Renai Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I didn't think about Galloping The Globe. I think I need a bullet journal page for this. The only thing I like about GtG are the book lists. It seems to me like things have been cut or something. I do know there was this Brazilian recipe that's not there anymore, although the chocolate one is there. There is a bunch of word searches and crossword puzzles, besides map and flag reproducibles, and suggested activities. I don't know how much I'll use, but I'm definitely going to keep it to see if I can pull something out of it. Hmmm, I forgot about the language arts and science, and Bible suggestions. Language arts suggestions comprise of one page from which you can choose what you can do, and other suggestions from the core book list. Science is a book from the core book list, plus other literature you can get from the library, for example for Mexico the science is about volcanoes. A Trip Around the World has two books, I believe. I do still have both of them because I purchased Creation to the Greeks from MFW back when Dancer was in 5th. (Didn't I tell you I have a bunch of resources?!?!) I was planning on selling it a long time ago but never did. I just found it when I dug through a long-lost box. There are Fascinating Facts, language activities, classroom activities (this was written for a classroom, but is homeschool-friendly), recipes, teacher resources (books), and the obligatory maps and flags. I may be pulling from both of these. GtG has some spines that are used throughout the study, as well as the supplemental book lists for each subject area in each country. I like that TAW has the language activities (common words, numbers, colors, days of the week). I can see doing a geography study, mixed with an introduction to languages from around the world. She really does like learning to speak different languages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Susan wins today!!! Seriously, I wish I could be as cool as you are. But now I need your cheese sauce recipe. It's nothing fancy, just make a white sauce and throw in whatever cheese you have on hand. Sometimes I'll add a dash of nutmeg. Cheese sauce was a big deal when I spoke about computer viruses with Kevin Smith from Salt Lake City. :grouphug: :grouphug: We love you, too! But not carnage. We won't eat you or love you to death. Right. Good thing you reminded us! :D Susan, do you work off of a script? Or do you just make it up on the fly? I make it up as I go. I probably was thinking about The Office when I came up with the nano robot infection. ANNOUNCEMENT: I have a girl crush on Susan. :001_wub: I 💗 you all, too. 'Cause all y'all are awesome! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 The only thing I like about GtG are the book lists. It seems to me like things have been cut or something. I do know there was this Brazilian recipe that's not there anymore, although the chocolate one is there. There is a bunch of word searches and crossword puzzles, besides map and flag reproducibles, and suggested activities. I don't know how much I'll use, but I'm definitely going to keep it to see if I can pull something out of it. Hmmm, I forgot about the language arts and science, and Bible suggestions. Language arts suggestions comprise of one page from which you can choose what you can do, and other suggestions from the core book list. Science is a book from the core book list, plus other literature you can get from the library, for example for Mexico the science is about volcanoes. A Trip Around the World has two books, I believe. I do still have both of them because I purchased Creation to the Greeks from MFW back when Dancer was in 5th. (Didn't I tell you I have a bunch of resources?!?!) I was planning on selling it a long time ago but never did. I just found it when I dug through a long-lost box. There are Fascinating Facts, language activities, classroom activities (this was written for a classroom, but is homeschool-friendly), recipes, teacher resources (books), and the obligatory maps and flags. I may be pulling from both of these. GtG has some spines that are used throughout the study, as well as the supplemental book lists for each subject area in each country. I like that TAW has the language activities (common words, numbers, colors, days of the week). I can see doing a geography study, mixed with an introduction to languages from around the world. She really does like learning to speak different languages. Spanks, honey. I'm not worried about Galloping The Globe. I have plenty of resources picked out. I'm thinking I'll just shift our focus now, since he wants it now. I might still get to use the Tapestry of Grace Primer if I hang in there long enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HS1CWZ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1486606604&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Cube+Book+human+body&dpPl=1&dpID=410YiYHXFWL&ref=plSrch http://www.timberdoodle.com/Human_Body_Cube_Book_p/627-500.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I know a Kevin Smith from SLC. Lol! He is a professor, though, so i doubt it was him calling! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Spanks, honey. I'm not worried about Galloping The Globe. I have plenty of resources picked out. I'm thinking I'll just shift our focus now, since he wants it now. I might still get to use the Tapestry of Grace Primer if I hang in there long enough. Our kids are really on the same wavelength. I've been thinking the same thing. It's just hard to work, plan Spanish I, plan a self-designed literature unit that DAncer has not completed self-designing, and try to make a half squillion on other self-designed stuff so I can stay home. While studying how to do so. The youngest gets the short end of the stick, sometimes. I think I'm taking too much on again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Dd12 has the flu. :( Symptoms: coughing, mild difficulty breathing, low-grade fever, frantic mama. The house smells vaguely of Lysol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Our kids are really on the same wavelength. I've been thinking the same thing. It's just hard to work, plan Spanish I, plan a self-designed literature unit that DAncer has not completed self-designing, and try to make a half squillion on other self-designed stuff so I can stay home. While studying how to do so. The youngest gets the short end of the stick, sometimes. I think I'm taking too much on again.I'm not really planning anything for John, if that helps. I'm just going to throw everything I can think of at him and see what sticks. Dd12 has the flu. :( Symptoms: coughing, mild difficulty breathing, low-grade fever, frantic mama. The house smells vaguely of Lysol. I'm sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Oh, no! (((Junie's dd12))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 The youngest gets the short end of the stick, sometimes. And, on that note, I told Gymnast to bring me a book to read before bed, and she brought me Usborn Lift-the-flap Picture Atlas. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm not really planning anything for John, if that helps. I'm just going to throw everything I can think of at him and see what sticks. But, I like to plan. It's fun, enjoyable, relaxing. :crying: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 And, on that note, I told Gymnast to bring me a book to read before bed, and she brought me Usborn Lift-the-flap Picture Atlas.THAT'S ON MY LIST! But, I like to plan. It's fun, enjoyable, relaxing. :crying:I love to plan, but he keeps poopooing my plans. :glare: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 THAT'S ON MY LIST! I love to plan, but he keeps poopooing my plans. :glare: I think I got it from Timberdoodle. Or the idea of it... Why, yes. There's poop. But, then you get to do more of what you love, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I think I got it from Timberdoodle. Or the idea of it... Why, yes. There's poop. But, then you get to do more of what you love, no? Don't confuse me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Don't confuse me. I mean planning, not Alex. Oh, and I just found out that the community college planetarium is on hiatus, indefinitely. There is not another within a 60 mile radius! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Go straight to the Chat Board and read "I'm calling it "Solve your own problem day."" Amber in SJ is brilliant. 😂That sounds wonderful. It would never fly in my house because I am raising a bunch of whiners. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Dd12 has the flu. :( Symptoms: coughing, mild difficulty breathing, low-grade fever, frantic mama. The house smells vaguely of Lysol. Oh dear, that is not good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) I Awana-ed. The kids have snacked. I got a report from DS2 that DS1's friend who was here for the afternoon and dinner liked my cooking so much he took some to-go. Lol. German Sausage sandwiches and oven fries. It was good. First bite he took he said, "this is delicious!" 😊 Edited February 9, 2017 by KrissiK 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (((Junie & dd12))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I saw this really neat quilting pattern demo on PBS this past Saturday that I really want to try. Thus, I just requested someone's trash bag full of random fabric off of Freecycle. :leaving: I have quilted exactly one thing in my life. Many years ago. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: We love you, too! But not carnage. We won't eat you or love you to death. Well, maybe with ketchup... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Dd12 has the flu. :( Symptoms: coughing, mild difficulty breathing, low-grade fever, frantic mama. The house smells vaguely of Lysol. Oh no!!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I saw this really neat quilting pattern demo on PBS this past Saturday that I really want to try. Thus, I just requested someone's trash bag full of random fabric off of Freecycle. :leaving: I have quilted exactly one thing in my life. Many years ago. I did not think you had taken on too much until I read this post. :svengo: :laugh: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Good Thursday Morning! Sometimes I'm just amazed that we're making it through another week. Junie, hope you keep the flu contained and that dd feels better quickly! We have gone from 50 degrees yesterday afternoon back down to the 20s. I'm not walking. Sorry. Well, I might walk into the kitchen to do the dishes. Later. COFFEE!!!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Good morning! I have volunteer duty at the tutorial, so I'll be gone most of the day. Orchestra rehearsal tonight. I gotz tuh pantz. Coffee! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 It snowed. I took the day off. Because sick. And don't wanna. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (((ikslo))) rest and get better! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 ACK! I forgot you, too! Here's a link to the page about online classes. Basically, he'll take homework however you can deliver it. We scan it and attach it to an email. I think photos would be fine so long as the photos were detailed enough for him to see all of the student's work (he does give partial credit, like for when, say, a math genius forgets to deal with a little "2" up at the right corner of a term.) We love the class so far, but it is going veeeeerrrrryyyyyy sloooooooooowly. Our fault, not his. We are just math crushed. I would not advise you to do this, because you pay monthly and it could get very expensive. :glare: Thanks, JJM, for getting her more info on DO. I got into a time crunch, and had some computer issues, too. We, also, are going slower than expected on the math. This is partly due to one DD's difficulties, partly due to technical issues, and partly due to Mom's distraction and derailment by other concerns. I just keep paying them and we keep going as we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Go straight to the Chat Board and read "I'm calling it "Solve your own problem day."" Amber in SJ is brilliant. 😂 I can't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Dd12 has the flu. :( Symptoms: coughing, mild difficulty breathing, low-grade fever, frantic mama. The house smells vaguely of Lysol. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I can't find it. Sorry - starting school. I'll try to come back later to link it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm not really planning anything for John, if that helps. I'm just going to throw everything I can think of at him and see what sticks. I'm sorry. Just not the spaghetti, okay? Don't use your kids to test the pasta for doneness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Sorry - starting school. I'll try to come back later to link it. Thank you. I'm really curious now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Good Morning!! COFFEE!!!☕ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Yesterday evening, as I was getting home with DD12 after dance class, DH was preparing to cut down trees. I had declared supper to be get-it-yourself leftovers, so I stayed outside to help him. He cut down both corkscrew willows and I helped stack up the dismembered parts on the side of the driveway. We will take the wood and branches (very dry -- both trees were mostly dead) to ILs' burn pile this weekend (FIL can keep any logs he thinks he might want to use, though they aren't very big). Several stars were out by the time we finished, which made a pleasant end to the activity. Before cutting down the front tree DH climbed up in a ladder to verify that the nest was old and unoccupied. Success -- the trees are down before birds set up housekeeping this spring. This morning I walked my 1.5 miles and have done my upper body strength exercises. We are doing laundry as best we can -- the dryer is still getting warm only sometimes. This weekend I might have to visit a laundromat (for large machines and the ability to run several loads at the same time) to get all of our bedding washed and dried. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 This weekend the girls' art teacher also has an art show. We are so looking forward to it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Good Morning!! COFFEE!!!☕ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸â˜•ï¸ There was a news story this morning about some place in NYC selling $18 CUPS of coffee. Why on earth would anyone pay $18 for a CUP of coffee?!? And they were sold out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm getting hooked on another crafty thing. We got our ceramic pieces back yesterday (the ones we made in January's clay classes). I'm quite pleased with how things turned out, though I also see certain things to try differently. My turtle plate worked rather well (other than the rough surface of my "water" glaze), so I'm now thinking of alterations to try on that theme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Good morning. My stomach isn't happy this morning--I don't know why. It will probably straighten itself out after a while. But I decided to stay home from Art this morning just in case it doesn't. Housekeeping is done for the day, but I still have cooking this afternoon. Light day of school ahead. We are doing mop-up before our February break. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Oy vey. It's 22 degrees but my north-facing windows already have a layer of ice. We got a bunch more snow overnight, but the NWS says expect warming and a transition to rain. Which means ice. Lots and lots of ice. Ice everywhere. I hate ice. JEAN!!! Would you please climb up on your roof and blow really hard toward the west? TIA 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I can't find it. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/637308-i-am-calling-it-solve-your-own-problem-day/?do=findComment&comment=7440490 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Good morning, all! My printer displayed the "replace drum" light today. I guess somehow I've made 6000 prints on it in the last few years. I've ordered a $25 replacement drum (generic), but if this doesn't work, I guess I am in the market for a new printer. Any recommendations? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/637308-i-am-calling-it-solve-your-own-problem-day/?do=findComment&comment=7440490 Oh, thank you, that is hilarious! And so needed! :lol: :lol: I gave a couple of responses, so it should be bumped up and get more traffic again today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Good morning, all! My printer displayed the "replace drum" light today. I guess somehow I've made 6000 prints on it in the last few years. I've ordered a $25 replacement drum (generic), but if this doesn't work, I guess I am in the market for a new printer. Any recommendations? Stay away from snare drums. They get quite annoying. #justnothelpfultodaysorry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) DD15 is maintaining 15 mph on the stationary bike. "I've been doing this for 20 minutes now." "Great! Keep at it!" "10 more minutes to go. Ooo, make that 9 and a half." (getting winded) Go, DD15, go! And now she's singing while pedalling. Edited February 9, 2017 by AMJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm so annoyed with Ds. We get to the college and he tells me "oh. I think that the college is closed today. ". I'm waiting while he checks to see if the library is open and if he's going to meet with his math tutor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm so annoyed with Ds. We get to the college and he tells me "oh. I think that the college is closed today. ". I'm waiting while he checks to see if the library is open and if he's going to meet with his math tutor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk :cursing: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/637308-i-am-calling-it-solve-your-own-problem-day/?do=findComment&comment=7440490 Thank you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm so annoyed with Ds. We get to the college and he tells me "oh. I think that the college is closed today. ". I'm waiting while he checks to see if the library is open and if he's going to meet with his math tutor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk :grouphug: I would be super annoyed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Ok, I am back. We're just doing Bible and Science today. I have two high school visitations to go to today with oldest DS. The first one starts at 11:00am. This is the Christian high school. My family has deep ties to this school. Both my parents and all my aunts and uncles and a lot of my cousins graduated from there. I graduated from there and I taught there several years. I'm really leaning toward having DS go there, but the $$ is the issue. We have 5 kids and 1 income, and I can't go back to work because homeschooling. The other visitation is the Charter co-operative between the local community college and school district. It is a great program, has won awards. The kids graduate with both an AA and a high school diploma. The problem?? DS can barely pass his 8th grade classes. And that's with us hounding him. So, if he does get in, I can't see how he'd be able to do college classes, too. And the local public high school..... no. He'd just drown. So, I've been spending a lot of time in prayer lately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'm so annoyed with Ds. We get to the college and he tells me "oh. I think that the college is closed today. ". I'm waiting while he checks to see if the library is open and if he's going to meet with his math tutor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'd be annoyed, too. In fact, I am annoyed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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