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Post by tontb on Jun 15, 2010 19:04:25 GMT -5
I'm here folks! A 20 hour trip to New Jersey, a hotel stay and then up to camp yesterday! Its all been a bit hectic. Everyone seems to already know each other, and the majority of them are Aussies! Still, am settling in a little n making friends! I'm teaching I.T here so I'll be able to still contribute here regularly, so it'll be like I never left By the way, I'm in the middle of nowhere, its a nice camp, not so big but with plenty going on. Kids arrive next week, so this is just the calm before the storm no doubt.
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Post by mh2365 on Jun 15, 2010 21:14:11 GMT -5
you have my email ... let me know and I will send you my cell #
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Post by davemurphy on Jun 16, 2010 17:52:23 GMT -5
Sounds like a good time, Ton. Teaching kids is challenging, but on the other hand very rewarding.
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Post by tontb on Jun 16, 2010 21:26:17 GMT -5
Gonna send an e-mail over to you now Mike! Need to buy a cell phone when I get chance to go to walmart.
Murph, it is gonna be challenging for sure. These kids have ADHD and Aspergers so they have behavioural problems. So I believe it will be a big challenge, but very rewarding also. I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by davemurphy on Jun 17, 2010 1:24:17 GMT -5
Gonna send an e-mail over to you now Mike! Need to buy a cell phone when I get chance to go to walmart. Murph, it is gonna be challenging for sure. These kids have ADHD and Aspergers so they have behavioural problems. So I believe it will be a big challenge, but very rewarding also. I'm looking forward to it. Mike- I'm familiar with such situations, and to keep your sanity it's best if you focus not on those you don't think your getting through to, but what will probably be a lesser number who you are. It's easier to focus on the sucess stories than kick yourself for the others that might not go as well. I know you'll do great!!!
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Post by tontb on Jun 17, 2010 22:01:29 GMT -5
Gonna send an e-mail over to you now Mike! Need to buy a cell phone when I get chance to go to walmart. Murph, it is gonna be challenging for sure. These kids have ADHD and Aspergers so they have behavioural problems. So I believe it will be a big challenge, but very rewarding also. I'm looking forward to it. Mike- I'm familiar with such situations, and to keep your sanity it's best if you focus not on those you don't think your getting through to, but what will probably be a lesser number who you are. It's easier to focus on the sucess stories than kick yourself for the others that might not go as well. I know you'll do great!!! Cheers, Murph - if you mean't me that is, not Mike
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Post by davemurphy on Jun 18, 2010 1:12:56 GMT -5
Mike- I'm familiar with such situations, and to keep your sanity it's best if you focus not on those you don't think your getting through to, but what will probably be a lesser number who you are. It's easier to focus on the sucess stories than kick yourself for the others that might not go as well. I know you'll do great!!! Cheers, Murph - if you mean't me that is, not Mike Three people involved in the conversation and one of them is me, how could I screw that up???
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Post by tontb on Jun 20, 2010 21:25:12 GMT -5
Bit of good news! I thought that I hadn't made it into Uni this September and so was going to be travelling after summer camp!
Checked e-mails the other day and there was another place available which was offered to me! Soooo being a teacher is back on!!
Get in! This trip will be worthwhile after all.
Just to let you guys know too that I'm having a great time on camp so far. Playing lots of games, and sports and dancing and generally making a fool of myself! Its all good. Kids are yet to arrive though, so it might not continue like this! lol.
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Post by davemurphy on Jun 21, 2010 12:22:01 GMT -5
Ton- The kids are eventually coming, that's good to hear, I was kind of begining to wonder Seriously, that's great that a spot opened up for you. Congratulations!!!
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