DancesWClouds

Apologies in advance for pissing anyone off, here but. . . because I don't have a Bachelor's degree, I can't even get a 'Peggy Hill' substitute job in the state of Florida, even though I taught corporate execs (the children's parents) for years and years. . . (*snif*) I hereby nominate the nun to turn herself in to the punctuation and sentence structure police: Average to good pay and the summer ' s off. Teaching isn't usually a job you leave at the office , though. During the average school week I work between 50 and 70 hours ; sometimes + (more?) . Summer ' s are less than two months most places ; mine is about 1 1/2 months , but vacations and holidays sprinkled throughout the year are nice. The benefits rock , too. A lot of my effort is unappreciated while it's ongoing though. (sentence structure?) (It's) A (l/c) bit like swimming in quicksand sometimes, head barely above water. (sentence structure?) FLAME ON. . . ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Maybe this should be a separate post, but I liked the info that was flowing here... My situation: blew out both knees a few years back. After the ER (with x-rays) and one Knee Doc visit (who said they were "both too swollen up to diagnose anything— please come again!") I was unable to afford any treatment/surgery/rehab. (Thanks, U.S.) I spent a LONG time just trying to walk without falling over, but eventually, rehabbed myself. My knees are still not as strong as I'd like them to be, and, quite frankly, I'm still pretty paranoid about getting back into the game again (though I've read lots about butt-sliding). Question 1: For those of you who had physical therapy, could you explain the types of activities that were used in strengthening your knees? Question B: Braces might be an option. Curious about the price range and personal stories —successful or not— or, with braces, am I just being a psychosomatic wussy girl? ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Yep; I had LASIK about 6 years ago. I was legally blind (20/550) and have been 20/20 ever since. My eyesight improved over time from the surgery; I figured I was prob. 20/30 in the beginning. The place I went to (drove over the bridge from Detroit to Canada) would re-correct for free for a year. It wasn't terribly uncomfortable, but I chose to go with what I had rather than return to get 'dialed in' to 20/15. The only thing that freaked me out was the SMELL OF PROTEIN BURNING! "What the f is that", I thought. Then I realized the horror: IT WAS MY EYEBALLS! Oh. And my eyes bruised terribly. I hear that some do, some do not. I looked like I got punched square in both eyes. (Not the surrounding eye, but bloodshot eye itself.) Still, I'd do it again. G'luck! I'm sure you'll be glad you did! ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Is anyone ready to barf regarding George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" song for United Airlines? I'm listening to it AGAIN on Public Radio. Christ, all those TV commercials, plus the same damn thing on the phone for reservations. I forgot the nausea it caused me for a couple o' years now, but since the commercials. . . *gak!* ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Here's mine (borrowed from Skydive San Marcos) "If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Jamie's got a gun Jamie's got a gun Whole world's come undone From lookin' straight at the sun Run away, run away from the pain Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Run away, run away, run, run away* Dude; glad you're okay. Keep your head on a swivel. *Janie's Got A Gun Lyrics By Aerosmith › Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

I suck at math. I last took math in the 8th grade, barely passing, and was surprised that on this test, I actually got. . . . well, I passed. ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Dear Lord. Those pics are beautiful! ~ Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Dude! What liquor store did you go to to get children's prices?? What's the common discount? I'm there!!! ! Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Dear God, Bolas: respectfully, those pics were the first laugh I had for the day. Thanks! ‡ Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"

Methinks you should shake-down your mail person and ask why they're taking so long to read your magazines before delivering them to their rightful owner! ° Dances Muff Brother #2169 "You can take the girl out of the sky, but not the sky out of the girl!"