Just a silly little TR - Run Away!!

[Sandy Mouse]

I do agree with Millard that you're part way there on the recovery of your man card. The best way to complete the process is to come down to a Saints game, now that they have signed Brees. That would cement your place on the Man Card Committee's list of worthy reinstate-ees. Give a couple of Who-Dat yells, and there's no way you could be bumped off the list for a Packers fan.

 

[pkondz]

and, just my opinion. but you were NOT wrong!!! it DOES make a difference. and doing better thanothers in a competition IS important! getting better grades IS important. this mushy, feel good garbage is jsut a lie to our kids. eventually they will be competing for jobs, positions in companies, etc.

I agree with you 100%. These days nobody fails. There's only 'delayed success'. What kind of crap is that? You learn from your failures. I think all you learn from 'delayed success' is you don't have to work hard for anything, it'll just be given to you. Grrrrr....

I like the way it's put in The Incredibles.... "they keep inventing new ways to celebrate mediocrity" and mom"everyones special" dash""which is another way of saying NO one is".

Ooh, I like that line.

one teacher didn't want try-outs for the basketball team or for cheerleading. he thought whoever wanted to participate should be able to.

At Elle's dance school they have try-outs every year. The kids that don't make it cheer like crazy when the IP (Intensive Program) kids dance.

some kids excel in sports,and should be honored for that. we try to give kids numerous ways to excel. some excel in grades (honors clubs, etc.) some in music (jazz band, madrigals, etc.)

now, there alraeady was intramurals, for everyone. but sorry, some kids just aren't good enough to make the team.. and some aren't smart enough for the honor's club. and some science projects win a blue ribbon, and some get red or yellow.

and kid's should get what they worked for, remember that episode of Everybody Loves raymond, where they didn't keep score in the baseball game?

I only have a vague recollection of that episode. What happened in the end?

Pkondz, you did the right thing. I also hope the teacher can help Elle out once you get back. Arrrrgh, this is making me all piratey thinking about it.

Thanks Marie.

The only way we might get the ladies to let us go to the peelers is if we send them all out to see Magic Mike. Now I bet that's one they want to see in 3D!

Okay, first. Ewww.
Second, that was Steelers, not Peelers. How'd we go from NFL season to an exhibition match?

Personally I think we should bring them all up here to Canada for a good ol' CFL playoff game. In the snow.

Oh, sure. You and I have seen NFL games but how many of our buds south of the border have seen a CFL game?

"What's an Argonaut?"
"Why do they keep kicking on third down?"
"Why's the field so big?"
"What's with everybody moving?"

ANd pkondz, you were in Montreal. They weren't driving Harleys. They were driving 'Arley Davi'son's. Maybe it was Mom Boucher himself lifting your card?

Ah, oui. Bien sure, je me suis trompé.

I'll put in a good word for you at the man club meeting. Gate crashing the gala to stare down Barbie was a good start to redemption.

Nothing says tough guy like staring down a middle age dance show director, I tell ya.

Lady H said I could go, IF I can find the time off and money to go. She reminded me after DL next month, we're going to Orlando for 2 weeks in December. Not to mention I'm going hunting for a week at the beginning of November. The money part is throwing a wrench into this proposed activity. I won't be able to do it this year, but we should seriously plan for next year.

Aren't these games sold out a year in advance anyway? Like I said, I'm in. We just gotta convince Nebo to pick up some tix to a Bears game and we're all set.

 

[pkondz]

I do agree with Millard that you're part way there on the recovery of your man card. The best way to complete the process is to come down to a Saints game, now that they have signed Brees. That would cement your place on the Man Card Committee's list of worthy reinstate-ees. Give a couple of Who-Dat yells, and there's no way you could be bumped off the list for a Packers fan.

Well. Going to N'awlin's is on my bucket list. But it's a little harder to get to. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say I can't drive it in a day, though.

 

[Thumper_Man's Wife]

Sorry, been a while since i've been on here. I've been keeping up, just haven't had a chance to breathe, let alone post.

First things first, Congratulations Elle! That is absolutely fantastic and I can only imagine how proud you are of yourself, your team, and how proud they are of you. Not to mention dear old dad

On another note...Sorry to hear about the man card, however, I was under the assumption (and of course since I am not a man, assume is all I can do) that there would be a big reason for that to be taken away...To me, unless you were singing along to Katy Perry, Actually knew the words to the songs, or actually enjoyed the movie itself, you should still have some rights left to the man card...right? right? I mean, after all, you were just doing your civic duty as a dad! You didn't know the words did you?

Last but not least, I think you did the right thing with "Barbie". Personally I would have kept ripping into her, that sort of BS that she was giving you was just that, trying desperately to make up for their lack of preparation. At the end of the day, she could have apologized and stated that unfortunately they did run out, and were unprepared, but they are working on getting more and as soon as they come in, they will be shipped directly to the recipients. Instead she made excuses and tried to make Elle of all people feel bad for wanting the medal. That is inexcusable to me. She worked hard for that medal, and she deserves it just as everyone else deserves the medals they received. A bronze is nothing at all like a gold and can't replace it. The memories will last a lifetime yes, but it's nice to be able to have something to go along with the story to show how hard you really worked for it. So therefore "Barbie" gets no excuses.

OK...I think that was all I was wanting to add my

 

[Thumper_Man]

Aren't these games sold out a year in advance anyway? Like I said, I'm in. We just gotta convince Nebo to pick up some tix to a Bears game and we're all set.

Depends on the team, who they're playing and where the game is being played. A game like the Packers and Bears would be hard to get tickets for, if the game is being played in Chicago. This same game in Green Bay would be impossible to get tickets for. All the seats in Green Bay are season tickets, not only for this game, but every game. Only way to get tickets would be to know a season ticket holder selling their tickets. I don't know what it's like in Chicago to get tickets to a game. A team like Chicago, I would think it should be fairly easy.

 

[nebo]

Depends on the team, who they're playing and where the game is being played. A game like the Packers and Bears would be hard to get tickets for, if the game is being played in Chicago. This same game in Green Bay would be impossible to get tickets for. All the seats in Green Bay are season tickets, not only for this game, but every game. Only way to get tickets would be to know a season ticket holder selling their tickets. I don't know what it's like in Chicago to get tickets to a game. A team like Chicago, I would think it should be fairly easy.

Bears fans are like Sox fans, knowledgeable,,, but fickle. It the team sucks, they aren't going to the game, but either way, good seats cost a fortune. Now with the Cubs,,, Cubs fans are the **** sapiens versions of lemmings,,, they go no matter what,,,,"Ohh, hey, a cliff,,, LET"S GO!"
The saying used to be,, "The Cubs win a World Series once every century, whether they need to or not."

But now,,, even that superlative is no longer true.

And Ponzi,,, can you get that woman's address that thinks the medals are irrelevant?

Luca Brasi needs some work.

 

[cjlvsccm]

First things first, Congratulations Elle! That is absolutely fantastic and I can only imagine how proud you are of yourself, your team, and how proud they are of you. Not to mention dear old dad



Last but not least, I think you did the right thing with "Barbie". Personally I would have kept ripping into her, that sort of BS that she was giving you was just that, trying desperately to make up for their lack of preparation. At the end of the day, she could have apologized and stated that unfortunately they did run out, and were unprepared, but they are working on getting more and as soon as they come in, they will be shipped directly to the recipients. Instead she made excuses and tried to make Elle of all people feel bad for wanting the medal. That is inexcusable to me. She worked hard for that medal, and she deserves it just as everyone else deserves the medals they received. A bronze is nothing at all like a gold and can't replace it. The memories will last a lifetime yes, but it's nice to be able to have something to go along with the story to show how hard you really worked for it. So therefore "Barbie" gets no excuses. http://www.smileyvault.com/
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Yeah, all that! Totally agree, TMW

 

[smidgy]

I only have a vague recollection of that episode. What happened in the end?



well, I think that issue was just a subplot. theyweren't supposed to root fo rthe kids to win, only praise everyon'e performance, and I think the dad thought that was a lot fo hooey.

the main plot was the "snack" schedule, and ray and debra didn't bring snacks from the pre -approved snack list. oh, andone of the twins playing in the sandbox naked.

(I watch a lot of dumb tv)

 

[cp'ersmom]

That Lady should not be running a competition plan and simple. If she doesn't see the importance of the prize then she should just be running an exhibition or a performance. Don't promise a prize if you can't deliver. Sorry for Elle's disappointment but now she'll have another chapter to add to her Dance Competition TR.

everything will be alright in the end and if it isn't alright, then it isn't the end.

 

[shan23877]

Bears fans are like Sox fans, knowledgeable,,, but fickle. It the team sucks, they aren't going to the game, but either way, good seats cost a fortune. Now with the Cubs,,, Cubs fans are the **** sapiens versions of lemmings,,, they go no matter what,,,,"Ohh, hey, a cliff,,, LET"S GO!"
The saying used to be,, "The Cubs win a World Series once every century, whether they need to or not."

But now,,, even that superlative is no longer true.

Hi guys! Just wanted to let you know that I could probably get you all Bears tickets if you needed them.

Of course as a lemming Cubs fan, I may fall off that cliff before I could deliver them.

And now I feel like I should explain myself. It is difficult to root for a tean that NEVER wins, but when I was a little girl my favorite part of summer was watching the Cubs play every afternoon with my Grandpa. He taught me to play baseball, came to all my Little League games, and rooted for the Cubs. he died when I was 11, and I'll ALWAYS be a Cubs fan.
Feel bad yet Nebo?

So was I wrong? I think the woman was way off base. Maybe I'm wrong.
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First, the limo company would have really made me angry. That's awful!

Second, you were not wrong. That's terrible! You were not wrong in any way to have wanted Elle to get what she'd earned.

In the end though, she may have not gotten the medal she deserved, but she'll always remember that her Dad stuck up for her and tried to make it right.

 

[mmeb144]

In the end though, she may have not gotten the medal she deserved, but she'll always remember that her Dad stuck up for her and tried to make it right.

 

[nebo]

And now I feel like I should explain myself. It is difficult to root for a tean that NEVER wins, but when I was a little girl my favorite part of summer was watching the Cubs play every afternoon with my Grandpa. He taught me to play baseball, came to all my Little League games, and rooted for the Cubs. he died when I was 11, and I'll ALWAYS be a Cubs fan.
Feel bad yet Nebo?

.

Um,,,no, I don't feel bad.
Well, ok,,, I do feel badly,,, but for you!

When I grew up, this little accordian playing geek suddenly found sports,,, and I mean all KINDS of sports.
I startede out both a Sox and Cubs fan, mostly a Cubs fan vuz that's what my whole family was, but '69 broke my heart and I swore off the Cubs ever since.
I do have to admit now though,,, a lot of the reasons I hated the Cubs are no longer there,, and I find myself even rooting for them lately.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Just catching up. I can't believe this has happened to Elle - them not giving her medals twice! There is no excuse. I think Barbie needs to be reported to the Franchise, or whatever it is.

We have organized and run many a Basketball tournament and Baseball tournaments, and you are representing the "Big organization" Whether it's AAU or Little League or whatever. We have always managed to do what is right FOR THE KIDS even if it comes out of our pocket. To be so stupid and uncaring is beyond belief. I'll bet her daughter got her medals.

I am really for Elle right now. Some things like that used to happen to our youngest DS, and I always told him it was making him stronger and building character. He is def a character!

 

[pkondz]

Sorry, been a while since i've been on here. I've been keeping up, just haven't had a chance to breathe, let alone post.

Sorry to hear you're 'blue'.

On another note...Sorry to hear about the man card, however, I was under the assumption (and of course since I am not a man, assume is all I can do) that there would be a big reason for that to be taken away...To me, unless you were singing along to Katy Perry, Actually knew the words to the songs, or actually enjoyed the movie itself, you should still have some rights left to the man card...right? right? I mean, after all, you were just doing your civic duty as a dad! You didn't know the words did you?

Umm... I might've enjoyed the movie... just a little bit... um.. I might have accidentally learned some of the lyrics, just from shear repetition of course! 'Cause the girls listen to it all the time, I mean. And I'm certainly not admitting whether or not I even like her music...I kinda do, don't tell anyone.

Hey! Wait!... crap. I just lost my temporary, probationary man card.

Last but not least, I think you did the right thing with "Barbie". Personally I would have kept ripping into her, that sort of BS that she was giving you was just that, trying desperately to make up for their lack of preparation. At the end of the day, she could have apologized and stated that unfortunately they did run out, and were unprepared, but they are working on getting more and as soon as they come in, they will be shipped directly to the recipients.

That would have been the appropriate response. I think she spouts that line to cover her own incompetence.

Instead she made excuses and tried to make Elle of all people feel bad for wanting the medal. That is inexcusable to me. She worked hard for that medal, and she deserves it just as everyone else deserves the medals they received.

Exactly! You don't give one kid a medal and tell the next one that they just should be proud that they did well.

A bronze is nothing at all like a gold and can't replace it. The memories will last a lifetime yes, but it's nice to be able to have something to go along with the story to show how hard you really worked for it. So therefore "Barbie" gets no excuses.

OK...I think that was all I was wanting to add my

The sad truth is that the memories Elle will have of that competition will include a few extras, other than that she performed well.

Depends on the team, who they're playing and where the game is being played. A game like the Packers and Bears would be hard to get tickets for, if the game is being played in Chicago. This same game in Green Bay would be impossible to get tickets for. All the seats in Green Bay are season tickets, not only for this game, but every game. Only way to get tickets would be to know a season ticket holder selling their tickets. I don't know what it's like in Chicago to get tickets to a game. A team like Chicago, I would think it should be fairly easy.

Now with the Cubs,,, Cubs fans are the **** sapiens versions of lemmings,,, they go no matter what,,,,"Ohh, hey, a cliff,,, LET"S GO!"

Of course as a lemming Cubs fan, I may fall off that cliff before I could deliver them.

Quick. Anyone know the truth about lemmings and cliffs and how Disney had a hand in perpetuating the myth?

The saying used to be,, "The Cubs win a World Series once every century, whether they need to or not."

<sigh> if only my teams could manage even that.

And Ponzi,,, can you get that woman's address that thinks the medals are irrelevant?

Luca Brasi needs some work.

I LOL at that and Ruby wanted to know what was so funny. Then I had to explain who Luca Brasi was.

well, I think that issue was just a subplot. theyweren't supposed to root fo rthe kids to win, only praise everyon'e performance, and I think the dad thought that was a lot fo hooey.

the main plot was the "snack" schedule, and ray and debra didn't bring snacks from the pre -approved snack list. oh, andone of the twins playing in the sandbox naked.

(I watch a lot of dumb tv)

I'm sure I saw that one... or maybe I've just read about it. But I do remember Debra wasn't going to bring the approved snacks so Ray went behind her back and brought them. Something like that.

But really... who doesn't keep score?

That Lady should not be running a competition plan and simple. If she doesn't see the importance of the prize then she should just be running an exhibition or a performance. Don't promise a prize if you can't deliver. Sorry for Elle's disappointment but now she'll have another chapter to add to her Dance Competition TR.

That would make a pretty heated TR wouldn't it? The lady that runs it stresses that it's a "family run" competition. I think it's kept small so the profits are higher... at the expense of good organization and smiling kids.

Hi guys! Just wanted to let you know that I could probably get you all Bears tickets if you needed them.

Ah, ha! Another piece of the puzzle has fallen into place.

when I was a little girl my favorite part of summer was watching the Cubs play every afternoon with my Grandpa. He taught me to play baseball, came to all my Little League games, and rooted for the Cubs. he died when I was 11, and I'll ALWAYS be a Cubs fan.
Feel bad yet Nebo?

Nebo! You cad, sir!

First, the limo company would have really made me angry. That's awful!

It really sounded like it was more of an "oh well" kind of thing. Unbelievable.

Second, you were not wrong. That's terrible! You were not wrong in any way to have wanted Elle to get what she'd earned.

In the end though, she may have not gotten the medal she deserved, but she'll always remember that her Dad stuck up for her and tried to make it right.

Aww. I showed that last line to Ruby.

Now I'm a little verklempt. Tawk amongst yourselves.

Just catching up. I can't believe this has happened to Elle - them not giving her medals twice! There is no excuse. I think Barbie needs to be reported to the Franchise, or whatever it is.

Our dance studio is one of the bigger studios that attends. I'm really, really hoping that we parents can get together and insist on boycotting. Probably won't happen though.

We have organized and run many a Basketball tournament and Baseball tournaments, and you are representing the "Big organization" Whether it's AAU or Little League or whatever. We have always managed to do what is right FOR THE KIDS even if it comes out of our pocket. To be so stupid and uncaring is beyond belief. I'll bet her daughter got her medals.

I think that her kids have kids of their own, so it doesn't apply. But you're right. If I was running the show, I'd make damn sure that there were enough medals to go around... even if it cost me personally. It's just not right.

I am really for Elle right now. Some things like that used to happen to our youngest DS, and I always told him it was making him stronger and building character. He is def a character!

Ah, so you're saying that Elle will become a character? I think she's already there.

 

[buzz1121]

Pkondz, that whole Barbie encounter just makes me fume! As so many people have said, she was just way out of line in her comments to you. Medals aren't given like manna from heaven, they must be earned through hard work and perserverance. I agree with Thumper Man's wife. She should have apologized profusely and made it right by letting you know the error would be corrected. Barbie acted with no professsionalism. Elle, and you, deserved much better treatment.

And aha, I figured you might just be a Katy Perry closet fan. With two teenage daughters your exposure has to be fairly high. Just look out for that "falling from cloud nine"!

 

[pkondz]

A few people asked for video of Elle's dancing. I don't have any. I do have a DVD of her performances but no easy tiny clips to put on photobucket.
But here's a shot of the end pose from their gold winning jazz number. I was going to point out Elle, but we'll see how observant the readers are.

 

[pkondz]

The dreaded day... part 1

It’s here.

The day everyone dreads.

The last day.


Saturday April 21st begins with packing. What I want to know is why is it that even though we seem to be blessed with the same amount of suitcases that we arrived with, we have this unshakeable belief that we can somehow squeeze more into them now, then when we first got here.

There was no room then for anything else. Now we have more. This isn’t going to be pretty… and we’re not done accumulating stuff, either.

Well, at least I’m not.

The hotel has a place where we can store our luggage after checkout. All we have to do is make sure we pick up our bags by 7pm. Our flight is at 10pm so picking up the suitcases by 7 will work out just right. We are also told that there’s a room for people like us who need a place to clean up and/or change before their flight. Sweet!

So what does Ruby want to do on this her last day in Hawaii? She wants to go up to the north shore and see Hale’iwa and she wants to watch us surf.

Okay.

No, I didn’t twist her arm; it’s what she wanted to do. She didn’t want to surf herself, but she did want to see us doing it. Hey! Don’t look at me. I just married her. I don’t have to understand her.

That’s like that joke about the guy who has one wish from a Genie. He can have anything he wants. Just name it. Anything!
“Well, I’ve always wanted to go to Hawaii, but I’m afraid to fly. I’d like a bridge from California to Hawaii.”
The Genie explains that due to the distance involved and the depth of the ocean and the pressures involved that a bridge could not possibly be built. He’ll have to pick something else.
“Well, okay. In that case, what I’d like is to be able to understand women.”
“So.” The Genie replies. “This bridge, did you want two lanes or four?”

Ba dum dum.


We drive back up to the North Shore and the picture perfect town of Hale’iwa. I point out the various places the kids and I have visited. Ruby wants to check out North Shore Swimwear. I tell her that afterwards I want to show her the $259 (+tax) glass sculpture that I really liked.

First, though. Lunch.

I’d heard of and seen a place called Kua’aina. It was a burger and sandwich shop. I only took one picture inside, though:

I didn’t want to eat too much ‘cause I had something else in mind for later. I think Elle had a hotdog, Ruby had a salad I think, but Kay had the grilled fish. She wanted Mahi Mahi, but it wasn’t available. I’m pretty sure she had Ahi instead, but not positive. What I am positive about is that it was absolutely amazing. One of the best fish dishes I’ve ever tasted. I’m kind of sorry now (then too) that I didn’t order one for myself.

Ah, well. Next time.

When we exited the restaurant, we saw this little guy sitting on the front step. Made me immediately think of WDW.

North Shore Swimwear is a small shop. Not much room inside. I’ve seen it. I’ll wait outside.
As I’m waiting, I see a small cardboard sign propped up on the sidewalk that says “Glass” with an arrow pointing around the corner.

I like glass sculptures and I decide to take a peak. Around the corner is a guy standing beside a pickup truck with 3 or 4 glass vases on it.

Did you know the word ‘vase’ can be correctly pronounced three ways? Vaize (like faze), Vaws (like jaws) or vace (like face).

Your welcome.


I walk up to the guy by the pickup and notice that there’s a door open in the side of the building. Inside I can see more glass sculptures.
“Can I go in and look around?” I ask. He says to go right ahead.

Amazing. The place was packed with some of the nicest glass sculptures I’d seen…
And there, sitting on a shelf was the $259 (+tax) wave sculpture that I wanted.
“Hey! They’re selling these same sculptures up on the main street. I was told that the artist is a local from around here.”
“Yeah,” the guy responds. “I made it.”
Apparently, the guy by the pickup was the artist that made all the glass work in the shop.

I asked what he wanted for the sculpture.

“$200”
“Can you come down from that at all?”
“$200 and no tax.”
“Sold.”

So I wound up with the sculpture I liked… for $70 bucks less than on the main drag and I got to meet the artist who engraved the bottom of the sculpture with his signature. Cool!


It was getting close to our 2nd surf lesson so we headed off to the rendezvous spot. Carol, the same woman who taught us the first time would be teaching us again. Great!

Carol told us that because we did well on our last lesson that we would be going to a different beach a little farther up the coast. She told us that when we got there she would signal where she wanted us to park and then would continue up the road a bit so she could turn around and park in a better spot for unloading the surfboards.

We get to a stretch of road where cars are parked on both sides and she signals us over. There’s lots of cars and I have to hunt for a bit for a spot. There’s cars pulling into and onto the road all over the place. Good place for an accident.

But I’m careful. And I pull into a spot and park unscathed.

Two young girls in a car go by and aren’t quite as careful.

As I’m watching, their car rear-ends the car ahead of them. Both girls get out and the passenger goes to talk to the occupants of the car they just hit and the one who was driving heads for the beach.

She sees me looking at her and asks, “Do you want surfing lessons?”

Why, yes. You seem like someone I can trust to provide comprehensive and safety first surf lessons!

I politely decline. I mention the incident to Carol and she says, “Oh, her. I’m pretty sure I know who you’re talking about. She’s gotten in a few accidents.”

Talk about inspiring confidence!


Carol introduces us to another lady named Christy. She says that due to the strong winds and current, Christy will be helping us out in the water.
“When you paddle out, try to angle to the right of Christy, because the current will push you to the left. If you don’t, you’ll get pulled out by the current and the next place you’ll see is the next island, Kauai.”

This is not the protected little cove we had our first lesson in. This is the open ocean baby. And her little sermon scares the crap out of me. I gotta admit I was nervous for myself and concerned for the girls. Carol didn’t seem too worried so I figured with one more word to the girls, “Did you hear that? Steer to the right, cause the current will take you to the left.” We’d be good to go.

It was interesting to note how big the girls eyes got when I told them that.

Ruby had set herself up on the beach in some shade cast by some palm trees, so she was happy. I wonder how happy she’d have been if she’d heard Carol’s lecture. “C’mon girls, it’s okay if your Dad gets swept out to sea… he’s insured… but you are NOT. GOING. OUT THERE!”

As it was, she was blissfully unaware of our impending foray into Robinson Crusoe-ville. I kept expecting to see a Wilson volleyball float by any second.


Well, we didn’t get swept away… thanks to Christie. That woman worked! Just like before, one person would be with Carol, waiting for, or catching a wave, one would be paddling back after catching a wave and the third would be in the holding area. Except this time Christie was in the holding area, in the water with fins on her feet. We’d paddle out to her (and she would come to us too) and she’d hold onto the board and backpaddle with her feet to keep us from drifting off.

She did that for over an hour… and didn’t seem tired. This was a mom with a young boy (whom we met) of about 10. So she was no young teen with boundless energy. She was a mom with boundless energy.

Wish I knew her secret.


So how did the surfing go? Well you’ll just have to wait for the next chapter to find out, won’t you?
You already know that we don’t drift off to foreign lands… but…

Someone gets hurt.


Oh, relax. It’s not Elle or Kay. It’s certainly not Ruby, happy as a clam on the beach.

Um… that leaves…

 

[cjlvsccm]

So I wound up with the sculpture I liked… for $70 bucks less than on the main drag and I got to meet the artist who engraved the bottom of the sculpture with his signature. Cool!

SCORE!!



As it was, she was blissfully unaware of our impending foray into Robinson Crusoe-ville. I kept expecting to see a Wilson volleyball float by any second.





So how did the surfing go? Well you’ll just have to wait for the next chapter to find out, won’t you?
You already know that we don’t drift off to foreign lands… but…

Someone gets hurt.

As long as you didn't break your glass sculpture...

 

[Thumper_Man]

A few people asked for video of Elle's dancing. I don't have any. I do have a DVD of her performances but no easy tiny clips to put on photobucket.
But here's a shot of the end pose from their gold winning jazz number. I was going to point out Elle, but we'll see how observant the readers are.

My guess is she's going to be the one standing to right of the photo, with both arms up in the air. She's doing the Y to YMCA.

 

[Heluvsme]

What??????????