07:42:33 10/29/09 Thu
  http://www.dance.net/topic/8612088/1/Dresses-Costumes/BRAND-NEW-Elegant-Dress-for-A-Sophisticated-Young-Dancer-her-Budget-Conscious-Family.html&replies=5
  
  Good luck to all who are competing this weekend!
  

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  • who made the dress? (NT) -- No name, 20:37:20 10/29/09 Thu
    • JoAnn Alexander (NT) -- No name, 21:49:49 10/30/09 Fri

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• LINKS ABOVE -- Where have they gone?, 21:18:54 10/30/09 Fri
  The LINKS and SCHOOLS Yahoo pages are gone anyone know why??? Will they return soon? So needed
  

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• How is Elevation to work with? Are the dresses with the cost? -- No name, 07:59:52 10/29/09 Thu
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  • Just got our gorgeous dress. Their business practices are excellent. Quality product. Price came in around $1900 shipping included. Cost me $80 to add the rhinestones myself (it is fun to do). Would do it again. (NT) -- happy, 09:38:01 10/29/09 Thu
  • We found them wonderful to work with - two dresses so far. Excellent communication, very willing to work with a customer's preferences, they double-checked measurements, dresses both delivered ahead of schedule, gorgeous, beautifully made (NT) -- completely satisfied, 09:39:52 10/29/09 Thu
    • I did have plenty of communication and very on time delivery and they were very polite, but -- professional people, but don't know if I'd use them again, 08:50:59 10/30/09 Fri
  • We're very happy -- especially with the on-time delivery! (NT) -- No name, 10:41:49 10/29/09 Thu
  • Fantastic. Will use them again and again! Dress came in early, loads of communication and a (NT) -- perfect fit!, 11:12:21 10/29/09 Thu
  • they are amazing and they even delivered 3 weeks before my requested date! :) (NT) -- OH Feis Grl, 16:51:27 10/29/09 Thu
  • And if you can't afford new, here's links to a few lovely Elvations available at Dance-Again -- (inside), 21:48:35 10/29/09 Thu
  • They are fantastic. Extremely helpful and very kind. Truly a great experiance! (NT) -- No name, 17:46:50 10/30/09 Fri
  • They are awesome just got 2nd elevation ,what I asked for, it fit and on time! got free shipping cuz we ordered at NANS. Superb customer service. (NT) -- also excellent workmanship, 20:04:10 10/30/09 Fri

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• dress bags -- in the market, 10:22:03 10/29/09 Thu
  Does anyone know what dress bag works best with double/triple soft skirts...thank you
  

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  • I'm still wondering what bag is best for the full ruffled dresses. (NT) -- Luckily, we are driving to O, but we will fly to Nationals!, 19:01:23 10/29/09 Thu
    • click in for storage options for both.... -- No name, 07:53:18 10/30/09 Fri
      • if you use rubbermaid you would have to check it. dont you worry about lost dresses? (NT) -- **, 10:41:49 10/30/09 Fri
        • this won't work for air travel (NT) -- any more idea's, 12:04:49 10/30/09 Fri
  • My travel wedge might work. E-mail me and I will explain, hopefully (NT) -- Kelso Custom Covers, 16:08:32 10/30/09 Fri

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• Lovely Turquoise & white Siopa Rince for 8-10 year old -- Patty, 15:05:17 10/30/09 Fri
  Just listed for sale at $900 or best offer.
  
  http://www.dance-again.com/X527.html
  
  Email for more pictures or with any questions.
  

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• Going to Halloween feis on Saturday. DD is planning on wearing a unitard made for yoga (with slightly flared bottoms), Her knees won't show--thinking that boys dance with long pants. Is this a recipe for disaster? She is PC. I only have until tomorrow morning to make costume adjustments. Help. -- Please., 20:53:40 10/29/09 Thu
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  • I am guessing the feis is encouraging costumes. Why not film her in the unitard and see how flattering it looks when she (NT) -- dances., 21:56:40 10/29/09 Thu
  • ds never gets knees comments - turn out & point toes but never a knees -- ds mom, 22:55:27 10/29/09 Thu
  • I think the costume idea is supposed to be fun. Don't stress so much about it, or just wear your dance costume. (NT) -- really - FUN! Just fun!, 10:38:47 10/30/09 Fri
    • OP-Cool. Had already decided to let it fly as it is. I made the costume and we think it is cute, so, oh, well. Looking forward to it. (NT) -- except for the drive..., 11:26:12 10/30/09 Fri
  • She will be JUST FINE. My daughter wore jeans and placed last year. It's supposed to be fun, (NT) -- remember?, 11:27:24 10/30/09 Fri

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• Thinking ahead-I love Chicago weather -- not!, 18:29:41 10/28/09 Wed
  We (dd and I) are flying out of Ohare on Tsgiving morning. Here is my concern that I am trying to pre plan for (OTT, I know). What if, due to weather, our flight is cancelled and all bets are off concerning getting on another flight that actually takes off. In that case we would drive. There are no other families from our school flying out that am. Are there any other moms and dancers who may possibly find themselves in the same situation who might be interested in having a back up plan of renting a car at Ohare and starting the drive together? I figured misery (and a 6 hour drive thru bad weather) might be better shared. If anyone is interested I could set up some kind of list with contact info and ages of dd (as I am sure they would drather have a buddy their own age). And, lets all pray for sunny skies!
  

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  • My mom and I are driving out Thanksgiving day morning. (more) -- No name, 22:50:01 10/28/09 Wed
    • BTW this is a great idea and this is the perfect time to plan for this as well because we all know how chicago weather is! (NT) -- No name, 22:50:56 10/28/09 Wed
  • great idea! (NT) -- No name, 10:39:51 10/30/09 Fri

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• Pittsburgh Halloween Feis -- No name, 21:51:39 10/27/09 Tue
  We'll be arriving the night before the feis. Does anyone know of any fun Halloween things to do (non-scary) on Friday? Any places having a trick-or-treat event?
  

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  • Most of the Halloween events around here are scary - haunted house style. -- other fun (non-scary) ideas for kids inside, 11:22:41 10/28/09 Wed
  • Emailed the registrar about changes, no reply yet. Any other contact info other than the email addy on efeis? (NT) -- Denise (Can't wait!), 07:22:39 10/29/09 Thu
    • look in archives for posts with feis info. Seem to remember some signed by "JG" with an email address attached. (NT) -- good luck, 06:43:58 10/30/09 Fri
      • Great idea, thank you! Looked back 2 pages, but no email addy attached :( (NT) -- OP, 08:36:16 10/30/09 Fri

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• Oireachtas results? -- a MW mom, 14:28:58 10/29/09 Thu
  Can results be purchased on Saturday or Sunday for a competition danced on Friday?
  

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  • Fridays results usually available by 3 or 4ish Sat (NT) -- good luck, 14:49:01 10/29/09 Thu
  • Actually, in years past, you can purchase right after awards, then again the next day from say 12-2 or 2-4, and the next day as well. (NT) -- good luck, 16:00:28 10/29/09 Thu
  • Thank you! I was hoping I wouldn't have to wait around that evening when I know I'll be tired, dd will be tired, and dh will be impatient. (NT) -- a MW mom, 16:14:47 10/29/09 Thu
  • I thought I was the only one with an impatient dh :) (NT) -- No name, 17:55:11 10/29/09 Thu
    • No, you're not the only one, I have one too!!! (NT) -- No name, 20:32:35 10/29/09 Thu
  • I know they sometimes ran out of the printed copies (NT) -- No name, 17:55:57 10/29/09 Thu
    • Never had that happen at O to me, thank goodness, but happens every year at NANS. I swear I'm bringing my own paper to NANS next year :-) (NT) -- O's better about results, 06:24:48 10/30/09 Fri

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