TEXAS MOOT 2010 - After Action Report

[DoctorGamgee]

I can only say that one should never argue with Ashlyn's desserts. They are YUMMY!

[Ashlyn]

Though I seem to recall that you kinda liked the pork chop recipe too . . .

But, praise from the praiseworthy is high praise indeed. You are no slouch yourself Dr.G ... ... ... mmm, chicken enchiladas suiza ... ... ... and the pancakes!!

[daughter_of_kings]

Home. Tired. A good time was had by all. There may be pictures... I haven't downloaded my camera yet. More details later, after I have a nap.

Time to start thinking about Texas Moot 2011... when and where.

[lindorie]

We are home, too. Tired, and NOT hungry!

[Ashlyn]

Not home, but tired and hot!! I am at AnnaEstel's house, however ... ... ... and we are getting a bit peckish!

And AnnaEstel says she DOES NOT want the upstairs bedroom next time!!!!!!!!!

[DoctorGamgee]

Y'all have no idea how much I really, REALLY wanted to come! It is so rare that I get to see any of you, and love you all dearly. But the insanity of this summer and the new semester has just been beyond frantic.

I was just given two new classes last week to teacj, which usually is not a big deal, as I have taught them many times before. However, with the new House Bill which changed my status from free academician to a 'Lesson Plan Writing' monster has just flummoxed me.

And while I have complied, the simple fact is that for some classes, you can't really plan what you are going to do until you know who is in the class. Take Choir, for example. I can plan to do the Brahams Alto Rhapsody and put it up online. However, if I get 16 women and one guy (instead of the 4part mens chorus I need...) all of the planning and writing must be redone. And I must choose new literature, redo all of the work and resubmit it online, etc.

But all of that nonsense is to say that a nice weekend with friends talking Tolkien and Firefly would have been a wonderful treat. Please let me know when the next one is, and I will do my darndest to get there if at all possible.

Dr.G

[Strange Elf]

How exciting for you all. I can't wait to see pictures.

[Harthad]

I think we should have a moot up in New England. . . . . . . .

[daughter_of_kings]

Y'all have no idea how much I really, REALLY wanted to come!

You have no idea how much we all REALLY WANTED YOU to come. We missed all y'all as well.

(...) the simple fact is that for some classes, you can't really plan what you are going to do until you know who is in the class. Take Choir, for example. I can plan to do the Brahams Alto Rhapsody and put it up online. However, if I get 16 women and one guy (instead of the 4part mens chorus I need...) all of the planning and writing must be redone. And I must choose new literature, redo all of the work and resubmit it online, etc.

In Shakespeare's day, men played women's parts on the stage... maybe you just need to have your 16 women sing the men's chorus.

[DoctorGamgee]

In Shakespeare's day, men played women's parts on the stage... maybe you just need to have your 16 women sing the men's chorus.

Men have falsetto to reach higher pitches. Ladies would have to speak like East-German Shot-putters to get out the low notes of the basses...

But I'll keep that in mind...LOL!

Dr.G

[Ashlyn]

back row: Lindorie, Doug, Ashlyn, Firiel, AnnaEstel, Judy (AE's mother) & Seron
middle row: Anna & Bree (AE's daughters)
front row: Daughter of Kings & Pippin's Sunshine


Lindorie


Doug


DoK (as photographer)


Firiel & Pippin's Sunshine


AnnaEstel (in the kitchen)

[lindorie]

Great pics, thanks. We had a wonderful time, Thanks to everyone!

[Primula]

What great portrait-pic shots, all of you look wonderful - and what a nice, airy home as well! So pleased you all had a chance to get together like that.

[frodosmiss]

So grateful to see pics! Aren't you all just fabulous?!! Who knows? Maybe next year, you'll have a Dak rat to contend with!

[daughter_of_kings]

Ashlyn, thank you for posting these pics. I've been so busy catching up at work that I haven't even downloaded my pics yet.

Who knows? Maybe next year, you'll have a Dak rat to contend with!

I'm gonna hold you to that. You need to bring the girls, too.