I'll be in Springfield next Tuesday afternoon. Does anyone practice Tai Chi Yang Style Long Form? Would you like to meet during the conference? Morning, lunch time, evening?
I'm still a beginner. I studied for about 3 years with a great teacher, but have had to practice on my own for the past 2 years. Unfortunately the studio closed and I've been unable to find another location that also teaches/practices this style.
At Jamboree and at FGS in Knoxville, it never occurred to me to ask if any one else wanted to practice. Of course, I may not have asked since I wasn't a blogger then.
Please let me know. Perhaps we can find some time that is good for us all. Thank you.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Thrifty Thursday - Mel's 19 cent hamburgers - Pomona
Did any of you live in the Pomona California area in the 1960s? Did you ever go to Mel’s? It was located at 304 East Holt; at the corner of Holt and Palomares). They had 19 cent hamburgers and 21 cent cheeseburgers; just what starving college students needed on weekends when the Cal Poly cafeteria was closed, or when we needed something other than cafeteria food.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
FGS - Planning - Part 2
The other day I wrote about my list and the items I needed. A new post on the FGS Conference blog says that the weather will be great. Again, the jacket is high on my list. Nights are going to be downright COLD for me. (Winter style).
I forgot to mention that I have another list, not the one for items to be sure to pack. That list is for everything I need to do before I leave for two weeks: cancel the newspaper; complete a mail-hold form; water houseplants; laundry; set timers; and clean. I really don't like to come home to a dirty house, so I make sure I vacuum, clean the stove and kitchen floor as well as clean out the refrigerator (open milk or cottage cheese has a distinctive odor after two weeks in a closed refrigerator). I also put clean sheets on the beds, clean towels in the bathroom and also clean the toilets. Not exciting, but I'm much happier to return to a clean house. I also check to make sure the drip system for the outside plants is working and the timers are set appropriately. Two weeks of 110+ weather really can sizzle plants.
Lastly, don't forget to unplug or turn off all of those electronic devices, especially anything that may not like a power surge or a power outage what occasionally occurs during a bad storm.
I forgot to mention that I have another list, not the one for items to be sure to pack. That list is for everything I need to do before I leave for two weeks: cancel the newspaper; complete a mail-hold form; water houseplants; laundry; set timers; and clean. I really don't like to come home to a dirty house, so I make sure I vacuum, clean the stove and kitchen floor as well as clean out the refrigerator (open milk or cottage cheese has a distinctive odor after two weeks in a closed refrigerator). I also put clean sheets on the beds, clean towels in the bathroom and also clean the toilets. Not exciting, but I'm much happier to return to a clean house. I also check to make sure the drip system for the outside plants is working and the timers are set appropriately. Two weeks of 110+ weather really can sizzle plants.
Lastly, don't forget to unplug or turn off all of those electronic devices, especially anything that may not like a power surge or a power outage what occasionally occurs during a bad storm.
FGS - Introduce Yourself
Amy Coffin of WeTree http://wetree.blogspot.com/ wrote about Sheri Finley's (The Educated Genealogist http://sherifenley.blogspot.com/) "We Were All First Timers Once." If you haven't read these blogs, please do. THEN, let's all make sure we introduce ourselves to those first timers. Well, why not just introduce ourselves to those sitting around us at sessions.
Oh, by the way, I'm from Arizona. In Springfield I plan on wearing a long skirt and some Indian jewelry (pendants and earrings), and I'd love to meet you.
Oh, by the way, I'm from Arizona. In Springfield I plan on wearing a long skirt and some Indian jewelry (pendants and earrings), and I'd love to meet you.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
FGS 2011 - Planning for the Trip
Since I live in Arizona and the FGS2011 conference is in Illinois, I have been making plans for some time. I have had my hotel reservations, conference registration and flight plans for a few months. Now, since I'm leaving in less than one week, I need to make all of those last minute arrangements.
I can't forget an umbrella. (Arizona rain storms don't last long enough to need one here.) I also need to bring a jacket. And not just one for sitting inside. The high temperatures in Springfield during the past week have been lower than the low temperatures in Phoenix. So I'll need a jacket for mornings and evenings.
Since I won't have a car, I need to be sure I have all of those little extras: over-the-counter meds; pens/pencils; sticky notes; snacks (to keep up my energy). I'll be taking the train from Chicago, so I need to have a map of how to get to the hotel from the train station. (I don't mind a few blocks walk and I have a roll-on suitcase. Of course, I'll also have my computer case so I'll need to make sure I don't make it too heavy.) Oh, yes. I need to make plans for getting my notes and anything (Anything? Everything!) else I purchase from the vendors into the two cases on Sunday when it's time to leave Springfield.
I received the syllabus online. Now I need to decide exactly what sessions I want to attend. Of course, I may make changes once I arrive. But I want to have a basic plan. Unfortunately, I found conflicts at some time periods; two or three sessions I want to attend at the same time. Well, that's what CDs are for. And I know I can purchase some at the conference. I just need to decide which session to attend and which one to get a CD for.
I think I'm ready. I'm a list-maker, so I have a list started. During the next few days I'll cross off items as I pack them and add items as I think of something else I'll need. I'm looking forward to the trip (except perhaps for the security at the airport), but the conference is worth it. Definitely!!
I can't forget an umbrella. (Arizona rain storms don't last long enough to need one here.) I also need to bring a jacket. And not just one for sitting inside. The high temperatures in Springfield during the past week have been lower than the low temperatures in Phoenix. So I'll need a jacket for mornings and evenings.
Since I won't have a car, I need to be sure I have all of those little extras: over-the-counter meds; pens/pencils; sticky notes; snacks (to keep up my energy). I'll be taking the train from Chicago, so I need to have a map of how to get to the hotel from the train station. (I don't mind a few blocks walk and I have a roll-on suitcase. Of course, I'll also have my computer case so I'll need to make sure I don't make it too heavy.) Oh, yes. I need to make plans for getting my notes and anything (Anything? Everything!) else I purchase from the vendors into the two cases on Sunday when it's time to leave Springfield.
I received the syllabus online. Now I need to decide exactly what sessions I want to attend. Of course, I may make changes once I arrive. But I want to have a basic plan. Unfortunately, I found conflicts at some time periods; two or three sessions I want to attend at the same time. Well, that's what CDs are for. And I know I can purchase some at the conference. I just need to decide which session to attend and which one to get a CD for.
I think I'm ready. I'm a list-maker, so I have a list started. During the next few days I'll cross off items as I pack them and add items as I think of something else I'll need. I'm looking forward to the trip (except perhaps for the security at the airport), but the conference is worth it. Definitely!!
Monday, August 29, 2011
FGS 2011 - Blogging
I am learning a little more about the blogging community. While there are "Official Bloggers" for FGS, it seems that all bloggers are encouraged to participate in activities. In fact, there was a list of all geneabloggers who are attending the FGS conference in the FGS Conference Blog a couple of days ago. Can you imagine? Almost 50 bloggers were listed! I'm looking forward to putting names and faces with blogs. (Those little photos don't always work for me.)
As a new blogger (I started my blog 2 months ago, after SCGS Jamboree), I am beginning to understand how bloggers and conference organizers work together. While I don't think I'll be blogging during sessions, it's nice to know that there will be a place to charge computer batteries (if necessary) and meet with other bloggers. Thank you, conference planners. I'll see all of you next week.
As a new blogger (I started my blog 2 months ago, after SCGS Jamboree), I am beginning to understand how bloggers and conference organizers work together. While I don't think I'll be blogging during sessions, it's nice to know that there will be a place to charge computer batteries (if necessary) and meet with other bloggers. Thank you, conference planners. I'll see all of you next week.
Society Saturday - FHSA Arizona, Phoenix area
I am currently the President of The Family History Society of Arizona (FHSA) which has 7 chapters throughout the Phoenix area. Each chapter has a monthly meeting with a speaker or two. Some chapters meet during the day; others at night. Please check out our web site: http://www.fhsa.org/ and look under chapters to find out the specific dates, times and programs for each chapter. We love to have visitors and quite a few of our 300+ members are also "winter visitors" or part time residents of Arizona. Please join us.
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