hjffkj Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Twilight Woods I'm glad you had another print option. Hjffkj are you waiting for the download link? No I found it. Apparently my browser was not up to date so before I updated there was no actual link where it appeared there should have been. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Twilight Woods I'm glad you had another print option. Hjffkj are you waiting for the download link? yup! Staples had no issues printing it for me. I pick it up soon! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Just picked up my copy of the teacher's manual from Staples and noticed that there is something wrong with the way it printed. In pages 9-67, there are random ? inserted for the characters to the point that I cannot read some of the words. In the other pages, it is fine. When I look at the teacher's manual on my computer, it does not have these. I know nothing about these things, but it seems that Staples did something odd when printing it. Before I go address this with them, I wanted to hear if anyone else had this experience or if anyone knows why this might happen. Example: page 22 - Quick Review! The past fe? ?eeks you have studied proper nouns?common nouns?nouns as sub?ects?and action verbs. This is exactly as it appears on my printed page except the question marks have a box around them. Any insight? I know nothing about these sorts of things...obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Just picked up my copy of the teacher's manual from Staples and noticed that there is something wrong with the way it printed. In pages 9-67, there are random ? inserted for the characters to the point that I cannot read some of the words. In the other pages, it is fine. When I look at the teacher's manual on my computer, it does not have these. I know nothing about these things, but it seems that Staples did something odd when printing it. Before I go address this with them, I wanted to hear if anyone else had this experience or if anyone knows why this might happen. Example: page 22 - Quick Review! The past fe? ?eeks you have studied proper nouns?common nouns?nouns as sub?ects?and action verbs. This is exactly as it appears on my printed page except the question marks have a box around them. Any insight? I know nothing about these sorts of things...obviously! I would guess that the formatting didn't transfer properly on their end. Maybe they didn't view it in adobe like 8 said it needed to be view in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaderbee Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Deleted because I realized I was talking about a word doc not a pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Just picked up my copy of the teacher's manual from Staples and noticed that there is something wrong with the way it printed. In pages 9-67, there are random ? inserted for the characters to the point that I cannot read some of the words. In the other pages, it is fine. When I look at the teacher's manual on my computer, it does not have these. I know nothing about these things, but it seems that Staples did something odd when printing it. Before I go address this with them, I wanted to hear if anyone else had this experience or if anyone knows why this might happen. Example: page 22 - Quick Review! The past fe? ?eeks you have studied proper nouns?common nouns?nouns as sub?ects?and action verbs. This is exactly as it appears on my printed page except the question marks have a box around them. Any insight? I know nothing about these sorts of things...obviously! Mine has the same issue through out the book to the point it is unusable b/c you can't read it. Lots of little squares, questions marks etc. But when I printed a page out on my printer it printed fine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Just picked up my copy of the teacher's manual from Staples and noticed that there is something wrong with the way it printed. In pages 9-67, there are random ? inserted for the characters to the point that I cannot read some of the words. In the other pages, it is fine. When I look at the teacher's manual on my computer, it does not have these. I know nothing about these things, but it seems that Staples did something odd when printing it. Before I go address this with them, I wanted to hear if anyone else had this experience or if anyone knows why this might happen. Example: page 22 - Quick Review! The past fe? ?eeks you have studied proper nouns?common nouns?nouns as sub?ects?and action verbs. This is exactly as it appears on my printed page except the question marks have a box around them. Any insight? I know nothing about these sorts of things...obviously! I wonder if the problem was with Staples and their upload. There is absolutely nothing like that in any of our copies or our pdfs. It sounds like there might have been an error in their system. I would contact their printing dept. I have printed up multiple work copies for editing as I have been working on the book b/c I cannot find errors on the screen and need to do edits with print. In all of my working copies I have never had anything like that happen. It really sounds like a system error. If you uploaded via the internet, you might take the pdf in on a thumb drive so they can see that they problem is on their end. ETA: my dh had a good suggestion. He said to re-upload it on to their system and go to those pages in the preview. (That all takes place before the actual submit for purchase so you should be able to see what is occurring.) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Okay, I just tried it 2 separate times with a downloaded version from the Treasured Conversations store. I previewed the print TM pages 9-67 and both times the preview was clean. They most definitely need to replace those pages for you b/c they have done something on their end when they converted for print. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaryMelody Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I just got my printed copy back from Office Depot. I used the upload feature online and picked up in person. No issues with formatting or strange characters. It's a perfect copy. I second calling Staples and making them replace the incorrect printing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I will be going up there tomorrow and asking for them to redo it. I will probably take my computer and show them what it looks like on my screen. I don't expect any issues. Clearly the fault is on their end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I will be going up there tomorrow and asking for them to redo it. I will probably take my computer and show them what it looks like on my screen. I don't expect any issues. Clearly the fault is on their end. I am headed back there tomorrow as well. I wont be able to bring my computer but I will show them a printed page from my printer. I wonder if they will be able to access my print order with the uploaded file as I do not have a thumb drive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommytoFour Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Regarding the question marks in boxes, it's likely because the printer they used doesn't support/recognize certain characters/letters in the font. It can sometimes happen when you create something on a PC, and then open and print it on a Mac. Anyway, it should be easy for them to set the printer settings in a way to reprint it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Regarding the question marks in boxes, it's likely because the printer they used doesn't support/recognize certain characters/letters in the font. It can sometimes happen when you create something on a PC, and then open and print it on a Mac. Anyway, it should be easy for them to set the printer settings in a way to reprint it. I found it so odd that only about a third of the pages were like this, though. The rest were fine. And they didn't proof it, I don't think, or it would have been obvious even by glancing through quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I got mine downloaded. Order 128! :001_smile: Now off to Office Depot to print it!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maela Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I think I was number 150 early this morning. I was going to wait until next year, but I couldn't! I'm reading through the teacher's book today and really enjoying it. I think that I may try to do just the first section with Dd this year, and see how that goes. If all goes well, we can do the second and third sections in her third grade year, and really take our time with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Ok, planning to purchase later today...is this set up so it would be easy for us to start in the middle of the year, go as far as we get and pick it up next year to finish? Also if dd will have done Fable and narrative 1 before then does TC, would the best move to be to go back to CAP after? Or? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Ok, planning to purchase later today...is this set up so it would be easy for us to start in the middle of the year, go as far as we get and pick it up next year to finish? Also if dd will have done Fable and narrative 1 before then does TC, would the best move to be to go back to CAP after? Or? Thanks! Yes, you can get as far as you get, stop, and pick back up. The sections make good stopping points - you could stop after section 1, or section 2, and pick back up after a break, no problem. The early parts of section 2 review grammar, so that would be a good break point (between 1 & 2). And yes, IMO, picking back up with CAP will be fine, wherever you are at. The programs are compatible but not redundant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRTGSw2K Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) .. Edited July 20, 2016 by PRTGSw2K 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicai Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 183! I am completely reworking my language arts plan for this year, God help me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 183! I am completely reworking my language arts plan for this year, God help me. I feel your pain. 36 week file folders and all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Went to Staples and showed them the weird characters. The lady said they don't have the most up to date computer. What??? It is a copy center of a major nationwide chain, but so be it. I took my laptop in and sent the PDF via email. I looked at it with the lady, and it was flawless so she is reprinting it. I say all of this to explain the situation for those who may encounter similar issues with trying to get it printed. It is not the program. It is the store. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Office Max has a special on printing this week: 25% off. At least one I looked at had that sale. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Went to Staples and showed them the weird characters. The lady said they don't have the most up to date computer. What??? It is a copy center of a major nationwide chain, but so be it. I took my laptop in and sent the PDF via email. I looked at it with the lady, and it was flawless so she is reprinting it. I say all of this to explain the situation for those who may encounter similar issues with trying to get it printed. It is not the program. It is the store. let me know how the reprint went. I am going tomorrow. DId they have to update anything to reprint it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchyGirl Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 It took a bit of work but Staples finally managed to print me a clean copy. It's definitely a Staples issue. Nothing wrong with the file. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Talked back and forth with the Staples copy people today, and the teacher's manual printed just fine in single-sided but the weird characters came back when they tried the double-sided copies. So I told her to use the single-sided, only it will need to be split into two bindings because they don't have a spiral binding big enough to hold the single-sided copy. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 It took a bit of work but Staples finally managed to print me a clean copy. It's definitely a Staples issue. Nothing wrong with the file. Single-sided or double-sided? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Office Max has a special on printing this week: 25% off. At least one I looked at had that sale. I can't find anything online. Did you see this in-store, or do you have a code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 nm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I can't find anything online. Did you see this in-store, or do you have a code? Office Depot (who is/has merged with Office Max - although they are still running separate stores) has a 25% off printing. I haven't seen anything like this from Office Max (who sends me promotional emails all the time). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Starting tomorrow, so excited! DD9 wants to continue to read the literature in ELTL, which is excellent, and she will continue to add to her commonplace book. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchyGirl Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Single-sided or double-sided? Just curious. Double sided. But it sure took them awhile to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Double sided. But it sure took them awhile to figure it out. My Staples was not able to figure out the double sided so I got stuck with single sided. I will make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaderbee Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 My Staples was not able to figure out the double sided so I got stuck with single sided. I will make it work. That amazes me. It's a little worrying the one of the biggest chains for printing can't handle printing double sided. Staples is my go to store. Maybe I need to find and Office Depot....or visit the base library and get five pages printed at a time for free. ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 That amazes me. It's a little worrying the one of the biggest chains for printing can't handle printing double sided. Staples is my go to store. Maybe I need to find and Office Depot....or visit the base library and get five pages printed at a time for free. ;) I was surprised, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 What program is WR? I see it mentioned here a few times. Researching writing curriculum. Yours looks good, 8 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Writing & Rhetoric, from Classical Academic Press. It was new last year, and there are 4 levels of a planned 12 out so far. It's meant to be started in 3rd or 4th grade and will eventually continue through 8th grade, two books a year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thanks! I tried to look up acronyms, but the link was from the old forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thanks! I tried to look up acronyms, but the link was from the old forums. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/board-abbreviations/ :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEGway Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Order # 189. Super stoked. :) Thanks, again, SO MUCH 8FilltheHeart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I can't find anything online. Did you see this in-store, or do you have a code? Sorry, I am just seeing this. I should have posted the codes. I found it: It works at both Office Depot and Office Max. Page 13 of this flier: http://officemax.shoplocal.com/OfficeMax/BrowseByPage?storeid=2420444&promotionviewmode=2&promotioncode=OfficeMax-140810&listingid=0&sneakpeek=N&pagenumber=1 Thanks, 8! Office Depot (who is/has merged with Office Max - although they are still running separate stores) has a 25% off printing. I haven't seen anything like this from Office Max (who sends me promotional emails all the time). Huh, I didn't know that. See 8's post above for the codes. Do you know know what Office Max's default paper weight is? I think I found it: 20#. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Do you know know what Office Max's default paper weight is? Default is 20#. Looks pretty easy to change to 24# white. I priced Office Max for 24# white paper, B/W double sided, black coil-bound, front page "exception" to 80# bright white paper & an 80# white back cover for $25.74 before coupon/taxes/etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Default is 20#. Looks pretty easy to change to 24# white. I priced Office Max for 24# white paper, B/W double sided, black coil-bound, front page "exception" to 80# bright white paper & an 80# white back cover for $25.74 before coupon/taxes/etc. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuovonne Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We did Lesson 1, Day 1 today! I am using it on the iPad (no hardcopy). The font is a bit small for reading on the tablet, but still doable. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Us too. :) I printed out dd's student pages on our laser printer so I wouldn't have to flip back and forth on the ipad and that worked great. I was ok reading the font on an ipad mini, but I don't have any vision issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Printed out the first section since that is likely all my nephew will be ready for this year. I still have to gauge where he is but I have a good idea that we'll be moving through things very slowly for a while. For now it'll be hole punched and put in a binder. I'll have the whole thing bound once our finances aren't so tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maela Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We did the first day too today! Simple and easy! I don't know how fast/slow we're going to move through it since Dd is only in second grade. We won't be doing it every day, and we're just going to take our time. I did notice a huge difference in how well she did with copywork today as opposed to last year. Maybe she just wasn't ready last year... She liked the first copywork sentence (about the squirrel)! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Lesson 11, Day 2, skipped first section (we're just beginning AG) so that we can focus on topic sentences and writing paragraphs. Clever of 8 to continue the story line about Anthony and the secret passage since I can see DD is excited about continuing the story. But she really wants the "rest of the story." What I like so far is that it is incremental with the ease of combining a few days together for a kid who is able to write more. That's why we are on lesson 11 as opposed to lesson 9. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We started with Lesson 1 today, doing days 1-3 (since the copywork was short those days). Doing the "<common noun> his the <common noun>" type oral sentences. This kid needs stuff like that to get creative and stop freezing during writing when asked to do something simple. ;) He had fun with it. We also practiced the letter 'r' several times, so it doesn't look like a 'v'. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Got it ordered at Office Depot online with the nice options 8 mentioned. $22.60 with the 25% off coupon. Looking forward to picking it up and reading tomorrow! :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Both my boys fell in love with Bushy already. They are writing "The Adventures of Bushy" right now. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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