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Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 2:04am » |
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We just received Ellen's progress report for the second semester of her Junior year in high school:
Chemistry--A
AP English--A
AP U.S. History--B
Drawing II--A
Painting I--A
Health--A (required class--you may remember how delightful this was)
So far, El's carrying a 3.6 average in high school--I've told her repeatedly that I want her to enjoy high school, and that I don't expect her to be a straight "A" student. Next year her schedule will be heavily freighted with art classes, and she'll have a lot of studio time. Things change, but at the moment she's talking about pursuing CG, animation, and game design in college. I doubt she'll starve if that's what she decides to do. 
EJ has just been elected to the Board of Directors of ACRA--the American Cultural Resources Association. She'll be attending a board meeting in Ogden, Utah in a week. She's certainly propelled her small CRM company to new heights. She's worked hard. I'm very proud of her.
Sorry for the bragging thread, but I think my girls are about the coolest people I know.
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George
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Ah! The foreigners put on such airs
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It all comes to light in the sheer
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #1 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 2:52am » |
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OMG!!!! She ACTUALLY got a B ?? ?? ??
How DARE she?
Why that is ... that is ... is ... is
WONDERFUL!!!
You have every right to be proud of the Bosses in your life!
Congrats, ladies! You both are doing AWESOME!
Now you ladies need to whip that sleazy bum, George, into shape ... He is getting a bit rough around the edges ...
Go get him Gals!
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #2 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 6:28am » |
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on Mar 3rd, 2008, 2:04am, George_J wrote:I'm very proud of her.
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Sure a lot to be proud of, George. Yep, cool kid, love her schedule, and can't believe she is so young with such good artwork. I love it, and her poetry, too.
Great balance of knowhow with the other important grades, I think she's really cool, and if I was a high school junior, she'd be coooolest!!!
EJ has a really interesting job, historical preservation. Big coolness as a BoD! First job, get cool pictures on the ACRA website. What a pair for you, a big smile from cheek to cheek with these girls on each one. Way to go, George!
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #3 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 6:43am » |
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WOW ! What excellent achievements !
CONGRATULATIONS to the 3 of you !
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #4 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 7:22am » |
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Wow! You have every right to be a proud Daddy and husband. The two ladies in your life are both really going places.
Congrats to all!
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #5 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 8:51am » |
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George,
great news like that must be shared! Many congratulations to you all!
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #6 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 9:11am » |
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I think it's lovely to see you so proud of your girls and so happy to share their achievements. They're as lucky to have you as you are to have them and it's so nice for all of us to see the love and pride you all have in each other. It does me good to see it!
Thank you Georgie - for everything 
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #7 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 9:50am » |
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Great! Nice job too, Dad.
A in English. That's super.
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #8 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 9:55am » |
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Damn, I got that she has a 3.83 GPA! Either way, that's wonderful!
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #9 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 10:38am » |
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Wow... you GO girls! 
Seems like coolness is a family trait.
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #10 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 1:54pm » |
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on Mar 3rd, 2008, 9:55am, deltadarlin wrote:| Damn, I got that she has a 3.83 GPA! Either way, that's wonderful! |
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(One semester vs. all of high school.)
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #11 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 5:01pm » |
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And proud you should be, George
Those are some fine accomplishments!
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #12 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 5:09pm » |
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George, you are one of the most intelligent people on this board. Of course she'd take after her Dad.
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #13 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 5:38pm » |
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on Mar 3rd, 2008, 1:54pm, brewcrew wrote:
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And I can't even lay that mistake off to not having my morning coffee yet. Thanks brew.
Still damned good!
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #14 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 5:43pm » |
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Thanks, everybody, for all the kind words. The kiddo just returned to school today after a bout with the 'flu last week, and I know she left this morning with a smile on her face from the things you said.
EJ says I should learn to keep my mouth shut, but I know she's pretty happy about it as well.
on Mar 3rd, 2008, 2:52am, ClusterChuck wrote:
Now you ladies need to whip that sleazy bum, George, into shape ... He is getting a bit rough around the edges ...
Go get him Gals!
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I took your advice, and got a haircut today. Perhaps that will help.
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Ah! The foreigners put on such airs
Wearing the tangerine suits
And their harlequin eyes.
The pain they inspire
Draws in harmonica melodies
And the feathers of birds
Which flame up at their touch.
It all comes to light in the sheer
Debonair.
(Ellen)
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #15 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 7:43pm » |
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You have every right to be proud George. Sounds like you have raised some fine young ladies.
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #16 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 7:48pm » |
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on Mar 3rd, 2008, 7:43pm, midwestbeth wrote:You have every right to be proud George. Sounds like you have raised some fine young ladies.
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #17 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 7:58pm » |
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Well, I've only raised one. EJ has more or less raised me. 
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Ah! The foreigners put on such airs
Wearing the tangerine suits
And their harlequin eyes.
The pain they inspire
Draws in harmonica melodies
And the feathers of birds
Which flame up at their touch.
It all comes to light in the sheer
Debonair.
(Ellen)
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #18 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 8:00pm » |
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U B surrounded by some damned fine wimmens, George.
What, exactly, did you have to do with all this? Methinks any rubbin' off would be comin' in your direction, not the other way around.
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
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on Mar 3rd, 2008, 8:00pm, brewcrew wrote:U B surrounded by some damned fine wimmens, George.
What, exactly, did you have to do with all this? Methinks any rubbin' off would be comin' in your direction, not the other way around. |
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Not much that I had to do with, if truth be told. As far as kids go, some are easier than others, and El's always been pretty easy to be around. She was born more mature than I'll ever be.
I've received much more from El and EJ than I've ever given, or ever will be able to give.
Thanks, Bill.
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Ah! The foreigners put on such airs
Wearing the tangerine suits
And their harlequin eyes.
The pain they inspire
Draws in harmonica melodies
And the feathers of birds
Which flame up at their touch.
It all comes to light in the sheer
Debonair.
(Ellen)
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #20 on: Mar 3rd, 2008, 8:35pm » |
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 ..great job
Kids and Dad.keep it going..
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #21 on: Mar 4th, 2008, 12:19am » |
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NEVER apologize for recognizing another's achievement. We need to hear more of this kind of thing!
Congrats to both!
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Re: Proud of El, and proud of EJ
« Reply #22 on: Mar 4th, 2008, 2:53am » |
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El says thank you. She sends this "furson" by way of thanks. (Done for a friend of hers--it's her image of her friend's avatar. )
I think El enjoyed drawing the green cloth as much as anything else.
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Ah! The foreigners put on such airs
Wearing the tangerine suits
And their harlequin eyes.
The pain they inspire
Draws in harmonica melodies
And the feathers of birds
Which flame up at their touch.
It all comes to light in the sheer
Debonair.
(Ellen)
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