SPECIAL DAY

Merry Christmas and remember the reason for this day.

REPLY TO LYNNE #2

Thank you again for your comment. In a letter from the School Corporation my daughter has been assured by the Superintendent that this person will never work in this school district again. This person have been teaching for 22 or 23 years, I'm surprised that she would even think of doing such a thing. I know children are trying at times but in that profession you have to learn to control yourself.

NEW YEARS IN TEXAS

Since I haven't spent a holiday with my daughter Lorri in Texas for five years I think it's about time I did. Oh yes I did spend Easter and the Fourth of July with her and her family but I haven't spent the big one, the daddy of all holidays, that being New Years Eve to bring in a happier and better year. So to do this I am leaving the day after Christmas with Lorri's daughter, Angelica and Lorri's niece Delaney. In case you haven't figured it out, Angelica and Delaney are my granddaughters. 1234 miles with a 6 and 10 year old. Am I nuts? We will leave Wednesday and hopefully arrive late Thursday afternoon and leave the following Friday or Saturday because the girls start school on the 7th of January. We will have a second Christmas there also as well a New Years. Looking forward to seeing my daughter and enjoying the warm weather. You will hear about my trip while I am in Texas and also when I get home. Pray for good weather.

SPANKING

The situation is progressing. I came to light that what my daughter thought was a policeman who interviewed my granddaughter and the other two girls about the spanking turned out to be a School Corporation security guard who has no authority about this at all. The principal keeps telling my daughter that things are under control and they are handling it and will not give her any information. My daughter saw a lawyer yesterday and the lawyer told her to file a police report which she did. Now things will get rolling. More updates to come.

REPLY TO LYNNE

Thank you for your comment. I agree. As I find out more I will keep you informed.

TEACHER SPANKS GRANDDAUGHTER

I didn't think teachers spanked kids anymore. Isn't it against the law. Well my granddaughter came home from school Tuesday and said her substitute teacher spanked her. She is 6 years old and in 1st grade. I didn't know weather to believe her or not. Her mom called the school the next day and spoke to the sub and she admitted it. I don't know why it happened but as I understand it the teacher pulled her out of line by her hair, took her in the room and spanked her. Her regular teacher came back today and three other girls, who were not spanked, told the teacher what had happened. They went to the principal and he of course questioned her, and later the three other girls. A police report was made and the principal assured my daughter that, that teacher will never return to that school as a sub. Nothing was said about disciplinary action. A lawyer for the school district is now involved. I will let you know how this thing progresses.

SURF EXPO - ORLANDO - JAN 10-13-2008

If you are into the beach life such as surfing, swimming, skateboarding, wakeboarding or just someone who admires beautiful fashion design you will definitely want to check out the Surf Expo in Orlando Florida this January 10-13, 2008. Look into the website at SurfExpo.com and it will tell you everything you want to know about this upcoming event. Surf Expo holds two shows each year in Orlando Florida, with California, Hawaii, The East Coast, Europe and Australia. They are proud to say that it is the longest running trade show in the world. Log onto SurfExpo.com now to see what they have to offer and the special events available on certain days such as on January 10 is BONUS BUYING DAY in the Boutique Resort, Souvenir and Swim categories. If you are a retailer there is a place to click to register for the upcoming show.
If you miss this show there is another one coming September 12-14, 2008. You can also view new products that have come out such as swim suite, beach bags, surfboards, clothes and shoes. Also read news releases posted on the website. There is even a place to click for January 08 hotel and travel reservations. If you like videos you can view those too and read the "Inside the Industry" blogs from the surf expo staff. Whether you are a participator, looker (like I am) or a buyer, I'm sure you enjoy looking at SurfExpo.com and even being at the Surf Expo, January 10-13, 2008. Will I see you there?