BRAGGIN' RITES!
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Hi everyone,
Hope this summer finds you all well! I know I've promised and promised to
write this, but, due to some crazy circumstances, I just haven't been able to.
First the computer "blew up," then my cable modem went out (as it would be,
right in the middle of trying to write this letter the last time, and before I
could hit send). But, OH well, that's life, and now I FINALLY HAVE THE CHANCE
TO SHARE ABOUT MY DAUGHTER'S AWESOME FORTUNE!
To begin with, tomorrow she gets to leave for an AWESOME, probably once in a
lifetime trip. Before I say just where, I do want to extend my thanks (not
because I am sending this to anyone there, but because I hope you will all find
new found respect for them) to the Cincinnati Museum Center and their Youth
Volunteer Program. If it weren't for them, this trip wouldn't even be possible
for my daughter. I hope if you live in & around Cincinnati, you will visit
their wonderful Museums & look into the program for your own teens (13 years and
up). If you don't live here, I hope if you come "passing thru" you'll decide
to stop for a while (if you do, let me know, my DD, may be able to help you
out with some free tickets). Mostly, I thank Don Whittrock & assistant Arden;
they are the ones who chose my daughter for this. I also thank our anonymous d
onors!
OK, DO I HAVE YA WONDERING YET, LOL?
Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday), she's living for Red Lodge, Montana near
Billings, Montana (think Yellowstone, National Park). While she'll get to visit
Yellowstone, her main reason for being there is to go on a REAL DINOSAUR DIG
(LOL, Cheryl, & you didn't even realize this when you sent the e-mail today about
"never being on a REAL Dinosaur Dig). All of this was made possible by an
anonymous donor to the Museum Center, who donated ENOUGH MONEY to send 8 of the
youths from the youth program.
12 were asked to write 4 essays & 1 THANK YOU letter to the Anonymous Donor.
(The kids did have to be at least 16 to do this.) They (Don and Arden) ONLY
chose those who they thought would be best suited for the trip. Of the 12,
they had to narrow it down (through the essays & thank you letter) to the 8 who
are going.
My daughter is SOOOOO PSYCHED! They fly out tomorrow afternoon! ALL IS PAID
FOR; FLIGHT, FOOD, LODGING, THE DIG, EVERY ASPECT!
Me? Well, LOL, I'm so happy for her, but at the same time a bit freaked out
by the fact that she'll be flying AGAIN w/out me (then, LOL, you DON'T want to
be on a plane w/me, either...unless you have me heavily drugged). Plus, it
isn't like when she went to Washington, DC this past winter (though I was
freaked out about that too); at least I could have gotten there in under 12 hours
drive time, and who knows, an hour, maybe 1 1/2 tops by plane). This is A LOT
FARTHER away from me than DC! But, I'd never even try to stop her from this
trip. This is a once in a life timer for most of us! I'd never be able to
afford this trip, so she is one lucky kid, and a great essay writer!
BUT, WAIT: OH YEA, THERE'S MORE!
Most of you know my daughter wanted to work at Paramount Kings Island
Amusement Park (PKI) last year (she was only 15 then, and I told her I really wanted
her to be a "kid" for one more summer; she listened and did). She came to me
in early spring, before PKI opened and asked me to take her to the park to
fill out the application. Beings that she WAS 16 by then AND it was the 2nd year
in a row she asked, I knew she was serious. (My one and only "requirement"
was that she had to stick w/it since it was just a seasonal job; that's our
rule, you start something, you finish it.) Well, she's absolutely LOVED the job
and the job absolutely LOVES her!
All summer, they were giving her responsibilities above and beyond what they
give "most" associates; especially her age. A few weekends ago, she was told
by another supervisor, that the following day, they were going to put Kaycee
with one Supervisors in Charge of one of the mid to large sized picnics (1000
- 2000 people). She was required to pre train those who volunteer there,
"place people" in positions she thought would suit them best, schedule breaks,
lunches, & suppers, and write end of picnic reports (all the while, watching,
supervising, etc., & helping the workers). She MUST HAVE DONE WELL!
At the end of the night, her supervisor (the MAIN ONE) HANDED HER an
application for a Forman position for next year (they'd start training her this year).
IT'S REALLY GOOD NEWS when the Supervisor HANDS YOU that application.
Anyone who's been there once season can apply, but to have it handed to you,
without going to the office yourself, says a lot! And, I must say, PKI does pay
well. She doesn't make minimum wage (but, I think it's good even when kids do
make Minimum wage; they still learn to work). On top of the great pay (for a
kid), she gets a free membership to the park, free food while working, 1/2 off
food when not, free tickets for friends, (I'd say family, but we always buy
season passes, well except for my brother & his family). PLUS, she gets a 40%
discount on ALL PKI Merchandise. She also gets other perks like discounts at
other local amusements, like canoeing, dining out, etc. They also have "after
hours PKI ASSOCIATES ONLY" work parties where the supervisors run the rides,
and they get to ride and eat all the junk food they can. That lasted until 1 or
2 am, late, but in a "safe place." I can't say they don't work those who
will hard. They do, but it is GREAT practice for the future, I think.
Anyway, I'll keep you posted on that one.
I do need to hit the bed, there are a few more things for us to do BEFORE she
leaves early afternoon. Please say your prayers for a safe return, and a
fun, educational trip!
And, LOL, THANKS for listening to me go on and on about my daughter, but,
geezsh, who just couldn't w/all this news?
Take Care, & I'll keep ya' all posted!
Tracy
PS: IF SOME OF YOU GOT DOUBLE. TRIPLE, QUADRUPLE, OR MORE OF THESE, I'M
SORRY, I COULDN'T IN MY EXCITEMENT REMEMBER WHO IS/ISN'T IN CERTAIN GROUPS (NOT TO
MENTION IN MY E-MAIL ADDRESS BOOK MORE THAN ONCE FOR WHATEVER REASON). SO,
SORRY ABOUT THAT!
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Hope this summer finds you all well! I know I've promised and promised to
write this, but, due to some crazy circumstances, I just haven't been able to.
First the computer "blew up," then my cable modem went out (as it would be,
right in the middle of trying to write this letter the last time, and before I
could hit send). But, OH well, that's life, and now I FINALLY HAVE THE CHANCE
TO SHARE ABOUT MY DAUGHTER'S AWESOME FORTUNE!
To begin with, tomorrow she gets to leave for an AWESOME, probably once in a
lifetime trip. Before I say just where, I do want to extend my thanks (not
because I am sending this to anyone there, but because I hope you will all find
new found respect for them) to the Cincinnati Museum Center and their Youth
Volunteer Program. If it weren't for them, this trip wouldn't even be possible
for my daughter. I hope if you live in & around Cincinnati, you will visit
their wonderful Museums & look into the program for your own teens (13 years and
up). If you don't live here, I hope if you come "passing thru" you'll decide
to stop for a while (if you do, let me know, my DD, may be able to help you
out with some free tickets). Mostly, I thank Don Whittrock & assistant Arden;
they are the ones who chose my daughter for this. I also thank our anonymous d
onors!
OK, DO I HAVE YA WONDERING YET, LOL?
Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday), she's living for Red Lodge, Montana near
Billings, Montana (think Yellowstone, National Park). While she'll get to visit
Yellowstone, her main reason for being there is to go on a REAL DINOSAUR DIG
(LOL, Cheryl, & you didn't even realize this when you sent the e-mail today about
"never being on a REAL Dinosaur Dig). All of this was made possible by an
anonymous donor to the Museum Center, who donated ENOUGH MONEY to send 8 of the
youths from the youth program.
12 were asked to write 4 essays & 1 THANK YOU letter to the Anonymous Donor.
(The kids did have to be at least 16 to do this.) They (Don and Arden) ONLY
chose those who they thought would be best suited for the trip. Of the 12,
they had to narrow it down (through the essays & thank you letter) to the 8 who
are going.
My daughter is SOOOOO PSYCHED! They fly out tomorrow afternoon! ALL IS PAID
FOR; FLIGHT, FOOD, LODGING, THE DIG, EVERY ASPECT!
Me? Well, LOL, I'm so happy for her, but at the same time a bit freaked out
by the fact that she'll be flying AGAIN w/out me (then, LOL, you DON'T want to
be on a plane w/me, either...unless you have me heavily drugged). Plus, it
isn't like when she went to Washington, DC this past winter (though I was
freaked out about that too); at least I could have gotten there in under 12 hours
drive time, and who knows, an hour, maybe 1 1/2 tops by plane). This is A LOT
FARTHER away from me than DC! But, I'd never even try to stop her from this
trip. This is a once in a life timer for most of us! I'd never be able to
afford this trip, so she is one lucky kid, and a great essay writer!
BUT, WAIT: OH YEA, THERE'S MORE!
Most of you know my daughter wanted to work at Paramount Kings Island
Amusement Park (PKI) last year (she was only 15 then, and I told her I really wanted
her to be a "kid" for one more summer; she listened and did). She came to me
in early spring, before PKI opened and asked me to take her to the park to
fill out the application. Beings that she WAS 16 by then AND it was the 2nd year
in a row she asked, I knew she was serious. (My one and only "requirement"
was that she had to stick w/it since it was just a seasonal job; that's our
rule, you start something, you finish it.) Well, she's absolutely LOVED the job
and the job absolutely LOVES her!
All summer, they were giving her responsibilities above and beyond what they
give "most" associates; especially her age. A few weekends ago, she was told
by another supervisor, that the following day, they were going to put Kaycee
with one Supervisors in Charge of one of the mid to large sized picnics (1000
- 2000 people). She was required to pre train those who volunteer there,
"place people" in positions she thought would suit them best, schedule breaks,
lunches, & suppers, and write end of picnic reports (all the while, watching,
supervising, etc., & helping the workers). She MUST HAVE DONE WELL!
At the end of the night, her supervisor (the MAIN ONE) HANDED HER an
application for a Forman position for next year (they'd start training her this year).
IT'S REALLY GOOD NEWS when the Supervisor HANDS YOU that application.
Anyone who's been there once season can apply, but to have it handed to you,
without going to the office yourself, says a lot! And, I must say, PKI does pay
well. She doesn't make minimum wage (but, I think it's good even when kids do
make Minimum wage; they still learn to work). On top of the great pay (for a
kid), she gets a free membership to the park, free food while working, 1/2 off
food when not, free tickets for friends, (I'd say family, but we always buy
season passes, well except for my brother & his family). PLUS, she gets a 40%
discount on ALL PKI Merchandise. She also gets other perks like discounts at
other local amusements, like canoeing, dining out, etc. They also have "after
hours PKI ASSOCIATES ONLY" work parties where the supervisors run the rides,
and they get to ride and eat all the junk food they can. That lasted until 1 or
2 am, late, but in a "safe place." I can't say they don't work those who
will hard. They do, but it is GREAT practice for the future, I think.
Anyway, I'll keep you posted on that one.
I do need to hit the bed, there are a few more things for us to do BEFORE she
leaves early afternoon. Please say your prayers for a safe return, and a
fun, educational trip!
And, LOL, THANKS for listening to me go on and on about my daughter, but,
geezsh, who just couldn't w/all this news?
Take Care, & I'll keep ya' all posted!
Tracy
PS: IF SOME OF YOU GOT DOUBLE. TRIPLE, QUADRUPLE, OR MORE OF THESE, I'M
SORRY, I COULDN'T IN MY EXCITEMENT REMEMBER WHO IS/ISN'T IN CERTAIN GROUPS (NOT TO
MENTION IN MY E-MAIL ADDRESS BOOK MORE THAN ONCE FOR WHATEVER REASON). SO,
SORRY ABOUT THAT!
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Barb Eaton
Tracy,
What an opportunity and fun trip! Safe travels. We really like Museum
Central too. I like the outside (it looks like an old fashion radio)
architecture. The place is a blast. I'll have to email you the next time we
come down from Columbus. :-)
Barb E
The hardest battle is to be nobody but yourself
in a world that is doing its best, night and day,
to make you like everybody else.
E.E. Cummings
on 8/2/03 12:18 AM, LuvsToHomeschool@... at LuvsToHomeschool@...
wrote:
What an opportunity and fun trip! Safe travels. We really like Museum
Central too. I like the outside (it looks like an old fashion radio)
architecture. The place is a blast. I'll have to email you the next time we
come down from Columbus. :-)
Barb E
The hardest battle is to be nobody but yourself
in a world that is doing its best, night and day,
to make you like everybody else.
E.E. Cummings
on 8/2/03 12:18 AM, LuvsToHomeschool@... at LuvsToHomeschool@...
wrote:
> to the Cincinnati Museum Center and their Youth
> Volunteer Program. If it weren't for them, this trip wouldn't even be
> possible
> for my daughter. I hope if you live in & around Cincinnati, you will visit
> their wonderful Museums & look into the program for your own teens (13 years
> and
> up). If you don't live here, I hope if you come "passing thru" you'll decide
> to stop for a while (if you do, let me know, my DD, may be able to help you
> out with some free tickets). Mostly, I thank Don Whittrock & assistant Arden;
> they are the ones who chose my daughter for this. I also thank our anonymous
> d
> onors!
glad2bmadly
Congratulations! My three yr. old dinosaur obsessed son is watching one of the Walking W/ Dinosaur BBC specials next to me. We just read a book about the discovery of the Maiasaura (nest and baby and adults) in Montana! They talked about a children's section of the site where kids actually discovered some of the bones. They mentioned the exhibit being in Bozeman. Is she part of the Maiasaura dig? I love Maiasaura. The name means "good mother". I told my 3 yr. old, Jesse, about your daughter and he was really excited. Good for her. Let us know how it went when you hear.
Madeline
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***I love Maiasaura. The name means "good mother".***
Maiasaura is the Montana State Dinosaur!
The Maiasaura exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman is great
but it hasn't changed in years. Montana folks would like to see some new
stuff but folks who've never been before would love it.
Deb L
Maiasaura is the Montana State Dinosaur!
The Maiasaura exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman is great
but it hasn't changed in years. Montana folks would like to see some new
stuff but folks who've never been before would love it.
Deb L
glad2bmadly
I hope to get there one day. We have many friends living in Bozeman. Do you live near there? Do you know if every state has a state dinosaur?
Madeline
Deborah Lewis <ddzimlew@...> wrote:
***I love Maiasaura. The name means "good mother".***
Maiasaura is the Montana State Dinosaur!
The Maiasaura exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman is great
but it hasn't changed in years. Montana folks would like to see some new
stuff but folks who've never been before would love it.
Deb L
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Madeline
Deborah Lewis <ddzimlew@...> wrote:
***I love Maiasaura. The name means "good mother".***
Maiasaura is the Montana State Dinosaur!
The Maiasaura exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman is great
but it hasn't changed in years. Montana folks would like to see some new
stuff but folks who've never been before would love it.
Deb L
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