Re: gauged lobe piercing
ahoier
starter ring for my ears? I've read bad stuff about studs/posts and
how they jab into your head and such. I've also read recommendations
of a hoop/loop earring, to help in the gradual stretching process.
Kavin...@gmail.com
ahoier wrote:
> I'm thinking of getting both lobes gauged.
The easiest way to determine the gauge of your lobes is to hold a ruler
against them, find the measurement in inches or millimeters and then
use a chart to convert to gauge.
Hope that helps.
Kavin
Curt James
> I'm thinking of getting both lobes gauged. What is the general
> process? From googling around for information
> (http://jewelry.about.com/od/bodyjewelry/a/gauging_lobes.htm), most
> say that they use a small diameter needle (guns are bad, is what I've
> heard), and won't take a huge chunk out of my lobe which makes sense.
> Thanks in advance,
> Adam
Adam,
You said "both lobes gauged," but it sounds like you're actually simply
getting your ears pierced for the first time. Do you currently have
your ears pierced?
The about.com link you provided offers, "Even if your ears were pierced
to a more standard size, you can stretch your ear lobe holes using a
gradual process that some people call gauging." This would indicate
that you do have your ears pierced and are anticipating or considering
stretching or gauging them.
Stretching is the preferred term by old school enthusiasts but gauging
is apparently becoming more acceptable as a synonym for increasing the
hole size of lobe (and other) piercings.
The general process involves waiting until your piercing has healed and
then increasing the size of your hole incrementally or gradually as the
about.com info states.
The typical Piercing Pagoda jewelry is 16 gauge. I currently wear 00
gauge posts, but I only stretched slightly as I had my ears punched
initially at 2 gauge.
My limited experience at gauging or stretching was then from 2 gauge to
0 gauge and finally to 00 gauge where I've maintained for several years
now.
My particular "general process" included wearing the 2 gauge tunnels
for many months and then simply sliding in a pair of 0 gauge tunnels. I
have fairly large lobes and the stretch was easily accomplished.
Likewise 00 gauge.
You may want to Google scalpeling as there are many people who simply
have their lobes scalpeled so they can wear 00 gauge or larger
immediately rather than gradually stretch from 16 g to 14 to 12 to 8
to...
Risks of skipping sizes, say 16 gauge to 8 gauge would include the
chance of a blow-out.
I was looking at the about.com page you linked to. It provides good
information from what I read. You may also be interested in the wiki
page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earlobe_stretching
As far as I know, you can select your own "starter ring" at the shop
when you get your lobes stretched or pierced. I've never heard of
studs/posts "jabbing into your heard," btw. And wrt to hoop/loop
earrings helping, I have seen a guy hang a padlock onto his captive
bead ring to help in stretching his piercing, but I think that's
unnecessary or a case of overkill. Ymmv.
Best of luck with your ear project, Adam. Please post a follow-up.
--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/
Marie
news:1161031422....@f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> Risks of skipping sizes, say 16 gauge to 8 gauge would include the
> chance of a blow-out.
I had no problem skipping during the smaller sizes(I started from regular
earring holes), but as they got larger it was harder to skip. I could NOT
use a taper. I just lubed up the lobes and plugs and went for it. The worst
that happened was my lobe felt a little raw, but if that happened I
discovered that keeping a&d on it for a day and turning the plugs
frequently(gasp!! that's a RAB sin, isn't it!?), it was ok.
Marie
Marie
news:1161106810.1...@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> Thanks. I did look into that, but that sounded like too much. I think
> I'll just go the gradual route. And if I ever decide I don't like em,
> I can just let them close up hehe.
Now, some people's piercings do NOT close up. My lobes did shrink up over a
few weeks, and a normal earring would not even go through the hole. Now I'm
up again to a 0 or 00, I don't remember anymore. I've seen some lobes with
scars from being stretched. It's just different for everyone.
Marie
Curt James
Mine at 00 gauge maintain a perfect "donut hole" when I remove my
posts.
Ta da!
Yes, it's one of my special talents.
I've thought about going larger, but I'm thinking that the lobe would
have that floppy, stretched out appearance if I did. Oh, yeah, I FEAR
the droopy lobe! ;o)
--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/
Curt James
> thanks for the info.
You bet. :o)
[...]
> <snip> everyone I've known with gauged lobes referred to
> them as "gauging" lol. I guess just a result of the changing
> of the language through the years.
Yes.
Some people handle change better than others. :o)
re punching
> Thanks. I did look into that, but that sounded like too much. I think
> I'll just go the gradual route. And if I ever decide I don't like em,
> I can just let them close up hehe.
Cool.
re scalpeling
> <snip> that sounded too drastic for me hehehe. Im in really
> no "rush" to get it done :) Just wanted to get some questions
> answered beforehand as this will be my first piercing.
[...]
Excellent.
--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/
Curt James
[...]
> re punching
>
> > Thanks. I did look into that, but that sounded like too much. I think
> > I'll just go the gradual route. And if I ever decide I don't like em,
> > I can just let them close up hehe.
>
> Cool.
>
> re scalpeling
[...]
D'OH!
I'm a fan of judicious snipping, but the first bit should've read re
scalpeling just as the second portion was.
Yeah, fwiw.
Sincerely,
Mr. Facts Straight
P.S. And I didn't even have to use Google! (Well, I posted via Google
groups, but... never mind.)
--
Marie
> Mine at 00 gauge maintain a perfect "donut hole" when I remove my
> posts.
Well, mine did take a few weeks to shrink all the way back but it was ok.
> Ta da!
>
> Yes, it's one of my special talents.
>
> I've thought about going larger, but I'm thinking that the lobe would
> have that floppy, stretched out appearance if I did. Oh, yeah, I FEAR
> the droopy lobe! ;o)
I don't want mine droopy so I haven't gone any larger. I used the pierced
holes I got when I was 4 or 5 years old so they aren't centered the way I'd
like, and I worry that if I go any bigger it will tear. Ha doesn't that
sound a bit dirty?
Marie
Curt James
[...]
> <snip> I worry that if I go any bigger it will tear.
(blink!)
> Ha doesn't that sound a bit dirty?
Weeeeeeeeell, taken out of context, yes!
> Marie
Uh, that was regarding lobes and jewelry, of course! ;o)
--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/
The Queen of Cans and Jars
> No I don't. So I guess my goal would be to get them eventually gauged.
Stretched. The word is stretched.
Curt James
Wrt The Queen of What and Ever's reading comprehension skills, the word
is thick. Another word is clueless. Perhaps she missed these words:
"... but everyone I've known with gauged lobes referred to them as
"gauging" lol. I guess just a result of the changing of the language
through the years."
Hth!
--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/
The Queen of Cans and Jars
> "... but all the morons I've known with gauged lobes referred to them as
> "gauging" lol. I guess just a result of de-evolution."
HTH.
Curt James
[...]
heh
You liked that Snickers bar comment? ;o)
--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/
The Queen of Cans and Jars
Curt James
Really.
So how much weight have you gained? Because, hey, that Snickers bar
comment seems to have ~*REALLY*~ hit home. ;o)
Anyway, how are things? It just seems sooooo long since we've talked.
--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/
David Gartner
> news:1161031422....@f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> > Risks of skipping sizes, say 16 gauge to 8 gauge would include the
> > chance of a blow-out.
i went from 20 gauge to 4 gauge in one night.
dermal punching, sweetie. look into it.
Curt James
> "Curt James" <curt...@gmail.com> wrote
> > > Risks of skipping sizes, say 16 gauge to 8 gauge would include the
> > > chance of a blow-out.
>
> i went from 20 gauge to 4 gauge in one night.
I believe the phrase I'm searching for is WELL, WHOOPTY FRIGGING DOO!
> dermal punching, sweetie. look into it.
Reading the entire thread before opening your yap. Look into it.
Hth.
--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/
Marie
news:1161234907.4...@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
> i went from 20 gauge to 4 gauge in one night.
>
> dermal punching, sweetie. look into it.
Sweetie?!
I didn't want something so permanent as dermal punching.
Marie
yttrx
> The Queen of She Must REALLY and Be Getting Fat wrote:
>> Curt James <curt...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I'm a dumbfuck!
>>
>> Oh, really?
>
> Really.
>
> So how much weight have you gained? Because, hey, that Snickers bar
> comment seems to have ~*REALLY*~ hit home. ;o)
>
Speaking of comments that hit home...
I'd be more than happy to start again, if you like.
-----yttrx
Cindy Tendinitis
> Curt James <curt...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > The Queen of She Must REALLY and Be Getting Fat wrote:
> >> Curt James <curt...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> > I'm a dumbfuck!
> >>
> >> Oh, really?
> >
> > Really.
> >
> > So how much weight have you gained? Because, hey, that Snickers bar
> > comment seems to have ~*REALLY*~ hit home. ;o)
> >
>
> Speaking of comments that hit home...
>
> I'd be more than happy to start again, if you like.
The best part about it is that Snickers are my least favorite candy bar
ever. It's amazing the things that Curt thinks he can "score" a "point"
with.
Kavin...@gmail.com
Cindy Tendinitis wrote:
> It's amazing the things that Curt thinks he can "score" a "point"
> with.
As if he could properly gauge a response?
Kavin
Cindy Tendinitis
Kavin...@gmail.com
Cindy Tendinitis wrote:
> Kavin...@gmail.com <Kavin...@gmail.com> wrote:
ct> > > It's amazing the things that Curt thinks he can "score" a
"point"
ct> > > with.
> >
kt> > As if he could properly gauge a response?
>
ct> Hee!
And it's not a stretch on my part . . .
Kavin
Kavin...@gmail.com
yttrx wrote:
>
> Speaking of comments that hit home...
>
> I'd be more than happy to start again, if you like.
Just to stir the pudding . . .
Has Curt ever said what his art specialty was? Every art teacher I
ever had made sure we knew they were, say, a ceramic artist, or
photographer, or painter, etc. Has Curt ever said? Let's face it, his
ego is huge about everything else. We know all about that little
journalism class in the Navy. But his art? Nada.
And have you seen his schools website? Not one piece of his students
art. But we know about Curt. (Why DID they take his photo off the
site?)
Oh, it is an 'alternative' elementary school -- but why is the last
part of the mission statement education? Why isn't that first?
At least Foose Alternative School has STYLE!
Kavin
Curt James
[...]
> Has Curt ever said what his art specialty was?
Did someone say you were a "terrier" of sorts at one point in time?
Because you're not much at the whole research thing, Kav.
Maybe you missed this post by the erstwhile fr0glet once upon a when...
|"Curt" <curt_ja...@yahoo.com> wrote...
|> scott bock <pierc...@bitstream.net> wrote:
|
|> >how can you teach reading with an art certificate?
|>
|> I was originally an English major
|
|Me too.
|
|> >shouldn't you be at least trying to teach art?
|
|> Sure.
|>
|> http://www.carlislearts.org/classes/painting.asp
|> http://www.carlislearts.org/classes/drawing.asp
|
|Now THAT'S how you make a fucking point!!
|
|fr0glet
See:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.bodyart/msg/52b92a6b17e3b373
Those links are no longer applicable, however fr0glet's reaction
demonstrates that they were, at that time, active links, wouldn't you
say?
I was an instructor in watercolor and drawing at Carlisle's Arts
Learning Center for about a year while I was substituting in the
Harrisburg School District. Scott Bock had a similar question and my
answer seemed to work for Sarah.
> Every art teacher I ever had made sure we knew they were,
> say, a ceramic artist, or photographer, or painter, etc.
Cool. Thanks for sharing, Kavin.
> Has Curt ever said?
See above.
But if that's not clear enough for you, I concentrated on drawing and
painting while in college. I'd call myself a cartoonist if asked. It's
what I love the most. And I've demonstrated that love often right here
in RAB.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/RAB/drivethru/?action=view¤t=drivethrub.jpg&slideshow=true&interval=3
aka http://tinyurl.com/ycqclo
> Let's face it, his ego is huge about everything else.
My ego is appropriate and healthy but certainly not what I would call
huge. Perhaps by comparison to yours? ;o)
> We
We?
> know all about that little journalism class in the Navy.
Proud veteran. What have you done for your country? heh
Well, you did take one in the junk for those volleyballers. GOOD ON
YOU, KAVVIE!
> But his art? Nada.
I suppose you'd like some jpeg verification of my A's in Illustration,
Drawing 1, 2, 3, etc.
> And have you seen his schools website? Not one piece of his students
> art.
Talk to legal.
> But we know about Curt.
I honestly don't think you do.
> (Why DID they take his photo off the site?)
Was never on, but there's this:
http://www.hbgsd.k12.pa.us/204312526135426/site/default.asp
[...]
> Kavin
Kavin...@gmail.com
Curt James wrote:
> Kavin Taylor wrote:
kt> > Has Curt ever said? (his specilaty)
cj>> I suppose you'd like some jpeg verification of my A's in
Illustration,
cj> Drawing 1, 2, 3, etc.
No, present time. But thanks. You said loads
kt> > And have you seen his schools website? Not one piece of his
students
kt> > art.
>
cj> Talk to legal.
Really? The sewing teachers seem capable of getting STYLE on the
website. Who'd you piss off? (Then again, that was a stupid question)
Or is there a restraining order against you?
No, I'm sure it's because they don't want a full page with thumbnails
of the litttle man at the card table holding up various student art.
>
> > But we know about Curt.
>
> I honestly don't think you do.
>
> > (Why DID they take his photo off the site?)
>
> Was never on, but there's this:
Try again. Saw it.
Why was it pulled?
And by the way, just because I didn't hot cot in Navy doesn't mean
anything, sailor boy.
How much training do you have as a poll-worker? How many elections
have you endured 13 hour days so that others can vote? In fact, do you
even vote?
Sorry Curt, going into the Navy because you lacked any chance of
getting any other job does not make you patriotic. It just makes you
the trailor trash yttrx has always suspected you to be.
hth
Kavin
Curt James
> Curt James wrote:
> > Kavin Taylor wrote:
> kt> > Has Curt ever said? (his specilaty)
My "specilaty" apparently is getting under your skin, Kav. ;o)
> cj>> I suppose you'd like some jpeg verification of my A's in
> Illustration,
> cj> Drawing 1, 2, 3, etc.
>
> No, present time.
I suspect you'd only complainwhinecry regardless of the offering. Why?
Because that's you. Good luck with that.
> But thanks.
You're welcome.
> You said loads
Cool.
> kt> > And have you seen his schools website? Not one piece of his
> students
> kt> > art.
> >
> cj> Talk to legal.
>
> Really?
Really.
All the art teachers were told that posting student art was something
that needed to be worked out with legal. Spin whatever fantasy makes
you happy, but that's the fact.
However, there is this: http://www.geocities.com/samsartclass/ which I
thought I'd posted before. Meh.
> The sewing teachers seem capable of getting STYLE on the
> website.
Link? Because I'm not sure you even have the right school. You missed
the mark on your specialty question. I wouldn't be surprised if you
have the wrong state.
> Who'd you piss off?
I wonder.
> (Then again, that was a stupid question)
Typically, I believe there are no stupid questions, however since you
asked it, hey, I'm not going to argue with the characterization.
> Or is there a restraining order against you?
How's that work exactly? You have experience with those things, Kav? I
do not.
> No, I'm sure it's because they don't want a full page with thumbnails
> of the litttle man at the card table holding up various student art.
Whatever, Kav. The tiny card table is a fictional creation that brought
not a few laughs to several people. You're grasping at straws.
> > > But we know about Curt.
> >
> > I honestly don't think you do.
> >
> > > (Why DID they take his photo off the site?)
> >
> > Was never on, but there's this:
>
> Try again. Saw it.
>
> Why was it pulled?
Why was what pulled? Keep grasping, Kav, but for the benefit of what
audience? I think you just looooove to complain.
> And by the way, just because I didn't hot cot in Navy doesn't mean
> anything, sailor boy.
Ha! You love the volleyball story!
> How much training do you have as a poll-worker?
None, but I've been a census worker. And I currently volunteer with
Black Achievers and the school's Teaching, Enhancing, Nurturing (TEN)
program.
> How many elections have you endured 13 hour days so
> that others can vote?
(claps)
Like they couldn't vote without your "endured" 13-hour days. Endured?
Do you complain the entire time?
> In fact, do you even vote?
Absolutely. I'm a registered Democrat.
> Sorry Curt, going into the Navy because
Because I chose to, Kav. I enlisted for training in a Navy specialty
(remember that word?), received that school and was assigned a
follow-up "C" school on the basis of merit. Google it via RAB's
archives. This is old news, terrier.
> you lacked any chance of getting any other job
Again, your research is found lacking, Kav. I was working full-time at
a printing plant when I enlisted.
The military was a great choice for me as I earned college credits,
gained experience, and contributed to an educational assistance
program, VEAP, which paid for a good amount of my college after my
honorable discharge.
> does not make you patriotic.
That's true. I imagine there are people in the military who could care
less about their country. I just wasn't one of them.
> It just makes you the trailor trash <snip>
Half of my childhood was spent on a farm. The other half in that
t-r-a-i-l-E-r park you allude to. However even so-called trailer trash
can spell better than you, pal. And most of us can dodge a volleyball,
too.
hTh. ;oD
--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/
Kavin...@gmail.com
Curt James wrote:
> Kavin Taylor wrote:
CJ> I suspect you'd only complainwhinecry regardless of the offering.
Why?
CJ> Because that's you. Good luck with that.
So nothing current? No. Nothing current.
> > kt> > And have you seen his schools website? Not one piece of his
> > students
> > kt> > art.
> > >
> > cj> Talk to legal.
> >
kt> > Really?
>
cj> Really.
>
cj> All the art teachers were told that posting student art was
something
cj> that needed to be worked out with legal. Spin whatever fantasy
makes
cj> you happy, but that's the fact.
So what you are saying is you don't find your students to be worth your
time. (No, that wasn't a question) Other teachers did work it out
with legal.
http://www.hbgsd.k12.pa.us/20435012208110/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=46099
> > The sewing teachers seem capable of getting STYLE on the
> > website.
>
> Link? Because I'm not sure you even have the right school. You missed
> the mark on your specialty question. I wouldn't be surprised if you
> have the wrong state.
See above. Try again
>
kt> > Who'd you piss off?
>
cj> I wonder.
>
kt> > (Then again, that was a stupid question)
>
cj> Typically, I believe there are no stupid questions, however since
you
cj> asked it, hey, I'm not going to argue with the characterization.
You won't argue that you pissed someone off? Good move.
>
kt> > Or is there a restraining order against you?
>
cj> How's that work exactly? You have experience with those things,
Kav? I
cj> do not.
Not even with those two 'crazy' fiances?
kt> > No, I'm sure it's because they don't want a full page with
thumbnails
kt> > of the litttle man at the card table holding up various student
art.
>
cj> Whatever, Kav. The tiny card table is a fictional creation that
brought
cj> not a few laughs to several people. You're grasping at straws.
No. Curt. Just pointing out that even if you did show the students'
art, you would somehow make it about you. Get the point now?
cj> I currently volunteer with
cj> Black Achievers and the school's Teaching, Enhancing, Nurturing
(TEN)
cj> program.
And outside of 'work'? It's easy to volunteer on the boss's dime.
> Half of my childhood was spent on a farm. The other half in that
> t-r-a-i-l-E-r park you allude to. However even so-called trailer trash
> can spell better than you, pal. And most of us can dodge a volleyball,
> too.
Wow, that Navy supplied education certainly allowed you to pick up a
play on words.
TRAILOR. Trailer + sailor.
Hit a nerve, huh? When did you get running water? Indoor plumbing?
And the volleyball story. Even Dr. Slick must be shaking his head now.
Kavin
Curt James
> Curt James wrote:
> > Kavin Taylor wrote:
>
> CJ> I suspect you'd only complainwhinecry regardless of the
>
> So nothing current?
Yes, I have current artwork available. Just not available to you at the
moment for the reason I've already given: You'd only complainwhinecry
regardless of the offering.
Did you get that this time?
Because, hey, I can offer it a third time, Kavin. ;o)
> No. Nothing current.
>
> > > kt> > And have you seen his schools website? Not one piece of his
> > > students art.
> > > >
> > > cj> Talk to legal.
> > >
> kt> > Really?
> >
> cj> Really.
> >
> cj> All the art teachers were told that posting student art was
> something that needed to be worked out with legal. Spin whatever
> fantasy makes you happy, but that's the fact.
>
> So what you are saying is you don't find your students to be worth your
> time.
My students are worth a great deal and so don't get it twisted.
> (No, that wasn't a question)
Obviously.
> Other teachers did work it out with legal.
You're incorrect on at least two counts in that statement.
> http://www.hbgsd.k12.pa.us/20435012208110/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=46099
Once again, the terrier drops the ball. Your argument - if that's what
this is - doesn't hold water until you find an art educator who has
posted images of student art and has also included names with those
images on a district web page.
> > > The sewing teachers seem capable of getting STYLE on the
> > > website.
At least you're amusing, so do go on, Kav.
"The sewing teachers seem capable of getting STYLE on the website."
There's one page with a student name visible and, unless they obtained
a parental permission form, that shouldn't be there, actually. I'm sure
they did obtain permission, of course.
But you're not really interested in anything but your attempt at
somehow calling me on something. Apparently, anything. Have fun with
that because this is as much of a bite as you're getting.
> > Link? Because I'm not sure you even have the right school. You missed
> > the mark on your specialty question. I wouldn't be surprised if you
> > have the wrong state.
>
> See above.
I did. You got the right state, but you missed on everything else, imo.
There's art there, but it's not art posted by an art teacher. Great
stuff, though. They're truly beautiful crafts and works of art.
Although I had seen some of that art in person, I hadn't seen the web
page, so thanks for posting the link.
> Try again
Try what again? To get you to understand that the art teachers in the
Harrisburg School District do not post student artwork at this time?
You don't want a primer on legal issues, you want to be able to say
whatever it is you want to say. Sooo, have you had your say or are you
going to continue to make a fool of yourself?
> kt> > Who'd you piss off?
> >
> cj> I wonder.
> >
> kt> > (Then again, that was a stupid question)
> >
> cj> Typically, I believe there are no stupid questions, however since you
> cj> asked it, hey, I'm not going to argue with the characterization.
>
> You won't argue that you pissed someone off? Good move.
This isn't an argument. It's post and reply.
> kt> > Or is there a restraining order against you?
> >
> cj> How's that work exactly? You have experience with those things,
> cj> Kav? I do not.
>
> Not even with those two
There were three, actually.
> 'crazy'
None as crazy as you, I suspect.
> fiances?
And is fiances a word?
Fiancé is the groom, Kavin. Have YOU ever been engaged? Rhetorical.
But, no, not one of the women I called my fiancée needed a restraining
order against me. One attempted a recent reconciliation, in fact. A
surprise indeed as she's the one who dumped me more than 20 years ago.
The other invited me out to dinner with her one daughter within the
last three years. The third has no contact with me, but she's the one
you may be familiar with via RAB posts. I'm relieved there's been no
contact with her, but, yeah, at the time I thought she was the one and
only. People make mistakes all the time. I'm certain you can appreciate
making mistakes.
> kt> > No, I'm sure it's because they don't want a full page with thumbnails
> kt> > of the litttle man at the card table holding up various student art.
> >
> cj> Whatever, Kav. The tiny card table is a fictional creation that brought
> cj> not a few laughs to several people. You're grasping at straws.
>
> No. Curt. Just pointing out that even if you did show the students'
> art,
Which, hey, if this IS actually an attempt at being argumentative with
me, that last only verifies my thought that regardless of what I
posted, you'd only whine and moan in response. "Just point out that
even if you did," blah blah blah. It doesn't matter, obviously. You've
got your ax. Enjoy grinding it.
> you would somehow make it about you.
And what's that mean? Can you be more specific? I mean how is your post
not about you and your seemingly intense need to point out my so-called
errors? You're not saying that your posts/exchanges with me don't
relate to your self esteem or some need on your part to prove yourself
superior or... what? What drives you?
Again, rhetorical.
> Get the point now?
You haven't made a point to get.
Get that?
> cj> I currently volunteer with Black Achievers and the
> cj> school's Teaching, Enhancing, Nurturing (TEN)
> cj> program.
>
> And outside of 'work'?
That IS outside of work, Kavin.
You really shouldn't ask questions until you think them through. I
stated clearly that I currently *volunteer* with Black Achievers and
the TEN program. Volunteer would, oh, to some people of a certain
intelligence, indicate that I was speaking of a nonpaid position.
> It's easy to volunteer on the boss's dime.
But, Kavin, that's not volunteering at all.
I attend Black Achievers on the third Saturday of every month as an
unpaid mentor. A true volunteer as I receive no financial remuneration
from the YMCA for my BA participation nor do I get a dime for helping
out with the TEN students' activities. There is a paid instructor in
the classroom with the students during that after school program. The
program meets in the art room. I am typically in the room after my
normal working hours and regularly volunteer during the time the
program meets.
No pay. Not required to be there. And not on "the boss's dime." Of
course, as an educator, I suppose there's the viewpoint that I'm
salaried and am therefore actually getting paid 24/7, but that's not
what my paycheck reflects. I'm a 189-day employee and get paid by the
hour. A handsome hourly rate at that, imo, despite what people say
about teachers not being paid enough.
> > Half of my childhood was spent on a farm. The other half in that
> > t-r-a-i-l-E-r park you allude to. However even so-called trailer trash
> > can spell better than you, pal. And most of us can dodge a volleyball,
> > too.
>
> Wow, that Navy supplied education certainly allowed you to pick up a
> play on words.
>
> TRAILOR. Trailer + sailor.
Please. That has to be the very worst attempt at an explanation for a
common misspelling that's ever been offered. Sell it to the Air Force,
Kavvy.
> Hit a nerve, huh?
Not at all. I owned a $5000 trailer and might buy another. Manufactured
homes rock. Unless, I'm guessing, you live in Florida.
> When did you get running water?
Never. I shower at the gym.
> Indoor plumbing?
Ha! Speaking of plumbing...
> And the volleyball story.
Yeah, the volleyball story!
http://www.weplay.com/athletic/cup/
Might want to use that if you choose to click the following link, Kav.
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.bodyart/msg/5f9aeb6514a4cf14
heh :o)
> Even Dr. Slick must be shaking his head now.
Doubtful.
He may just be shaking his head, however, at the thought of you
soliciting any kind of support from his direction. Ho ho!
> Kavin
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Curt
http://curtjames.com/
Kavin...@gmail.com
Curt James wrote:
>regardless of what I
> posted, you'd only whine and moan in response.
My, isn't that the pot calling the kettle black.
I was going to give a list of names for which that is true for you, but
you know it includes anyone that matters that will still post to RAB.
And yes, I can tell you who matters.
Kavin