COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

No, just the written test. They have sample tests online and I've been taking them. I should be ok. In years past I didn't have to take any tests, they just automatically renewed the license, but now that I'm up in age I guess they want to actually see me to make sure I'm not a threat on the road.

Oh okay. I didn't know that. I wonder if they do that here as well. I suppose I will have to wait and see then.

 

[Momof4]

Good afternoon all.

It rained! Well just about. A little is better than none. We have had a light shower.

And afternoon tea, catered by our year 10 (15 year old) GCSE food and catering students was delicious. I particularly recommend the lemon meringue pie. Help yourselves!
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I am just waiting for daughter to arrive so we can go to the cinema

The catering looks wonderful!!
You have been so busy!!

We have drama with my daughter ‘s soccer coach.
I guess he has been yelling and talking down to the girls on the side lines and made a few cry after our tournament last weekend. We can’t hear what he says but the girls told us and the other teams coach heard him really putting down our girls. He is the one who called our league to report him.

Last night we had a Parent meeting with our director and he has had difficulties with this coach on the administrative side. We told him some of the things he said and the director was having a meeting with the board to decide if he will lose his job.
We as parents really like him but there does seem to be a Jekyll and Hyde thing going on because as we walk up after the games he is congratulating all the girls and telling us how proud he is but then a bunch of them are sad or crying.
As an example he said “you are a bunch of loser, now go get your 2nd place medals.” These are 11 & 12yr old girls.

We will find out today the outcome.

 

[CarolM]

Good afternoon all.

It rained! Well just about. A little is better than none. We have had a light shower.

And afternoon tea, catered by our year 10 (15 year old) GCSE food and catering students was delicious. I particularly recommend the lemon meringue pie. Help yourselves!
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I am just waiting for daughter to arrive so we can go to the cinema

Now I am hungry, particularly for lemon meringue pie. Thank you Linda, it was deeeelicious.

 

[Momof4]

 

[CarolM]

The catering looks wonderful!!
You have been so busy!!

We have drama with my daughter ‘s soccer coach.
I guess he has been yelling and talking down to the girls on the side lines and made a few cry after our tournament last weekend. We can’t hear what he says but the girls told us and the other teams coach heard him really putting down our girls. He is the one who called our league to report him.

Last night we had a Parent meeting with our director and he has had difficulties with this coach on the administrative side. We told him some of the things he said and the director was having a meeting with the board to decide if he will lose his job.
We as parents really like him but there does seem to be a Jekyll and Hyde thing going on because as we walk up after the games he is congratulating all the girls and telling us how proud he is but then a bunch of them are sad or crying.
As an example he said “you are a bunch of loser, now go get your 2nd place medals.” These are 11 & 12yr old girls.

We will find out today the outcome.

Oh dear. That is not good at all. And he is a coward if he talks like that to his team but changes it as soon as there are parents around. Sounds like he know that what he is doing is wrong, otherwise he would talk exactly the same way in front of the parents as well.

 

[CarolM]

Okay Home time for me. Well actually that osteopath appointment that I went to on Wednesday by mistake. Then home time and weekend. Hubby turn to do the laundry this weekend. Yayyyy

 

[Momof4]

Still warm weather in Germany and no rain. I can`t remember a spring and summer like this one.
This is a "tortoise summer". Every day tortoise outdoor weather. My torts are happy collecting the natural sunrays. Mor UVB, more calcium, more D3 more growth !
I must weight them once again. I think my biggest one is over 6 KG ( 13,2 lbs ) at an age of 2 years. Is that normal ?????? HELP ! View attachment 245617

I didn’t know you had a herd!!
They look very nice and happy!

 

[Momof4]

Oh dear. That is not good at all. And he is a coward if he talks like that to his team but changes it as soon as there are parents around. Sounds like he know that what he is doing is wrong, otherwise he would talk exactly the same way in front of the parents as well.

I think you’re right! He kept asking the girls if they thought he was “stupid” over and over. Like they didn’t think he was coaching well.
I’m on pins & needles waiting to see what happens.

 

[Momof4]

Cats never want to be left out!!
We are cleaning out the rest of my daughter’s old room.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Happy Friday All.

Got a text last night from two friends who wanted to out on an early morning paddle today. Weather forecast for clear blue sunny skies, cool morning temps, sun all day.

We hit the water at 0630 to peace and quiet...

At the Launch



On the River




A Few Great Blue Herons - Should be Four

 

[Moozillion]

Good afternoon all.

It rained! Well just about. A little is better than none. We have had a light shower.

And afternoon tea, catered by our year 10 (15 year old) GCSE food and catering students was delicious. I particularly recommend the lemon meringue pie. Help yourselves!
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I am just waiting for daughter to arrive so we can go to the cinema

YUM!!!! Thanks SO much!!! [emoji2]

 

[Moozillion]

The catering looks wonderful!!
You have been so busy!!

We have drama with my daughter ‘s soccer coach.
I guess he has been yelling and talking down to the girls on the side lines and made a few cry after our tournament last weekend. We can’t hear what he says but the girls told us and the other teams coach heard him really putting down our girls. He is the one who called our league to report him.

Last night we had a Parent meeting with our director and he has had difficulties with this coach on the administrative side. We told him some of the things he said and the director was having a meeting with the board to decide if he will lose his job.
We as parents really like him but there does seem to be a Jekyll and Hyde thing going on because as we walk up after the games he is congratulating all the girls and telling us how proud he is but then a bunch of them are sad or crying.
As an example he said “you are a bunch of loser, now go get your 2nd place medals.” These are 11 & 12yr old girls.

We will find out today the outcome.

OHMYGOD!!!!
There is NO EXCUSE for that!!![emoji34]

 

[Moozillion]

Cats never want to be left out!!
We are cleaning out the rest of my daughter’s old room.
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LOVE IT!!!![emoji2]

 

[JoesMum]

The catering looks wonderful!!
You have been so busy!!

We have drama with my daughter ‘s soccer coach.
I guess he has been yelling and talking down to the girls on the side lines and made a few cry after our tournament last weekend. We can’t hear what he says but the girls told us and the other teams coach heard him really putting down our girls. He is the one who called our league to report him.

Last night we had a Parent meeting with our director and he has had difficulties with this coach on the administrative side. We told him some of the things he said and the director was having a meeting with the board to decide if he will lose his job.
We as parents really like him but there does seem to be a Jekyll and Hyde thing going on because as we walk up after the games he is congratulating all the girls and telling us how proud he is but then a bunch of them are sad or crying.
As an example he said “you are a bunch of loser, now go get your 2nd place medals.” These are 11 & 12yr old girls.

We will find out today the outcome.

Oh dear. I am afraid we have experience of coaches like this. They let their competitiveness get the better of them

It must have been bad for another team to intervene. I hope for the girls sake that he is removed. It is a game and experiences like that can scar them long term. There is not place for behaviiur like that especially with children

 

[JoesMum]

Cats never want to be left out!!
We are cleaning out the rest of my daughter’s old room.
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Cats love a box

 

[JoesMum]

Happy Friday All.

Got a text last night from two friends who wanted to out on an early morning paddle today. Weather forecast for clear blue sunny skies, cool morning temps, sun all day.

We hit the water at 0630 to peace and quiet...

At the Launch

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On the River

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A Few Great Blue Herons - Should be Four

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Lovely as ever

 

[JoesMum]

Good evening all.

Son has gone to meet his friends; we will see him on Monday. Daughter got home in time for us to get to the cinema

I can recommend Mamma Mia: Here we go again. We really enjoyed it. Look out for the cameo performances!

We got home about an hour before JoesDad arrived back from India. Given that he got up at 3am UK time this morning, he is quite tired and simply ate and then went straight to bed!

I shall be turning in shortly, so not see you all tomorrow

 

[CarolM]

Cats never want to be left out!!
We are cleaning out the rest of my daughter’s old room.
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Lol

 

[CarolM]

Good evening all.

Son has gone to meet his friends; we will see him on Monday. Daughter got home in time for us to get to the cinema

I can recommend Mamma Mia: Here we go again. We really enjoyed it. Look out for the cameo performances!

We got home about an hour before JoesDad arrived back from India. Given that he got up at 3am UK time this morning, he is quite tired and simply ate and then went straight to bed!

I shall be turning in shortly, so not see you all tomorrow

Good night. And enjoy Joesdad being home.

 

[Momof4]

Good evening all.

Son has gone to meet his friends; we will see him on Monday. Daughter got home in time for us to get to the cinema

I can recommend Mamma Mia: Here we go again. We really enjoyed it. Look out for the cameo performances!

We got home about an hour before JoesDad arrived back from India. Given that he got up at 3am UK time this morning, he is quite tired and simply ate and then went straight to bed!

I shall be turning in shortly, so not see you all tomorrow

Glad he’s home safe!!