5/27/06 "Il pochi il fiero i blabbermouths" We *will* sail again Part 6

[ohiominnie]

Uh oh, I'm about ready to step on the soap box...

For the rest of you - Here's your topic - are jeans, tank tops or shorts acceptable dining attire in Palo discuss...

Hope no one had a horrible attitude about my dad who, for the last cruise, totally forgot to pack pants. So, yes, he was wearing jeans for Palo brunch. He was wearing jeans on formal night (he tried Mike's pants on but they were too small) He was wearing jeans every night in the dining room.

At the age of 72, I'm glad my dad could join us, formal wear or not. If anyone had/has a problem with that, oh well. If they want to spend their vacation upset about what someone at my table is wearing, then they have some serious issues.

Do I want ppl showing up in Palo or the dining rooms looking like complete slobs? No, but I cannot control what they wear, I can only control my actions and behaviors and thoughts. Beyond that, I'm helpless.

Monica, you remind me of mama bear comin' out to protect her cubs (you timed how long they sat on the edge?) You go, girl!

 

[ohiominnie]

If you wish to wear jeans, eat (not dine) at the Buffet.

SO THERE --- PBLLLTTT.

Whew! Glad you didn't sail with my dad!!!!! PBLLLTTT

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Hope no one had a horrible attitude about my dad who, for the last cruise, totally forgot to pack pants. So, yes, he was wearing jeans for Palo brunch. He was wearing jeans on formal night (he tried Mike's pants on but they were too small) He was wearing jeans every night in the dining room.

At the age of 72, I'm glad my dad could join us, formal wear or not. If anyone had/has a problem with that, oh well. If they want to spend their vacation upset about what someone at my table is wearing, then they have some serious issues.

Do I want ppl showing up in Palo or the dining rooms looking like complete slobs? No, but I cannot control what they wear, I can only control my actions and behaviors and thoughts. Beyond that, I'm helpless.

Monica, you remind me of mama bear comin' out to protect her cubs (you timed how long they sat on the edge?) You go, girl!

OK, there is a valid exception to every rule....And you know there is a difference between an honest mistake and just plain oneryness (is that a word).

 

[tinksdad]

Uh oh, I'm about ready to step on the soap box...

For the rest of you - Here's your topic - are jeans, tank tops or shorts acceptable dining attire in Palo discuss...

I would say NO!!
It's a special place. Speaking for myself, if I get dressed up, then I usually act different. Eating fastfood in your car dressed in jeans A LOT different than eating a very nice meal at Palos!!

 

[tinksdad]

Diving with sharks is not on my list of things to do, but I am sure Sam is game.

He already did!! The picture below was taken on one of the dives we did!!

 

[tinksdad]

TOP Cause I can!

 

[justmestace]

Call me clueless...but I think Monica was being facetious, and trying to distract us from her soap-box post....... Giving anyone not interested in the swimming lesson post something to laugh about in the meantime.


And my $0.02 on the swim lessons. I used to teach swimming....and I had to grab two kids (one of them was my Megan) who went under while their teacher was giving individual attention to another kid.
I was teaching a class of older kids on the other side of the pool, when a little girl fell off the steps and grabbed Megan and took both of them down. I ordered my class up to the bench along the wall...and got Megan and the other girl.
Generally, if a teacher at our pool was working one-on-one, the rest of the class had to wait on the bench. I don't remember now what the teacher's excuse was for having all of them at the water...but it never happened again. Megan was 3 at the time.
And if you want to see someone on a soap box, ask me my opinion of giving babies swim lessons!!

 

[CajunGirl2]

Uh oh, I'm about ready to step on the soap box...

For the rest of you - Here's your topic - are jeans, tank tops or shorts acceptable dining attire in Palo discuss...

- I am a volunteer trainer for the YMCA of the USA certifying swimming instructors - (I only certify and it's up to the director to continue to develop and supervise on the job...)

As a mom - if I'm not teaching during my kids' lessons - I can be downright evil if provoked - so, yes, I've been known to leave claw marks on pool observation windows, put a stop watch on my child sitting idle on the side.

was the time monopolizer a crier? Maybe the child isn't quite ready for a structured class- maybe tactfully discuss with the director a new program concept of a mom & me beginner class covering the beginning preschool skills but with the comfort of a parent - we (local) developed it a few years ago - it worked wonderfully for those not quite ready to go lessons alone...

3-5 beginners are incredibly tough to teach - the next group up is my favorite...even so, at this age/level - they should not spend a bunch of time just sitting - part of the Ys philosophy is to use the float belts to get them into the water building confidence, strength and endurance as they learn the front paddle, back and side paddle (probably will look more like dog paddle at this age level... -reasoning, developmentally, in general, their bodies aren't strong enough or coordinated enough to do a "perfect" front crawl/freestyle stroke...

So, with that in mind - there really shouldn't be a lot of waiting for turns-
except for when working without a float belt - even then - the class can be given a task - sitting and kicking with straight legs - practicing arms - (for Pikes - with belts - I do let them get in and practice kicks, etc - but, one hand must be on the side at all times...) -

I have safety rules - can't get in unless I say o.k. - and ears must be out of the water....

One thing you might want to check even though this is Your daughter's first structured swim lesson she may not need to start at the beginning - if you've been swimming with her alot -- I looked on their site -but, couldn't see any class discriptions to tell if they were using National YMCA's recommendations...Ask to see an skill evaluation sheet for her level Pike and the next Eel (if they are using Pike, Eels, and Rays...)

(National's recommendation for moving into the next level for stroke development is 5 ft without a float belt on front/back/side using whatever means of locomotion (i.e. doesn't have to be "perfect" or even face in the water - 15 feet WITH a float belt - ...)

HTH! Keep me posted!!!

back to our regularly scheduled fluff...

There wasn't one child that was monopolizing time ... sorry if I was misleading there. The instructor did give all kids an equal amount of time.

Our Y has Pike I for those not comfortable in the water, then Pike II then Eel, etc. I have Ashley in Pike I but I think she's more on a Pike II level. When Emily took Pike I & II, they ALWAYS had the cube belts on them.

I'm pretty disappointed (in myself & the Y) that I didn't put Emily in Eel. From what I saw last night, that's the level that she should be in but was told by the aquatics center that since she hasn't been in lessons since last summer that I should put her back in Pike II. Aggravation all around!

Sorry to bore everyone else. Thanks for "listening" Monica!

Ang

 

[justmestace]

You didn't bore me.....but then, I used to teach and am a swimmer, too. I like swimming talk!

 

[CajunGirl2]

I have a husband vent ... boys & their toys!!!

A few years ago when Ashley was just a baby, we bought a portable DVD player for the car - only a single screen. Now that we have a bigger car and they can both watch movies, we want to get something different. My thought was a single player with 2 screens. No .... my husband wants 1 screen that is 10"!!! I don't know what he's thinking. Where is this thing going to go? So we've been shopping for the past few days for something new. We need to do something before our 7 hour car ride to Louisiana next week.

BTW, what did you all do before portable DVDs??? I guess somehow we managed when we were growing up ... but then there was ... are we there yet? He/she's touching me!!! Etc.

Ang

 

[mickeymo]

I'm pretty disappointed (in myself & the Y) that I didn't put Emily in Eel. From what I saw last night, that's the level that she should be in but was told by the aquatics center that since she hasn't been in lessons since last summer that I should put her back in Pike II. Aggravation all around!

Sorry to bore everyone else. Thanks for "listening" Monica!

Ang

Usually, it's better and easier to move a child to the next level than put a child into a too high level - especially in seasonal programs where children do not swim year round, they do lose strength and endurance. I'd rather tell a child she swims well enough to move into the next level than move them back...I'd say, push to have her evaluated by the supervisor, we routinely moved kids around within the first few days...

 

[justmestace]

I have a husband vent ... boys & their toys!!!

A few years ago when Ashley was just a baby, we bought a portable DVD player for the car - only a single screen. Now that we have a bigger car and they can both watch movies, we want to get something different. My thought was a single player with 2 screens. No .... my husband wants 1 screen that is 10"!!! I don't know what he's thinking. Where is this thing going to go? So we've been shopping for the past few days for something new. We need to do something before our 7 hour car ride to Louisiana next week.

BTW, what did you all do before portable DVDs??? I guess somehow we managed when we were growing up ... but then there was ... are we there yet? He/she's touching me!!! Etc.

Ang

When Megan was little and we did road trips, we took her Little Golden Books on tape. To this day, if I ever had to hear the song "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" again, I think I'd go insane!

 

[mickeymo]

Call me clueless...but I think Monica was being facetious, and trying to distract us from her soap-box post....... Giving anyone not interested in the swimming lesson post something to laugh about in the meantime.

(I really like this guy) - yes, Stacey got it - sorry, to all of those who thought I was serious - I was trying to be funny and should remember that typed words don't always convey the intent behind the words...paraphrasing the SNL character from while back...the faklempt talk show host.... _______is neither a ___________ or a ____________ Discuss amongst yourselves...

 

[TiggerInNY]

I'm going to shoot myself!!!!!! I just typed up this big post about the T-shirts and went to "Preview" it and it disappeared. I could choke someone right now. Thank goodness the children are putting PJs on or they would get the bad end of this. Let me try it again. I hope I can remember what I wrote.

 

[justmestace]

I'm going to shoot myself!!!!!! I just typed up this big post about the T-shirts and went to "Preview" it and it disappeared. I could choke someone right now. Thank goodness the children are putting PJs on or they would get the bad end of this. Let me try it again. I hope I can remember what I wrote.

I HATE when that happens!

And btw....I think the t-shirts should be PINK.

 

[Dancind]

Well, I remember road trips. I got to sit in the middle of the back seat to prevent my two younger brothers from fighting, which they did anyway. What a joyful time that was!

We now consider the 3 1/2 hour flight to Orlando a miserable trip. It's all relative, I guess.

 

[justmestace]

Well, I remember road trips. I got to sit in the middle of the back seat to prevent my two younger brothers from fighting, which they did anyway. What a joyful time that was!

We now consider the 3 1/2 hour flight to Orlando a miserable trip. It's all relative, I guess.

Putting me between my two older brothers didn't stop them, either...they just fought through me. The joy.
I agree.....flying to Orlando is only tolerated because of the destination!

 

[tinksdad]

I HATE when that happens!

And btw....I think the t-shirts should be PINK.

Fine, you can pay extra for yours to be that color!!!

 

[TiggerInNY]

Let's try this again....this is a little lengthy, so bear with me.

I spoke with the woman, Valerie, who is doing the bags for us through Pam about T-shirts. This is what we discussed. We can use the same logo that Pam is putting on the bags. It's the cone with the date and Double Scoop on it. It does not have the il pochi, il fiero, i blabbermouths on it. Is that OK, or would you rather have it on? It would be more money because she would have to make a new screen. Also, do we want names on the front? I would think that that has to be embroidered on, not screened on and that will add to the price. What is the highest that you would pay for a Polo or T-shirt?

We need to decide if we want 50/50 Beefy T's or 100% Beefy T's. She suggested the Jerzees 50/50 for the Polos. Now, the color is going to be ash because the kids' do not come in natural. We also need to determine if we want 5 colors or 6 colors. With the 5 colors, the lettering would be the same color as the cone, brown and the price would be an additional $2 per shirt. With the 6 colors, the lettering would be black and I would think that the additional price would be $3-4 per shirt (I didn't get an exact quote on that one).

Now we need to get a more accurate account of sizes and polos vs. T's. I will post the list of the people that have shown an interest. If your name is NOT on the list, PM me please with your info - sizes, polos or T's. If you want to be taken OFF the list, PM me with that also. This is getting confusing now. I'm trying to make this as simple as I can. Hang in there.....the orange is the information that I need.


WDWLVR - 2 Adult XL, 1 infant undershirt polos or T's?
Dzneprincess - 6 shirts polos or T's and sizes
WVMD - 4 shirts polos or T's and sizes
Justmestace - 2 polos XL, 1 T-shirt Lg, 1 T-shirt Sm - THANK YOU
MickeyMo - 1 XXL, 1 Lg, 1 Adult Sm, 1 Youth M polos or T's?
Scubas - 2 adult Polos, 1 adult T-shirt, 1 child T-shirt sizes
Whnim64 - 2 Adult XL, 1 Adult Sm polos or T's?
Tinksdad - 1 XL, 1 Lg, 1 Med polos or T's?
Kikipug - 2 Polos, 2 T's sizes
DVCruise - 2 Polos, 2 T's sizes (still cruising?)
Chip&Dale - Adult XL, Adult Sm polos or T's?
BWVPam - 1 XXL, 1 XL, 1 Med, 1 Child Lg polos or T's?
dobelover - 3 shirts, maybe 4 polos, T's and sizes
itdjbw - 2 adult XL, 2 kids polos, T's and sizes
Bibbidy BB - 1 Adult L, 1 Adult Med, 1 Child Lg, 1 Child Med, 1 Child Sm Polos or T's?

Oh, here's a plus - if you are ordering a bag, the shirt will be shipped along with it in the same package. If you DON'T order a bag, your shirts will come to me and I will either mail them out, or give them to you when I see you. Please let me know which.

If I forgot something, let me know. I'm a little dizzy right now. Thanks for being patient and reading all of this.

The crazy T-shirt lady....

 

[justmestace]

Fine, you can pay extra for yours to be that color!!!

But PINK is the new manly color! Only real men wear PINK.