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No, she definately does not need to do the gpb lectures to do Apologia chemistry. What I was trying to explain was the first four lectures (101, 102, 103, and 104) would give her (and you) a chance to become comfortable with the algebra requirements for Apologia Chemistry. That is the level for the first seven chapters in Apologia -- which is all that we have completed. Each lecture is going to take less than one hour to complete. I hope this makes more sense, I shouldn't have posted on my way out yhe door!

I know in one of your threads gpb chemistry was discussed at length. If your dd went through the 100 level lectures it would help. They do a good job explaining how the math should be done imo. It doesn't match perfectly but I think it would help you make your geometry decision.

:grouphug: to Eliana, I hope you are able to find the information you are searching for. I finished "Hide" by Lisa Gardner. It was good. Fast paced. Definately part 2 of her DD Warren series. If I hadn't read "Alone" a couple of weeks ago I would have been totally lost. Also read "12th of Never" by James Patterson. Almost put it down permanently after the first twenty or so pages. I ended up liking it in the end.

We got married on the same day! It is also dh's 50th so that will be our focus. Somehow bday cake etc always wins at our house. :lol: Not exactly what I had planned for my 25th either! Happy anniversary to you!

Many areas in the UK have biweekly rubbish. We alternate our green and brown wheely bins. The hardest part is keeping your schedule strait--neighbors scedules are not necessarily the same! Recycling bins are weekly. Tips(sorting areas for dropping recyclables common) so dirty diapers go there. People are used to it and it works. This was hard for me to adjust to because no mudroom/ basement/garage to store in. We rarely fill our bin in two weeks. It has been a huge learning curve for us. We came here from twice a week unlimited rubbish so no motivation to do much, in all honesty. I have been amazed at how easy it is to significantly reduce our household rubbish. Burning rubbish is occasionally a problem. The ordinances say you can't until after 7 at night. People are forced to comply with that because so many people hang their laundry outside. The fury of your neighbors would be overwhelming!

I agree with Jean. We have only gone halfway through the course but nothing above algebra I so far.

LOF algebra is a little different then many standard texts. If I remember right two algebra II topics have been moved to algebra I which means two algebra I topics are not taught until the student does algebra II. This means a standard algebra I test could (not saying will) reflect these "gaps" which are not really there because she just needs to do algebra II. Together the books are complete.

Not sure how I managed to read two books in the same week with similar titles but I did. Just fnished "Sick of Shadows" by Sharyn McCrumb. The first in my series of comfort books. Not one of my usual choices for rereading -- I like the forensic ones best. The characters are funny. It really is a great cozy mystery -- it just doesn't fit my description of the series very well so I am a bit embarrassed! Looking forward to the rest of the series. I also read "Back to th Bedroom" by Janet Evanovich while riding in the car today. Not what it sounds like! Just a plain old republished romance.

The library where we used to live originally had their computers right outside of the children's library. Fortunately there was another way to get to the children's section. They moved it eventually to a far corner out of the main traffic stream. Common problem. The bathrooms were a problem there as well. This was a nice suburb!

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I have finished "I am Half-Sick of Shadows" by Alan Bradley. I really enjoyed it. I think it might be my favorite Flavia so far -- I am reading in order! Also finished one by a new to me author, Elly Griffiths. I read "The Crossing Places" but Goodreads keeps recommending the third one in this series. I was able to get the first so started there. I liked it but it was about child murders set against archaeological sacrifice so dark mood throughout. Not for everyone but I like archeology/forensic/ mystery so a good fit. :lol: I have already put a hold on the next in the series. I finally finished JA Jance "Until Proven Guilty", the first in her JP Beaumont series. This one was about a child murder too.:( Also had a religious group investigation so not for many. I liked it but only because I know I need the character info for the rest or the series. A massive reread.

Dh works with the UK Border Agency for a charity which brings student interns over. Just asked him. He must be able to show that he has access to the full amount(£7200). The £800 is the minimum so they know he will not be in paid employment. A bank statement in his name works well. The money must have been in the account for a certain number of days or they will not accept it. Let me know if you have any other questions and I will get Dh to help. I know the level of scrutiny has greatly increased recently.

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That is one of my favorite Agatha Christies too.:)

Praying! :grouphug:

Great news!!!

My lirary has it! Thank you. I suspect it is in their storage so it might take awhile but the request is in.

We just signed both dc's up for Alcumus for free. It seems to be calling to the competitive game playing side of ds so he actually does it. They have points and quests. Today the plan is to watch the recommended exponent lessons. Looking at his history shows that may be his problem (which I was already thinking it was but kept hearing "Mom,I know that!). I have tried everything hunting for what this kid doesn't get because he is missing something in Algebra. I am hoping using Alcumus might do it.

Great news!!!

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Robin asked a question this week about our comfort books. Yesterday I gave a quick answer about having many which is very true. Today (due to sunshine and warm weather) we skipped school and went for a really long walk. I started pondering that question. One of my all time favorite series, one I love enough to own and keep even after the big move, is the Elizabeth MacPherson series by Sharyn McCrumb. The first is called "Sick of Shadows". I wish I could link! Elizabeth is a forensic anthropologist who has some great adventures. They are funny. Depending on the book set in the southern US or UK(usually Scotland). Probably becoming a bit dated (written in the 90's) but I just found them for kindle at the e library so not forgotten. I am not sure how many times I have picked one of these up when feeling sad. I almost brought them with me from the States this year. Definately deserving of the comfort book title!

We are in middle of reviewing the first seven chapters of Apologia (we stopped before Christmas and were unable to start again) and have used a couple of these. They are good. Short and to the point. Dc's like the short quizzes after. We have also been doing GPB from the start and I love it. The note taking guide is a must. Before I was choosing one episode watching and doing the worksheet. Very haphazard and simply an OK supplement. I didn't want to use all the paper and ink.:lol: Gpb really works well in order which is not the same as Apologia so I don't have a great coordination for the review. I think they will start matching better after the 400 level which is periodic table information. Apologia does it in small sections interwoven with each chapter. The Gpb appears to be quite in depth and organized together. We shall see!

The Art Forger is on my wish list. Did you enjoy it? I finished Dan Brown's Inferno. It was a good read. I enjoyed all the Dante references although I knew very little. I really want to visit Florence now! I also finished "Bite Me, Your Grace" by Brooklyn Ann. It was a fun vampire historical set in London in the early 1800's. My favorite comfort books are mysteries. It is too hard to pick just a few authors! I have the first J.P. Beaumont by JA Jance checked out of the library currently. I am also waiting for the first Faye Kellerman. I am really looking forward to both series in order.

When they were little we did math and other workbook type things first. As the day moved on we migrated outside. Messy art projects on the driveway with materials stored in the garage. Same thing for science. We would picnic in the "treehouse" (top of the slide) while I read a couple of chapters of our read aloud. All of these were shade activities for us. About 2:30 they were free to swim and play. We now live in England and nice weather can never be counted on. We tend to be out whenever possible. We have long days of schoolwork on mucky days and they fit they assigned work around activities on sunny days. We have found that a math assignment can be finished while I fix a meal. The important thing I have found when doing this is we must have one long day a week so I can lay out assignments. Papers must be assigned. Chemistry text discussed - experiments done. Previous weeks work reviewed. I do adjust the amount of work around how busy we will be that week. We continue as normal with all subjects just a bit light. If I know they have a chemistry test no large writing assinments that week. I try to be realistic. My son needs to be frequently checked on.