Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13826176)

You really got a raw deal!:eek::( At least my ex & I could agree on enough things that we could work out our agreement through a mediator, with minimal atty intervention)!^ Yes, ex was a 'pain' on a lot of things (it's the OCD!), but in the scheme of things -- I decided that it was easier to 'give' him a lot of what he whined about -- in exchange for 'peace' in my soul.

I know he'll never really be able to 'forgive' me (for deciding that I couldn't stay married), -- as he really acted like he 'owned' me.:rolleyes: Well, the ironic thing is that I know it pains him to see me now, & while I won't personally confirm to him that I have a beau -- I know that he knows about him -- it's another 'painful' issue for him!:eek: (Nevermind that he's had a GF for 18 mths or so, & one before that, too -- men waste no time in finding companionship!;))

Originally Posted by mwg25 (Post 13826308)

...and the HUGE trophy for highest-placing overall school (choral and instrumental). That thing must have been over 4 feet tall. :p

Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 13826404)

I have probably been beaten like a horse but, LH FTW http://valleywag.gawker.com/5522045/...rip-to-germany.

Originally Posted by mwg25 (Post 13826308)

Wow, Box.

Exactly one week later, I'm caught up.

I promise not to multi-quote EVERYTHING but there will be a bit of that. In the next post, though. ;)

Weekend in BOS with 100 kids was pretty stellar, considering the circumstances. It rained a little, we didn't lose anyone, everyone apparently had a fantastic time. I've been told that this was one of the most "epic" school trips any of them have ever taken. :p And we basically stole the show at the music competition that was the reason for this trip - probably about 800 kids there, at least 8-10 schools (choir, orchestra, band, etc.) and we won the overall choral trophy for highest aggregate ratings/scores, several other 1st places/gold ratings, a couple soloist awards, and the HUGE trophy for highest-placing overall school (choral and instrumental). That thing must have been over 4 feet tall. :p Lots of superlative praise from the judges, who are all three senior/emeritus faculty at fairly big-name university music departments. I was VERY proud. :D

Still feel like I'm catching up on my sleep though...

Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13826315)

I'll tell you. Trenton twice, Shreveport, Cape Giradeau, etc. etc. After a while they just start to blend together as little towns in middle America.

Originally Posted by jrzyshawn (Post 13826358)

I know. :D

I am glad I called. I thought I could just use the phone in HKG without an issue. I did not know Verizon locks the sim card on their phones.

Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13826437)

Good for you!^ Verizon does a lot of things w/their phones!:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by mwg25 (Post 13826363)

Do you know if they'll still honor old tickets without charging you a fare difference on board? If so, I will definitely be stocking up too!!

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13826446)

So it seems Jeff Smisek will be moving to Chicago.

Originally Posted by msv (Post 13826397)

I hear ya^ I thought slavery was abolished until I filed:eek::eek::eek:

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13826446)

So it seems Jeff Smisek will be moving to Chicago.

Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13826287)

Hey
Finally getting to go to someplace good. Off to SF tomorrow for a weekend of work. Beats the heck out of the week after, which is in sunny Amarillo. I'll ask about Amarillo next week.
In SF only for 48 hours, much will be spent inside but I will do something at night.