Hello, I am now on vacation,remember me?

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Hello, I am now on vacation,remember me?
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Thu, 06-26-2003 - 10:36am
Here it is ..the first day of summer vacation...a relief..but it promises to be the hottest day this year..96...dd goes to work at noon at the campground, I may go up and sit by the lake,I have the new Harry Potter book...

The last few weeks..WOW..it's been busy!!!..going backwards..yesterday was our last day..we had a luncheon at school for staff...I had a retirement gift for our one retiring teacher...luckily I caught her as she was going out the door..she "doesn't do luncheons", nor did she want to be involved in the district retirement dinner for our Supt and business manager ...but I had shopped, and, by golly, she was getting that gift!! (I am half of our "Sunshine Committee"..my job..)

I also got the gift for the supt..

He gave me such a nice accolade in front of the staff that I will treasure..he complimented me on the speech I had given the night before at Baccalaureate, saying"now I know why you are a master teacher"..you have to realize how out of the ordinary that was!!

The speech did go well, despite a bit of nervousness on my part, It was wll received and I was delighted...

on Sun I received a vist from someone who had gone to my HS , we have never met in person, we connected a few years back through classmates.com We had a LOVELY visit..she also brought her Mom who is friends with my late parents neighbors.

Sat I had a visit from a former student , his wife and son..I was so pleased he thought to stop by..we went to his wedding in NYC a few years ago. what a proud daddy he is.!!..

Fri I gave my state SPanish test..anothe rtension producer..for me and them!1..but all passed..whew! (glad I wasn't teaching Math..the NYS MAth A exam was so badly made more than 50% failed..after a few tense days..they tossed it out!..another rare move on the part of the state..)

When we are home..our new kittens, Chip and Princess, keep us HIGHLY entertained!! they are so sweet, how quickly we become attached...

I had 2 bridal showers, June 7 and 14, both former student, both daughters of friends, both are now teachers..(one is even a SPanish teacher)..on June 12, the grandfather of June 14 shower died...we had the shower anyway..(I had some misgivings at first, but it all worked out)

So I made food for the shower and the funeral...Sat,the 14, I went ot the shower, SUn the wake, mon the funeral...

then it was finals week..

and now I can't remember anymore..you will all understand if I have brain freeze.

this weekend is graduation and 6 parties..so far...

we have 2 wedding..July 12 and Aug 9

We are going to NH for a week in July..and SC in Aug for Bob's son's graduation from Basic at Ft Jackson.

I am also looking for a new car..and hope to put in new kitchen cabinets...how's THAT sound?

hope you are all fine...

Dutch
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Thu, 06-26-2003 - 11:38am
well aren't you the social butterfly! sounds like youve been pretty busy lately. congrats on the speech, I admire you, I get all tongue tied when i have to speak in front of people. Those NY state math regents have been all anyones talking about around here. My 16 yr old son took that test and he said it was easy. he even showed me how to do the couple of problems that were in the newspaper. I hope they dont just throw out the scores of the kids who did well on them, that certainly wouldnt be fair to them. Well, enjoy your summer vacation, I would definitely opt for sitting by the lake if I were you!!

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Fri, 06-27-2003 - 1:43am
Wow, Dutch! What a schedule. I think I'd be stretched out on the lawn flat on my back after all that. I envy you the new HP book. I haven't gotten it yet and am really looking forward to it. Are you going to have any time this summer to take it easy? Oh...wait...I forgot who I was talking to for a moment there. Never mind. LOL

Kat

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Fri, 06-27-2003 - 3:50am
Dutch,

No grass growing under your feet is there? One busy lady. Sounds like you make a wonderful impression where ever you go and what ever you do.

Hugs,

Rain

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Fri, 06-27-2003 - 11:00am
PHEW! I think you'll need to go back to work to get some rest after seeing your summer schedule Dutch! All this activity keeps you young and energetic, tho. Lots happening here, too, so I just get to check in here for a few minutes each morning. But you have my busy scedule beat hands down. Have a lovely day by the lake?? I am saving the HP books for another time...haven't even started them yet. Not sure why. But I will get to them one day. I'd hug you if you'd stay still long enuf! ;o) LOL!

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Fri, 06-27-2003 - 12:34pm
Hey, Alice..guess who I saw at the funeral..our friend Joyce from Friendly's!!!..she went to school with my friend whose father died!!

And, like you, I hope they keep the scores of those who passed..like a badge of honor!! They must be top students!!..but the test was SUPPOSED to be for all...NYS has to decide which way they want it.

and I did get nervous before and during the speech...but I controlled it!

Love,

Dutch

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Fri, 06-27-2003 - 12:36pm
yes..we are going to NH for a week...it is supposed to be relaxing...and next week I plan a few "do-nothing-do-whatever-I-want" days...

and I AM retiring next June!!

Dutch

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Fri, 06-27-2003 - 12:37pm
thanks, what a nice thing to say..Hugs, Dutch
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Fri, 06-27-2003 - 12:40pm
It will be nice for you to read all 5 HP books one after the other since they are all out, no waiting!!

I actually concvinced an online opinion columnist, Jan Herman, Juice , at MSN to read them..I sent an email about his column on HP.

I really do want to do nothing...but I had nightmares last night about the clutter in my house!!..so soon as it cools off...