Save the rest of us the trouble and . . . AIR IT ALL
Welcome to the Air It All Board.
Tired of bad vendors? Tired of bad sellers who sell the same items to 3 different people? Tired of bad buyers who never pay you? Tired of paying photogs for pictures that don't win cause you aren't a favorite? Tired of entering photo contest or pageants and never getting prizes? Tired of coaches playing favorites? Tired of paying way too much for H&M just to have another pageant mom do it? Well then this is the board for you! Help everyone by "airing it all" on these people!
**If you have a GOOD experience, let us know that too, so we can give it a try**
***Keep it honest, keep it clean, & keep the kids out of it!!!
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- Any bad photographers? -- Let's get back to pageant talk, 11:46:20 05/23/04 Sun (dsc02-lvr-ky-199-35-35-98.rasserver.net/199.35.35.98)
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- Thank you Board Owner! -- Now let's get back to real pageant talk!, 19:50:48 05/23/04 Sun (dsc04-lvr-ky-204-31-17-189.rasserver.net/204.31.17.189)
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- Just want to say THANK YOU to the board owner! -- Now the board can get back to normal!, 19:49:32 05/23/04 Sun (dsc04-lvr-ky-204-31-17-189.rasserver.net/204.31.17.189)
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- Can we pleeeeeeze get back to talking about pageants and QUIT FEEDING THE TROLLS! -- No name, 15:00:38 05/23/04 Sun (cpe-24-158-72-146.spa.sc.charter.com/24.158.72.146)
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- Any bad buyers? -- Let us know!, 11:48:36 05/23/04 Sun (dsc02-lvr-ky-199-35-35-98.rasserver.net/199.35.35.98)
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- New Pageant Mom -- No name, 13:16:09 05/20/04 Thu (host60.citrix.com/12.8.192.60)
I live in Miami, Florida and I am thinking about entering my daughter into her first pageant. However she is only two years old and I am not sure she is going to like it. Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep costs down and what would be a good pageant for a first timer. HELP!!!
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- Don't do it. -- Xarph, 18:02:39 05/20/04 Thu (adsl-209-76-109-3.dsl.snfc21.pacbell.net/209.76.109.3)
- My suggestion (ignore this Xarph or what ever) (NT) -- I would suggest going to a pageant just to watch and see, then begin with natural pageants and take it from there. Try out the smaller pageants first, then work your way up, 18:40:00 05/20/04 Thu (dsc01-lvr-ky-199-35-34-99.rasserver.net/199.35.34.99)
- Run the other way. (NT) -- No name, 23:21:20 05/20/04 Thu (cache-mtc-ad09.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.203)
- I live in Miami too! Post your email and I will email you. We have so much fun doing pageants. (NT) -- No name, 19:41:22 05/21/04 Fri (cache-mtc-ad02.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.196)
- DO NOT POST YOUR E-MAIL OR YOU WILL HAVE NUTCASES LIKE XARPH CONTACTING YOU. This person has no idea what they are talking about. Like the post above go watch both kinds of pageants as see for yourself they can be a great learning tool for children and parents a like. If you go to one watch the children, parents,the whole picture and ask questions. (NT) -- REMEMBER: MOST OF WHAT YOU SEE HERE ON THESE BOARDS IS FICTION, 05:31:22 05/22/04 Sat (cache-mtc-ad02.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.196)
- How about.... -- No name, 18:58:19 05/22/04 Sat (astound-64-83-220-4.mn.astound.net/64.83.220.4)
- T.D.S -- No name, 18:59:40 05/17/04 Mon (cache-rm06.proxy.aol.com/152.163.253.6)
EVERYBODY AT T.D.S WAS GREAT THEY ALL WERE GREAT
YOU ALL ROCK GIRLS DANA JO A, EMILY T. SARA D ,ALYSSA V.
ALEXY N . ALL OF YOU ARE SO PERTTY . GOOD LUCK AT SUNBURST
GIRLS
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- I have to agree they were all Pretty. Avalon, Morgan, Madison, Brooke, Dominique,all of you were Awesome. (NT) -- No name, 04:45:44 05/18/04 Tue (adsl-218-251-80.jax.bellsouth.net/68.218.251.80)
- I WISH THERE HAD NOT BEEN ALL THE POSTINGS ABOUT OL, HF, AB AND LKP GPING TO THIS ONE. I WON'T BELIEVE WHAT I READ ON HERE EVER AGAIN. I LOVE THOSE CROWNS! (NT) -- No name, 12:23:18 05/20/04 Thu (64.203.194.6.dyn-pool-3.pool.hargray.net/64.203.194.6)
- FIRST OFF IT SHOULD NEVER MAKE A DIFFERENTS OF WHO ALL IS COMING. THATS IS WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT. HAVING GOOD COMPETION AT AND PAGEANT. EVER PAGEANT DIFFERENT JUDGES AND SOME ONE ELSES DAY TO SHINE. (NT) -- No name, 13:43:08 05/20/04 Thu (dt122n13.tampabay.rr.com/24.92.187.19)
- SUNBURST FLORIDA STATE COMING UP NEXT WEEKEND!!! WHO IS GOING??? -- No name, 12:25:37 05/20/04 Thu (c-66-177-130-195.se.client2.attbi.com/66.177.130.195)
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- Anyone on the East Coast watch American Idol? Who got bumped off? Please tell I still have 4 hours to go before it is on here and really want to know.. -- No name, 18:57:06 05/19/04 Wed (hnllhi1-ar6-4-11-034-094.dsl-verizon.net/4.11.34.94)
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- New Star Discovery -- No name, 06:41:26 05/19/04 Wed (24-117-154-161.cpe.cableone.net/24.117.154.161)
I just returned from a new star state finals and was wondering if any one else had a bad experience as I did, in the Virginia state finals?
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- Glitz Pageant offering $1000 To divisional Supreme Winners- What City, State do you think is a good location to hold a pageant that offers $1000 Cash to Divisional Supreme Winners? September it is going to be held in California, looking for another State to hold a pageant -- any ideas would be appreciated -- No name, 16:54:49 05/16/04 Sun (hnllhi1-ar6-4-11-034-094.dsl-verizon.net/4.11.34.94)
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- FLORIDA, FLORIDA, FLORIDA!!! ORLANDO OR TAMPA!!! (NT) -- No name, 17:05:50 05/16/04 Sun (user-24-96-86-214.knology.net/24.96.86.214)
- B'ham, ALABAMA (NT) -- No name, 20:01:52 05/16/04 Sun (cache-dtc-ad02.proxy.aol.com/205.188.116.196)
- Franklin or Nashville, TN!!! (NT) -- No name, 17:03:16 05/17/04 Mon (cpesub50-177.fayelectric.com/65.5.50.177)
- Orlando or Gainesville Florida!!! (NT) -- No name, 18:41:00 05/17/04 Mon (AC9FCFD3.ipt.aol.com/172.159.207.211)
- how about mid way east coast so the North and South can come (NT) -- No name, 05:47:43 05/18/04 Tue (pool-162-83-79-67.culp.east.verizon.net/162.83.79.67)
- FYI- Miss Glamour World will be holding pageants throughtout the States for "Miss Glamour World State Pageants" Divisional Winners $1000 Cash...Working on 2005 Schedule.. April 2005 (Philadelphia, PA) - Confirmed.. (NT) -- No name, 19:58:16 05/18/04 Tue (hnllhi1-ar6-4-11-034-094.dsl-verizon.net/4.11.34.94)
- DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO IS DOING HAIR< MAKEUP & TANNING AT SUNBURST FLORIDA STATE??? -- No name, 09:40:14 05/18/04 Tue (c-66-177-130-195.se.client2.attbi.com/66.177.130.195)
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- Anyone have the results of TDS Florida state? -- No name, 14:54:12 05/16/04 Sun (cache-mtc-ad02.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.196)
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- QUESTION?????? -- No name, 13:52:54 05/16/04 Sun (cache-mtc-ad02.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.196)
hAS ANYONE HEARD OF A PAGEANT CALLED CUTE AS A PIE? THINK THAT IS THE RIGHT NAME IT IS IN GEORGIA. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT
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- ARGGHH! I am surfing pageants with my 7 yr old daughter present (she has gone now) but I was looking and she was looking over my shoulder, saying "Thats a rpetty crown" etc... and we were on a guestbook and you can click on the home pages, s she said "click that one mommy" and I did and it was an XXX Adult DVD Movie. Why do people put links like that on pageant gusestbooks? Sorry, just had to say it...ARGGHH! -- No name, 11:26:33 05/16/04 Sun (cache3-bagu.server.ntli.net/80.5.160.6)
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- CHECK THESE OUT! -- Kim, 08:35:14 05/06/04 Thu (Morristown-68-118-87-106.chartertn.net/68.118.87.106)
National Level Clothes for Sale
National Level Dress, 5-6, $450
Good Condition. Some tanner inside.
Comes w/choker and hairbow.
National Level Sportswear, 5-7 Slim, $300
Comes w/ hat, gloves, choker, hairbow, removable belt, top, pants.
Great Condition!
Crowning Shoes, size 1, $15
These shoes are made small.
All of the above items will have a shipping and handeling charge added. Also, all items must be paid for by a money order. The reason for this is because of a woman named
Kristina Barrier, 3738 Sweet Grass LaneCharlotte, NC 28226.
I sold her a dress of my daughters on March 1. She had made two payments on the dress through paypal. The second payment went was made Feb 17 but was not to clear until March 1. Kristina also knew that I was moving during this time but I had forwarded her every email that I had received by pp concerning her payment. Her echeck cleared on March 1, as pp said that it would. I mailed her dress to her the same day. I did not get delivery confirmation, but I did by insurance for the dress. Kristina Barrier contacted pp and told them she had NOT received the dress and therefore they returned to full amount of money back to her from MY account. Now she has the dress and her money. I have contacted pp but because they can not directly tap into USPS website to check the insurance number and date delivered directly, they will not do anything further. I have ALL of the proper paper work to prove my case to anyone. I have also spoke with Kristina Barrier at a pageant and she told me that she sis not get ANY money back from pp bu that she would check in on it and return to crowning the next day with the dress if they had given her money back. She did not return nor have I heard from Kristina. She has basically stolen the dress from my daughter so that hers can have a national level dress to wear. This is the bottom line. Kristina Barrier of Charlotte, NC is a cheat and a liar. DO NOT sell this woman any items or by this dress from her. I am posting a picture below. Please be aware of this thief and don't let this happen to you.
Thank You,
K. Dykes
THIS DRESS WAS STOLEN BY KRISTINA BARRIER, 3738 Sweet Grass Lane, Charlotte, NC 28226.
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- Predictions~ What are your predictions for the Miss and Mister AZ Pageant this weekend? I would basically like to know for the 0-3 categories. Who is competing? Feel free to post older age groups as well. We will see if my predictions matches yours!!! Have fun and Good luck to all! -- No name, 02:23:02 05/13/04 Thu (66-53-79-249.phnx.dial.netzero.com/66.53.79.249)
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- LV for Supreme title (NT) -- No name, 02:41:50 05/13/04 Thu (ip68-0-139-22.tc.ph.cox.net/68.0.139.22)
- Sorry...DP for Talent and JE for Mini (NT) -- No name, 02:43:40 05/13/04 Thu (ip68-0-139-22.tc.ph.cox.net/68.0.139.22)
- 13-23 babies are BH, ND, and JJ, may be more. Strong field, so we'll have to wait and see. (NT) -- No name, 07:48:54 05/13/04 Thu (ip24-56-26-192.ph.ph.cox.net/24.56.26.192)
- Strong field for the babies? I don't think you know who you are up against. I think I know the order. I have watched all of the three you named at seperate pageants and it will be close between 2 of them. Good luck to all though and you never know who will show up at registration! But it is all about the fun. (NT) -- No name, 17:31:12 05/13/04 Thu (66-53-72-183.phnx.dial.netzero.com/66.53.72.183)
- Doesn't sound like the competition is that strong. Move on. (NT) -- No name, 17:56:01 05/13/04 Thu (cache-rm06.proxy.aol.com/152.163.253.6)
- Ok, so what's the order going to be? "I don't think you know who you are up against?" The only person we compete against is ourselves..,, (NT) -- No name, 22:39:07 05/13/04 Thu (ip24-56-26-192.ph.ph.cox.net/24.56.26.192)
- CAN SOMEONE PLEASE POST A LIST OF WHO IS TANNING AT TDS. -- No name, 17:27:18 05/10/04 Mon (user-24-96-86-214.knology.net/24.96.86.214)
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- Would LOVE some input on GA pageant systems and pageant directors.....good & bad? We need to know where to go and where to avoid! INPUT PLEASE!!! -- No name, 10:07:38 05/12/04 Wed (wsip-68-15-220-203.at.at.cox.net/68.15.220.203)
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- Who's going to AZ Miss and Mister pageant this Saturday? -- No name, 11:05:46 05/10/04 Mon (ip24-56-26-192.ph.ph.cox.net/24.56.26.192)
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- Does anyone know Faith Piker from Ohio? She has an online shop named Pageant Princess Shop. -- No name, 20:47:44 05/06/04 Thu (adsl-0-220-191.flo.bellsouth.net/65.0.220.191)
She has had my money for two months and will not return my emails. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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- Cinderella Fashions Website -- New Pageant Mom, 22:17:36 05/09/04 Sun (adsl-68-123-73-161.dsl.renocs.pacbell.net/68.123.73.161)
Has anyone else experienced problems accessing this website? I get an error code when I try to access it.
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- Does anyone know the winners from Sunburst NC/SC???? -- No name, 22:17:03 05/09/04 Sun (user-0ce2anf.cable.mindspring.com/24.225.42.239)
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- Imperial Miss -- No name, 14:11:06 05/07/04 Fri (h43.53.102.166.ip.alltel.net/166.102.53.43)
Are the Hatcher's going to have their pageant this year? Just wanted to know if we were going to crown or not. This is NOT a bash I just havent heard anything.
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- I have a question about an alleged FL Pageant Director................... -- No name, 10:26:20 05/07/04 Fri (139.alacourt.org/207.157.124.139)
Hi! I purchased a dress from a "lady" who allegedly is or was a Pageant Director in FL. She received my money orders on April 20th (she emailed me and told me she did), and this coming Tuesday will be 3 WEEKS, and I still have no dress!!! Her first excuse was that she had to go out of town, and that her mom was supposed to mail the dress for her, but didn't, and she was back in town and would get the dress out ASAP. The second email I got was that a family member had passed and she had to go out of town AGAIN, and when she got back on Monday (5/3), she would mail it out. Well, I still have no dress, or no email or phone call!! My general question to you pageant moms out there is how long should I wait before I try to either have her prosecuted or file a lawsuit against her?? I believe three weeks is too long to wait for a dress they allegedly have. I understand your family comes first and foremost, and maybe she's possibly legit, but I sent her $750.00 of my hard earned money, and I have nothing to show for it. I have called her every day, and emailed her, and she is avoiding me. Her initials are TC - if I don't hear anything from her by the end of this business day, I will definitely tell everyone her name. This has never happened to me before, and she seemed like a nice person, emailing me and even giving me her number, which she didn't have to do. I am at a loss here. Any advice ya'll could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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- Her name is Tam Creel - Beauties & Cuties Pageants. Anyone heard or know of her?? (NT) -- No name, 15:50:12 05/07/04 Fri (cache-dtc-ac17.proxy.aol.com/205.188.116.146)
- Don't know her real well but I know that she has had alot going on. She is a very nice person. Try calling her if you have her number, I am sure she will answer any concerns you may have (NT) -- No name, 06:25:09 05/08/04 Sat (cache-mtc-ad02.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.196)
- She did try to call her, and email her. She has been ignored. I would do something about it after this amount of time. (NT) -- No name, 07:17:26 05/08/04 Sat (cache-dtc-ad02.proxy.aol.com/205.188.116.196)
- Hi! I surely hope she's not trying to stiff me, and I swear I have heard such good things about her, but I have called her every day this week, and sent emails - nothing. If you were in my shoes, what would you think?? I'm just stunned and very upset, because my DD has upcoming pageants, and we have no dress, which of course makes me very, very nervous. If you are a personal friend of hers, or know someone who knows her, then please just go pick the dress up and mail it to me. Heck, I'll even drive down there to get it! I just want what I paid for, and to me 3 weeks too long to wait. (NT) -- No name, 19:28:40 05/08/04 Sat (cache-mtc-aa12.proxy.aol.com/64.12.116.16)
- NEW ONE........ANYONE KNOW WHO IS GOING TO TDS FLORIDA STATE?? OR HAVE ANY IDEAS ON H/M PEOPLE, OR IF THERE WILL BE ANYONE DOING NAILS THERE?? I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY INFO!! I KNOW WE HAVE 3 WEEKS, BUT NEED TO BOOK!! TIA!! -- No name, 18:47:13 04/23/04 Fri (cache-dtc-ad02.proxy.aol.com/205.188.116.196)
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- I'm not a pageant mom, just an observer. I have daughters in all-star cheerleading and all-star dance, and regular dancing... it is NO DIFFERENT FROM PAGEANTS! you get judged on "appearance" at cheer and dance competitions, and on stage you MUST be wearing alot of make-up so you can be seen under the bright lights, just like pageants.. I know plenty of children who dance onstage very often, and get either spray-on tans or self tanner so they can look better onstage. Yes, people should be watching their dancing and not their makeup and hair, but unfortunately.. -- just an observer..., 12:17:36 04/30/04 Fri (AC8EEF13.ipt.aol.com/172.142.239.19)
appearance really does count for alot too. That's just the facts of life. and in dance and cheerleading, there can be provocative music or dance moves... so does that mean I'm "abusing" my child? for letting them do what they love to do? because they simply MUST wear makeup to be seen under the bright lights? it really is no different from pageants.yes, there are some moms that make their kids do it. but I doubt that there are really that many, in all honesty. because if a child does not like to do something, you can tell in their performance. and then they wouldn't be doing so well and placing so high.... just something I thought I'd post! have a good day.
p.s. - and to the people who protest against eating candy... PIXIE STICKS ARE A CHILD'S BEST FRIEND WHEN THEY HAVE LIPSTICK ON! a small little snack that won't mess up the makeup that took so long to put on.
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- SOUTHERN ROYALTY PAGEANTS -- REBECCA AND SANDY, 12:34:27 04/28/04 Wed (spider-tj012.proxy.aol.com/152.163.243.47)
HOPE THIS FINDS EVERYONE DOING WELL. THIS IS TO LET EVERYONE KNOW OF THIS NEW GREAT AND FUN PAGEANT HERE IN SC. OPEN TO EVERYONE IN THE USA. PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT WWW.SOUTHERNROYALTY.COM AND JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST PAGEANT EVER.
ALSO, WE HAVE A NEW MESSAGE BOARD VOY.COM/176912/
SO, COME AND PUT SOME INFORMTION HERE AND HOPE TO SEE AND MEET EVERYONE SOON.
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- Sunburst Indiana -- Beckee, 22:52:37 04/27/04 Tue (63-64-15-154.gibson.dialup.sigecom.net/63.64.15.154)
Has anyone here competed in Sunburst Indiana State? I would like to talk to you if you have. please email me at beckeeh1@excite.com
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- Can someone please post the All Am.Dream winners? -- No name, 05:46:48 04/26/04 Mon (netcache-3003.bay.webtv.net/209.240.205.62)
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- Can someone please explain? -- Question?????, 16:47:52 04/24/04 Sat (cache-rl02.proxy.aol.com/152.163.252.226)
What is the reason that American's Most Beautiful Girls has been cancelled? I know there were problems from some upset people over the last years results. Does this have anything to do with the "criminal investigations" and who is involved in the threats??????
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- Does anybody know? -- No name, 15:49:51 04/25/04 Sun (wbar14.tmp-4-12-071-178.dsl-verizon.net/4.12.71.178)
Does anybody know, who won the "americas darling" benefit pageant? As far as i know it was saturday? Would be nice to know who is going to the nationals. Were they good kids?
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- Georgia's Our Little Miss - we tried OLM for the first time this weekend and it was very enjoyable. District director is very nice and worked very hard on pag. Judging was good, girls were cute and age-appropriate. No "glitz", big hair, makeup, fake tans, etc. I would recommend it. -- New 2 pags, 14:54:37 04/25/04 Sun (ip68-1-21-48.mc.at.cox.net/68.1.21.48)
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- Pageant System Question -- learning the hard way, 09:58:19 04/23/04 Fri (wsip-68-15-220-203.at.at.cox.net/68.15.220.203)
I want the opinions of the posters here. I tried a new pageant system recently in my state. Good system, well run, great prizes, fair prices. HOWEVER, it's run by a pageant mom (who doesn't put her daughter in), but, when you look at her website, the same kids win over and over again. Not that they're not beautiful, well-trained, well-dressed, etc., but there were no duds in the pageant. ALL the girls were of the same caliber. (It was VERY high glitz!) And these winners' moms seemed very friendly with the director.
My question is this....could this be just a coincidence, or do you think there is some unfair advantage given to her "buddies"? I'd love to do this system again, but not if I'm wasting my time and money. The director claims to get different judges each time....I personally can't vouch for the truth of that statement. But it just seems weird that the same girls just keep winning. Or does it?!?
Your advice would be nice.
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- SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT -- No name, 13:20:30 04/21/04 Wed (cache-rl02.proxy.aol.com/152.163.252.226)
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE THIS IS WHAT IS GIVING PAGEANTS A BAD NAME YOU ARE BASHING A CHILD, A FAMILY AND A PAGEANT AND A DIRECTOR. IT SOUNDS LIKE SOME ONE IS TRYING TO KEEP THE COMPETITION DOWN. CANT YOU ACT LIKE MATURE ADULTS AND NOT 7TH GRADERS. -- No name, 16:18:28 04/21/04 Wed
ITS A SHAME THAT YOU ARE ALOUD TO POST WITHOUT HAVING TO PUT YOU TRUE NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS BECAUES NONE OF THE GARBAGE WOULD BE HERE. YOU DONT HAVE THE GUTS TO GO TO THE DIRECTOR OR THE PERSON YOU ARE BASHING AND TELL THEM HOW YOU FEEL YOU JUST HIDE BEHIND YOUR COMPUTER AND HAVE AT IT.YOU JUST SEEM TO GET OFF ON ALL THIS "CRAP" THAT IS BEING POSTED JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN HIDE. SOME DAY SOMEWHERE THE PERSON OR PERSONS POSTING ALL THE LIES IS GOING TO BE FOUND OUT AND THEY WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO ALL THOSE THEY HAVE HURT OVER THE YEARS.
ITS TIME SOME OF YOU STOP "ASS"UMING IF YOU DONT KNOW ALL THE FACTS KEEP QUIET AND MAYBE ITS TIME FOR YOU TO KEEP YOU OPINIONS TO YOURSELF BECAUES SOME DAY YOU MAYBE THE ONE BEING BASHED AND DIDNT DESERVE EITHER.
A PAGEANT MOM OF 3
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- General Observation -- Texas, 11:51:47 04/20/04 Tue (cs242204-4.houston.rr.com/24.242.204.4)
Contrary to popular belief, pageants are not the only children's activity that brings out disgruntled parents. My children played baseball for years and we witnessed "baseball moms/dads" in action every weekend. My point to this post is that there are children out there who choose to be involved in a given activity and flourish because of it. My praise goes to the parents who support their childrens ambitions and goals. However, there are also children who are forced into activities so that their Mothers and Fathers can live a dream vicariously through them. This is by no means limited to pageants or baseball; we see it happen in everything. My sympathy goes to those parents who don't recognize that their dream is not their childs and most important, my heart goes out to the children who have to grow up under that pressure.
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- We Love Our Little Miss -- Makayla's Nana, 20:24:21 04/19/04 Mon (c-24-127-40-190.we.client2.attbi.com/24.127.40.190)
I have just about read an hour of messages, mostly positive, a few negative about OLM. So, I just wanted to add my personal experience and thoughts.
I too am an "old-timer" with OLM. My granddaughter is a second-generation OLM contestant. We absolutely love being with the parents, children and staff that are involved. My daughter started competing in 1983 and now my granddaughter has competed. My daughter and I traveled to World 10 times and not once did she win the "Red Poof". Even though she gave it her best shot, it just never came her way. We always had such a wonderful time, it was like taking a vacation every year and getting to see new things and meet new people. How lucky we were. My daughter and my friends that were made throughout the years are our best friends today. When people ask me "what did you get out of competing in pageants all those years"? I always state "the friends". My granddaughter finally was lucky enough to win the “Red Poof”. But you know what, it didn’t change our life….we still had the good and the not so good things happen in our lives, as life goes.
People will pick pageants for different reasons. Some people will hate pageants all together. Some will like one system over the other. Not every pageant system is meant for every person. We all have the right to our opinions. As life goes….there is not one thing in this big wide world that EVERY person can say they like. Even Jesus was judged wrongly. My hope is that unless you truly feel there is a scam of some sort; please don’t bash a person, especially a child, or a system. Your choice is to just not go back. Bashing ANY pageant system hurts us all. We all know we have to listen to enough negative talk when it comes to the subject of children competing in pageants. For those of us that enjoy pageantry, let’s not make it difficult on each other.
As adults, we do make some decisions for our children, such as what they are going to wear and what we will allow them to participate in, etc. Ultimately it is our responsibility to raise our children to be the best adults they can be. With that we need to teach them good sportsmanship, how to be polite, except responsibility, etc We are so fortunate to be able to have our loved ones be able to “walk” a runway, to perform and to be with us. Those of you that know me know this comes from my heart. My son has Cerebral Palsy, and was and is denied the ability to do some awesome sports, which he wishes he could do.
Have a GREAT DAY!
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- Wyoming's Our LIttle Miss -- Teri Mahaffy, 06:18:48 04/19/04 Mon (host-69-144-211-40.csr-wy.client.bresnan.net/69.144.211.40)
My 2 daughter's have been competing with Our Little Miss for 5 years now. We have attended the World's Our Little Miss finals 4 times. Every experience has been wonderful. Our Little Miss has been around for over 40 years. I highly recommend it.
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