8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC Part 13

[PBader]

Me too

 

[captaincrash]

Ya, the good days go to work, come home an be 50-75 or 100 pages behind (EVERYDAY).

I used to think in mild bemusement that THIS was the case every few HOURS!

 

[Esteri]

The silly stuff we do is often with a penny pinching eye and I can't begin to tell you the number of things we DENY them. The older one has since learned to NOT ask for everything - or kick and complain to negotiate. WHile the younger one seems to engage in some of that as she must think her efforts are ocassionally effective. I'm in the process of torturing her when she starts that line of "negotiation" - so as to forestall a lifetime of such "negotiations". And yes... the process "stings".

At any rate.... being "happy" and "secure" is not all I want. I think a 1st priority is "well balanced" and "out of jail" topping my list. So no... it's not about money or being a nobel prize winner... or even impressing me or the grandparents. They should possess - in particular order and not limited to this list - average (or superior ) deision making power, common sense, self determination, independence, self esteem, academic performance, financial awareness, general happiness and be secure. Uhhh... I guess the last two things mentioned are same as what ya originally mentioned.... <chuckles>

So... I would like to share two current concerns to see if anyone has a constructive opinion to share. #1) My little one has been in P-school for about 6-9 months (less then the older one at the same age) and my mild concern is focused on how she is not as sociable and friendly as her older sibling was at the same age. She engages in parallel play but seems to shrug off friendly offers of interactive play from other girls. The teachers say this is OK and classic for the stage/age of developement and her background as a 2nd sibling. However, I view social skills as a cornerstone of developement for this age? Of course... I am an untrained would be parent is all.

#2) Since our younger daughter was born close to the cutoff date for entry into K-school (we induced so we would have the option!).... my spouse has the opinion that the younger one should be put into school the 1st year she can. IE... this will make her among the YOUNGEST kids in her class. She already will be among the most petite - even though she seems to be BIGGER than her older sibling at the same age. AND, this is in spite of the opinion that she currently is trailing her older sibling socially at the same age. We have just recently obtained an academic study/discussion citing MANY considerations and variables on "academic redshirting" (or holding back a student for academic considerations).... and the article was actually quite NEUTRAL in its' findings. Not what I expected. So... if we hold her she will be among the more "experienced" and "prepared" girls in her cohort. She could be among the first able to drive, physically/emotionally develope (sports?), and possibly exhibit stronger leadership qualities. Then - the ADVANTAGES of putting her in EARLY are that she would be the among the youngest - and hence the advantage becomes being among the LAST to Drive, potentially among the LAST to develope physically/emotionally - hence among the last to DATE?; and she would have to push a little more to be a young leader among her cohort. Any opinions other than that her Dad is agonizing like Doctor Frankstein over the weather!?

Hi Crash! Still ketchup-ing so this is a little "late"...

Education is a journey, not a race.

Your child will tell you what she needs - listen to her, and yourself. Leave the parenting peer pressure behind. Just becasue your child can learn something early, or progress quickly, doesn't mean she should.

As you are learning - each kid is different. Even at 10, in 4th grade, our oldest stands outside of his class much of the time. He has only one regular friend. during our 3 day field trip I saw him a number of times, wanting to join in, and not certain how. Hard to watch? Heck Yeah! Is there anything I can do for him directly? No. He has to find his own way socially. I can be here to support. To listen. To offer advice. But his growth and development is his own - not mine. Do I wish we'd held him back a year? (He's one of the youngest in his class and currently about about 6 months developmentally behind his class - though catching up every year.) All the time. But it's too late now. Fortuantely, he's well situated with an excellent teacher, and a largely caring class. So, it's not a complete disaster.

Little brother? A completely different story. He'll be one of the oldest in his class - and if I could get him into 1st grade a year early I'd seriously consider it. Though probably keep him with his peer group in the end. There are many advantages (which you enumerated) to being the oldest in the class.

 

[captaincrash]

speaking of cameras I still have my original canon ae-1 that I bought in the early 1970's now i have a canon rebel 2000 35mm DW has a Sony cyber shot 5.0 mega pixels. I prefer the trusty Kodak throw-away water camera our memorial day parade here last all of 5 minutes the high school band does not even march which is disgraceful on the part of the school district

It matters not whether it was a WENCH or SWABBIE....

Congrats on your 61,000th post!

Wait... what AM I saying? It DOES matter.....

<chuckles>​

 

[tom31b]

speaking of cameras I still have my original canon ae-1 that I bought in the early 1970's now i have a canon rebel 2000 35mm DW has a Sony cyber shot 5.0 mega pixels. I prefer the trusty Kodak throw-away water camera our memorial day parade here last all of 5 minutes the high school band does not even march which is disgraceful on the part of the school district

Wow! A legit post gets the

 

[captaincrash]

Hi Crash! Still ketchup-ing so this is a little "late"...

Education is a journey, not a race.

Your child will tell you what she needs - listen to her, and yourself. Leave the parenting peer pressure behind. Just becasue your child can learn something early, or progress quickly, doesn't mean she should.

As you are learning - each kid is different. Even at 10, in 4th grade, our oldest stands outside of his class much of the time. He has only one regular friend. during our 3 day field trip I saw him a number of times, wanting to join in, and not certain how. Hard to watch? Heck Yeah! Is there anything I can do for him directly? No. He has to find his own way socially. I can be here to support. To listen. To offer advice. But his growth and development is his own - not mine. Do I wish we'd held him back a year? (He's one of the youngest in his class and currently about about 6 months developmentally behind his class - though catching up every year.) All the time. But it's too late now. Fortuantely, he's well situated with an excellent teacher, and a largely caring class. So, it's not a complete disaster.

Little brother? A completely different story. He'll be one of the oldest in his class - and if I could get him into 1st grade a year early I'd seriously consider it. Though probably keep him with his peer group in the end. There are many advantages (which you enumerated) to being the oldest in the class.

Thanks Esteri...

... I just read this out loud to my spouse as she sat next to me reading at the same time. Alas... we are still musing our options. And probably shall continue to do so for many years to come.... <soft chuckles>

Thanks for your thoughts....

 

[Grandma x3]

I've had our digital fog up quite a few times in Fl and at CC (taking pics off the boat.)

What can you do for that??
For those of you who know - is it wise to keep a digital camera in a waterproof bag - like aquapac?? I am clueless!! Actually that true w/lots of stuff!!

 

[tom31b]

Rolling summary for posts 61,001 to 62,000

Underwater photography
POC ending and what does it all mean
large swords
small swords
The Captain in shorts
what can the Captain hide in his shorts?
Is it Black t-******* for embarkation?
Pithy with a lisp
showcase of the world's most interesting urinals
Someone got a tattoo
Freak Flags a flyin'




GoofyontheHiSeas sneaks in for the
Wenches: 34 Jack: 4 Swabbies: 23 Evil Twins: 1

 

[tom31b]

The humidity killed my digital camea the night before we sailed through TPC. I ended up having to buy disposables on deck.

At least with this crowd, there are enough of us nuts that take 5,000+/- pix that we can give you all the good scenery if it happened again....

 

[captaincrash]

Wow! A legit post gets the

And MY postings were not legit?!?!?!

<chuckles and hacking cackles>

 

[PBader]

You're not foolin' me ...


there are LEGIONS of Wenches out there at your elbow....!!!!

​

How did you know? We were all dressed up and playing BUNCO

 

[tom31b]

What can you do for that??
For those of you who know - is it wise to keep a digital camera in a waterproof bag - like aquapac?? I am clueless!! Actually that true w/lots of stuff!!

The fogging comes from going out of a humidity controlled (air conditioned) enviornment that is generally cool into a warm moist environment. The bag would help eliminate the moisture (if packed right) but may have you sacrificing quality....

Having a good photo grade cleaning cloth to wipe moisture from lens is best way (or opening camera as soon as you get outside so the temp/moisture has time to level before you shoot)

 

[captaincrash]

What can you do for that??
For those of you who know - is it wise to keep a digital camera in a waterproof bag - like aquapac?? I am clueless!! Actually that true w/lots of stuff!!

And for those who are as CHEAP as me....

I improvised with a zip lock sandwich bag!

Not the best optically - but it sort of worked and cost a few pennies! Unless you recycle one of the bags that was used for pizza taken off the ship for shore excursions! That would more or less cut your penny cost in HALF!

 

[PBader]

At least with this crowd, there are enough of us nuts that take 5,000+/- pix that we can give you all the good scenery if it happened again....

I was so aggravated I wanted to cry. The stupid shutter wouldn't retract just kept giving me some error. If Shutters would have been open I would have bought a new one that morning, but not much to do about it when your camera breaks after midnight on a port day.

 

[captaincrash]

How did you know? We were all dressed up and playing BUNCO

BUNCO?

I'm sorry but I'm a swabbie and I'll have to google or wikipedia that term...

Excuse me while I go try that...​

 

[tom31b]

And MY postings were not legit?!?!?!

<chuckles and hacking cackles>

You would never stoop to posting

Although I must say you do disguise it well

 

[PBader]

Dice game that is very easy which enables you to chat, eat and drink while playing.

 

[Verandah Man]

Just walked in the door and went to sign on, I figured a run was taking place as it took about three minutes to get this thread to open.................


Angelina was besides herself when she got in the car, she was beaming and smiling from ear to ear. She and VJ were so close to the stage, that when Gwen Stefani came out Angelina's eyes started to well up from excitement. Angelina also gave me the biggest hug and whispered in my ear a very sweet, "Thank you so much for letting me go to the concert" that my eyes started to well up. That ST knows how to get to me all the time...............


Only here for a minute as Angelina has to change so she can go to her friends Birthday BBQ Bash, off I go again. Luckily, her friend only lives a few minutes drive away from us.

 

[captaincrash]

I was so aggravated I wanted to cry. The stupid shutter wouldn't retract just kept giving me some error. If Shutters would have been open I would have bought a new one that morning, but not much to do about it when your camera breaks after midnight on a port day.

I carry a spare camera for that reason (camera break downs while on memorable trips). On the last cruise prettyintink (kenin and cindy) had a camera accident - and I offerred them my spare - but they had already bought a replacement from the ship. I suggested they return it and just take my camera for the trip. They graciously declined.

But... a spare digicam is not a bad idea given how fragile some of them can be. The retractable lens assembly was damaged on my 1st camera too... I gave the old G1 to my cousins' niece for a few minutes and she gave it back broken. I blame myself. But then again... it had already served for about 25,000 images! So it was well worn and was already developing intermittent electrical issues. I got it fixed for about $125 (I paid $900 for it new) ... then it broke again. Whereupon I sold it on ebay for about $125 with FULL DISCLOSURE of it's condition and history! THEN I turned around and bought another G1 on ebay for $150 - camera alone without the charger or accessories. I retained the charger from the original G1... so I was sitting pretty. The new used G1 was pristine and severd well to this day. I've only dropped it twice and it still works....

 

[PBader]

That ST knows how to get to me all the time...............

They are pros at that. It is those moments that make them bearable in all the other ones.