Rep Retirement Lodge #162: Love Is In the Air

[mookie1995]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #162: Love Is In the Air

-hang in there G.

-bb_dl can join hazeltine no problem. very cost effective for a young up-and-comer like himself.

 

[MissThundercat]

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Regarding my in laws..............for those of you that have been following, my dad is experiencing some very serious life threatening issues. For the past week and a half or so I have been receiving calls, texts and emails from all kinds of family, friends and others offering their support in many different ways.

I have not received a call or a text or an email from mil, fil or bil. Not that I really care but their silence is deafening.

Hang in there, g! * cancer!

 

[MavHockey14]

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-hang in there G.

-bb_dl can join hazeltine no problem. very cost effective for a young up-and-comer like himself.

and if he joins, mookie will come out and play it with him, as well as invite me?

 

[bigblue_dl]

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At the hotel in the outskirts of Green Bay. Was at the bar next door drinking beer but had to leave. The guy a few stools down was such a huge d bag to the bartender and the girl he was with, I just couldn't stand it. I'll just watch TV, I guess.

 

[Almington]

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I'm trying to figure out why ralph decided to spread some negative rep my way this afternoon.

 

[leswp1]

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I'm trying to figure out why ralph decided to spread some negative rep my way this afternoon.

 

[goldy_331]

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So jr had to decide between sailing club and golf team for the spring at BSM. Finally picked sailing. Logic - he can go play golf on his own, has no racing boat and it's harder to sail without the club, pretty easy to keep playing golf. I can't fault his logic, though I kind of wish he'd gone the other way. He has shown a real innate talent for sailing though. Hope it works out for him.

 

[MavHockey14]

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So jr had to decide between sailing club and golf team for the spring at BSM. Finally picked sailing. Logic - he can go play golf on his own, has no racing boat and it's harder to sail without the club, pretty easy to keep playing golf. I can't fault his logic, though I kind of wish he'd gone the other way. He has shown a real innate talent for sailing though. Hope it works out for him.

That's pretty neat..didn't realize that was an opportunity for high school kids. Do you know, is that very prevalent at schools up there?

Found out today I'll be the head coach of our 2002 AAA team. I should have a pretty dang good team, but I was really hoping to end up coaching the '98 team this year. It's kind of nice to deal with the older kids throughout the spring and summer when I've dealt with 8-10 year olds from October to March. Great group of parents though, so it will be fun.

 

[goldy_331]

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That's pretty neat..didn't realize that was an opportunity for high school kids. Do you know, is that very prevalent at schools up there?

Found out today I'll be the head coach of our 2002 AAA team. I should have a pretty dang good team, but I was really hoping to end up coaching the '98 team this year. It's kind of nice to deal with the older kids throughout the spring and summer when I've dealt with 8-10 year olds from October to March. Great group of parents though, so it will be fun.

Nope Wayzata, BSM, Providence Academy, Orona and Chanhassen all have clubs out of the same sailing center in Wayzata. Also Tonka, White Bear Lake, Washburn, Southwest, Hopkins, St. Thomas, Mahtomedi, Breck and Blake have clubs/teams.

Good luck with the 02's. Don't think jr will do AAA this summer. Not many '97 teams out there.

 

[MavHockey14]

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Nope Wayzata, BSM, Providence Academy, Orona and Chanhassen all have clubs out of the same sailing center in Wayzata. Also Tonka, White Bear Lake, Washburn, Southwest, Hopkins, St. Thomas, Mahtomedi, Breck and Blake have clubs/teams.

Good luck with the 02's. Don't think jr will do AAA this summer. Not many '97 teams out there.

Interesting. Good Luck to the boy!

Thank you.

I'm continuously told by people, many from the hockey community, that I need to seriously consider teaching, or a few flat out say, just wait, you'll be a teacher. My girl friend is an elementary ed major. I have no idea what I want to do. I may meet with a past teacher of mine who now runs the education program here and see what kind of opportunities and experiences he's had along his journey. While I'm not taking any engineering courses this semester, I am taking two business courses, and I'm still a tad bit unsure of what I'd do with a finance degree, etc.

This is probably going to sound terrible, but I love to do things, I have somewhat expensive tastes, etc. Teaching salary isn't great. The thing that scares me with teaching is not letting my kids, especially if I marry my girlfriend, have the kinds of opportunities that I've had growing up. Two teachers for parents aren't exactly going to be rolling in the dough. I know for a fact that what I end up doing, it will be something I work very hard at, as well as enjoy. I just am very confused right now and don't know what to think, really. Sorry to annoy, but I just needed to get that out.

 

[leswp1]

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Interesting. Good Luck to the boy!

Thank you.

I'm continuously told by people, many from the hockey community, that I need to seriously consider teaching, or a few flat out say, just wait, you'll be a teacher. My girl friend is an elementary ed major. I have no idea what I want to do. I may meet with a past teacher of mine who now runs the education program here and see what kind of opportunities and experiences he's had along his journey. While I'm not taking any engineering courses this semester, I am taking two business courses, and I'm still a tad bit unsure of what I'd do with a finance degree, etc.

This is probably going to sound terrible, but I love to do things, I have somewhat expensive tastes, etc. Teaching salary isn't great. The thing that scares me with teaching is not letting my kids, especially if I marry my girlfriend, have the kinds of opportunities that I've had growing up. Two teachers for parents aren't exactly going to be rolling in the dough. I know for a fact that what I end up doing, it will be something I work very hard at, as well as enjoy. I just am very confused right now and don't know what to think, really. Sorry to annoy, but I just needed to get that out.

Things aren't what children need. Good parents are. If you teach them the world revolves around the love of things they spend a great deal of time wanting what they don't need or what they won't be able to afford when they first start out. When I was a kid we didn't have 2 cents to rub together. We went to museums, parks and did a lot of low budget stuff. My dad got stationed overseas and then we did a more but we never had fancy stuff. I probably had the most well rounded childhood of anyone I know even before we went overseas.

I could never understand the calling for huge TVs, expensive cars, sound systems or any of that stuff. Still don't. When Lil was in hockey we dealth with a bunch of materialistic parents/ kids who were entitled and expected the latest gadget with no appreciation. I still have friends now whose children are so materialistic I want to slap them. Giving them what the parents wished they had has done nothing for thier character that I can see.

I made a ton of $ when I was younger and was fairly miserable. I now have 2 degrees, haven't had a raise in 10 yrs and if it weren't for the f i ng computerized records I would work until my demise. Doing something you love is worth not having a Lamborghinni. (or however you spell that) If you love teaching, dealing with kids maybe you need to think about what is really important to you. Is having the guarantee of things really important (even if you are working at something you have to push through to support that) or the possibility that you might have few things but maybe savor those doing something you sound you love to do.

Not that I have strong opinions or anything.... climbs off soap box....

 

[leswp1]

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My parents of the no cell phone texted me tonight I about fell off my chair. Emailed my brother who got one too. He had the same reaction. (Dad is 82 and cell phones are viewed like a police call box. pull tab only when nec.

 

[The Rube]

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Things aren't what children need. Good parents are. If you teach them the world revolves around the love of things they spend a great deal of time wanting what they don't need or what they won't be able to afford when they first start out. When I was a kid we didn't have 2 cents to rub together. We went to museums, parks and did a lot of low budget stuff. My dad got stationed overseas and then we did a more but we never had fancy stuff. I probably had the most well rounded childhood of anyone I know even before we went overseas.

I could never understand the calling for huge TVs, expensive cars, sound systems or any of that stuff. Still don't. When Lil was in hockey we dealth with a bunch of materialistic parents/ kids who were entitled and expected the latest gadget with no appreciation. I still have friends now whose children are so materialistic I want to slap them. Giving them what the parents wished they had has done nothing for thier character that I can see.

I made a ton of $ when I was younger and was fairly miserable. I now have 2 degrees, haven't had a raise in 10 yrs and if it weren't for the f i ng computerized records I would work until my demise. Doing something you love is worth not having a Lamborghinni. (or however you spell that) If you love teaching, dealing with kids maybe you need to think about what is really important to you. Is having the guarantee of things really important (even if you are working at something you have to push through to support that) or the possibility that you might have few things but maybe savor those doing something you sound you love to do.

Not that I have strong opinions or anything.... climbs off soap box....

Exactly. Growing up, I wanted to be a CPA/high powered accountant. Roll in the dough, buy a lot of finer stuff, etc. Somewhere along the way I realized as long as I have family, friends, a roof over my head, food, clothes, and a little extra dough to do things I love (like hockey road trips/etc), I'm good. Do I still dream of someday owning some fine sports car, or travelling abroad, or owning a converted Greyhound-to-RV and living on the road for a month? Sure. But I don't NEED it for life satisfaction. I have what I need. Good enough for me.

 

[leswp1]

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Exactly. Growing up, I wanted to be a CPA/high powered accountant. Roll in the dough, buy a lot of finer stuff, etc. Somewhere along the way I realized as long as I have family, friends, a roof over my head, food, clothes, and a little extra dough to do things I love (like hockey road trips/etc), I'm good. Do I still dream of someday owning some fine sports car, or travelling abroad, or owning a converted Greyhound-to-RV and living on the road for a month? Sure. But I don't NEED it for life satisfaction. I have what I need. Good enough for me.

This!

 

[The Rube]

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This!

Ya wanna know one of my more treasured things I own? A CD-R that was converted into a MN Gopher (gold M outline, maroon background) Christmas ornament. Why? The former poster known as Quizmire (whom I consider a close friend) made it for me one year. Just because. Simple things give you the most joy.

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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People tell me, even with a lot of money, you still can't buy love, trust, and respect; but money sure makes it a hell of a lot easier to try.

 

[The Rube]

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People tell me, even with a lot of money, you still can't buy love, trust, and respect; but money sure makes it a hell of a lot easier to try.

And if I were rich, I'd be labeled "eccentric" not "weird."

 

[Patman]

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Interesting. Good Luck to the boy!

Thank you.

I'm continuously told by people, many from the hockey community, that I need to seriously consider teaching, or a few flat out say, just wait, you'll be a teacher. My girl friend is an elementary ed major. I have no idea what I want to do. I may meet with a past teacher of mine who now runs the education program here and see what kind of opportunities and experiences he's had along his journey. While I'm not taking any engineering courses this semester, I am taking two business courses, and I'm still a tad bit unsure of what I'd do with a finance degree, etc.

This is probably going to sound terrible, but I love to do things, I have somewhat expensive tastes, etc. Teaching salary isn't great. The thing that scares me with teaching is not letting my kids, especially if I marry my girlfriend, have the kinds of opportunities that I've had growing up. Two teachers for parents aren't exactly going to be rolling in the dough. I know for a fact that what I end up doing, it will be something I work very hard at, as well as enjoy. I just am very confused right now and don't know what to think, really. Sorry to annoy, but I just needed to get that out.

You can meet teaching desires in various disciplines with little adaptation... if you are good at what you do others will want to know how... and frankly, people like being around those with that skill set.

 

[hockeyplayer1015]

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Interesting. Good Luck to the boy!

Thank you.

I'm continuously told by people, many from the hockey community, that I need to seriously consider teaching, or a few flat out say, just wait, you'll be a teacher. My girl friend is an elementary ed major. I have no idea what I want to do. I may meet with a past teacher of mine who now runs the education program here and see what kind of opportunities and experiences he's had along his journey. While I'm not taking any engineering courses this semester, I am taking two business courses, and I'm still a tad bit unsure of what I'd do with a finance degree, etc.

This is probably going to sound terrible, but I love to do things, I have somewhat expensive tastes, etc. Teaching salary isn't great. The thing that scares me with teaching is not letting my kids, especially if I marry my girlfriend, have the kinds of opportunities that I've had growing up. Two teachers for parents aren't exactly going to be rolling in the dough. I know for a fact that what I end up doing, it will be something I work very hard at, as well as enjoy. I just am very confused right now and don't know what to think, really. Sorry to annoy, but I just needed to get that out.

Are you still majoring in engineering? What about (sooner or later) finding a teaching gig that incorporates that? I know that there are atleast some colleges where the professors simply had real life experience and their B.E.

I consider myself lucky. I love driving the boats, and I'm fortunately extremely well off, especially at 24. Do I have a lot of materialistic things? Sure. But I know I don't truly need them, however I like being able to enjoy my 2 weeks off at a time. Also, I don't buy the latest shiniest things, and I'm fiscally responsible about it. I probably have my parents/upbringing to thank for that (Mom was a middle school teacher, Dad is a (soon to be retired) Corrections Officer). We lived comfortably, but certainly not super wealthy.

 

[The Rube]

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Are you still majoring in engineering? What about (sooner or later) finding a teaching gig that incorporates that? I know that there are atleast some colleges where the professors simply had real life experience and their B.E.

I consider myself lucky. I love driving the boats, and I'm fortunately extremely well off, especially at 24. Do I have a lot of materialistic things? Sure. But I know I don't truly need them, however I like being able to enjoy my 2 weeks off at a time. Also, I don't buy the latest shiniest things, and I'm fiscally responsible about it. I probably have my parents/upbringing to thank for that (Mom was a middle school teacher, Dad is a (soon to be retired) Corrections Officer). We lived comfortably, but certainly not super wealthy.

(insert Willy Wonka meme):

What? You were raised with the sense of responsibility? Do tell!