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jinx · 07-12-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Sorry for the girl, Jinx.
Is there still at least a cool factor to it?

Hang on - homeschooled (and coming up to summer anyway) I guess there aren't as many kids to impress with it. And the worst weather otherwise.

If you manage to get her in a kayak I'd love to see pics

Apparently there are waterproof liners that can go inside a fiberglass cast so it can get wet. The ER doc said it just depends on what's available at the ortho - but I'm thinking we might ortho shop if it's not available at the one we've made an appointment with. It's important, for swimming and kayaking. I just can't see her having to sit these out or 4-6 weeks.

Yes, she's home schooled, but school has been over since June 1. She has cheerleading camp and then practices comeing up on a few weeks... will have to make due impressing all the kids at the gym (they have summer camp there, as well as members like us) until then.

Sundae · 07-12-2010, 02:06 PM

What I'm looking for is work with children - I'd be willing to take even part time and then any number of additional part time work to support that.
That way I'd still be moving towards my goal of full time teaching assistant position.

From September I will volunteer three days a week.
To be reviewed (by me) at Christmas.
If I'm up to three days a week with no trouble, I'll accept I have to go back into an office short term. I'd still have my volunteer experience behind me if and when there is a vacancy within a five mile radius.

At present the job opportunities locally are limited. In every field, even jobs I do not want to take or am unqualified for.
The only real option available would be the office based admin that brought me down so far last time. And saying that I haven't even seen one of those jobs recently. I do look every week.

I'm also looking at working as a volunteer for the Brownies/ Guides.
Again, that would look great on my CV and keep my hand in.
That's part of the plan which involves taking any job I can to get back in the workplace.

monster · 07-12-2010, 02:10 PM

Do they have summer reading programs at the library, SG?
that might be a good place to volunteer. Maybe you could even start one if they don't have one?

Also, get first-aid and CPR certified. that's great on your CV too, when you want to work with kids.

monster · 07-12-2010, 02:12 PM

Most kids get waterproof casts in the summer. I'm amazed at the number I see swimming with them. And they're such cool colors too. You can't really write on them like the old plaster of paris ones, though -Sharpie works OK, and nail polish..... but at least they're cool colors to start off with.

Sundae · 07-12-2010, 02:15 PM

Good plan re the first aiding.
I wonder if I could get a discount if I volunteer for them - £117.50 otherwise

I know they're after drivers - might not be a bad ida to brush up those skills either.

monster · 07-12-2010, 02:42 PM

It's a worthwhile investment, though -can you get any help with course fees?

classicman · 07-12-2010, 03:32 PM

That sounds really high - IS there a local YMCA or something like it? They usually offer courses for about $30-$50. Sometimes they are free.

Sundae · 07-13-2010, 04:27 AM

This is the St Johns Ambulance - it's the standard body for certification. Certainly the First Aiders at school have their qualifications from them.

I'm going to contact them and ask if any discounts apply or if I could volunteer with them in order to obtain a discount.

I'm looking at funding information too, but it's all so complicated and doesn't seem to apply to me...

classicman · 07-13-2010, 07:45 AM

Well thats good. I'm sure you'll figure it all out. I'd still check with the school or someone who works there ... they may have a less expensive alternative or know about funding/discounts.

monster · 07-13-2010, 09:09 AM

yup, looks to me like if you volunteer, they will train you

http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/volunteer/first-aid.aspx

I can't believe there's VAT on First Aid training -that's nuts!

Nirvana · 07-17-2010, 09:38 AM

Wow it is hot!! My thermometer says: Welcome to HELL!!

glatt · 07-17-2010, 01:38 PM

We lost some trees last year, and without that shade on our house, the AC can't keep up. So I just installed 3 nuclear blast shields over some key windows. It's like a cave in here now.

Cicero · 07-17-2010, 01:45 PM

The film "Inception" was good. That is all.

sweetwater · 07-17-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

We lost some trees last year, and without that shade on our house, the AC can't keep up. So I just installed 3 nuclear blast shields over some key windows. It's like a cave in here now.

Tell me more. I have many windows that let through way too much hot, Hot, HOT sunlight, and zero birds - not that the birds don't keep trying, bouncing, and dying from impact.

Aluminum foil taped to the glass is helping, but it ain't beautiful. I sprayed soapy water all over the glass during the worst of it, but a kingfisher hit the window yesterday. Thank goodness he survived. Suggestions?

glatt · 07-19-2010, 09:12 AM

Our "nuclear blast shields" are just regular light blocking roll blinds. The heaviest duty kind sold at Home Depot. They really keep the light out and even though we've only had them a day or two, it feels like it's cooler in here, and the AC doesn't run constantly. It actually cycles now. We pull them down when the sun is shining directly in the window. It's really dark in here when we pull them down.

It was either the blinds, or getting a new AC that is sized properly. $60 or $6000? Hmmm...

07-12-2010, 02:10 PM	#1923
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Do they have summer reading programs at the library, SG? that might be a good place to volunteer. Maybe you could even start one if they don't have one? Also, get first-aid and CPR certified. that's great on your CV too, when you want to work with kids. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

07-12-2010, 02:12 PM	#1924
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Most kids get waterproof casts in the summer. I'm amazed at the number I see swimming with them. And they're such cool colors too. You can't really write on them like the old plaster of paris ones, though -Sharpie works OK, and nail polish..... but at least they're cool colors to start off with. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

07-12-2010, 02:42 PM	#1926
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	It's a worthwhile investment, though -can you get any help with course fees? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

07-12-2010, 03:32 PM	#1927
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	That sounds really high - IS there a local YMCA or something like it? They usually offer courses for about $30-$50. Sometimes they are free. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-13-2010, 07:45 AM	#1929
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Well thats good. I'm sure you'll figure it all out. I'd still check with the school or someone who works there ... they may have a less expensive alternative or know about funding/discounts. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-12-2010, 02:06 PM	#1922
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	What I'm looking for is work with children - I'd be willing to take even part time and then any number of additional part time work to support that. That way I'd still be moving towards my goal of full time teaching assistant position. From September I will volunteer three days a week. To be reviewed (by me) at Christmas. If I'm up to three days a week with no trouble, I'll accept I have to go back into an office short term. I'd still have my volunteer experience behind me if and when there is a vacancy within a five mile radius. At present the job opportunities locally are limited. In every field, even jobs I do not want to take or am unqualified for. The only real option available would be the office based admin that brought me down so far last time. And saying that I haven't even seen one of those jobs recently. I do look every week. I'm also looking at working as a volunteer for the Brownies/ Guides. Again, that would look great on my CV and keep my hand in. That's part of the plan which involves taking any job I can to get back in the workplace.

07-12-2010, 02:15 PM	#1925
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Good plan re the first aiding. I wonder if I could get a discount if I volunteer for them - £117.50 otherwise I know they're after drivers - might not be a bad ida to brush up those skills either.

07-13-2010, 04:27 AM	#1928
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	This is the St Johns Ambulance - it's the standard body for certification. Certainly the First Aiders at school have their qualifications from them. I'm going to contact them and ask if any discounts apply or if I could volunteer with them in order to obtain a discount. I'm looking at funding information too, but it's all so complicated and doesn't seem to apply to me...

07-13-2010, 09:09 AM	#1930
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	yup, looks to me like if you volunteer, they will train you http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/volunteer/first-aid.aspx I can't believe there's VAT on First Aid training -that's nuts! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

07-17-2010, 09:38 AM	#1931
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Wow it is hot!! My thermometer says: Welcome to HELL!! __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

07-17-2010, 01:38 PM	#1932
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	We lost some trees last year, and without that shade on our house, the AC can't keep up. So I just installed 3 nuclear blast shields over some key windows. It's like a cave in here now.

07-17-2010, 01:45 PM	#1933
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	The film "Inception" was good. That is all. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

07-19-2010, 09:12 AM	#1935
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Our "nuclear blast shields" are just regular light blocking roll blinds. The heaviest duty kind sold at Home Depot. They really keep the light out and even though we've only had them a day or two, it feels like it's cooler in here, and the AC doesn't run constantly. It actually cycles now. We pull them down when the sun is shining directly in the window. It's really dark in here when we pull them down. It was either the blinds, or getting a new AC that is sized properly. $60 or $6000? Hmmm...

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