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BajaBlanca
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and the wetsuits are here ! UPDATE wih projects 3/27/13
Part 1 of the wetsuits arrived in town today and I took them to the middle school where I divvied them up between the 7th 8th and 9th graders ...
those who get on the honor roll will be able to put their names in a hat and win them ... all teachers are offerring extra afternoon classes in an
effort to help the kids.
The first pic is of Eduardo - look at the gentleness with which he holds the wetsuit .....
There was some wax that I gave 2 to the students who got some answers correct on an activity.
It was one of the best days I have had in a long time.
Thanks to those who made it happen ..... from the bottom of my heart.
[Edited on 1-29-2013 by BajaBlanca]
[Edited on 3-28-2013 by BajaBlanca]
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Bajaboy
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Who donated the suits?
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Ateo
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Stoked to see some suits being put to use. Make sure they know how to swim before paddling those epic waves in the area!!!
[Edited on 1-29-2013 by Ateo]
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Some sort of game show for you Bajaboy?
The question really is this: who didn't offer to donate the suits: Bajaboy!
Stop being an azz here and do something worth while.
Our suits are here waiting to be picked up here soon....as arranged :-)
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Who donated the suits? |
[Edited on 1-29-2013 by mcfez]
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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JohnMcfrog
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Great pictures. You and Les (and the contributors) are making a difference.
Juanito
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wetsuits
Wow,,went to edit my post here and it got zapped,,Gone.....being that I live in santa cruz ca and Baja..in san
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
Some sort of game show for you Bajaboy?
The question really is this: who didn't offer to donate the suits: Bajaboy!
Stop being an azz here and do something worth while.
Our suits are here waiting to be picked up here soon....as arranged :-)
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Who donated the suits? |
[Edited on 1-29-2013 by mcfez] |
Settle down Little Richard...I don't need to get on a soap box and talk about my generosity. It just seems to me that proper credit should be given
here.
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mcfez
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"....I don't need to get on a soap box and talk about my generosity"
But you will make insinuations about others........you got a bone to pick with me....take it to the Off Topics where it belongs........and stop being
such a little worm.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
Some sort of game show for you Bajaboy?
The question really is this: who didn't offer to donate the suits: Bajaboy!
Stop being an azz here and do something worth while.
Our suits are here waiting to be picked up here soon....as arranged :-)
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
Who donated the suits? |
[Edited on 1-29-2013 by mcfez] |
Settle down Little Richard...I don't need to get on a soap box and talk about my generosity. It just seems to me that proper credit should be given
here.
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Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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BajaBlanca
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the suits were donated by Paranewbe and onemoeplease
I still am in awe at the generosity when neither of them even know me
and you can see how happy those kids were, they were just astounded
those suits are in tip top condition and yesterday's lesson was on clothes - suits, wetsuits, sweatshirts, skirts ....
These kids know how to swim, most of them, and if they don't, these suits are sure motivation. Maybe we get a worldclass surfer leaving La Bocana?
You never know. Gracias ALL.
Please take all bickering off-topic. Please. If it ain't nice, don't post it. Period.
and that being said - have a grand day and may we all dream about kids having fun on big waves tonite!
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How cool Blanca! There must be a lot of wet suits out there that Nomads have that do not fit or use anymore.
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BajaBlanca
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With this and mcfez's donation coming soon, we are good to go. Please take other suits (if you have them) to bahia asuncion as there are MANY surfers
there too.
I actually need magazines for art projects, so if you have any extras, please leave them at CRUCERO DEL PACIFICO RESTAURANT at the turnoff to Punta
Abreojos. Won't take you more than 5 minutes and it will help me oodles. If possible, put in a bag or box and label BLANCA LA BOCANA. Gracias.
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BajaBlanca, We will stop in on the up. also have a kids surfboard 5'10" fish to kick down.
and maybe more
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Blanca, what kind of magazines do you need?
John
\"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.\" Andy Rooney
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ONEMOREPLEASE...keep us posted on your travels!
Glad you came by, but I might think about doing this ever again, It was hard to watch you go where I wish I was going !
Really BajaBlanca, glad the kids enjoy...now how about sending down some snorkel gear for those flat days?
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BajaBlanca
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John - magazines with lots of pictures in them-any picture - people - animals - kids -things. It's all useful to me! thanks. BTW some Angel did
make a donaton of pens, pencils, paper and magazines a while ago at the crossroadrestaurant and never left their name ??? THANKS, whoever you are !!
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BajaBlanca
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so, after quite a while of being away on grandababy visiting trips etc. It is time again to post the goodies being handed out ... thanks go to John
McFrog and wife Kathy, who brought wetsuits and pens and pencils and even a surfboard !!
so, here are some of the projects over the last couple weeks: this one used crayons / pencils to express their version of cubism (Picasso) - for each
artist, we discuss his life and accomplishments so as to combine English and art:
This was their version of Rene Magritte and surrealism:
and this was another Picasso day where they learned about collages:
and I made brownies and offered a party for all those who had an A average overall in every subject:
One of those trophies is for Pedro, a 9th grader, who got FIRST place in all of Baja Sur in a written test on English - math - Science. Boy, was I
ever pleased !
And this has to be the most fun of all ... handling out pencils and pens and crayons when they have an exceptionally good cooperative and productive
day:
For some reason, I can't get the last 2 photos to load, but you get the picture, right ? Thanks everyone, my gratitude is eternal for your help.
Ohhh I for got to mention that the honor roll students got to put their names in a hat and 2 lucky winners in each class was to receive a wetsuit! I
left early for semana santa vacation, so I have no photos .....
and McFez - I requested that your donated wetsuit for Eduardo be GIVEN to him and his family on report card day. He was the one who started the whole
wetsuit gig and he begged me every day for one - I had told him to get an A average overall, and he did !! I swear, the kid drove me bonkers with his
begging.
I will most likely be giving the skimboards/surfboard as prizes in 2 months when they have the next report card day.
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Ateo
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Thanks for the update. I love collages.
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You are most welcome.
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I have a great story to share. Three weeks ago I was asked to sub for the English teacher at the high school here in town. I prepared some neat
classes based on what the regular teacher had left for me.
After the 11th graders class, half of them came up and shook my hand and thanked me for an excellent class.
In all my 30 years of teaching, that was one of my BEST moments.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
I have a great story to share. Three weeks ago I was asked to sub for the English teacher at the high school here in town. I prepared some neat
classes based on what the regular teacher had left for me.
After the 11th graders class, half of them came up and shook my hand and thanked me for an excellent class.
In all my 30 years of teaching, that was one of my BEST moments. |
That is amazing. Great job!!! It looks like it may be time to put some of their art talent on quality paper and frame for sale. Just a thought. I
would buy it, especially the Picasso turtle. Thanks for sharing such a great moment!
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